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The Fun is Just Getting Started

May 3, 2005 - Texas League (TL1)
Wichita Wranglers News Release


All the excitement of the Wranglers' season is just getting started as we kick off our next homestand. We've got plenty of Fireworks, Free Tickets and food & drink specials to keep you busy for seven straight days.

Thursday, May 5 vs. Midland Rockhounds @ 7:00pm- Cinco de Mayo Beer 4 A Buck

It's Cinco de Mayo and we're having a Fiesta!!! Enjoy dollar draws of Rolling Rock throughout the game.

Friday, May 6 vs. Midland Rockhounds @ 6:30pm- Friday Night Bash by Budget Car &

Truck Rental

It's the first Friday Night Bash of the year! Gates open at 5:00 for $2 Jack & Cokes and food specials as well as live music by Ten Day Wish. Stick around after the game for the best seats in all of Wichita for the River Festival Opening Ceremony Fireworks!

Saturday, May 7 vs. Midland Rockhounds @ 7:30pm- Salute to America's Heroes &

Fireworks by Vornado

Help us honor all the hard working men and women from our local Police, Fire and EMS with a pre-game parade and a post-game fireworks show, courtesy of Vornado

Sunday, May 8 vs. Frisco Roughriders @ 4:00pm- Coca-Cola River Fest Button Night & Pamper

Your Mom Day

Get in FREE with your River Fest Button. And don't forget to bring Mom! We'll be doing our best to pamper all the moms in attendance with flowers and fabulous gifts and prizes throughout the game.

Monday, May 9 vs. Frisco Roughriders @ 7:00pm- Papa John's Free Ticket Night

Free Outlaw tickets available at area Papa John's locations.

Tuesday, May 10 vs. Frisco Roughriders @ 7:00pm- Coca Cola $2 Tuesday

Get a $2 Outlaw ticket when you present a Coke product at the ticket window. Also enjoy $2 concession items throughout the game.

Wednesday, May 11 vs. Frisco Roughriders @ 11:00am- Midwest Dairy School Kids Day

Our final School Kids Day of the year! There are still seats left in the Sunset Saloon if you feel like playing hooky from work.

Friday Night Bash Kicks Off in Style

Be sure to join us this Friday as we kick off the first Friday Night Bash of the year, brought to you by Coca-Cola, Jack Daniels, Budweiser and T-95. Gates open at 5:00 PM for everyone to come down and enjoy happy hour on the Largest Outdoor Patio in Wichita. We'll be serving up $2.00 Jack & Cokes and tasty food specials throughout the game as well as Live Music from Ten Day Wish! Be sure to bring your party shoes to work on Friday because you definitely don't want to miss one minute of the Friday Night Bash!

Be Prepared for Limited Parking at LDS During the River Festival

If you're planning to attend any of the Wrangler games during this homestand, be prepared for limited parking in the Lawrence-Dumont Stadium parking lot. Historically, parking in our lot during River Festival is in high demand and therefore you may want to plan to arrive early in order to reserve yourself a spot. Priority Parking Pass holders are also reminded that possession of a pass does not guarantee you a spot in the priority lot as they are also filled on a first come, first served basis. Also, parking in our lot will be restricted to those that have tickets to that night's game and not available for people wishing to park in our lot and walk across the river to the downtown festivities.

NJCAA Region VI Tournament

The National Junior College Region Six tournament will take place at Lawrence Dumont Stadium from May 13-16th. The winner will advance to the National Junior College World Series. Tickets for the tournament are $7.00 and every seat is general admission. Join us on Saturday, May 14th for great Jr. College baseball and the best seats in all of Wichita for the River Festival Fireworks!

Wrangler Road Recap

The Wichita Wranglers have bounced back from their 2-9 start. The Wranglers took 3 of 5 from the then-division leading Arkansas Travelers last week, including a 7-0 shutout. The boys then went to Midland where they won the first two of the 4 game series, then dropped the next two.

They moved on to Frisco last night, where they defeated the RoughRiders, 6-5, in 12 long innings. The Wranglers came back from a 5-2 deficit to push the game to extra innings. Wichita's bullpen came through in a big way, shutting down Frisco's bats for eight innings! Barry Armitage struck out 7 batters (a team best this season) in 4.0 innings, his longest outing of the year. Leo Nunez picked up his first win at the double-A level, throwing a shutout 11th and 12th innings. Matt Tupman knocked in the game-winning run in the top of the 12th.

The Wranglers play two more in Frisco before returning home to Wichita on Thursday. You can listen live to all of the Wrangler games on KWME 93.5 FM or at wichitawranglers.com

Want to Get to Know Shortstop Mike Aviles?

Then be sure to visit our website at www.wichitawranglers.com for a Question & Answer session with the Wrangler shortstop. Find out how he feels about Manager Frank White, which type of Poker he prefers and much, much more. Stay tuned to the Wrangler website for our next Question & Answer installment...it might just be your favorite player.

Wranglers in the Community

Wilbur T. Wrangler and members of the Wrangler team will be making a few appearances throughout Wichita during the upcoming homestand. If you'd like to stop by to say hi and maybe even get an autograph, look for us in the following locations:

Saturday, May 7th: Wilbur T. Wrangler at the River Festival Kids Area in the morning

Saturday, May 7th: Wilbur T. Wrangler at the Wal-Mart on N. Rock Rd. from 11:00am-Noon

Saturday, May 7th: Wilbur T. Wrangler at the Wal-Mart on E. Pawnee from 1:00-2:00pm

Tuesday, May 10th: A TBD Wranglers Player at the Wal-Mart in Derby from 11:00-12:00noon

Recent Wrangler Transactions

April 19- IF Brett Groves placed on the 7 day Disabled List with a left oblique strain

IF Rudy Gomez recalled from Triple-A Omaha

April 22- LHP Mike Stodolka placed on the 7 day Disabled List with a right forearm contusion, retroactive to April 20

LHP Derrin Ebert recalled from Triple-A Omaha

C Matt Tupman began serving a 4-day suspension for his role in an altercation during the April 16th game

vs. Arkansas

C Jorge Maduro promoted from Single-A High Desert

April 23- RHP Ambiorix Burgos promoted to the Kansas City Royals

April 26- C Matt Tupman activated

C Jorge Maduro demoted to Single-A Burlington

C Jared Price placed on Disabled List with a shoulder injury

April 27- LHP Mike Stodolka activated from Disabled List

April 29 -RHP Ryan Braun to Single-A High Desert

RHP Leo Nunez promoted from Single-A High Desert

May 2- RHP Devon Lowery demoted to Single-A High Desert

RHP Shawn Sonnier recalled from Triple-A Omaha



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