Wichita Wingnuts News

Wingnuts Return All-Star Third Baseman

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced several transactions on Friday, including the signing of third baseman Juan Richardson.The Wingnuts also traded third baseman Jared McDonald to the Lincoln Saltdogs in exchange for cash, released catcher Salomon Manriquez, signed right-handed pitcher Robert Roth, and learned that closer Josh Dew has… Read More

Wingnuts Conquer Road Trip, Win Eighth in a Row

Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland Photography FARGO, ND- The Wichita Wingnuts made it eight consecutive wins, beating the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 12-6 at Newman Outdoor Field on Wednesday night.The eight-game winning streak is now the second-longest in team history.  Wichita has also won a team-best six consecutive road games.Tied at 1-1 in the… Read More

Wingnuts Win Seventh Straight

Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland Photography FARGO, ND- The Wichita Wingnuts won their seventh straight game on Tuesday afternoon, beating the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 10-6 at Newman Outdoor Field.Jake Kahaulelio had four hits and four RBI, while Taylor Freeman fell a triple shy of the cycle.The Wingnuts scored early and often against RedHawks'… Read More

Clutch Bullpen, Clutch Hits Lead Wingnuts Past Fargo

Photo Credit: Fernando Salazar/Wichita Eagle FARGO, ND- The Wichita Wingnuts beat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 7-5 at Newman Outdoor Field on Monday night.Wichita has won six games in a row.Tied at 5-5 in the top of the ninth, John Rodriguez lined a leadoff single to left field against left-hander Daniel Morari.  Mitch Einertson sacrificed… Read More

Wingnuts Sweep 'Cats, Win Fifth Straight

Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland Photography GARY, IN- The Wichita Wingnuts won their fifth game in a row, and finished a three-game sweep of the Gary SouthShore RailCats with a 10-2 victory at U.S. Steel Yard on Sunday afternoon.Derek Blacksher tied Nick Singleton for the most wins in franchise history, while Wichita used a seven-run fifth inning… Read More

Wingnuts Win Fourth Straight

Photo Credit: Fernando Salazar/Wichita Eagle GARY, IN- The Wichita Wingnuts beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 6-2 at U.S. Steel Yard on Saturday night.Wichita scored three times in the top of the second and never looked back, while Jose Perez pitched six strong innings to earn his first win of the season.C.J Ziegler opened the second with a… Read More

Lowey Great in Wingnuts Win

GARY, IN- The Wichita Wingnuts beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 3-1 at U.S. Steel Yard on Friday night.Trailing 1-0 in the top of the eighth inning, the Wingnuts rallied for three runs to take their first lead.  Ryan Khoury drew a leadoff walk against reliever Chad Rhoades and went to third when Jake Kahaulelio doubled to deep left… Read More

Wingnuts Dominate Jackals to Take Series

Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland Photography WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the New Jersey Jackals 18-5 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Wednesday night.The Wingnuts set a franchise record with five home runs--including two from Jake Kahaulelio--while Ryan Hinson improved 2-0 with an eight-strikeout performance over six innings.Wichita… Read More

Wingnuts Outlast New Jersey in Extras

Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland Photography WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts beat the New Jersey Jackals 3-2 in 11 innings at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Tuesday night.Ryan Khoury doubled home Salomon Manriquez from second base with one out in the bottom of the 11th to drive in the winning run and help the Wingnuts snap a mini three-game losing… Read More

Jackals Take First Ever Meeting From Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 5-1 to the New Jersey Jackals at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Monday night.New Jersey scored twice in the top of the first and held the lead through the end of the game.  Gaetano Giunta singled to center on the first pitch of the game and moved to second on Angel Berroa's sacrifice bunt.  Bryan… Read More

World Series Champ Offering Hitting Lessons

WICHITA, KS- Wichita Wingnuts' outfielder John Rodriguez will offer hitting instruction at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium throughout the 2012 season.For complete details, visit the following link: http://wichitawingnuts.com/johnrodriguezhittinglessons.htmlRodriguez played two seasons in the Major Leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals, hitting .295 in 2005,… Read More

Late Rallies Sink Wingnuts

Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland Photography WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 5-3 in 11 innings to the Lincoln Saltdogs at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Lincoln rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth to erase a 3-1 Wingnuts' lead, and then scored two more in the top of the 11th to move in front for the first time in the… Read More

Saltdogs Power Past Wingnuts

Photo Credit: Tom Pletcher WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 13-2 to the Lincoln Saltdogs at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Saturday night.Alan Rick's two-out, RBI double to center field in the top of the sixth inning broke a 2-2 tie and triggered a string of 11 unanswered runs from the Saltdogs.  Rick doubled off of Jared Simon to drive… Read More

Hinson, Wingnuts Take Down Lincoln

Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland Photography WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts beat the Lincoln Saltdogs 6-4 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Friday night.Ryan Hinson tossed six and one-third shutout innings to earn the win, while Josh Dew notched his 22nd save in a Wingnuts' uniform to become the franchise's all-time leader.Both Hinson and Lincoln… Read More

Team Effort Leads Wingnuts on Opening Night

Photo Credit: Jancy Ireland Photography WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the Lincoln Saltdogs 8-6 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Thursday night in their 2012 season opener.Wichita utilized a balanced offensive attack that featured two home runs, three sacrifice flies, and three stolen bases.  Eight of Wichita's nine starters had… Read More

Wingnuts Set Opening Night Roster

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts trimmed their roster to 23 players in preparation for Thursday's season opener versus the Lincoln Saltdogs.Wichita released catcher Eric Rodriguez, infielder Cody Fuqua, and pitchers Luis Chirinos and Derek Christensen.  The Wingnuts also traded pitcher Derrick Miramontes to the Grand Prairie AirHogs in… Read More

Wingnuts Fall in Spring Finale

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts lost 6-3 to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHaws at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.Ryan Stovall hit a two-run triple to right-center in the top of the second to give the RedHawks a 2-0 lead.  Fargo never trailed during the game, and added two more runs in the third on Enrique Cruz's two-run home run to… Read More

Listen to the Wingnuts All Season on 92.7 FM

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts are excited to announce the continuation of their radio partnership with Johnson Enterprises and Oldies 92.7 FM KWME.The Wellington-based station shifted its signal to 92.7 FM earlier this year, and can now be heard clear across Wichita and its surrounding areas.  KWME had been carrying Wingnuts baseball on… Read More

Wingnuts Down Lincoln in Topeka

TOPEKA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts beat the Lincoln Saltdogs 3-2 at Hummer Sports Park on Monday night.The Wingnuts broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the seventh inning to take their first lead of the night.  Salomon Manriquez led off with a line drive single to center and advanced to second when Jake Kahaulelio was hit by a pitch.  Mike… Read More

Wingnuts Beat T-Bones in Capital City

TOPEKA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated the Kansas City T-Bones 10-6 at the Bettis Family Sports Complex on Sunday night.David Peralta had four hits, while John Rodriguez was 3 for 3 with two walks in his spring debut.Wichita took control of the game early with a five-run bottom of the second against T-Bones' starter Nick Singleton.  With… Read More

Wichita to Host Region VI Tournament This Weekend

WICHITA, KS- The KJCCC Region VI Division-I Baseball Tournament returns to Lawrence-Dumont Stadium this weekend.The winner of the four-team bracket moves on to the Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, CO.  This year's participants include Coffeyville Community College, Cowley County Community College, Neosho County Community College,… Read More

Wingnuts' Second Annual Golf Tournament Saturday

Teams are still available for Twister's Second Annual Tee-Off.  The tournament is this Saturday (May 12th) at Cherry Oaks Golf Course, located in Cheney, KS.The four-person scramble format begins with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.  Cost is just $50 per player, and includes green fee, cart rental, range balls, lunch, and two drink… Read More

Wingnuts Treat Kids to Spring Win

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts beat Friends University 16-1 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.Already leading 1-0, the Wingnuts exploded for eight runs in the bottom of the fourth.  With the bases loaded and no outs, Taylor Freeman hit an opposite field single to left that scored C.J. Ziegler from third base.  After… Read More

Middle of the Order Leads Wingnuts Over Jets

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts defeated Newman University 13-1 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Tuesday night.Photo Credit: Andrea Nuss Jared McDonald, Mitch Einertson, and Steve Carrillo powered the offense, each collecting three hits and combining for nine runs scored and six RBI.Wichita scored three times in the bottom of the first and led… Read More

Individual Tickets on Sale Now!

Individual tickets for the 2012 season of Wichita Wingnuts baseball are on sale now!  To place an order for individual tickets, contact Select-A-Seat at (316) 755-SEAT or by visiting their website at www.selectaseat.com

For season tickets, group packages, birthdays, and party options, contact the Wingnuts' main office at (316) 264-NUTS.

Wingnuts Rally in Ninth to Win Spring Opener

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts beat Emporia State University 3-2 in their pre-season opener at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium on Sunday evening.Trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth, the Wingnuts rallied for two runs against Emporia State right-hander Matt Robertson to pull out the win.  Jared McDonald drew a leadoff walk, stole second base,… Read More

Wingnuts Complete Roster With Veteran Catcher, Power Arm

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts completed their spring training roster on Thursday, signing catcher Manny Manriquez and pitcher Jose Perez.Photo Credit: Paul HasdallManriquez (pictured) spent 2011 in the high-minors of the New York Mets' organization.  The veteran backstop hit .254 with five home runs and 27 RBI in 60 games for the… Read More

Wingnuts Announce Exhibition Schedule, Annual Media Day

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts announced their 2012 exhibition schedule on Wednesday.The Wingnuts' preseason docket features six games, including four at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.  Exhibition play begins this Sunday at 5:05 p.m. when the Wingnuts battle Emporia State University for a third consecutive year.  Wichita hosts Newman… Read More

Former Hornet Graham Returns, Wingnuts Add Two Arms

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts signed pitchers Ben Graham, Derek Christensen, and Jeff Nadeau on Wednesday.Photo Credit: sunsfanclub.blogspot.comGraham (pictured) had a strong 2011 for the Washington Nationals' Low-A South Atlantic League affiliate in Hagerstown.  The right-hander was 4-4 with eight saves and a 3.30 ERA in 37 relief… Read More

Wingnuts Holding Annual Caravan Thursday

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts' second annual caravan takes place later this week on Thursday, May 3rd and Friday, May 4th.The event begins Thursday at 10:00 a.m. when the Wingnuts visit the pediatric unit at Via Christi Medical Center, located at 929 N. Francis St.  At 2:30 p.m., the caravan shifts to the children's wing at Wesley Medical… Read More