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Goldeyes beat Wingnuts in Game 1 of championship series

It may have been one of the toughest decisions Rick Forney ever made as the Winnipeg Goldeyes manager.

Wingnuts try to end city’s long baseball title drought

The 13 years since Wichita has won a professional baseball championship may have taken at least that many years off the life of Josh Robertson.

Wingnuts roll into league championship series

There are times when Derek Blacksher’s adrenaline can be his most important asset and his most glaring flaw. Those instances often occur in the same game.

Wingnuts blast Laredo in Game 2

During the regular season the Wingnuts were capable of, but not reliant upon, scoring runs in bunches via home runs.

Wingnuts win series opener

Excellence in three facets of the game allowed the Wingnuts to win Game 1 of their American Association first-round playoff series 6-0 over Laredo on the road on Wednesday night.

Wingnuts ready to delve into postseason uncertainty

Kevin Hooper understands the unpredictability of a postseason, and that’s why the Wingnuts manager hasn’t been preaching all season about his desire to win a championship.

Key bats lift Wingnuts over St. Paul

David Peralta went 4 for 5 with two runs and two doubles while teammate Jake Kahaulelio went 3 for 5 with a home run to lead the Wichita Wingnuts to a 6-3 win over the St. Paul Saints on Sunday at St. Paul, Minn.

Saints beat Wingnuts

St. Paul scored five runs in the first two innings against Wingnuts starter Jeff Nadeau and went on to an 8-3 victory on Saturday night in St. Paul, Minn.

Hinson solid in Wingnuts victory

The first step toward a turnaround for Wingnuts left-handed pitcher Ryan Hinson was acknowledging a problem.

Einertson enjoys big night against old Wingnuts teammates

It was around this time last year when Mitch Einertson joined the Wingnuts as the final piece of their playoff push.

Wingnuts keep pushing toward individual, team goals

Jake Kahaulelio is a few at-bats away from holding a commanding lead in the American Association batting race, so on Tuesday he took aim at affecting another statistical leaderboard.

Wingnuts clinch Central title in sweep of El Paso

A week ago, outfielder Steve Stanley had no investment in the Wingnuts’ charge to the postseason. He probably didn’t even know who the Wingnuts were, and he certainly had no designs on being part of a victory party with them.

Wingnuts one win from clinching title

It’s almost impossible not to compare Wingnuts hitters C.J. Ziegler and Greg Porter. They are similar in size and in appearance (sort of), and the statistics for their breakout seasons in Wichita share resemblance.

Wingnuts fall behind early, lose to RailCats

Rarely have three weakly-hit balls had such a powerful effect.

Wingnuts pitching gears up for postseason

The standard for Wingnuts pitching was set in 2009, when five Wichita pitchers made at least 16 starts apiece — most of them quality — and a franchise record 3.52 team ERA was established.

Khoury keeps Wingnuts offense rolling

In any given game, the Wingnuts’ offense will probably eventually work when leadoff hitter Ryan Khoury reaches base.

Wingnuts closing in on playoff spot

The Wingnuts’ end-of-season strategy won’t involve a lot of scoreboard watching or working mathematical equations to figure out the easiest route to the playoffs.

Wingnuts split a pair of high-scoring games

The Wingnuts have scored 25 runs in the first two games of their series at El Paso, and only have one run to show for it.

Hinson’s struggles continue in another Wingnuts loss

If the Wingnuts clinch the American Association Central quickly enough to set their pitching rotation for the playoffs, Ryan Hinson could start a pivotal game three.

Wingnuts erupt early, bury Sioux City

Recent retooling of the Wingnuts’ lineup means rookie outfielder David Peralta doesn’t get to hit as early as he used to.

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