TL Wichita Wind Surge

Wind Surge Bats Catch Fire in Series Opener

Published on June 28, 2023 under Texas League (TL)
Wichita Wind Surge News Release


WICHITA, KS - The Wind Surge had six different batters that hit doubles, three batters that hit home runs and every batter had a hit and scored tonight in an impressive hitting display. Wichita defeated NW Arkansas 15-8 in the first of six games played at home for the Wind Surge.

The wind was pushing steadily out of the south and 100 degrees plus temperatures helped the balls soar over the wall for both teams.

The lead-off batter for NW Arkansas, Tyler Tolbert, hit a solo home run in the top of the first.

The Surge had their own answer in the bottom of the first in the form of shortstop Brooks Lee. He hit his sixth home run of the season on a solo shot over the right field wall. Next batter, Yunior Severino, wanted in on the action and he crushed a ball 414 feet for his first home run and back-to-back home runs for Wichita.

David Banuelos hit a two-out two-run home run in the bottom of the second that extended the lead. Then he also hit an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth.

The bottom of the fifth was the biggest inning for the Surge with eight runs added. The inning saw Alex Isola, Will Holland and Lee hit doubles and then Severino hit his second home run on a fly ball over the left field wall that was a three-run shot.

The Naturals added a pair of homers in the top of the sixth but it was not enough to catch up to Wichita and their huge lead.

The Surge added on a few more runs later for extra padding in the bottom of the sixth.

David Festa was the starting pitcher for Wichita he pitched four innings, allowed three runs on five hits and had four strikeouts. Francis Peguero earned the win for the Surge with one inning pitched and one strike out. Noah Cameron was the starting pitcher for the Naturals and was credited with loss after two innings pitched, giving up four runs on four hits and striking out three batters.

The Wichita Wind Surge improve to(1-0),(29-40) and The NW Arkansas Naturals fall to (0-1),(29-41).

NOTES: Tonight's game marked the beginning of the second half of the season. The first pitch temperature was 101 degrees and tied for the hottest starting temperature in Riverfront history. The Surge ended their five-game losing streak. The eight run fifth is the most runs scored in an inning this season. The 18 hits matches the season high.

BROADCAST: ESPN 92.3 FM, Milb First Pitch App, Windsurge.com, MiLB.tv and Ballys Live app.

UPCOMING: The Wind Surge continue their home series against the Naturals. Game two will be played at 7:05 PM on Thursday for another Thirsty Thursday at Riverfront. RH Pierson Ohl for Wichita will face RH Chandler Champlain for NW Arkansas.

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