Springdale, Arkansas – The Wind Surge defeated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 10-4 on Thursday evening in game three of their six-game series. Wichita leads the series 2-1.
The Surge jumped out to the early lead with a three run third inning with a two-run double from Matt Wallner. Spencer Steer crushed his fifth homer of the season, 109 mph off his bat in the fifth to extend the lead to 4-0.
The Naturals scored three runs in the fifth inning and Michael Massey tied the game in the sixth inning.
The Wind Surge offense exploded with six runs in the seventh sending ten batters to the plate. Leobaldo Cabrera hit a two-run home run for the second consecutive game.
Louie Varland improved his record to 4-1 pitching for 6.0 innings with 7 strikeouts.
Wichita resumes play against the Naturals Friday evening. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.