Long & Short of It; Wichita Sweeps
June 27, 2021 - Texas League (TL)
Midland RockHounds News Release
The "long and short of it" is the Wichita Wind Surge swept a double-header from the RockHounds Sunday at Momentum Bank Ballpark ... the long BALL and the short PORCH, that is.
Wichita hit three solo home runs for a 3-0 win in game one, all three going to right field and two finding the (always-reachable) right field bullpen, the "short porch." Wilbis Santiago, Aaron Whitefield and Andrew Bechtold did the damage, each with a solo shot.
Jermaine Palacios made it four solo homers with a first-inning drive to right in game two, and Jose Miranda added a two-run home run (Wichita's fifth of the day) to put the Wind Surge up, 3-0.
The RockHounds rallied back to tie in the last of the sixth in the nightcap, and the 'Hounds also did it via the long ball. After Kyle McCann drew a one-out walk, Jeremy Eierman launched a two-run drive of more than 410 feet to straightaway center field, cutting the lead to 3-2. Jake Suddleson followed with a solo shot to right, giving the RockHounds back-to-back homers and a 3-3 tie.
Wichita then broke the game open, scoring seven times in the seventh (and final) inning to complete the double-header sweep.
The Wind Surge made themselves right at home in the franchise's first visit to West Texas - - Wichita went 5-1 in the series (after the RockHounds had won each of their first three home series by a 4-2 margin).
Kibbles & Bits
Nick Allen extended his hit streak to 13 games, going 1-for-2 (plus a walk) in the opener and 2-for-4 (triple and a run) in the nightcap. Nick is hitting .390 in the streak (23-59) and a remarkable .553 at home (he's 26-for-47 at Momentum Bank Ballpark).
Since opening the season 2-for-his-first-22, Nick is hitting .376 in his last 29 games, and he now ranks second in the Double-A Central with a .33 season average.
Next Game
Tuesday, June 29 vs. Frisco RoughRiders
Riders Field Frisco, Texas
First pitch 7:05 p.m.
First of a six-game series and a 12-game road trip
Up Next
The RockHounds now continue a stretch in which the club plays 24-of-30 games on the road. Next up is a 12-game road trip with stops in Frisco (June 29-July 4) and Corpus Christi (July 6-11).
The 'Hounds return home on July 13 to open a 12-game home stand, hosting the Amarillo Sod Poodles (July 13-18) and Corpus Christi Hooks (July 20-25) at Momentum Bank Ballpark.
Texas League Stories from June 27, 2021
- Long & Short of It; Wichita Sweeps - Midland RockHounds
- Riders Sweep Missions, Win 10th-Straight Game - Frisco RoughRiders
- Soddies Drop Series Finale Despite Jarvis' Solid Outing - Amarillo Sod Poodles
- San Antonio Missions Swept by the RoughRiders - San Antonio Missions
- Surge Sweep Twin Bill in Midland - Wichita Wind Surge
- Hooks Battle Back for 4-2 Win - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Late Inning Rally Falls Short, Naturals Drop Series Finale 11-10 - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Travs Win Wild Series Finale, 11-10 - Arkansas Travelers
- Kendall's Slam Gives Drillers Walk-Off Win - Tulsa Drillers
- Witt Goes 4-4 with 5 RBI IN Win over Travelers - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Tulsa Completes Comeback Following Rain Delay - Tulsa Drillers
- Riders Win Ninth-Straight in Wild Walk-Off Fashion - Frisco RoughRiders
- Sixth Straight Loss for the Missions After Second Straight Walk-Off - San Antonio Missions
- Henry's Stellar Outing Propels Soddies Past Hooks - Amarillo Sod Poodles
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