Wichita Wingnuts News

Medina Strong, but Wingnuts Edged Again

FORT WORTH, TX- The Wichita Wingnuts flel 2-1 to the Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field on Saturday night.Gabe Medina and Joel Kirsten hooked up in a starting pitching duel that carried a scoreless tie into the sixth inning.  Medina pitched eight innings, the longest outing of the year by a Wingnuts' starter, allowing two runs on just four hits… Read More

Streak Ends at Six

FORT WORTH, TX- The Wichita Wingnuts saw their winning streak snapped in a 5-4 loss to the Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field on Friday night.The Cats took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, snapping a streak of 47 consecutive innings in which the Wingnuts had not trailed.  Ryan Patterson singled with two outs off of Brad Davis. … Read More

Wingnuts sweep rival Saints for sixth straight win

Wichita, KS- The Wingnuts completed their second straight sweep and extended their winning-streak to six games, knocking off the St. Paul Saints 5-2 on Thursday at Lawrence Dumont Stadium in front of 3,632 fans.  Wichita jumped on the board early again, scoring three runs in the second.  Michael Thompson knocked in the first run before… Read More

Wingnuts pound Scheppers, Saints for fifth straight win

Wichita, KS- Kelly Hunt hit a pair of two-run homers as the Wingnuts extended their winning streak to five in a row, pounding the St. Paul Saints 11-2 on Wednesday at Lawrence Dumont Stadium.  With several MLB scouts in attendance to watch St. Paul starter Tanner Scheppers, the Wingnuts first three batters reached base, as the 'Nuts went up… Read More

Wingnuts Add Control Artist, Face Prospect Tonight

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts made their first in-season roster move of 2009, signing right-handed pitcher Adam Cowart.A former 35th round draft pick of the Giants in 2005, Cowart joins the Wingnuts with a career record of 34-17 and a 2.80 ERA.After finishing at Kansas State University in 2006, Cowart won his first 10 decisions in pro ball, en… Read More

Wingnuts win fourth in a row

Wichita, KS- The Wingnuts extended their winning streak to four with a 5-3 win over the St. Paul Saints on Tuesday at Lawrence Dumont Stadium.  Wichita took a 1-0 lead in the third on a two-out single by Brenan Herrera.  The 'Nuts extended the lead to 3-0 in the fourth when St. Paul right fielder Daron Roberts dropped an inning-ending pop… Read More

Horn, Blasi Polish off Road Sweep

SIOUX CITY, IA- The Wichita Wingnuts finished a three-game road sweep of the Sioux City Explorers  with an 11-3 win at Lewis and Clark Park on Sunday night.Eight Wingnuts hitters collected at least one base hit, while eight Wingnuts also scored at least on run as Wichita tallied 16 hits as a team.  Josh Horn and Nick Blasi each had three… Read More

Two-Out Runs Lift Wingnuts Again

SIOUX CITY, IA- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the Sioux City Explorers 5-2 at Lewis and Clark Park on Saturday night.With two runners on and two outs in the seventh inning, Greg Porter chopped a single up the middle to score Josh Horn from second base and break a 1-1 tie.Looking for insurance, the Wingnuts rallied for a second straight night in the… Read More

Goldberg, Blasi Lead Comeback

SIOUX CITY, IA- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the Sioux City Explorers 7-5 in their road opener at Lewis and Clark Park on Friday night.The Wingnuts scored three runs in the top of the eighth after there were two outs and no one on base to take the lead for good.Kelly Hunt hit his second home run of the season, a solo shot over the left field wall… Read More

Wingnuts win streak ends at five

Wichita, KS- The Wingnuts continued to hit the ball, but failed to come up with a single clutch hit, falling 4-0 to Sioux Falls on Thursday at Lawrence Dumont Stadium.  Wichita pounded nine hits, but left runners on base in every inning but the first and the last (12 total), and seven in scoring position.  The Canaries, meanwhile, got all… Read More

Wingnuts, Muich walk-off Canaries in 13

Wichita, KS- Joe Muich hit his first home run of the season, a walk-off shot in the 13th, leading the Wingnuts to a 4-3 win over the Sioux Falls Canaries on Wednesday at Lawrence Dumont Stadium.  Trailing 1-0, Sioux Falls got on the board with a three-run double by Trevor Lawhorn in the fifth inning, before Wichita scored single runs in the… Read More

Sellout crowd watches Wingnuts win again

Wichita, KS- Kelly Hunt hit his first home run of the season and Joe Muich went 3-4, leading the Wingnuts to a 6-4 win over the Sioux Falls Canaries on Tuesday in front of 6,175 fans at Lawrence Dumont Stadium.  Sioux Falls got on the board in the third, scoring two runs on a two-run single by Beau Torbert.  The Wingnuts notched one in… Read More

'Nuts pound Saltdogs in series finale

Wichita, KS- Greg Porter went 4-5 with a homerun and three RBI, leading the Wingnuts to an 11-4 victory over Lincoln on Sunday at Lawrence Dumont Stadium.  Trailing 1-0 in the third, Wichita exploded for five runs, thanks in part to a pair of Lincoln errors.  Kelly Hunt had the big hit in the inning with a two-run double.  Wichita… Read More

Mohr leads 'Nuts to doubleheader sweep

Wichita, KS- Dustan Mohr went 3-6 with 5 RBI, including a walk-off home run in game two, leading the Wingnuts to a doubleheader sweep of the Lincoln Saltdogs on Saturday night at Lawrence Dumont Stadium.  Mohr hit a two-run home run and knocked in an insurance run with a sacrifice fly, leading the Wingnuts to a 3-1 victory in game… Read More

Wingnuts clipped by Saltdogs in opener

Wichita, KS- The Wingnuts dropped their season opener 5-3 on Thursday night at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium to the Lincoln Saltdogs.  Lincoln led 2-0 before the Wingnuts tied it with a pair of runs in the third thanks to a two-run double by Brenan Herrera.  Lincoln took the lead for good with two runs in the fourth.  Both starters lasted… Read More

Friday's Game is Postponed

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts have postponed Friday night's game versus Lincoln and rescheduled it as part of a double header on Saturday evening.Saturday, May 16th will consist of two seven-inning contests beginning at 4:00 p.m.Riverfest Button Night, which had been scheduled for Friday, will now take place during Sunday's game at 5:05… Read More

Meet the Wingnuts at the Rowdy Beaver

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts will be on hand at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant and Tavern on Monday, May 18th.Wingnuts players and coaches will be available to meet with fans and sign autographs from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  The Rowdy Beaver is located at Kellogg and West St.The Wingnuts open their second season on Thursday, May 14th when they host… Read More

Wingnuts Return to KGSO

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced their 2009 radio partnership with Sports Radio 1410 KGSO.For the second straight year, the Wingnuts home and road broadcasts will be carried on 1410AM KGSO, Wichita's only all sports radio station, and Wichita's only locally-owned radio station.  The Wingnuts hit the airwaves beginning with tonight's… Read More

Wingnuts Announce Promotional Schedule

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced their 2009 promotional schedule on Tuesday.A full link to the Wingnuts' 2009 promotional schedule can be found here: http://wichitawingnuts.com/promotions.htmlWeekly promotions once again run six nights a week, beginning with Military Mondays, where fans can receive one free General Admission ticket with… Read More

Wingnuts Finalize Roster

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts finalized their 22-man opening night roster on Monday, releasing seven players and signing infielder Patrick Brooks.Brooks, who is expected to fill a utility role for Wichita, is entering his third season of professional baseball.  The Vallejo, CA native spent the end of last season with the Frontier League's… Read More

Wingnuts End Spring Training With Loss

FORT WORTH, TX- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 5-2 in an exhibition match against the Fort Worth Cats on Saturday night at LaGrave Field.Cats' starter Aaron Crow threw four scoreless innings, while Brian Fryer contributed two RBI. The Cats broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning when Ryan Patterson's sacrifice fly scored Brian Fryer for a 1-0 Cats'… Read More

Cats Steal Spring Game From Wingnuts

FORT WORTH, TX- The Wichita Wingnuts dropped a 5-2 exhibition decision to the Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field on Friday night.Kelley Gulledge's three-run homer in the ninth inning Friday night gave the Cats a 5-2 win over Wichita at LaGrave Field.  The Wingnuts are now 1-1 in the preseason.The Cats took an early lead in the game as Ryan… Read More

Wingnuts Open Spring With Win

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts earned their first win of their exhibition season, defeating the Newman University Jets 5-1 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Wednesday night.Wichita grabbed an early lead in the bottom of the first on a sacrifice fly from Greg Porter that scored Nick Blasi.  In the second, Joe Muich scored on a throwing error… Read More

Wingnuts Exhibition vs. Newman Tonight

WICHITA, KS- Tuesday's exhibition game between the Wichita Wingnuts and the Newman University Jets has been postponed due to inclement weather.The contest will be made up Wednesday, May 6th at its originally scheduled time of 7:05 p.m. at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.  All tickets can be purchased for just $7.00 at the gate beginning one hour… Read More

Wingnuts Tickets on Sale Now

WICHITA, KS- Individual tickets are now on sale to the public for all 2009 Wichita Wingnuts home games.The Wingnuts are entering their second season in the American Association, and open the season on Thursday, May 14th when they host the Lincoln Saltdogs at 7:05 p.m.  Tickets start as low as $6.00 for general admission, and can be purchased… Read More

Wingnuts Open Exhibition Season Against Newman University

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced their exhibition schedule today, headlined by a match against Newman University on Tuesday, May 5th.The contest versus Newman University begins at 7:05 p.m. at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.  All seats will be considered General Admission, and can be purchased for just $7.00.  It will be the first… Read More