Wingnuts, Canaries split twin-bill
Published on July 9, 2008 under American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
WICHITA, KS- The Wingnuts spilt a doubleheader with the Sioux Falls Canaries on Wednesday Night at Lawrence Dumont Stadium.
Sioux Falls won the first game 2-1 thanks to a two-run home run by Grant Richardson in the sixth inning. Richardson's blast ruined a solid performance by Wingnuts' starter Brad Davis and made a winner out of Canaries' starter Ryan Ford.
In game two, the Wingnuts jumped out to an early 5-0 lead, en route to a 5-2 victory. Wingnuts' starter Richard Salazar was phenomenal going six strong innings. Byron Embry pitched the seventh inning for his 12th save of the season. Dustan Mohr racked up four hits on the night for Wichita.
The Wingnuts and the Canaries, both 4-5, will wrap up their series on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. For tickets call the Wingnuts office at (316) 264-4625.
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