Wichita Wingnuts News

Sunday's Game Postponed

WICHITA, KS- Sunday evening's game between the Wichita Wingnuts and Sioux City Explorers has been postponed due to inclement weather.The game will be made up as part of a double header on Friday, June 18th at 5:05 p.m.The Wingnuts head to Sioux Falls to open a three-game series against the Pheasants on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m.  All the… Read More

Cowart and Bats Lead Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the Sioux City Explorers 6-2 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Saturday night.Kent Sakamoto hit a two-out, RBI double to straight away center field in the top of the first to give the Explorers a 1-0 lead.  Wichita took the lead with three runs in the bottom of the second.  After a one-out single to… Read More

Early Errors Cost Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 4-1 to the Sioux City Explorers at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Friday night.With first and third and one out in the second, Nick Singleton made an errant pickoff throw to first that allowed Kent Sakamoto to score the game's first run.Dustin Jones led off the third with an infield single to second base and… Read More

Saltdogs Take Series With Three-Run Fifth

LINCOLN, NE- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 4-2 to the Lincoln Saltdogs on Thursday night at Haymarket Park.Steve Pearson flared a single into short left field with two outs in the top of the third to score Ryan Patterson from second base and give the Wingnuts a 1-0 lead.Phil Hawke doubled home three runs in the bottom of the fifth to put Lincoln in… Read More

Offense Comes Alive in Matinee Win

LINCOLN, NE- The Wichita Wingnuts beat the Lincoln Saltdogs 7-4 at Haymarket Park on Wednesday morning.For a second straight game, Chris Colton gave the Wingnuts a lead in the second inning.  The Wingnuts' center fielder crushed a solo home run to lead off the inning that traveled to the deepest part of Haymarket Park.  Steve Pearson… Read More

Medina Strong, but Saltdogs Edge Wingnuts

LINCOLN, NE- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 2-1 to the Lincoln Saltdogs at Haymarket Park on Tuesday night.Chris Colton's infield single up the third base line in the top of the second brought in Mario Delgado from third to give the Wingnuts a 1-0 lead.Argelis Nunez hit an opposite field home run to right in the bottom of the second to tie the… Read More

Singleton Named Pitcher of the Week

WICHITA, KS- Wingnuts starting pitcher Nick Singleton was named the American Association's Pitcher of the Week on Monday afternoon.Singleton won both of his starts last week, combining for 11.2 shutout innings in victories over Sioux Falls and St. Paul.  Singleton struck out five and walked three while scattering 11 hits during his two… Read More

Four-Run Fourth too Much for Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 7-4 to the St. Paul Saints at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday night.Ole Sheldon hit a three-run home run to left field off of Adam Cowart in the top of the third to give the Saints a 3-0 lead.  After a two-out single from Brent Krause, Gerard Haran reached on a throwing error by Michael Thompson. … Read More

Singleton, Wingnuts Blank Saints

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts shutout the St. Paul Saints 5-0 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Sunday evening.For a second straight game, the Wingnuts were powered by a big second inning.  Michael Thompson and Steve Pearson singled with one out to put runners on first and second.  Chris Colton doubled to the left-center field wall to… Read More

Delgado Rescues Wingnuts in Eighth

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the St. Paul Saints 10-9 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Saturday night.Down 9-7 in the bottom of the eighth, the Wingnuts rallied for three runs to take the lead.  After back-to-back walks to Eric williams and Ryan Patterson to open the inning, Mario Delgado ripped a two-run double to right-center off… Read More

Saints Edge Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts fell 5-4 to the St. Paul Saints on Friday night at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.With Patrick Brooks representing the tying run on second with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, Mario Delgado singled through the right side.  Brooks came around third and was ruled out on a close play at home plate following… Read More

Wingnuts Split Twinbill, Take Series

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts split a double header with the Sioux Falls Pheasants on Thursday night at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, winning game one 4-3 and dropping the night cap 5-3.The Wingnuts took game 4-3, scoring the winning run on Josh Horn's RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning.  Chris Colton led off the inning with a… Read More

Wednesday’s Game Postponed, Double Header Thursday

WICHITA, KS- Wednesday night's scheduled game versus the Sioux Falls Pheasants has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a double header on Thursday, May 20th at 5:05 p.m.As per American Association rules, each game will be scheduled for seven innings.  Tickets for Wednesday night's game may be exchanged for… Read More

Singleton Pitches Wingnuts to First Win

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the Sioux Falls Pheasants 2-1 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Tuesday night.Wingnuts' starter Nick Singleton fired six shutout innings, allowing just four hits and striking out three to earn his first win of the year.The Wingnuts broke a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth.  Josh Horn and Eric… Read More

Wingnuts Announce 2010 Promotions

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts introduced their 2010 promotional schedule on Monday.A link to the Wingnuts' complete promotional schedule can be found here: http://www.wichitawingnuts.com/promotions.htmlFestivities at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium begin Tuesday night during the Wingnuts' home opener versus the Sioux Falls Pheasants.  The first… Read More

Wingnuts Fall in 10

ST. PAUL, MN- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 3-2 in 10 innings to the St. Paul Saints at Midway Stadium on Saturday night.With the game tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the 10th, Josh Alley singled home Steve Mays from second base with the winning run.  The Wingnuts missed a chance in the top of the inning to move ahead in which they had first and… Read More

Saints Rally Against Wingnuts

ST. PAUL, MN- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 7-5 to the St. Paul Saints at Midway Stadium on Friday night.The Saints inched their way to a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third.  Coby Smith reached on an infield single and advanced to second when Wingnuts' starter Adam Cowart was charged with a balk.  An infield single from Josh Alley moved… Read More

Wingnuts Fall in 2010 Opener

ST. PAUL, MN- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 5-1 to the St. Paul Saints at Midway Stadium on Thursday night.The Saints took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first.  Josh Alley drew a one-out walk and advanced to second on an infield single by Kevin Millar.  After a balk allowed the runners to advance, Jason  Cooper hit a slow roller up the… Read More

Follow the Wingnuts All Season Long

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts open the 2010 season Thursday night against the St. Paul Saints in the first of a three-game series at Midway Stadium.Right-hander Nick Singleton takes the ball for the Wingnuts and will be opposed by Saints' righty Joe Woerman.All 96 Wingnuts contests, as well as the 2010 American Associatin All-Star Game can be… Read More

Wingnuts Ride Clutch Hitting to Spring Win

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the Kansas City T-Bones 5-4 in their spring training finale at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Sunday evening.Wichita took their first lead of the series in the bottom of the first.  Kennard Bibbs lead off the inning with a single to left, stole second base, and scored on a two-out RBI single from Mario… Read More

T-Bones Hold on Against Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 3-1 to the Kansas City T-Bones at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Saturday night.Kansas City took a 1-0 lead in the top of the fourth on an unearned run and never trailed afterward.  Jimmy Mojica lead off the inning with a single and advanced to second on an errant pickoff throw by Steve Pearson.  Michael… Read More

Wingnuts Tickets on Sale Thursday at Noon

WICHITA, KS- Individual tickets for the 2010 season of Wichita Wingnuts baseball officially go on sale to the public at 12:00 p.m. this afternoon.Lower Box seats are only $12.00 while Upper Chairback seats are only $9.00.  $1.00 discounts are available for seniors, military, and youth ages 12 and under.  General admission tickets for the… Read More

Wingnuts, Pepsi Announce Partnership

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts and Pepsi Cola announced a five-year partnership on Thursday afternoon."Pepsi is a brand that's known worldwide and we are delighted to be working with them for the next five seasons", said Wingnuts' President Josh Robertson.  "We've had a great relationship with Coca Cola over the last six… Read More

Hornets Rally Early Against Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 7-4 to Emporia State University in their preseason opener at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Tuesday night.Emporia State grabbed an early 1-0 lead, helped by a leadoff triple from left fielder Jeremy Francis to start the game.  After Wingnuts' starter Brandon Mathes got Dorian Williams to line out to first,… Read More

Wingnuts to Host Three Exhibition Games

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced their 2010 exhibition schedule on Friday.The Wingnuts have three preseason games planned, all at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, beginning with a matchup against Emporia State University on Tuesday, May 4th at 7:05 p.m.  The nationally ranked Hornets reached the NCAA Division-II championship game last… Read More