WICHITA, Kan. – In a commanding victory at Riverfront Stadium, the Wichita Wind Surge triumphed over the Frisco RoughRiders with a final score of 13-3 on Saturday, April 6. This win marked Wichita’s first victory of the 2024 MiLB Season, bringing their record to 1-1 as the season kicked off.
The game saw an impressive performance from Wichita’s Aaron Zavala, who opened the scoring for Frisco with an RBI single against Wind Surge starter Travis Adams in the third inning. Following Zavala’s contribution, Liam Hicks extended the RoughRiders’ lead to 2-0 with a sacrifice fly in the same inning.
However, Wichita quickly turned the game around in the bottom of the third inning, bringing in four runs to match their total from the previous night. Emmanuel Rodriguez sparked the comeback with an RBI single, setting the stage for a series of runs by Alerick Soularie, Tanner Schobel, and Kala’i Rosario.
The momentum continued for the Wind Surge, as they added five more runs in the fourth inning. Andrew Cossetti and Ben Ross played key roles in extending the lead, with Schobel contributing another RBI in the fifth inning. Despite a run by Frisco in the sixth inning, the Wind Surge maintained a strong lead.
The highlight of the game came in the eighth inning when Kala’i Rosario hit a three-run home run, solidifying Wichita’s dominant performance. With this win, Travis Adams secured the victory after an impressive five-inning, one-hit display with four strikeouts.
Looking ahead, the Wind Surge will wrap up their three-game Opening Weekend Series against Frisco tomorrow, Sunday, April 7, at Riverfront Stadium. Fans can catch the action on ESPN Wichita 92.3 or follow online, as the team aims to build on their strong start to the season. Ticket information for upcoming games can be found on the Wind Surge website, offering fans the chance to experience the excitement of the 2024 MiLB season firsthand.