TL Wichita Wind Surge

Surge Hit a Pair of Home Runs, But Lose to Naturals

Published on April 14, 2022 under Texas League (TL)
Wichita Wind Surge News Release


Wichita, KS - The Wind Surge smacked a pair of two-run homers by Andrew Bechtold and Dennis Ortega, but once again fell short to Northwest Arkansas in a 8-5 loss.

Matt Canterino returned as the starting pitcher for the Surge, pitched an inning and two thirds before being relieved by Ben Gross. With two outs on the board, Gross retired the final Natural at the bottom of the second. He continued to work the mound, retiring three batters in a row.

After Seuly Matias put the first runs on the board for the Naturals, with his sacrifice fly ball, Bechtold responded with a two-run homer that traveled an estimated 365 feet.

The lead did not last long, as the Naturals tied the score in the bottom of the second, and scored two additional runs in the fifth.

Going four innings without a run, Ortega slammed the Surge's second two-run homer of the night that traveled an estimated 384 feet. Tied 4-4, the Naturals put up 4 runs at the bottom of the seventh regaining the lead for the rest of the night.

NOTES: Spencer Steer extends his hit streak to five... Surge had their first multi home run game this season... The Surge have been outscored 15-1 in the first inning.

COMING UP: Wichita continues their series against the Naturals Thursday evening (4/14). First pitch is set for 7:05 pm. Right handed pitcher Louie Varland returns to the mound as the starting pitcher for the Surge. Drew Parrish is set to start for the Naturals. The game will be carried by radio ESPN Wichita 92.3, MiLB.com and Windsurge.com.

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