Goldeyes Down Wingnuts in Series Opener
Published on August 9, 2012 under American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
WINNIPEG, MB- The Wichita Wingnuts (45-33) lost 7-1 to the Winnipeg Goldeyes (46-31) at Shaw Park on Thursday night.
After the Wingnuts took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first, Winnipeg scored seven unanswered runs en route to the win. In the bottom of the first, a Jon Weber fielder's choice with the bases loaded scored Price Kendall from third to tie the game at 1-1. Luis Alen followed with a sacrifice fly to center field to bring in Chris Roberson with the go-ahead run.
With Josh Mazzola on second base and two outs in the fourth, Kyle Day lined a single to left field that made it 3-1. Winnipeg stretched the lead to 4-1 when Amos Ramon followed with an RBI triple to right field.
A Kendall bloop single to right and a Roberson bunt single towards second set up a three-run home run from Yurendell de Caster in the bottom of the seventh that broke the game open at 7-1.
Wichita's lone run came in the top of the first on a Greg Porter sacrifice fly to center with the bases loaded and one out. The Wingnuts left seven runners on base over the first six innings before Goldeyes' reliever Brian Beuning worked three perfect frames to earn the save.
Ryan Hinson started for the Wingnuts and took the loss, allowing seven earned runs on 13 hits in six-plus innings. Hinson struck out three and did not issue a walk.
Zach Baldwin started for the Goldeyes and allowed one earned run on five hits in five and two-thirds innings to pick up the win. Baldwin walked two and struck out four.
Nick Walters and Edgar Martinez each worked a scoreless inning of relief.
Mike Conroy singled in the top of the first and has now hit safely in 10 consecutive games. David Peralta's 11-game hitting streak came to an end.
The series continues Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Josh Lowey goes to the mound for the Wingnuts. All the action can be heard locally on Oldies 92.7 KWME and worldwide at www.pressboxproductionsradio.com following the completion of the feature broadcast of the 78th annual NBC World Series.
The Wingnuts return home on Monday, August 13th when they host the El Paso Diablos. Individual tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 755-SEAT, or by visiting www.selectaseat.com
For season tickets, group outings, and party packages, call the Wingnuts' main office at (316) 264-NUTS, or visit the Wingnuts' official website at www.wichitawingnuts.com.
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