Wichita Wingnuts News

BY JEFFREY LUTZ, The Wichita Eagle- Last season, the St. Paul Saints led the American Association in attendance, averaging 6,205 fans for its 48 home dates.It has been two days, but the Wingnuts are averaging 6,326 fans. That pace isn't expected to be kept up, but it's a better start than even the team expected. And it's evidence that getting fans to come watch baseball at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium is possible.The now-departed Wranglers finished last in the Texas League in attendance from 2003-07, a major reason the team relocated to Arkansas."The first thing I've got to say is thanks to the city of Wichita for coming out and supporting us like that," manager Kash Beauchamp said ... More»

Gates stars as Wingnuts get road split

May 12,2008
Eagle staff- David Gates hit a double and a home run and drove in four runs, helping the Wingnuts beat Sioux City 10-6 and earn a split of a doubleheader Sunday in Sioux City, Iowa.Wichita pounded out 15 hits in the seven-inning game, and built an 8-0 lead after 3 ½ innings. Heath Keel had three RBIs to aid the ... More»

Wingnuts split DH, make roster moves

May 11,2008
WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts split a doubleheader today losing game one 2-1 and winning game two 10-6 at the Sioux City Explorers.  The Wingnuts now own the league's best record at 4-1 with an off day on Monday.  The Wingnuts resume action at the El Paso Diablos on Tuesday morning.The Wingnuts also ... More»

Time will tell about Wingnuts

May 10,2008
BY BOB LUTZ, The Wichita Eagle-  Who knows what we'll be saying about the Wichita Wingnuts in a month or two. If they don't figure out their cashless system for buying concessions and souvenirs, they might be run out of town by June.I just know that for one night -- Opening Night (delayed by a day) on Thursday -- ... More»