Wichita Wingnuts News

BY JEFFREY LUTZ, The Wichita Eagle- When Blake Gailen crossed the plate with the Wingnuts' first franchise run in the bottom of the first inning, fans were still piling into Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. A packed house for a professional baseball game in Wichita has been a rare occurrence during the last few years, but the Wingnuts accomplished it on their first night. When the fans finally finished arriving in the third inning, attendance reached 5,874 -- just short of the 6,111 capacity. The nearly-packed house witnessed a victory, as the Wingnuts topped Sioux City 7-4. "I didn't really know what to expect," said Wingnuts second baseman Derek Schermerhorn, who played at Wichita State. ... More»

Wingnuts win photo slide

May 9,2008
BY FERNANDO SALAZAR, The Wichita Eagle-  Check out the Wichita Eagle's photo spread of the Wingnuts opening night HERE.The Wingnuts won their first ever game, 7-4, on Thursday night over the Sioux City Explorers.  The near capacity crowd of 5,874 was just short of a sellout!The Wingnuts will play a ... More»

Wingnuts opener on for tonight

May 8,2008
Eagle staff- The Wingnuts' inaugural season opener against Sioux City was postponed on Wednesday because of rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Friday. Today's game will be played as scheduled at 7:05 p.m. at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.  LISTEN LIVE HERE.  Friday's doubleheader, featuring two ... More»

Money no good at Wingnuts games

May 8,2008
BY DANA HERTNEKY, KSN- WICHITA, Kansas, May 7, 2008 – Its season opener was rained out, but the Wingnuts’ new cashless system got a little practice Wednesday.Watch The Video Want a hotdog at a Wingnuts game? Well you’re money’s no good at them and that doesn’t mean it’s free. The ... More»