Kinston Wingmen Take Flight in Their Second Season

Kinston, NC – The Kinston Wingmen, a collegiate summer wood bat baseball team based in Kinston, North Carolina, have embarked on their second season with high hopes and an optimistic start. After a balanced inaugural season in 2023, finishing with an 18-18 record, the Wingmen have shown promising form early in this campaign, currently holding a 3-2 record.

Last night’s road game against the Jacksonville Ospreys ended in a narrow 7-6 defeat, but there were noteworthy performances despite the loss. Third baseman Cameron Turner went 1-5 with two RBIs, while Travis Ganache contributed with a 1-3 performance, driving in one run, scoring twice, and drawing a walk. Carter Starkweather also made an impact, going 1-2 with one run and two walks.

Season Standouts

-Cameron Turner: A freshman at UNC Charlotte, Turner is batting .316 with five RBIs, five runs, and two doubles.

-Carter Starkweather: Just completed his sophomore year at Lenoir Community College, Starkweather is hitting .300 with two RBIs, five walks, four runs, two doubles, and three stolen bases.

-Paul Rice: A senior at Webster University, the shortstop boasts a .375 average, with two RBIs, four walks, and four runs scored.

-Dawson Ables: The standout pitcher thus far, Ables, who recently finished his sophomore year at Lenoir Community College, has a perfect 1-0 record with a 0.00 ERA over four innings, striking out eight.

Upcoming Game

The Wingmen are set to take flight again today, playing at Lenoir Community College at 6 p.m. against the Native American National Team. Fans and followers eagerly await another thrilling game, hoping for a strong performance from the local team.