The Wind Surge fell short to the Frisco Roughriders on Friday night in a 2-1 pitcher's duel behind a two-run homer from Frisco's Trey Hair.
DeShawn Keirsey, Jr. got things started for Wichita as he hit an RBI-double in the bottom of the second that scored Matt Wallner to take an early 1-0 lead.
Keirsey finished the night one for three with an RBI.
Frisco starter Zak Kent gave the Surge trouble all night as he pitched seven innings allowing just one run on four hits and striking out nine hitters, earning his first win of the season.
The RoughRiders scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning as Trey Hair hit a two-run homer to take a 2-1 lead that would go on to secure the win.
Casey Legumina had an efficient start on the mound for the Wind Surge as he pitched five and two-thirds innings allowing two runs on two hits and tallying seven strikeouts before being relieved by Osiris German.
Notes: Jair Camargo and Alex Isola were placed on the injured list, and infielder Daniel Ozoria was added from Class A Fort Myers. Wichita loses first game as the Turbo Tubs (3-1) … The Surge remain in first place in the Texas League… Dashawn Keirsey Jr. tallied his 16th stolen base on the season (sixth in Texas League) …
Coming Up: The Wind Surge will resume action against the RoughRiders Saturday June 4th for a 6:05 p.m. first pitch, Gates open at 5:00. Louie Varland will be on the mound for the Wind Surge and Avery Weems will get the start for Frisco.
