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Eagles, Monarchs Split

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The Hays Eagles Senior American Legion and the Hays Monarchs split yesterday’s doubleheader at TMP Field, with the Eagles taking the opener 13-2 in five innings and the Monarchs winning game two 10-1 in six innings.

In the opener, the Eagles use a four-run first and a five-run fifth to build the big lead. Trevor Henningsen hit a grand slam in the fifth. Dan Braun picks up the win for the Eagles, while Pierce Schippers is charged with the loss.

In game two, the Monarchs jump on top with a four-run first, thanks to Nathan Zimmerman’s three-run homer. Zimmerman adds a two-run double in the fifth. Nick Hammeke gets the win for the Monarchs, while Chase Young takes the loss for the Eagles.

The Monarchs are off until next week, while the Eagles are at Dodge City tonight.

Two Former Larks Taken on Day Two of MLB Draft

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Two former Hays Larks were selected in the second day of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft.

Michigan State’s Kurt Wunderlich was selected in the 20th round by Oakland. Wunderlich is a right-handed pitcher who played for the Larks in 2009.

Nebraska’s Casey Hauptman goes in the 26th round to the New York Mets. Hauptman is also a right-handed pitcher. He played for the Larks in 2008.

The draft wraps up today with rounds 31 through 50.

Larks Open Jayhawk League Play

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The Hays Larks are back in action tonight in Dodge City as they open Jayhawk League play against the A’s. The Larks took two of three from the Denver Cougars to open the season. The Larks finished third in the Jayhawk League last season behind Haysville and Liberal.

Zimmerman to Play in KABC All-Star Game

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Nathan Zimmerman pitches at the Class 3A State tournament.

TMP-Marian’s Nathan Zimmerman will play in today’s Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All-Star game at Tointon Family Stadium in Manhattan. Zimmerman was a first-team All-Class 3A selection as a pitcher this season, going 8-2 for the Monarchs.

Blue Jays Power Past Royals

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The Toronto Blue Jays score three runs in the first and never lose the lead as they defeat the Kansas City Royals 8-5.

The Blue Jays take advantage of two Kansas City errors before Adam Lind’s two-run homer to grab the early 3-0 lead. The Royals closed within a run at 6-5 before J.P. Arencibia hit his 10th homer of the year to push the lead to three in the eighth.

Vin Mazarro picks up the loss, giving up six runs in five innings. Jeff Francoeur has two hits and drives in three runs for the Royals.

The series continues tonight with Royals pre-game at 6:35pm on KAYS.

Larks Pound Cougars

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The Hays Larks take advantage of seven walks in the first four innings, then pull away in the middle innings for a 16-6 win over the Denver Cougars at Larks Park.

The Larks took a 3-1 lead in the first on Ethan Leiter’s two-RBI double. Denver would score five in the second to take the lead, but the Larks respond with four runs in both the third and fourth innings to take the lead for good. Cam Brown goes three-for-four with a double, capping off the three-game series with a 9-for-12 start to the season. Leiter was two-for-five with a double, homer and three RBIs. Jon Ryan also collects two hits and drives in three.

Matt Schmit was strong in relief for the Larks, pitching four and one-third innings of scoreless ball, giving up just two hits and walking one for his first win.

The Larks are off today before opening Jayhawk League play tomorrow night at Dodge City.

Interviews:
Frank Leo, Denver, 6-6-11

Royals Take Starling in First Round

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The Kansas City Royals selected local high school legend Bubba Starling with its fifth overall pick in the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.

Starling went to high school at Gardner-Edgerton, and has also signed a letter of intent to play quarterback at Nebraska. Starling was a three-sport star in high school, playing football, basketball and baseball. He was recruited by every major college football program, but picked Nebraska after rushing for 2,471 yards and 31 touchdowns this past fall. He would also have the chance to play baseball for the Huskers.

The Royals have until August 15 to sign Starling to a contract.

Hosmer’s Single Lifts Royals Past Jays

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Eric Hosmer hit a game-winning single in the 11th inning, scoring Chris Getz as the Kansas City Royals snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over Toronto.

Hosmer was involved in all three Kansas City runs, picking up two RBIs and scoring a run. Getz led off the 11th with a bunt single. He moved up to second on Brayan Pena’s single to left. Alcides Escobar moved the runners up with a sacrifice bunt. After Melky Cabrera lined out to third, Hosmer delivered the game winner.

Joakim Soria picks up his first win after being removed from the closer’s role last week. He did not allow a hit in two innings of work.

Game two of the series is tonight. Royals pre-game is at 6:35 on KAYS.

Local Legion Teams to Square Off

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The two senior American Legion baseball teams in Hays square off this afternoon. The Hays Eagles Senior American Legion visits TMP Field to take on the Hays Monarchs. It’s the first meeting between the two programs sine the Monarchs formed their team three years ago. First pitch is at noon.

Hays High’s Herman Signs With FHSU

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Trey Herman’s classroom days are over at Hays High, but the senior returned to the cafeteria on Friday to sign his letter of intent to golf at Fort Hays State University.  Though contacted by a few different schools, Herman always knew he wanted to attend Fort Hays State and golf gave him an opportunity to have part of his education paid for.  After considering other options, Herman decided that the Tigers would still be the best fit for him. 

Heading into the state golf tournament at Newton on Monday, Herman is on pace to break the Senior Year Stroke Average Record of 75 set by Doug Lowen.  Herman has shot an average of 74.2 this season including three consecutive tournaments under par.  Herman also is also on pace, along with teammate Nick VonLintel, to break the Career Stroke Average set by Wes Simoneau at 77.41.  Currently VonLintel is at 76.8 and Herman sits at 77.2.  Three times Herman has won the regional tournament heading into state, including a 69 at Smoky Hill Country Club in Hays on Monday.  That 69 tied his career low that was set at the Valley Center Invitation held in Newton, on the same course Hays High will compete on for state on Monday.

Larks Split Doubleheader with Denver

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The Hays Larks open the 2011 season by splitting a doubleheader with the Denver Cougars, winning the opener 7-2 before dropping the nightcap 11-7.

In game one, Mackenzie Handel hit a two-out, bases loaded double in the first to put the Larks up 3-0. Cody Gougler and Cam Brown add three hits each. Gougler hit a solo homerun in the fifth inning. Nick Goza picks up the win in relief, pitching two scoreless innings after starter Andy Lewton pitched three innings.

In the second game, Denver scores all 11 runs in the third. The Larks tallied five runs in the seventh, including two-run homers from Tito Andino and Nathan Orf. Brown also homered in the game.

The Larks and Cougars wrap up the series tonight. First pitch is at 7pm at Larks Park.

Interviews and Highlights:
Frank Leo Postgame 6-5-11
Player Profile: Sean Wilson 6-5-11
Highlights from Denver DH 6-5-11

Royals Swept By Minnesota

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Marysville native Brian Duensing pitched eight strong innings, while Jason Repko drove in three runs, pushing the Minnesota Twins to a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals.

It’s the first four-game sweep for the Twins in almost four years. The four-game win streak is a season high for the Twins. Duensing gives up six hits with a walk and four strikeouts.

Jeff Francis takes the loss, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over seven innings. Billy Butler had three hits for Kansas City.

The Royals open a four-game set with Toronto this evening. Royals pre-game is at 6:35 on KAYS.

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