Drillers Rally to Defeat Wichita
May 30, 2023 - Texas League (TL)
Wichita Wind Surge News Release
WICHITA, KS - The Tulsa Drillers scored nine unanswered runs and defeated Wichita 9-8 in the series opener.
The Wind Surge stormed out to a great start scoring four first inning runs. Patrick Winkle started the scoring with a two run triple and Alex Isola followed with a two run home run. Wichita added runs in second and the fourth to extend the lead to 6-0.
Blayne Enlow dominated early pitching four innings and allowed a hit and punched out nine hitters. The Drillers offense broke out in the fifth inning and knocked Enlow out after retiring one hitter. Diego Cartaya hit a two run home run to put the Drillers on the board. Enlow picked up strikeout number ten and then the Drillers took advantage of an error. Tulsa added a three run home run from Imanol Vargas.
Tulsa scored a pair of runs in the eighth inning to take the lead with a Brandon Lewis RBI single. Brayden Fisher earned the win and Francis Peguero took the loss.
NOTES: The Drillers lead the 2023 Propeller Series five games to two. Yunior Severino hit his 11th home run of the season tied for second in the league.
UPCOMING - The Wichita Wind continue the home series against the Tulsa Drillers on Wednesday night at 7:05. RH Carlos Luna will face RH Kyle Hurt.
BROADCAST: ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM, Milb First Pitch App, Windsurge.com, MiLB.tv and Ballys Live app.
NEXT HOME GAME: The Wind Surge continue the series against LA Dodgers affiliate the Tulsa Drillers on Wednesday at 7:05. Fans can enjoy special discounts on food, drinks etc from 6-7 for Happy Hour. The Surge will host the Drillers though Sunday at Riverfront.
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