Wingnuts Drop Series Finale in Cleburne
June 14, 2018 - American Association (AA)
Wichita Wingnuts News Release
CLEBURNE, Tex. (June 12, 2018) - The Wichita Wingnuts saw an early lead slip away in their pursuit of a sweep, falling 11-5 to the Cleburne Railroaders in the series finale Thursday night at The Depot.
Wichita staked an early lead as the offense built a first inning rally with two-outs. Abel Nieves drew a walk to extend the frame and advanced to third on a base hit by Fernando Perez. Tony Thomas belted his seventh homer of the year to left-center to give Wichita to a 3-0 lead.
But the momentum failed to continue as the Railroaders tied the game in the second with three consecutive singles to load the bases. Alex Polston forced home a run on a walk before a sacrifice fly from Blake Grant-Parks pulled Cleburne within one. A passed ball brought home the tying run.
Cleburne capitalized on the momentum in the third as they loaded the bases against Wingnuts starter Jordan Cooper. Levi Scott singled home a run to give the Railroaders their first lead of the game. John Menken promptly hit a grand slam to cap a five-run inning.
Trevor Sealey added a two-run homer for the Railroaders in the fourth, stretching the Cleburne lead to 10-3.
Wichita received a two-run home run of its own, as Fernando Perez went yard in the top of the eighth to plate Nieves and trim the lead to 10-5.
Patrick Palmeiro doubled home the Railroaders last run in the bottom of the eighth to provide the game's final score.
The Wingnuts will open up a three-game series in Grand Prairie, Texas on Friday night at 7:05 against the Texas AirHogs. The series will conclude a seven-game road trip.
For information on season tickets, group outings, and party packages, call the Wingnuts main office at (316) 264-NUTS, or visit the Wingnuts official website at www.wichitawingnuts.com.
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