Wichita Wingnuts News

Kevin Hooper Signs Two-Year Extension

WICHITA, KS- Wichita Wingnuts field manager Kevin Hooper has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the team.The agreement ensures that Hooper, the 2009 American Association Manager of the Year, will remain as the Wingnuts skipper through the 2011 season."I'm thoroughly excited that Kevin and I came to an agreement on a two-year… Read More

Saltdogs End Wingnuts Season

Wichita, KS- The Wingnuts fell to the Lincoln Saltdogs 6-1 in game five of the North Division Finals on Sunday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, putting an end to a great season.  Lincoln got on the board early with a solo home run by Phil Hawke in the first inning and added two more in the third on RBI singles by Shea McFeely and Brandon… Read More

Saltdogs force deciding game with extra inning win

Wichita, KS- The Wingnuts were outdueled by the Lincoln Saltdogs, falling 3-1 in 11 innings in game four of the North Division Finals on Saturday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.  Wichita starter Gabe Medina threw nine strong innings, allowing just one run, but Lincoln starter Justin Knoff was equally impressive, also allowing just one run in nine… Read More

Blacksher leads Wingnuts to game three win

Wichita, KS- The Wingnuts got a stellar pitching performance from Derek Blacksher, en route to a 5-1 win on Friday Night at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in Game 3 of the North Division Finals.  Blacksher - who led the league with 11 regular season wins - scattered four hits over 7 and 2/3 innings and walked just one batter while striking out… Read More

Saltdogs Even Series on Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 4-1 to the Lincoln Saltdogs in Game Two of the North Division Series at Haymarket Park on Wednesday night.Lincoln manufactured a run in the bottom of the first to take a 1-0 lead.  Josh Burrus led off with a single, stole second, and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt by Albenis Machado.  With the… Read More

Savage, Hunt, Porter Help Wingnuts Take Game One

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the Lincoln Saltdogs 6-2 in Game One of the North Division Series at Haymarket Park on Tuesday night.Will Savage allowed two runs on just four base hits, while Kelly Hunt and Greg Porter each collected four hits.  Wichita now leads the best-of-five series 1-0.Kelly Hunt got the Wingnuts off to a quick… Read More

Wingnuts Playoff Preview

2009 North Division Series: Wichita Wingnuts (58-38) vs. Lincoln Saltdogs (49-47)Time: First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.How to catch it: Tonight's game can be heard locally on 1410AM KGSO and worldwide at www.kgso.comALL-TIME AGAINST THE SALTDOGS: The Wingnuts are 19-15 all-time against the Saltdogs, including a 12-8 mark in 2009.  After… Read More