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Wind Surge to continue broadcast partnership with ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM

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Wind Surge to continue broadcast partnership with ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM

ESPN Wichita 92.3 to Broadcast Surge games for next three years

WICHITA, Kansas – The Wichita Wind Surge and ESPN Wichita (KKGQ 92.3 FM) have extended their broadcast agreement through the 2028 baseball season. The partnership, which began in

VET TIX RETURNS TO EQUITY BANK PARK

March 31, 2026

VET TIX RETURNS TO EQUITY BANK PARK

WICHITA, Kan.—The Wichita Wind Surge is proud to continue its partnership with VetTix sponsored by Davis-Moore Automotive Group this season!

Vet Tix provides tickets to events that reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories, and encourage service members and veterans to stay

Twins Announce Wind Surge Roster

March 30, 2026

TWINS ANNOUNCE WIND SURGE ROSTER

WICHITA, KS—In conjunction with the Minnesota Twins, the Wichita Wind Surge is pleased to announce its 2026 Opening Day Roster, including seven members of the Twins Top 30 Prospects list, courtesy of MLB.com.

The Wind Surge will return 19 players from the team that finished a game

The Wind Surge unveil The Dugout Menu 

March 12, 2026

The Wind Surge unveil The Dugout Menu

The team to offer fans affordable menu options at concession stands.

WICHITA, Kansas – The Wichita Wind Surge are set to open their sixth season at Equity Bank Park in a few weeks and are offering another affordable option for fans to enjoy ballpark food.

Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut to devour Chili Buns at a Wind Surge Game

February 25, 2026

Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut to devour Chili Buns at a Wind Surge game

The team to host an eating contest with fans.

WICHITA, Kansas – Joey Chestnut, the greatest competitive eater of all time, will be at Equity Bank Park on Friday, April 17th. As part of Chili Buns weekend, presented by

Wind Surge announce Honkers as alternate identity

The team to be branded as Honkers for selected games this season.
February 5, 2026

WICHITA, Kansas – The Wichita Wind Surge would like to inform residents that a contingent of very self-assured Canada geese “Honkers” has once again decided that our busiest roads are, in fact, pedestrian walkways designed exclusively for them.

In recent days, multiple flocks have been spotted casually strolling, often in slow

Wind Surge to Hold Job Fair on February 21

January 27, 2026

Wind Surge to Hold Job Fair on February 21

Club seeks candidates for seasonal positions

WICHITA, Kansas – The Wichita Wind Surge are pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for employment for the upcoming season which runs from April through September. This is your chance to join the team

Wind Surge announce 2026 coaching staff

January 14, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 14, 2026

Wind Surge announce 2026 coaching staff

Giarratano to take over as third manager in franchise history

WICHITA, Kansas – The Minnesota Twins announced their 2026 Minor League coaching staffs, including the staff for their Double-A affiliate the Wichita Wind Surge.

Nico Giarratano will take the helm as manager of

The Chili Buns return this season

January 8, 2026

January 8, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

THE CHILI BUNS RETURN THIS SEASON

The Team is Collecting Hygiene items to Donate to Simply Hygiene

Wind Surge GM to be “Beaned” if 1,500 items are Received

The Wichita Wind Surge will become the Wichita Chili Buns on Friday, April 17th and Saturday the 18th. The Chili Buns

Equity Bank Park Named Professional Baseball Field of the Year

January 6, 2026

January 6, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

EQUITY BANK PARK NAMED PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL FIELD OF THE YEAR

Wichita KS - The Sports Field Management Association and Wichita Wind Surge have announced that Equity Bank Park, the home of the Wind Surge, has been named the 2025 Professional Baseball Field of the Year. The SFMA

The Wichita Wind Surge Announce 2026 Game Times

December 1, 2025

THE WIND SURGE ANNOUNCE 2026 GAME TIMES

The schedule features thirty 6:35pm starts.

The Wichita Wind Surge announced their game times for the 2026 baseball season. The Surge will open the season at home on Thursday, April 2 against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the AA affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. First

The Savannah Bananas’ wildly popular baseball phenomenon arrives at Equity Bank Park in 2026

October 9, 2025

Wichita KS – Banana Ball is coming to Equity Bank Park in 2026! The global phenomenon, made famous by the Savannah Bananas, will stop in Wichita for three games on May 7,8, and 9, 2026.

As revealed Thursday night during the 2026 Banana Ball City Selection Show, which aired on ESPN2,

Four Wind Surge players named to Texas League All Star Team

September 23, 2025

FOUR WIND SURGE PLAYERS NAMED TO TEXAS LEAGUE ALL- STAR TEAM

WICHITA, Kansas – Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the league awards and All-Star team for the Double-A classification in Major League Baseball’s player development system. The Wichita Wind Surge were well represented earning four spots on the Texas

Wind Surge Release 2026 Schedule

August 1, 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (August 1, 2025)—The Wichita Wind Surge today announced their schedule for the 2026 baseball season. The Surge will open the season at home on Thursday, April 2, against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, the AA affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. It will be the third time in six

Wind Surge Season Ends in Defeat at the Hands of the Hooks

Ben Ross hits a three-run home run in the loss that ends Wichita’s 2025 season
September 14, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (September 14, 2025)—Ben Ross hit a three-run home run in an 8-5 loss for the Wichita Wind Surge against the Corpus Christi Hooks at Whataburger Field. The Wind Surge 2025 season comes to an end, as they needed to win this game and for Tulsa to lose

Wichita Scores Five Runs in the Fifth for a Comeback Victory Against Corpus Christi

The Wind Surge need a win and a Tulsa Drillers loss tomorrow to earn a playoff berth
September 14, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (September 13, 2025)—Jake Rucker hit a bases-clearing triple in the 7-5 win for the Wichita Wind Surge over the Corpus Christi Hooks at Whataburger Field. Wichita is now one game back of the Tulsa Drillers for the playoff spot with one more game left in the regular

Wind Surge Score Six Unanswered Runs in Comeback Victory Over Hooks

The six runs came over the final three innings to allow Wichita to pace for the playoff spot
September 12, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (September 12, 2025)—Andrew Cossetti hit his 14th homer of the year in an 8-3 Wichita Wind Surge win over the Corpus Christi Hooks at Whataburger Field. Wichita is now one game back of the Tulsa Drillers for the playoff spot with two games left in the regular

Cody Laweryson Gets Called Up, Becomes the 40th Wind Surge Player Promoted to MLB

Laweryson spent the better part of three seasons with the Wind Surge, including being a 2022 Texas League Post-Season All-Star and a member of the 2025 Opening Day roster
September 12, 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (September 12, 2025)—Cody Laweryson earns a promotion to the Minnesota Twins to become the 40th Wichita Wind Surge player to reach the big leagues. The Twins begin a 10-game homestand to wrap up their Target Field portion of their schedule tonight at 7:10 PM against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Wichita Silenced by Corpus Christi

Kala’i Rosario becomes the first Wind Surge player with 30 stolen bases in a single season since 2023
September 11, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (September 11, 2025)—Kala’i Rosario stole his 30th base of the season in a 2-0 loss for the Wichita Wind Surge against the Corpus Christi Hooks at Whataburger Field. Wichita is now one game back of the Tulsa Drillers for the playoff spot with three games left in

Wind Surge Ride Two-Out, Two-Run Rally Toward Comeback Win Over Hooks

Harry Genth homers to tie while Ricardo Olivar drives in the go-ahead run in the ninth for Wichita’s third straight win
September 10, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (September 10, 2025)—Harry Genth and Ricardo Olivar put the first and finishing touches on a two-out, two-run rally in the top of the ninth with a solo shot and a run-scoring single in the 2-1 win for the Wichita Wind Surge over the Corpus Christi Hooks at

Wichita Blanks Corpus Christi

Sam Armstrong, Logan Whitaker, and Mike Paredes combine for the 13th Wind Surge shutout of the season
September 9, 2025

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (September 9, 2025)—Sam Armstrong, Logan Whitaker, and Mike Paredes combined to give up just two hits in a combined 4-0 shutout victory for the Wichita Wind Surge over the Corpus Christi Hooks at Whataburger Field. The Wind Surge move up a half game on the Tulsa Drillers

Wind Surge Walk Off Drillers

The win gives Wichita the Propeller and a Propeller Series win for the first time since 2021
September 7, 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (September 7, 2025)—Ben Ross hit a walk-off home run in a 12-11 win for the Wichita Wind Surge over the Tulsa Drillers at Equity Bank Park. The Wind Surge are now two games back of the Drillers for the playoff spot.

After Kole Myers reached on an infield error,

Wichita Hosts Crowd of 10,000 Plus in Defeat

The total attendance of 10,253 is the second-highest crowd at a game in Equity Bank Park history
September 6, 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (September 6, 2025)—A crowd of 10,253 came to Equity Bank Park to see the Wichita Wind Surge fall 10-1 to the Tulsa Drillers. The Wind Surge are now three games back of the Drillers for the playoff spot.

James Tibbs III lined a two-run home run over the center

Wind Surge Fall to Drillers

Game shortened to seven innings after a record rain delay of more than two hours
September 6, 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (September 5, 2025)—After a two-hour and 14-minute rain delay, the Wichita Wind Surge fell 6-1 in seven innings to the Tulsa Drillers at Equity Bank Park. The Wind Surge are now two games back of the Drillers for the playoff spot.

Tulsa didn’t waste time after the rain delay

Wichita Splits Doubleheader Against Tulsa

Wind Surge shutout Drillers in Game 1 behind Sam Armstrong and Mike Paredes
September 4, 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (September 4, 2025)—Kaelen Culpepper hit his 20th overall home run of the season across a split doubleheader. After throwing a combined two-hitter in Game 1, the Wichita Wind Surge split the doubleheader against the Tulsa Drillers with a 2-0 win in Game 1 and a 14-5 defeat in