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<p>TULSA, Okla.&nbsp;&mdash; The Wichita Wind Surge (22-34) dropped the opener of their six-game series against the Tulsa Drillers (38-20) Tuesday night at ONEOK Field, falling 5-0 for their fourth shutout loss of the season.</p>
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<p>The game featured a pitchers' duel through the early innings as Wichita right-hander Preston Johnson struck out a season-high six batters over four innings of one-run baseball. Tulsa starter Adam Serwinowski matched him with five scoreless innings while striking out four. Jarret Whorff also contributed a scoreless relief appearance for the Wind Surge.</p>
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<p>Offensively, Wichita struggled to generate much momentum, recording just two hits through the first seven innings, both from Andrew Cossetti. The catcher finished with his seventh multi-hit game of the season. Kyle DeBarge extended his on-base streak to seven games, while Kala'i Rosario has now reached base safely in all 11 games since returning from the injured list.</p>
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<p>THE RUNDOWN</p>
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<p>Tulsa opened the scoring in the second inning. The Drillers loaded the bases on two hits and a walk before a bloop single fell into the outfield to score a run. Johnson limited the damage, striking out the side to leave the bases loaded and bring his strikeout total to five through two innings. Wichita trailed 1-0 after two.</p>
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<p>Johnson finished his outing after four innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out a season-high six batters.</p>
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<p>The Drillers added to their lead in the sixth, using a single and a walk to put two runners aboard before a three-run homer to right field stretched the advantage to 4-0.</p>
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<p>Jarret Whorff entered in relief and tossed a scoreless inning to keep Wichita within striking distance.</p>
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<p>Tulsa added an insurance run in the eighth, stringing together three singles to push the lead to five.</p>
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<p>The Wind Surge could not mount a comeback and dropped the series opener by a final score of 5-0.</p>
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<p>HIGHLIGHTS</p>
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<li>Wichita leads the Texas League with 80 home runs.</li>
<li>Kyle DeBarge extended his on-base streak to seven games.</li>
<li>Kala'i Rosario has reached base safely in all 11 games since returning from the injured list.</li>
<li>Andrew Cossetti recorded two hits for his seventh multi-hit performance of the season.</li>
<li>RHP Preston Johnson made his second start of the season and struck out a season-high six while allowing one run over four innings.</li>
<li>RHP Jarret Whorff tossed a scoreless inning, his fifth scoreless appearance of the season.</li>
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<p>STAT OF THE DAY</p>
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<p>6 &mdash;&nbsp;Preston Johnson struck out a season-high six batters over four innings in his second start of the season.</p>
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<p>WHAT'S NEXT</p>
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<p>The Wind Surge continue their six-game series against the Tulsa Drillers on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. at ONEOK Field. Games can be heard on ESPN WICHITA 92.3 FM,&nbsp;<a title="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=windsurge.com&amp;t=h.eJxljssOgjAURH-FdG1pb-mTFb8CtxVutGqwhIXx37XuDNszMznzYtt6ZX3DllIevRA73eJzW-fU4j2zU8MuNSQsfCdcqIy8NvivInKKNA5_E6Gc1YiAcgqT7ZSEkM5WJzAqyC5FFOA8SOO9kq0H7bRRVZOqplCeh8ODWKMDpS-F9we3ujpQ.MEQCIFtWcVV2inwMMYduWGjz-WjN7SRberZZuLXKKgsfDpYbAiB2c7Q90QRDXwGlmNq3ZJO5Ia3_MMXOhxZ9HjO5Mdm3_g" href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=windsurge.com&amp;t=h.eJxljssOgjAURH-FdG1pb-mTFb8CtxVutGqwhIXx37XuDNszMznzYtt6ZX3DllIevRA73eJzW-fU4j2zU8MuNSQsfCdcqIy8NvivInKKNA5_E6Gc1YiAcgqT7ZSEkM5WJzAqyC5FFOA8SOO9kq0H7bRRVZOqplCeh8ODWKMDpS-F9we3ujpQ.MEQCIFtWcVV2inwMMYduWGjz-WjN7SRberZZuLXKKgsfDpYbAiB2c7Q90QRDXwGlmNq3ZJO5Ia3_MMXOhxZ9HjO5Mdm3_g">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;and viewed on MiLB.TV and Bally Sports Live. For tickets, visit&nbsp;<a title="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=windsurge.com&amp;t=h.eJxljcEOgjAQRH-F9Cy0Wwq0nPwV2K6wQcTAEg7Gf9d6I17fvJl5qX29qzZTo8iz1frgR9z2daACl1kL40SyqUumpiQxSn4wjixdnsz8p-qZInfXc9U2tUMENH3o69IaCHSrHUFlgykpoobGg6m8t6bw4BpX2XRD6UZ4Hs5zKYop-qP8pfD-ABSSPXY.MEYCIQCS3choIgDkozq6q-7YAVH2-pKfwgthRHHLYHN8dPFNbwIhAMW8Rq6pf4hC_cB3VMvpzBZNbDud91fgDzsBVrWO_5oR" href="https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=windsurge.com&amp;t=h.eJxljcEOgjAQRH-F9Cy0Wwq0nPwV2K6wQcTAEg7Gf9d6I17fvJl5qX29qzZTo8iz1frgR9z2daACl1kL40SyqUumpiQxSn4wjixdnsz8p-qZInfXc9U2tUMENH3o69IaCHSrHUFlgykpoobGg6m8t6bw4BpX2XRD6UZ4Hs5zKYop-qP8pfD-ABSSPXY.MEYCIQCS3choIgDkozq6q-7YAVH2-pKfwgthRHHLYHN8dPFNbwIhAMW8Rq6pf4hC_cB3VMvpzBZNbDud91fgDzsBVrWO_5oR">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.</p>
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⚾ Wind Surge blanked by Drillers in series opener