preGame: Wichita at Fort Worth - Game 3

Tonight the Wichita Wingnuts finish a three-game series against the Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm. The Cats beat the Wingnuts 8-7 last night to take the first two games of the series.

The Starters:

Wichita: LHP Leonard Landeros (5-2, 5.10) - Landeros last worked on 7/1 at Pensacola. He allowed three earned runs in five innings of work in a winning effort. Landeros is 3-1 with a 6.26 ERA on the road in five starts:

Fort Worth: LHP Joel Kirsten (5-1, 3.03) - Kirsten last worked on 7/1 at Shreveport, allowing four earned runs in 6.2 IP in a no-decision. He is 2-1 with a 2.79 ERA at home in six starts. He beat the Wingnuts on 5/22 in Wichita, allowing three runs in seven innings.

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Brenan Herrera 2B

Michael Thompson 3B

Dustan Mohr RF

Steve Pearson 1B

Jose Amado DH

Leivi Ventura LF

Felipe Del Rosario C

Chris Colton

 

Fort Worth:

Brian Fryer CF

Ed Montague LF

Jake Gautreau 1B

Nelson Teilon SS

John Allen DH

Charles Carter RF

Ken Lup C

Aaron Sisk 3B

Cameron Blair 2B

 

How to catch it: Tonight’s game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.com

preGame: Wichita at Fort Worth - Game 2

Tonight the Wingnuts play game two of a three-game series against the Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm. The Cats beat the Wingnuts 9-3 last night.

The Starters:

Wichita: Justin Young (3-2, 3.71) - Young last worked on 6/28 at Sioux City, allowing five runs, three earned, in 4.0 IP. He took a no-decision in an eventual Wingnuts’ win. He is 0-1 with a 4.85 ERA in five starts on the road this year. Young beat Fort Worth on 5/19 in Wichita, allowing one run in eight innings.

Fort Worth: LHP Ryan Riddle (3-4, 3.90) - Riddle last worked on 7/2 at Shreveport out of the bullpen, allowing two earned runs in 1.1 IP of relief. He is 3-1 with a 2.27 ERA in five starts at home. Riddle took a no-decision against the Wingnuts on 5/21 allowing three runs in five innings.

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Brenan Herrera 2B

Michael Thompson 3B

Dustan Mohr RF

Steve Pearson 1B

Jose Amado DH

Leivi Ventura LF

Felipe Del Rosario C

Chris Colton CF

 

Fort Worth:

Brian Fryer CF

Ed Montague LF

Jake Gautreau 1B

Nelson Teilon SS

John Allen DH

Charles Carter RF

Ken Lup C

Aaron Sisk 3B

Cameron Blair 2B

 

How to catch it: Tonight’s game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.com

Wichita at Fort Worth - Game 1

Tonight the Wingnuts open a three-game series against the Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field in Texas. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm. The Wingnuts defeated the Pensacola Pelicans last night by a final score of 5-2 to take two of three. The Wingnuts won three of four from the Cats in Wichita earlier this year.

The Starters:

Wichita: LHP Richard Salazar (2-2, 3.10) - Salazar last worked on 6/27 at Sioux City. He earned the win allowing two earned runs in 5.1 IP, while striking out a season high six. Salazar is 1-2 with a 4.22 ERA in six appearances away from home. This will be his third start of the year.

Fort Worth: RHP Lee Gwaltney (5-0, 1.94) - Gwaltney, who was picked released by the Padres organization earlier this spring, last worked on 6/27 at El Paso. He allowed three earned runs in 7.0 IP and earned the win. He has won five consecutive starts and is 1-0 with a 1.29 ERA in three starts at home.

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Blake Gailen LF

Michael Thompson 3B

Dustan Mohr RF

Steve Pearson 1B

Jose Amado DH

Brenan Herrera 2B

Felipe Del Rosario

Chris Colton CF

 

Fort Worth:

Brian Fryer CF

Ed Montague LF

Jake Gautreau 1B

Nelson Teilon SS

John Allen DH

Charles CArter RF

Ken Lup C

Aaron Sisk 3B

Cameron Blair 2B

 

How to catch it: Tonight’s game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.com

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preGame: Wichita at Pensacola - Game 3

Tonight the Wichita Wingnuts finish a three-game series with the Pensacola Pelicans at Pelican Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35pm. The Pelicans beat the Wingnuts last night by a final of 3-1.

The Starters:

Wichita: LHP Brad Davis (4-5, 3.84) - Davis last worked on 6/25 vs. Shreveport allowing three earned runs in six innings of work while taking a no-decision. He is 1-5 with a 5.08 ERA on the road in six starts this year.

Pensacola: LHP Zac Cline (2-4, 4.99) - Cline last worked on 6/28 at Shreveport allowing nine earned runs in seven innings pitched in a loss. He is 1-1 with a 2.57 ERA in three starts at Pelican Park this year.

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Brenan Herrera 2B

Michael Thompson 3B

Dustan Mohr RF

Steve Pearson 1B

Jose Amado DH

Leivi Ventura LF

Bernie Dennis C

Chris Colton CF

 

Pensacola:

Dallas Christison SS

Francisco Leandro CF

Matt Pali LF

Brandon Sing 1B

Rafael Alvarez DH

Cesar Aranguren 2B

Evan Conley 3B

Ricardo Cordova RF

Dylan Parzyk C

 

How to catch it: Tonight’s game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.com

preGame: Wichita at Pensacola - Game 2

Tonight the Wichita Wingnuts continue their series against the Pelicans. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35pm. The Wingnuts defeated Pensacola last night by a final of 12-6.

The Starters:

Wichita: RHP Gustavo Mata (3-2, 2.92) - Mata last worked on 6/24 vs. Shreveport, allowing three earned runs in 6.2 IP while taking the loss. He is 2-1 with a 2.00 ERA on the road this season.

Pensacola: RHP Clegg Snipes (4-4, 5.15) - Snipes last worked on 6/27 at Shreveport, pitching six shutout innings to pick up the win. Snipes is 1-3 with an 8.10 ERA at home this season in six starts.

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Blake Gailen LF

Michael Thompson 3B

Dustan Mohr RF

Jose Amado DH

Steve Pearson 1B

Brenan Herrera 2B

Felipe Del Rosario C

Chris Colton CF

 

Pensacola:

Dallas Christison SS

Francisco Leandro CF

Matt Pali LF

Brandon Sing 1B

Rafael Alvarez DH

Cesar Aranguren 2B

Evan Conley 3B

Ricardo Cordova RF

Dylan Parzyk C

 

How to catch it: Tonight’s game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.com

preGame: Wichita at Pensacola - Game 1

Tonight the Wichita Wingnuts kickoff the second half of the season with a three-game series against the Pensacola Pelicans at Pelican Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35pm. The Wingnuts finished the first half 26-21, second place and 4.5 games back of the division-winning Canaries.

The Starters:

Wichita: Leonard Landeros (4-2, 5.06) - Landeros last worked on 6/23 vs. Shreveport, allowing two earned runs in 6.2 IP en route to the win. Landeros struck out a season-high eight batters. He is 2-1 with a 6.45 ERA on the road in four starts this year.

Pensacola: Dane DeValk (3-3, 5.56) - DeValk last worked on 6/25 at El Paso, allowing four runs, three earned, in 6.1IP in a loss. He has pitched at least six innings in four of his last five starts, and is 1-1 with a 7.09 ERA in five starts at home.

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Blake Gailen LF

Michael Thompson 3B

Dustan Mohr RF

Jose Amado DH

Steve Pearson 1B

Brenan Herrera 2B

Felipe Del Rosario C

Chris Colton CF

 

Pensacola:

Dallas Christison SS

Francisco Leandro CF

Matt Pali LF

Brandon Sing 1B

Rafael Alvarez DH

Cesar Aranguren 2B

Evan Conley 3B

Chris Reynolds RF

Dylan Parzyk C

 

How to catch it: Tonight’s game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.com

preGame: Wichita at Sioux City - Game 2

Tonight the Wichita Wingnuts conclude a two-game series with the Sioux City Explorers at Lewis and Clark Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm. Tonight is also the final game of the first half for Wichita. The Wingnuts can clinch sole possession of second place in the North Division with a win.

The Starters:

Wichita: Justin Young (3-2, 3.49) - Young last worked on 6/22 vs. El Paso. He allowed four runs in 7.0 IP while taking the loss. He is 1-0 in two start vs. Sioux City this season, and is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA in four starts on the road.

Sioux City: Cameron Cheek (2-1, 4.0 - Cheek last worked on 6/22 at Lincoln. He allowed two runs in 6.0 IP and earned the win. He is 0-1 vs. Wichita this season in three appearances, one of them a start. Cheek is 1-0 with a 4.02 ERA in six appearances at home.

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Blake Gailen LF

Brenan Herrera 2B

Steve Pearson 1B

Jose Amado DH

Michael Thompson 3B

Leivi Ventura RF

Bernie Dennis C

Chris Colton CF

 

Sioux City:

Dustin Jones CF

Derek Schermerhorn 1B

Nick McCoola 2B

Chris Grossman DH

Juan Camacho 3B

Anton French RF

Chad Gabriel LF

Tug Gillingham C

Sam Walker SS

 

How to catch it: Tonight’s game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.com

preGame: Wichita at Sioux City - Game 1

The Starters:

Wichita: Richard Salazar (1-2, 3.04)

Sioux City: Nick Singleton (3-3, 2.74)

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Blake Gailen LF

Brenan Herrera 2B

Steve Pearson 1B

Jose Amado DH

Michael Thompson 3B

Leivi Ventura RF

Felipe Del Rosario C

Chris Colton CF

 

Sioux City:

Dustin Jones CF

Nick McCoola SS

Alex Llanos 2B

Juan Camaho 3B

Chris Grossman C

Chad Gabriel LF

Anton French RF

Derek Schermerhorn 1B

Sam Walker SS

preGame: Wichita vs. Shreveport - Game 3

Tonight the Wichita Wingnuts finish a three-game series vs. the Shreveport Sports at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm. Shreveport beat Wichita last night by a score of 4-2. With the loss, the Wingnuts were eliminated from the first half race.

The Starters:

Wichita: Brad Davis (4-5, 3.77) - Davis last worked on 6/19 at Sioux Falls. He allowed three runs, two earned, in 4.1 IP in a loss to the Canaries. Davis is 3-0 with a 1.90 ERA at home in three starts.

Shreveport: Russell Savickas (2-2, 4.73) - Savickas last worked on 6/14 at El Paso, allowing eight runs, six earned in 6.0 IP and earned the win. He is 1-2 with a 5.22 ERA on the road in seven starts.

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Blake Gailen LF

Brenan Herrera 2B

Steve Pearson 1B

Jose Amado DH

Michael Thompson 3B

Leivi Ventura RF

Bernie Dennis C

Chris Colton CF

 

Shreveport:

Deacon Burns CF

Chris Smith SS

Terrance McClain LF

Justin Humphries DH

Chad Gambill RF

Ron Fenwick 2B

Tommy Bryant C

Adam Miller 1B

Bobby Bratton 3B

 

How to catch it: Tonight’s game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.com

preGame: Wichita vs. Shreveport - Game 2

Tonight the Wichita Wingnuts play game two of a three-game series vs. the Shreveport Sports at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm. The Wingnuts set an American Association record with 12 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning last night, en route to a 16-2 win. The Wingnuts are 4.5 games out of first place with four games left to play. The Sioux Falls Canaries have six games left.

The Starters:

Wichita: Gustavo Mata (3-1, 2.76) - Mata last worked on 6/18 at Sioux Falls. He allowed one earned run in 8.0 innings of work and picked up the win. He is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in four starts at home.

Shreveport: Bert Snow (0-5, 7.85) - Snow is the Sports’ pitching coach and last worked on 6/18 vs. Fort Worth. He allowed seven earned runs, including two homeruns, in 7.2 IP while taking the loss. He is 0-2 with a 7.90 ERA on the road in five starts.

The Lineups:

Wichita:

Kevin Hooper SS

Blake Gailen LF

Brenan Herrera 2B

Michael Thompson 3B

Steve Pearson 1B

Jose Amado DH

Leivi Ventura RF

Felipe Del Rosario C

Chris Colton CF

 

Shreveport:

Deacon Burns CF

Wade Robinson SS

Adam Hale LF

Justin Humphries DH

Ron Fenwick 2B

Chad Gambill RF

Tommy Bryant C

Richard Quihuis-Bell 1B

Chris Smith 3B

 

How to catch it: Tonight’s game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.com