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Larks hold off El Dorado

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HAYS, Kan. – Chandler Coates pitched seven solid innings, Colin Simpson and Trevor Boone both homered as the Hays Larks avoid their first three-game losing streak of the summer with a 5-3 win over El Dorado Tuesday night at Larks Park.

Simpson had three hits and drove in two runs. His single in teh fifth gave the Larks (28-13, 28-12 Jayhawk League) a 3-1 lead. Boone’s solo shot to lead off the eighth capped the scoring.

Coates (6-1) allowed two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Tyler Starks pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings for his Jayhawk League leading seventh save.

The two play the middle game of the three-game series Wednesday night. It’s host family night with all of the host families honored before the game. Admission is free courtesy of Phaze 2, Commercial Builders, Big D Rental and Whiskey Creek.

Tigers trade away JD Martinez, still pound Royals

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Nicholas Castellanos homered twice and drove in five runs, Detroit scored five times in the second inning and the Tigers cruised from there to a 9-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

After trading slugger J.D. Martinez to Arizona for a package of prospects before the game, the Tigers proved they didn’t need him in the lineup – at least for one night – to win their fourth straight game.

Castellanos also tripled to finish a double shy of the cycle. Victor Martinez drove in a pair of runs, and the Tigers, who began selling ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, still managed to give fill-in starter Matt Boyd (3-5) plenty of support in his return from the minors.

Boyd allowed three runs and seven hits over six innings, striking out three and walking one. It was his first big league win since April 16, a skid that included four losses and four no-decisions.

He outperformed Travis Wood (1-3), who allowed six runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings.

Teams set for 83rd NBC World Series

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WICHITA, Kan. – With a mixture of perennial contenders, local teams, and fresh faces, the 30 team field for the 83rd NBC World Series powered by Westar Energy has been set with the final teams qualifying to represent their leagues in 2017 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in Wichita.

The Santa Barbara Foresters, the 2016 champions, lead a pack of five California based squads. The Inland Empire Golden Bears and the Fresno A’s will represent the Golden State in the First Week. The San Diego Force and San Diego Waves will join the fray of Championship Week with the Foresters.

The runner-up from 2016, Hays Larks, will also be back leading a competitive pack from the state of Kansas. The Kansas Stars, a collection of former Major League players will be making their second consecutive appearance in Championship Week. Frequent attendees, such as the Liberal Bee Jays, Derby Twins and Wellington Heat have punched their tickets to Championship Week as well. The Mulvane Patriots, 316 Elite and a couple of teams that will be determined will round out the competitors in First Week.

The 2017 field will see eleven, and potentially fourteen total, new teams making their NBC debuts. The Hattiesburg Black Sox (MS) have been in operation since 1941, but will come to the World Series for the first time. The Northwest Boom (AZ) will be coming out of the Sun Belt Collegiate League. Among those making their debuts in Championship week will be the San Antonio Angels (TX).

Also, new to the NBC will be the USA National Team, represented by the University of Iowa, who will be preparing to represent the United States in Tokyo at the World University Games in late August.

For a complete list of the 30 team field at the 83rd NBC World Series powered by Westar Energy as well as they breakdown of First and Championship Week participants, visit https://nbcbaseball.com/2017-field/

The 83rd NBC World Series will be played July 22–August 6, with all games being played at Historical Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.

National Baseball Congress Release

FHSU’s Grant Holmes named to NABC Honors Court

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State’s Grant Holmes was named to the NABC Honors Court for the 2016-17, recognition for men’s basketball student-athletes who excelled in academics during the past season. To receive the honor, an individual must be academically in their junior or senior year, while also holding a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher. Students must also have at least one full year of attendance at their current institution.

Holmes currently holds a 3.2 cumulative GPA as a Marketing major at Fort Hays State. Though he’s attended FHSU for three years, he just completed his sophomore season in eligibility on the basketball floor. He averaged 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds per game last year for the Tigers, playing in 27 contests.

Below is a link to the NABC Honors Court for the 2016-17 season.

NABC Honors Court Release

FHSU Sports Information

Zimmermann, home runs send Tigers to rout of Royals

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Nicholas Castellanos and Mikie Mahtook went deep, Jordan Zimmermann smothered the Royals with strikes and the Detroit Tigers proceeded to trounce Kansas City 10-2 to open a four-game series Monday night.

Ian Kinsler added three extra-base hits for the Tigers, who knocked American League wins leader Jason Vargas (12-4) from the game after 2 2/3 innings in his first start since the All-Star break.

Zimmermann (6-7) allowed one run and seven hits without a walk in 6 2/3 innings, throwing 79 of 97 pitches for strikes. His dominance was partly a result of first-pitch strikes to 24 of the 28 batters he faced, which helped the right-hander win for the first time since June 3.

Seemingly the only pitch Zimmermann threw that wasn’t a strike hit Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar on the left wrist in the seventh inning. Escobar was forced to leave the game.

Liberal beat Larks; claims Jayhawk League title

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LIBERAL, Kan. – The Liberal Bee Jays scored nine runs in the bottom of the first inning and rolled to an 18-6 win over the Hays Larks Monday night at Brent Gould Field, locking up their first Jayhawk League crown since 1999.

Larks starter Peyton Battenfield (4-2) allowed eight runs on five hits without recording an out.

The Larks actually led 3-0 after a half inning but that would be it as they drop their second straight for only the third time this summer.

Jonathan Soberanes had three hits and Trevor Boone hit a home run and drove in two.

The Larks (27-13, 27-12 Jayhawk League) are back at home Tuesday night for the start of a three-game series with El Dorado to close out the regular season. Free admission for the 7 pm game courtesy of the Plainville Knights of Columbus, Quest Diagnostics and Astra Bank.

FHSU men’s golf adds four

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HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State head men’s golf coach Seth Kincaid has announced the signing of four players for the 2017-18 season. Kincaid’s first recruiting class includes one freshman and three transfers.

“I’m very excited about our incoming class for next season,” said Kincaid. “These four young men have proven that they can compete at a high level on the course and have excelled in the classroom. Adding this group to our existing squad gives us a great chance to be competitive this season and in the future.”

Reese Emert is the lone freshman in this year’s class, heading to Hays after a successful career at Topeka Seaman High School in Topeka, Kan. Emert was a two-time 5A regional champion, earning all-city and all-league honors as a senior after winning the Topeka City Championship. He earned three letters for the Vikings, qualifying for the state tournament all three years.

Mac McNish joins the Tigers after two seasons at the junior college ranks. A Hutchinson, Kan. native, McNish started his career at Garden City Community College before transferring to Hutchinson Community College as a sophomore, helping the Broncbusters and Blue Dragons to Nationals in each season. He was named KJCCCA honorable mention All-Conference as a freshman at GCCC. McNish had a successful high school career at Buhler High School in Buhler, Kan., culminating with a team and individual 4A state title in 2015. He qualified for state two times, helping the Crusaders to a runner-up finish as a junior.

Luke Russell comes to FHSU after two seasons at Garden City Community College. The Leavenworth, Kan. native helped the Broncbusters earn a spot in the NJCAA national tournament both seasons. Russell twice earned second team All-District III honors. He qualified for state four times, including three trips while attending Lansing High School, finishing as high as eighth as a junior.

Connor Schultz will compete as a junior for the Tigers next season after spending last season at Ottawa University. A native of Garden City, Kan., he earned a spot on the KCAC All-Tournament team after firing a 3-under 69 in the first round, breaking the single-round school record. Off the course, Schultz was named a KCAC Scholar Athlete while helping the Braves earn the 2017 KCAC Team of Character award. He began his collegiate career by playing one season at Garden City Community College. Schultz was a two-time state qualifier at Garden City High School.

FHSU Sports Information

Royals reinstate Neftali Feliz during series of roster moves

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Royals have reinstated reliever Neftali Feliz from the paternity list and optioned right-hander Miguel Almonte to Triple-A Omaha during a series of roster moves before Monday night’s game against the Tigers.

Feliz has a 2.57 ERA in seven appearances. Almonte did not pitch during his most recent stint.

Kansas City also recalled outfielder Billy Burns from the Storm Chasers and optioned Jorge Soler to the same club. The move gives the Royals a speedy pinch runner while providing Soler, who was acquired in an offseason trade for All-Star closer Wade Davis, with regular at-bats in the minors.

Meanwhile, Cheslor Cuthbert was sent to Omaha to begin a rehab assignment. The versatile infielder has been on the disabled list since June 26 with a sprained left wrist.

Norton wins K-18 West Regional

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ELLIS, Kan. – Norton won the K-18 West Regional Tournament Sunday in Ellis, beating Hill City 14-0 in the title game. Phillipsburg knocked off Ellis Black 11-10 to take third. All four advance to the K-18 State Tournament which begins Saturday in Lucas.

Norton beat Phillipsburg 22-5 and Hill City defeated Ellis Black 11-5 in the semifinals earlier in the day.

The K-18 State Tournament begins Saturday in Lucas.

K-18 State Quarterfinals
Saturday, July 22
Norton vs. Concorida F&A, 12pm
Concordia CNB vs. Phillipsburg, 2pm
Smith Center vs. Hill City, 4pm
Clay Center vs. Ellis, 6pm

Hays Eagles earn spot in AAA State Tournament

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GREAT BEND, Kan. – Palmer Hutchison hit a sacrifice fly to tie the game in the top of the seventh inning then hit a leadoff home run in the ninth to give the Hays Eagles Senior American Legion the lead as they rally for a 5-4 win over top-seeded McPherson Post 24 in the Class AAA Zone 8 tournament championship game Sunday afternoon at the Great Bend Sports Complex.

Hutchison’s blast over the left field wall on the first pitch capped a five-run rally to earn the Eagles (19-13) a spot in the AAA State Tournament in Ottawa.

Great Bend beat McPherson 9-8 on Saturday to win the Zone 7 title.

Grant Coffman worked around a leadoff walk in the bottom of the ninth to lock down the win. Coffman didn’t allow a hit in 2 1/3 innings in relief of Hutchison who allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits with six strikeouts and five walks over 6 2/3 innings.

Down 4-0 after three innings, the Eagles scored two in the sixth and two in the seventh to force extra innings. Brett Herrman tripled and Braden Stauth singled to drive in runs in the sixth. After leading off the seventh with a single, Brady Kreutzer scored on a bases loaded balk. Hutchison then drove in Trey Riggs with the tying run on a sacrifice fly.

The Eagles advanced to the title game with a 5-1 win over the Hutchinson Colts earlier in the day, ending a seven-game losing streak. Cole Murphy and Grant Coffman combined on a five-hitter. Murphy allowed the one run on four hits with six strikeouts and three walks for the win.

Trey Riggs homered in the bottom of the third inning to break a 1-1 tie. Palmer Hutchison and Braden Stauth also drove in runs.

The AAA State Tournament is in Ottawa and begins July 26th.

Sun helps Royals end skid with Rangers

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texas right fielder Shin-Soo Choo lost Lorenzo Cain’s routine fly in the sun, and the ball glanced off his glove for an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the Kansas City Royals over the Texas Rangers 4-3 Sunday.

Choo tried to shield his eyes, but even sunglasses didn’t help on Cain’s sliced flyball. The Royals snapped a five-game losing streak, and also ended a 12-game skid against the Rangers.

Kelvin Herrera (2-2) pitched a spotless ninth. Jason Grilli (2-5), acquired by Rangers from Toronto on July 2, took the loss.

Alcides Escobar led off the ninth with a single and Alex Gordon walked on four pitches. With one out, Grilli hit Whit Merrifield with a pitch to load the bases. After Jorge Bonifacio struck out, Cain delivered the game-winning hit, with some luck.

Larks series finale in Liberal postponed; makeup set for Monday

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LIBERAL, Kan. Sunday night’s series finale between the Hays Larks and Liberal Bee Jays has been postponed due to poor playing conditions at Brent Gould Field following weekend rains. The game, which has big implications on the Jayhawk League championship, will be made up at 6 pm Monday.

This is the second time in three days a game has been delayed in the series. Friday’s opener was postponed and made up as part of a Saturday doubleheader which saw the Larks win game one 8-3 in eight innings and drop the second contest 2-1.

The Larks currently sit atop the Jayhawk League standings by one-game lead over the Bee Jays and Derby. The Twins close out their series in Dodge City Sunday night then play three next week at home against Great Bend. Liberal was scheduled to host Oklahoma City next week, but will receive three forfeit wins after the Indians folded following their game on Thursday. The Larks close with three at home against El Dorado starting Tuesday.

Larks split with Liberal; remain in first place

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LIBERAL, Kan. – LIBERAL, Kan. – The Hays Larks scored five runs in the top of the eighth inning to win game one of their doubleheader against the Liberal Bee Hays 8-3 Saturday night at Brent Gould Field. The Bee Jays held off a seventh inning comeback bid and won the second contest 2-1.

The Larks (27-12, 27-11 Jayhawk League) scored the go-ahead run in the first game off an error on a Nick Jones sacrifice bunt attempt. Max Remy followed with a two-run double. Alex Weiss capped the scoring with a two-run single.

Tyler Starks (4-0) pitched three hitless innings of relief and picked up the win.

In the second game, Liberal (26-12, 26-12 Jayhawk League) strung together three straight singles to score two runs in the fifth inning. The Larks scored their lone run on a passed ball with one out in the seventh. They stranded the tying run at second base.

Alex Lopez (5-2) allowed both runs on six hits with four strikeouts and two walks over five innings and suffered the loss.

Despite the split, the Larks remain a game up on both Liberal and Derby in the Jayhawk League. They close out the three-game series Sunday at 7 pm.

Saturday’s Jayhawk League results
Hays 8, Liberal 3, 8 innings
Liberal 2, Hays 1
El Dorado 6, Haysville 5
El Dorado 8, Haysville 3
Derby 4, Dodge City 3
Great Bend 9, Oklahoma City 0, forfeit

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