WICHITA– The Wind Surge won their first series opener at Riverfront Stadium Tuesday, a narrow 2-1 victory over the Arkansas Travelers.
Starter Chris Vallimont allowed five hits and three walks in only four innings, struck out three and only allowed one run. Arkansas went 1-4 with runners in scoring position.
After a leadoff double in the second inning from Andrew Bechtold, Caleb Hamilton would follow it with a double of his own to give Wichita the early 1-0 lead. In the bottom of the third, BJ Boyd would lead of the inning with a walk, move to third on a Jermaine Palacios single, and score on the fielder’s choice from Mark Contreras. Wichita would lead 2-1 after the fourth inning and the bullpen made it hold up.
The Wichita-Arkansas series continues Wednesday night, with the first pitch at 7:05 p.m.