TL Wichita Wind Surge

Drillers Rally and Take Series

Published on April 23, 2023 under Texas League (TL)
Wichita Wind Surge News Release


Tulsa, OK - The Drillers hit three solo home runs and Jose Ramos delivered the two out go-ahead single in the sixth to give Tulsa a 4-3 win over the Wichita Wind Surge. The Drillers win the series, taking four of six.

The Surge started out on fire in the first inning. Brooks Lee led off with a double and scored on a DaShawn Keirsey, Jr two run home run. The Surge added an unearned run in the first inning to extend the lead to 3-0.

Tulsa's Jonny DeLuca started the scoring for the Drillers hitting his fourth home run of the series in the third inning. Jorbit Vivas followed it with a solo home run to cut the deficit to one.

The Drillers finished the comeback in the sixth inning with the second homer of the day for Vivas and the Ramos RBI single.

The Wind Surge hitters left eight men on base and finished the game one for seven.

The Drillers bullpen delivered using six pitchers on the afternoon and Trevor Bettencourt got the win in relief and Seth Nordlin took the loss for the Surge.

Tulsa improved to 10-6 and Wichita dropped to 7-8 on the season.

NOTES - Wichita stole a base and are second in the league with 26 stolen bases for the season. The Wind Surge finished the road-trip 2-4.

UPCOMING - The Wind Surge return to Riverfront Stadium on Tuesday night to open a six game series with Springfield. The Wind Surge will start RH David Festa against the Cardinals. RADIO: ESPN 92.3 FM and MiLB App and windsurge.com.

NEXT HOME GAME - Wichita will play against the St. Louis Cardinals affiliate the Springfield Cardinals on Tuesday, April 25 at 7:05 at Riverfront Stadium. Promotion: $5 domestic beers from when gates open until first pitch. Get two tickets for the price of one when you show your Dillons Shopper Card or Dillons app at the box office and $1 hot dogs.

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