AMARILLO, Texas - The Wind Surge out hit the Sod Poodles 17 hits to nine but could not execute on their advantage as they went three for eighteen with runners in scoring position. Amarillo took the first game of the six-game series 10-7.
The Wind Surge were the first on the board in tonight’s back-and-forth ball game. Alex Isola hit an RBI double down the third-base line in the top of the first.
Amarillo didn’t waste time in putting up some runs of their own. In the bottom of the second Ivan Melendez hit a two-run home run to give the Sod Poodles the lead.
The lead swung back to Wichita in the top of the third. Brooks Lee hit an RBI single and DaShawn Keirsey Jr. followed him up hitting a two-run home run to put the Surge up by two.
As quickly as the Surge took the lead, they lost it right back in the bottom of the third. Seth Beer hit a two RBI single to tie the game. Dyvision De Los Santos then hit a three-run home run for a Sod Poodle three run advantage.
Will Holland took a few runs off the Amarillo lead in the top of the fourth when he crushed a ball out the park for a two-run home run.
The Sod Poodles hit a pair of home runs in the bottom fourth and fifth innings. First, Neyfy Castillo hit a solo home run in the fourth and then Ivan Melendez hit a two-run home run in the fifth.
The Surge cut the Sod Poodle lead to three in the top of the sixth. Yunior Severino hit a two-out RBI double on a line drive to center field.
Carlos Luna started on the mound for the Wind Surge. He pitched four full innings where he gave up eight runs off seven hits. He also struck out five batters and walked one. He was credited with the loss.
The starting pitcher for Amarillo was Dyni Olivero. He also pitched a full four innings. He gave up six runs off 11 hits, struck out three batters and walked another. Michel Otanez got the win for Amarillo.
The Wichita Wind Surgefall to (7-9, 35-49) and the Amarillo Sod Poodles improve to (11-5, 45-40).
NOTES: The Surge added infielder Tanner Schobel from Class A Cedar Rapids, Schobel led the Midwest League in Home Runs, second in RBI and fifth in batting average. The 22-year-old was drafted last year from Virginia Tech. The Wind Surge promoted infielder Ernie Yake to AAA St Paul.
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UPCOMING: The Wind Surge continue their six game road series in Amarillo and play game two Wednesday at 7:05 PM. RH Chad Donato will get the start for the Wichita and RH Chad Patrick will get the start for Amarillo.
NEXT HOME GAME: The Wichita Wind Surge return home Tuesday July 25th at 7:05 PM when they host a six-game series against the Frisco Rough Riders.
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