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HONEY, KEESLING EARN WIBL WEEK 2 HONORS

BC Outlaws slugger J. Honey and Enid Flyers pitcher C. Keesling have been selected as the WIBL Player and Pitcher of the Week for Week 2.

Honey earned Player of the Week after a huge performance in BC’s 19-18 extra-inning win over the Wichita Braves.

He finished with three hits, four runs scored, four RBI and two home runs. His biggest swing came in the bottom of the 11th inning, when he launched the game-winning home run to give the Outlaws the walk-off victory.

Keesling earned Pitcher of the Week after dominating Whitewater in Enid’s 8-1 win over the Rapids.

The Flyers right-hander worked six scoreless innings and struck out 13, repeatedly shutting down Whitewater rallies and giving Enid control of the game from the mound.

Both performances stood out in a week filled with big offensive numbers and strong pitching efforts across the league.

WIBL WEEK 2 PLAYER OF THE WEEK
J. Honey — BC Outlaws

3 hits • 4 runs • 4 RBI • 2 HR
Game-winning home run in the 11th inning

WIBL WEEK 2 PITCHER OF THE WEEK
C. Keesling — Enid Flyers

6.0 scoreless innings • 13 strikeouts

WIBL ADDS ESMERALDA PAL RACINES AS LEAGUE CONTENT CREATOR

As the Wichita Independent Baseball League continues to grow, so does the amount of work taking place away from the baseball field.

The WIBL is pleased to welcome Esmeralda Pal Racines as the league’s new Content Creator, helping build and organize the league’s growing media, branding and sponsor program.

Based in the Philippines, Racines brings approximately five years of experience in content creation and digital media to the WIBL.

What began only a few months ago as an effort to create an adult baseball league has quickly developed into a year-round digital platform reaching thousands of baseball fans throughout the region. With game stories, photographs, graphics, schedules, league news and sponsor content now being produced regularly, the league has reached the point where a more organized media operation is needed.

Racines will begin by helping establish a consistent WIBL branding guide, including colors, typography, photography, graphics and the overall look and voice of league content.

She will also help develop a social media content calendar and content library so upcoming stories, game coverage and sponsor promotions can be planned and tracked rather than simply created one post at a time.

Another important part of the position will involve the WIBL’s growing sponsor program. The league intends to provide sponsors with more than a traditional sign at a ballpark. WIBL content is designed to generate views, interactions and direct exposure for the businesses that support the league.

Racines will assist with sponsor branding, digital advertisements and the organization of performance information showing sponsors how their WIBL-supported content performed.

She will also become familiar with league schedules, teams, statistics and GameChanger information as she learns the clubs and players throughout the WIBL.

The transition will happen gradually as Racines develops the branding, advertising and organizational side of the league’s media operation and takes on additional responsibilities.

The WIBL may be a baseball league on the field, but its ability to tell stories, promote its players and teams, and create value for its sponsors has become an important part of what the league is building.

Welcome to the WIBL, Esmeralda!

UPDATED WIBL FALL SCHEDULE

Several adjustments have been made to the Fall 2026 WIBL schedule.

With Enid needing to complete its home dates before October 1, the Flyers have picked up additional early-season home games. The Wichita Aeros and Wichita Black Sox will also fill the Wellington date this Saturday, along with a few other schedule changes throughout the season.

The revised schedule is now official. Please check the updated dates, times and locations before heading to the ballpark.

Wichita Aeros Fall To Enid Flyers

By GameChanger

Wichita Aeros could not keep up with Enid Flyers 9-5 on Saturday.

Enid Flyers opened the scoring in the top of the third thanks to two singles. Enid Flyers first got on the board when Ryan Toombs singled, scoring one run.

Jesse Harwell pitched five innings in relief for Wichita Aeros. The reliever surrendered seven hits and four runs (one earned) while, striking out nine and walking five. Omar Torres Jr stepped on the mound first for Wichita Aeros. The pitcher surrendered nine hits and five runs over four innings, striking out two and walking three. Jake Ehrhardt stepped on the mound first for Enid Flyers. The pitcher gave up four hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out three and walking two.

Wilder Chirinos, Josh Morales, Donovan Klein, Jesus Criman, Fabian Leal, and Juan Carlos Pedra each collected one hit for Wichita Aeros. Jesus Criman Jr led Wichita Aeros with two runs batted in. The center fielder went 1-for-5 on the day.

Enid Flyers accumulated 16 hits in the game. Ryan Toombs led Enid Flyers with five runs batted in. The first baseman went 6-for-6 on the day. Miguel Thompson, Jaime Baldwin III, and Rhett Stingley each collected multiple hits for Enid Flyers. Enid Flyers had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Jaime Baldwin III, Tyjia Sparks Sr., and Michael Acosta led the team with two walks each. Enid Flyers ran wild on the base paths, amassing four stolen bases for the game. Enid Flyers turned two double plays in the game.

Wichita Aeros will travel to Wichita Black Sox for their next game on Saturday.

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TEAM PHOTO - OPENING DAY vs. ENID FLYERS

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