
Wind Surge Update
July 2, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Wichita Wind Surge News Release
Homestand Recap:
6.21 - 6.26 - The Wind Surge finished the first half in third place in the Texas League north division.
6.22 - Wind Surge pitcher Alex Scherff spoke to a group of high school students as part of a character development event.
6.23 - Wind Surge pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long read to a class of second graders at Jefferson Elementary School.
6.23 - The Wind Surge had their first Marvel Defenders of the Diamond Night and players sported Captain Marvel Jerseys. The Captain Marvel Jersey auction is live and will run through July 3rd. Auction proceeds will benefit Prairie Creek Elementary School. Fans can bid on signed, game-worn jerseys here: www.windsurge.com/auction The second Marvel night will be on Saturday, July 30.
6.25 - Riverfront Stadium hosted the American Heart Association Heart Walk with the assistance of Wind Surge staff. The event was free and open to the public.
6.26 - The KS Sunflower Summer program, free to all Kansans, provides a wide variety of ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together. The Wind Surge held their first Sunflower Summer game with over 1,200 participants in attendance. https://kansasdiscovery.org/get-free-admission-with-sunflower-summer/
Upcoming Events & Promotions:
6.28 - 7.3 - The Wind Surge are on the road to begin the second half of the split season.
7.2 - The Wind Surge hosted another Stadium Striders Event from 10 am - 12 pm today. Those attending received a limited-edition t-shirt. The event was free and open to the public.
7.4, 7.6-7.10 - The Wind Surge return to Riverfront Stadium to host the Amarillo Sod Poodles, Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
7.4 - Following the Wind Surge game at Riverfront Stadium, fans will be treated to Wichita's annual Red, White & Boom Fireworks Show from the comfort of their seats!
7.6 - Military Wednesday - active or retired military members can get $10 box sets when showing their Military ID or DD-214 at the Wind Surge Box Office
7.7 - Turbo Tubs and Thirsty Thursday - The Wind Surge will take the field as the Turbo Tubs and fans can enjoy half-priced regular fountain sodas and select 16 oz beers
7.8 - Fireworks Friday - Post-game fireworks every Friday.
7.9 - Fiesta de Tumba Vacas - The season's third celebration of local Hispanic and Latin Culture in Kansas. Free activities for kids, specialty food items, Latin music, dancing, and more.
7.10 - Sunday Fun Day - Pre-game catch on the field for all ages and post-game kids run the bases.
Link to video highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vûNpEZuTa4k
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