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Larks Win World Series Opener In 12 Innings

Posted on August 2, 2011

Larks-Gougler — Cody Gougler's bases-loaded single in the 12th inning lifted the Hays Larks to a 6-5, 12 inning win over the Crestwood (IL) Panthers Monday at the NBC World Series. Photo/Ron Hart

Cody Gougler’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 12th scored pinch runner Clay Thomas as the Hays Larks rally for a 6-5 win over the Crestwood (IL) Panthers in the first-round of the 77th National Baseball Congress World Series at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium in Wichita.

Pinch-hitter MacKenzie Handel started the inning with a solid single to center. Sean Wilson was intentianally walked. Elvin Rodriguez advanced the runners to second and third with a sacrifice bunt. Aaron Cornell was intentionally walked setting up Gougler’s heroics.

The Larks rallied from a couple of three-run deficits, trailing 4-1 and 5-2. Starter Justin Ziegler gave up all five Crestwood runs on nine hits over 4 2/3 innings. Relievers Matt Schmit, Vince Littleman and Micheal Burchett held them in check the rest of the way with 8 1/3 scoreless innings.

Michael Burchett pitched a season-long four innings for his first win of the season, striking out four and walking run.

Cam Brown drove in two runs including the tying run in the eighth.

The win moves the Larks into the second round where they will play the winner of the C.G. (AZ) Cotton Kings/Seattle (WA) Studs sometime Thursday.

Listen to Larks manager Frank Leo’s postgame interview
LeoPost

Royals Beat Indians 5-3

Posted on August 1, 2011

Danny Duffy pitched into the sixth inning starting for the injured Kyle Davies and Jeff Francoeur and Alex Gordon homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.

The Indians lost for the eighth time in 10 games, but learned their trade with Colorado for pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez became official.

The last-place Royals took two of three from the Indians this weekend and have won eight of 12.

Duffy (3-4) allowed two runs in five innings, giving up eight hits and striking out six. Joakim Soria recorded his 20th save in 26 chances.

Davies was scratched about an hour before the game because of a sore right shoulder.

Fausto Carmona (5-11) allowed four runs in 7 1/3 innings.

FHSU Picked 9th In MIAA Preseason Polls

Posted on August 1, 2011August 2, 2011

MIAA Media Day — FHSU football coach Chris Brown visits with "Voice of the Tigers" Gerard Wellbrock at MIAA Football Media Day in Kansas City, Mo. The Tigers were picked 9th in the both the coaches and media preseason polls.

Five-time defending MIAA champ Northwest Missouri State has been selected as preseason No. 1 in both the MIAA coaches poll and media poll, released Monday morning as part of MIAA Football Media Day in Kansas City, Mo. (see

The Bearcats received 78 points with seven first place votes in the coaches poll, and 333 points with 23 first-place votes in the media poll.

Washburn was picked preseason No. 2 in both polls with Central Missouri third and Missouri Western fourth in both.

Fort Hays State, under first year head coach Chris Brown, is picked ninth in both.

There is a new look to the MIAA this year with Nebraska-Omaha no longer a member and the Lincoln Blue Tigers re-entering.

Fort Hays State begins September 1st with a Thursday evening game against Emporia State.
Listen to coach Chris Brown at MIAA Football Media Day
Chris Brown

Listen to linebacker Alex Whitehill at MIAA Media Day
Alex Whitehill

Listen to wide receiver Anthony Smith at MIAA Media Day
Anthony Smith

2011 MIAA Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Northwest Missouri (7) – 78 pts.
2. Washburn (3) – 71 pts.
3. Central Missouri – 65 pts.
4. Missouri Western – 58 pts.
5. Pittsburg State – 51 pts.
6. Missouri Southern – 34 pts.
7. Emporia State – 33 pts.
8. Truman – 32 pts.
9. Fort Hays State – 19 pts.
10. Lincoln – 9 pts.

2011 MIAA Preseason Media Poll
1. Northwest Missouri (23) – 333 pts.
2. Washburn (7) – 305 pts.
3. Central Missouri (5) – 281 pts.
4. Missouri Western – 252 pts.
5. Pittsburg State – 219 pts.
6. Emporia State – 159 pts.
7. Missouri Southern – 136 pts.
8. Truman – 112 pts.
9. Fort Hays State – 92 pts.
10. Lincoln – 36 pts.

() = Number of First Place Votes

Shrine Bowl Set For Saturday At Lewis Field

Posted on July 29, 2011

The 38th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game kicks off at 7pm Saturday at Lewis Field on the Fort Hays State University campus.

68 of the top high school football players in the state will converge on Lewis Field Saturday night for the playing of the 38th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star football game to benefit Shriner’s Hospitals.

Several players from Northwest Kansas will be on the West Squad including Hays High’s Casey Sedbrook who will be joined by Marcus Moeder from LaCrosse, Reggie Jordon from Hill City, Norton’s Terrell Lane and Smith Center’s Josh Nixon.

The West leads the all-time series with 23 wins and 13 losses. There has been one tie.

This is the third year the game will be played in Hays. Kickoff is at seven o’clock and you can hear it on Y102 beginning at 6:45pm.

Kansas City Signs 6 Draft Picks As Practice Begins

Posted on July 29, 2011

Chiefs Logo — Chiefs come to terms with six of their 2011 draft picks. Open Training Camp Friday in St. Joseph, Mo.

ST JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs have signed six of their 2011 draft picks as the team prepares for its first day of practice Friday in St. Joseph, Mo.

Thursday’s signings are headed by lineman Allen Bailey, one of the team’s two third-round picks. Bailey played for the University of Miami last year.

Also signed were fourth-round selection Jalil Brown, a defensive back out of Colorado; Ricky Stanzi, a quarterback from Iowa; and fellow fifth-round selection Gabe Miller, a linebacker from Oregon State.

The others were Jerrell Powe, a defensive lineman out ofMississippiwho was picked in the sixth round, and seventh-round selection Shane Bannon, a fullback who played last year at Yale.

The Chiefs did not disclose terms of the contracts.

Royals Win. Split Series In Boston

Posted on July 29, 2011

Hochevar2 — Luke Hochevar matched a season high 6 strikeouts and retired 14 of the final 16 batters he faced in the Royals 4-3 win in Boston Thursday.

Billy Butler hit a three-run homer to highlight the Kansas City Royals four-run fourth as they hold on to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 Thursday afternoon for a split in their four-game series at Fenway Park.

The Royals score the four runs after the Sox plate two in the bottom of the third. Dustin Pedroia hit a solo homer in the eighth to extend his hit streak to 25 games to cut the margin to one.

Royals starter Luke Hochevar picks up the win, allowing two runs on six hits over seven innings, striking out six and walking just one. Hochevar left with a 4-2 lead after retiring 14 of the final 16 batters he faced.

Boston scores 25 runs in their two wins in the series while the Royals score only seven in their two victories.

Kansas City is now on to Cleveland for a weekend series starting Friday with Jeff Francis pitching. Royals pre-game at 5:30pm or following Hays Eagles baseball on KAYS (1400-AM).

Hays Junior Legion Stays Alive At “A” State

Posted on July 28, 2011July 29, 2011

American Legion baseball patch — The Hays Eagles Junoir Legion lost 13-0 to Sedgwick at the "A" state tournament but rallied to beat the Salina Eagles 6-5 to stay alive Thursday.

The Hays Eagles Junior American Legion is still alive a the “A” state tournament in Salina. The Junior Eagles lost 13-0 in a game called after four innings by run rule to Sedgwick this morning but came back to beat the Salina Eagles 6-5, scoring two in bottom of the seventh.

The Junior Legion will now play Clearwater in a rematch of their first-round game Friday morning at 10am. The Eagles rallied for a 3-2 win the first time. If they win, they face the Salina Hawks at noon.

Senior Legion Stays Alive At “AAA” State Tournament

Posted on July 28, 2011July 29, 2011

The Hays Eagles Senior Legion stays alive in the “AAA” State American Legion baseball tournament, holding off the Arkansas City Black Diamonds 6-5.

The Eagles trailed 4-1 before scoring four in the sixth, highlighted by a Riley Kaus two-run homer, his second of the tournament. Jarrett Sanders added a solo homer in eighth to put the Eagles up 6-4.

Arkansas City scored a run in the ninth before Tyler Wooldridge induced a ground ball to end the game with two runners on.

Wooldridge pitches a complete game to move to 6-1 on the year, striking out eight.

The Eagles improve to 29-17 and will play another elimination game Friday against the loser of the Emporia/Olathe South game. That contest was delayed twice by lightning Thursday night and will be played at 8am Friday.

Listen to coach Mike Jenner’s postgame radio interview
Jenner Postgame 7-28-11

Hays Larks Wrap Up World Series Berth With Win In Finale

Posted on July 28, 2011

Larks-Ziegler — Justin Ziegler pitched five scoreless innings for his fourth win in the Hays Larks 5-3 win over Dodge City Wednesday night. Photo/Ron Hart.

After a year’s absence, the Hays Larks are headed back to the NBC World Series. The Larks clinched the runner-up spot from the Jayhawk Leaguewith a 5-3 win over Dodge City in the regular season finale in front of a big crowd Wednesday night at Larks Park.

Hays jumped out to a 5-0 lead before giving up three in the top of the ninth thanks to two errors.

Aaron Cornell’s RBI double in the first gave the Larks the early lead. The Larks added two in the second on a Sean Wilson RBI single and wild pitch. Jon Ryan connected on his tenth homer of the season in the third. His two-run blast gave the Larks a 5-0 lead.

Justin Ziegler allowed just one hit over the first five innings for his fourth win of the season. Ziegler struck out six and walked one. Kirk Jewasko and Tory Doerr followed with three scoreless innings before Michael Burchett gave up one earned run in the ninth.

The Larks wrap up the regular season 28-16 and finish second in the Jayhawk League at 20-14, two games behind Haysville.

Hays will play in the feature game Monday night at the NBC World Series against the Crestwood (Ill.) Panthers. You can hear the game on KAYS (1400-AM).

Listen to Larks manager Frank Leo’s postgame comments
Leo Postgame 7-27-11

Junior Eagles State Tourney Game Postponed

Posted on July 28, 2011

The Hays Junior Eagles second-round game Wednesday at the “A” state tournament in Salina was postponed.

The two winner’s bracket games were postponed because of lightning and will be made up this morning.

The Junior Eagles, who beat Clearwater 3-2 in the opening round Tuesday, will now play Sedgwick at eight o’clock this morning. If they win, they will play the winner of the Lansing-Salina Hawks game at seven o’clock. A loss, and they play either Lansing of the Salina Hawks at 12pm.

Chiefs Sign 10 Rookie Free Agents

Posted on July 28, 2011

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Kansas City Chiefs announced the signing of 10 rookie free agents on Wednesday, including four offensive linemen.

The offensive linemen are Chris Harr of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Mike Ingersoll ofNorth Carolina, USC’s Butch Lewis and David Mins ofVirginiaUnion.

The Chiefs also signed defensive linemenBrandonBair ofOregonand Lucas Patterson of Texas A&M, wide receiver Josue Paul of Central Connecticut, Auburn defensive back Demond Washington, Michigan State tight end Charlie Gantt and linebacker Amara Kamara ofTemple.

There were reports they were negotiating with free agent wide receiver Steve Breaston of the Arizona Cardinals. Breaston played for two years under Chiefs head coach Todd Haley when he was the Cardinals’ offensive coordinator.

The Chiefs open their training camp at St. Joseph,Mo., on Friday.

Grand Slam Does Royals In

Posted on July 28, 2011

David Ortiz grand slam highlighted a five-run fourth inning and Dustin Pedroia extended his hitting streak to a career-best 24 games with a solo homer as the Boston Red Sox down the Kansas City Royals 12-5 Wednesday night at Fenway Park.

The Royals jumped out to a 3-0 lead on an Eric Hosmer three-run homer in the top of the first. The Red Sox answered with solo homers from Jacoby Ellsbury and Pedroia then added three in the second to take the lead before blowing it open with the big fourth. oston has won 19 of their last 23.

Bruce Chen takes the loss for Kansas City who got a mammoth home run from Billy Butler and three doubles from Alex Gordon.

Luke Hochevar pitches Thursday afternoon in the series finale. We’ll join the game in progress following Hays Eagles Senior American Legion baseball on KAYS (1400-AM).

Hays Eagles Senior Legion Drops State Opener

Posted on July 27, 2011July 28, 2011

The Hays Eagles Senior Legion baseball team fell behind early and loses 14-4 in a 7 inning run-rule game in the first round of the “AAA” state tournament in Leavenworth Wednesday afternoon.

The Falcons score four in the second and built a 7-0 lead after three innings and were up 12-0 before the Eagles scored four in the sixth on a pair of 2-run homers from Hayden Hutchison and Riley Kaus.

Hutchison takes the loss, giving up seven runs on ten hits over three innings to drop to 5-5.

The Eagles are now 28-17 and will play Thursday morning at 9am in an elimination game which you can hear on KAYS (1400-AM).