Championship Series Begins Tuesday

Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland Photography 

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts open the 2012 American Association Championship Series Tuesday night against the Winnipeg Goldeyes.

The Goldeyes host Games One and Two of the best-of-five series at Shaw Park on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Both games in Winnipeg are scheduled for 7:00 p.m.  The Wingnuts host Game Three, as well as the "if necessary" Games Four and Five, at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Friday through Sunday.  All start times in Wichita are 7:05 p.m.

The Wingnuts earned a berth in the Championship Series after finishing a three-game sweep of the Laredo Lemurs on Friday night in the Division Series.  It is their first Championship Series appearance in franchise history.  The Goldeyes also completed a three-game sweep in the Division Series on Friday, eliminating the North Division champion Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.  Winnipeg is appearing in its league's Championship Series for the first time since 2003.

Playoff tickets for the three games at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium are on sale now.  Ticket prices are just $13 for Lower Box, $10 for Upper Box, and $6 for General Admission.

Playoff tickets can also be had for as little as $5 with the purchase of 2013 season tickets.

American Association Championship Series - Wichita Wingnuts vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes
Game 1 - Tuesday, September 11th
7:00 p.m. at Shaw Park
RHP Josh Lowey (15-4, 3.57/1-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Andrew Walker (9-5, 3.74/1-0, 3.00)

Game 2 - Wednesday, September 12th
7:00 p.m. at Shaw Park
LHP Ryan Hinson (9-8, 4.85/1-0, 1.35) vs. LHP Chris Salamida (5-7, 3.77/0-0, 4.50)

Game 3 - Friday, September 14th
7:05 p.m. at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
RHP Derek Blacksher (10-5, 4.55/1-0, 2.57) vs. RHP Matthew Rusch (10-4, 2.40/1-0, 1.13)

Game 4* - Saturday, September 15th
7:05 p.m. at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
LHP Anthony Capra (3-2, 4.99/0-0, --) vs. LHP Todd Privett (5-7, 4.26/0-0, --)

Game 5* - Sunday, September 16th
7:05 p.m. at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
RHP Josh Lowey (15-4, 3.57, 1-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Andrew Walker (9-5, 3.74/1-0, 3.00)

*If Necessary

All the action throughout the Wingnuts' 2012 playoff run can be heard locally on Oldies 92.7 KWME and worldwide at www.kleyam.com

Individual playoff tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 755-SEAT, or by visiting www.selectaseat.com

For 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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