Flying Chanclas Battle Back from Early Deficit, Fall to Wichita in 10 Innings 

SAN ANTONIO – Despite trailing throughout the majority of the game, the Flying Chanclas rallied in the eighth and ninth innings to force extra innings. In the top of the 10th inning, the Wichita Wind Surge took advantage of the placed runner on second base and scored the game-winning run on an RBI single. The Flying Chanclas fall to Wichita by a final score of 4-3.

Ben Krauth was the starting pitcher for the Flying Chanclas. After pitching a scoreless first inning, the Wind Surge scored the first run of the game in the top of the second inning. With one out in the inning, Andrew Bechtold hit a single to center field. Yunior Severino, making his Double-A debut, drove in Bechtold with a double to right-center field. Wichita took a 1-0 lead.

Louie Varland was the starting pitcher for the Wind Surge. He had to pitch out of a jam in the bottom of the second inning. Webster Rivas drew a walk and Juan Fernandez hit a single to start off the inning. After a fly out and a ground out, the Chanclas had runners at second and third base. Ripken Reyes struck out looking to end the scoring opportunity.

San Antonio had another scoring opportunity in the bottom of the third inning. Chandler Seagle began the inning with a double to left field. Varland retired the next two batters before Yorman Rodriguez reached base on a fielding error. With runners on the corners and two outs, Rivas flew out to end the inning.

Wichita improved their lead in the top of the fourth inning. After retiring the first batter of the inning, Andrew Bechtold hit a home run to left field. His 14th long ball of the season made it a 2-0 Wind Surge lead.

Despite allowing two earned runs, Krauth notched a new career high with five innings pitched. The southpaw tied his career high with seven strikeouts. The other time he recorded seven strikeouts came on June 22, 2017 with Lake County.

Varland, the 11th ranked prospect in the Twins organization, proved to be a tough matchup for the Flying Chanclas. He allowed six hits without giving up a run in six innings of work. Varland issued two walks while striking out three batters.

The Wind Surge added their third run of the game in the top of the eighth inning. Osvaldo Hernandez was on the mound for the Chanclas and struck out the first batter of the inning. On the first pitch of the next at-bat, Edouard Julien hit an opposite-field home run over the left field wall. His 13th long ball of the season made it a 3-0 lead.

San Antonio began their comeback attempt in the bottom of the eighth inning. Facing Osiris German, Rodriguez hit a one-out double and put himself in scoring position. After striking out the next batter, Rodriguez stole third base. Fernandez drove in Rodriguez with a single to left field. Jordan Gore took over on the mound for German. After Fernandez stole second base, Jack Stronach and Connor Kaiser drew back-to-back walks and loaded the bases. Reyes struck out swinging to end the scoring threat. The Flying Chanclas trailed 3-1.

The Flying Chanclas completed the comeback and tied the game in the bottom of the ninth inning. Wyatt Ulrich reached base on a one-out infield single. Denny Bentley replaced Gore on the mound following the base hit. Ornelas hit a ground-rule double to put both runners in scoring position. A passed ball from catcher Kyle Schmidt allowed Ulrich to score. A wild pitch from Bentley allowed Ornelas to score the game-tying run.

In the top of the 10th inning, Angel Felipe remained in the game after pitching the ninth inning. Leobaldo Cabrera was the placed runner at second base. He advanced to third base on a ground out from Ernie Yake. Anthony Prato regained the lead for Wichita after hitting a single to left field. Wichita gained a 4-3 lead.

In the bottom of the 10th inning, Fernandez was the placed runner at second base and Bentley remained in the game to pitch for Wichita. Fernandez advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt from Jack Stronach. Kaiser struck out swinging for the second out of the inning. Reyes hit a fly ball to the warning track in right field to end the game.

*Post-Game Notes *

• With the loss, San Antonio falls to 52-45 (overall), 14-16 (2nd half) on the season

• Webster Rivas: 22-game on-base streak (all 22 games he has played with the Missions)

• Ben Krauth: Longest outing of career, tied for most strikeouts in a game in career

• 7th extra innings game of the season (3-4)

• Kevin Kopps (#10 Padres prospect): DNP

• Reggie Lawson (#12 Padres prospect): DNP

• Tirso Ornelas (#18 Padres prospect): 3-5, 2B, R

The San Antonio Missions will continue their six-game series with the Wichita Wind Surge on Friday, August 5th. Right-hander Brandon Komar (0-3, 7.53) is scheduled to pitch for the Missions. Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (2-3, 3.12) is scheduled to pitch for the Wind Surge. First pitch is expected at 7:05 p.m. from Nelson Wolff Stadium.

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