Wichita was counting on the debut of the Wind Surge baseball team in many ways. For example, nearby businesses in the Delano district were gearing up for an uptick in foot traffic this spring that would translate to more spending by consumers. Hotels surrounding the ballpark were also excited. They had many rooms booked for visiting teams and spectators. And the city is approaching losses of as much as $932,000 if the Wind Surge doesn’t play this season — money that was expected to help pay for the new stadium’s construction, which cost nearly $75 million.
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