FRISCO, Texas — The Wichita Wind Surge (24-25) won their fourth consecutive game with a 4-1 victory over the Frisco RoughRiders (24-25) in game four of a six-game series Friday night at Riders Field, powered by five scoreless innings from Ty Langenberg and a go-ahead grand slam from Andrew Cossetti in the eighth.
Cossetti paced the offense, providing the dramatic swing that gave the Surge a 4-0 lead in the eighth. The grand slam was his 17th home run of the season and gave him his 10th multi-RBI performance of the campaign. Jake Rucker reached base twice to extend his on-base streak to 21 games, while Brandon Winokur extended his on-base streak to 18 games.
On the mound, Langenberg was outstanding, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out five. Paulshawn Pasqualotto was also strong in relief, striking out three over two scoreless innings for his 10th scoreless appearance of the season. Spencer Bengard and Kyle Bischoff combined to record the final six outs and secure Wichita's fourth consecutive win.
THE RUNDOWN
Langenberg got the start on the hill for the Wind Surge. The former Iowa Hawkeye made quick work of the top of the Frisco order, facing the minimum in a scoreless first inning.
The Surge threatened in the top of the second, getting a runner 90 feet from home plate twice but ultimately could not scratch across a run thanks to strong infield defense from the RoughRiders.
Langenberg continued to deal through five, allowing just one hit and striking out five to keep the RoughRiders off the scoreboard in a dominant start.
Pasqualotto entered in the sixth and continued Wichita's strong pitching performance, tossing two scoreless innings and striking out three to keep the game tied at 0-0.
Wichita finally broke through in the top of the eighth, loading the bases on three consecutive walks before Cossetti smashed a grand slam, his 17th home run of the season, to give the Wind Surge a 4-0 lead.
The RoughRiders pulled a run back in the bottom of the ninth, but Bischoff recorded the final three outs to secure Wichita's 4-1 victory.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Wind Surge lead the series, 4-0, will earn its sixth series win of the season.
- Wichita matches its franchise best road win streak at six straight games.
- Jake Rucker extended his on-base streak to 21 games.
- Brandon Winokur extended his on-base streak to 18 games.
- Andrew Cossetti launched a grand slam for his 17th home run of the season and tallied his 10th multi-RBI performance of the campaign.
- Kyle DeBarge doubled in the win.
- Jay Thomason extended his on-base streak to eight games.
- Jaime Ferrer extended his on-base streak to six games.
- RHP Ty Langenberg allowed just one hit while striking out five over five scoreless innings.
- RHP Paulshawn Pasqualotto notched his 10th scoreless appearance of the season.
- RHP Spencer Bengard recorded his 11th scoreless appearance of 2026.
- RHP Kyle Bischoff recorded the final three outs to secure the victory.
STAT OF THE DAY
17 — Andrew Cossetti launched a go-ahead grand slam for his 17th home run of the season and his 10th multi-RBI performance of the campaign.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Wind Surge continue their six-game road series against the Frisco RoughRiders on Saturday at Riders Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The game can be heard on 92.3 FM ESPN Wichita and at windsurge.com, and viewed on MiLB.TV and Bally Sports Live.