HOUSTON (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

The game was tied at 1 after a home run by Jeremy Peña in the sixth inning when Paredes led off the bottom of the ninth against John Schreiber (1-2). He sent his second pitch to left-center field for his fifth homer this season, giving Houston the win after Kansas City took the series opener Monday.

Both teams got strong outings from their starters. Houston’s Framber Valdez allowed six hits and a run with seven strikeouts in eight innings. Kris Bubic yielded six hits and a run and tied a career high with nine strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.

Bryan Abreu (1-1) struck out one in a scoreless ninth for the win.

Hunter Renfroe doubled off the wall in left-center field with one out in the eighth. Valdez plunked Jonathan India on the foot with two outs, but he induced a groundout by Bobby Witt Jr. to end his night.

Maikel Garcia walked to open the fifth before a single by Vinnie Pasquantino sent him to third. The Royals took a 1-0 lead when Freddy Fermin singled on a ground ball to right field that scored Garcia.

Peña’s home run to left field tied it with no outs in the sixth. Jose Altuve followed with a double on a grounder down the third base line, but Bubic retired the next three batters, with two strikeouts, to leave him stranded.

Jake Meyers singled to start Houston’s seventh, but was out at second when Cam Smith grounded into a force out. Bubic was replaced by Lucas Erceg and he picked off Smith at first before striking out Brendan Rodgers to end the inning.

Peña has three homers, four doubles, 24 hits and 13 RBIs in 15 games since moving to the leadoff spot.

Kansas City RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-3, 3.57 ERA) opposes LHP Colton Gordon in the series finale Wednesday night. Gordon will be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to make his major league debut.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)</figcaption>
 </figure>HOUSTON (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.The game was tied at 1 after a home run by Jeremy Peña in the sixth inning when Paredes led off the bottom of the ninth against John Schreiber (1-2). He sent his second pitch to left-center field for his fifth homer this season, giving Houston the win after Kansas City took the series opener Monday.Both teams got strong outings from their starters. Houston’s Framber Valdez allowed six hits and a run with seven strikeouts in eight innings. Kris Bubic yielded six hits and a run and tied a career high with nine strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.Bryan Abreu (1-1) struck out one in a scoreless ninth for the win.Hunter Renfroe doubled off the wall in left-center field with one out in the eighth. Valdez plunked Jonathan India on the foot with two outs, but he induced a groundout by Bobby Witt Jr. to end his night.Maikel Garcia walked to open the fifth before a single by Vinnie Pasquantino sent him to third. The Royals took a 1-0 lead when Freddy Fermin singled on a ground ball to right field that scored Garcia.Peña’s home run to left field tied it with no outs in the sixth. Jose Altuve followed with a double on a grounder down the third base line, but Bubic retired the next three batters, with two strikeouts, to leave him stranded.Jake Meyers singled to start Houston’s seventh, but was out at second when Cam Smith grounded into a force out. Bubic was replaced by Lucas Erceg and he picked off Smith at first before striking out Brendan Rodgers to end the inning.<h2>Key moment</h2>The home run by Paredes.<h2>Key stat</h2>Peña has three homers, four doubles, 24 hits and 13 RBIs in 15 games since moving to the leadoff spot.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas City RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-3, 3.57 ERA) opposes LHP Colton Gordon in the series finale Wednesday night. Gordon will be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to make his major league debut.

⚾ Paredes homers in bottom of the 9th to lift Astros over Royals

HAYS
- TMP-Marian closed out their regular season with a pair of home wins Tuesday.
The Monarchs swept Garden City 3-1 and 18-3.

They
wrapped up the regular season with a 21-5 record and will host a 2-1A Regional
beginning Friday. The Monarchs will play the second game of the day around 5
p.m. against the winner between Oberlin and Ell-Saline.

Garden
City has lost eight of their last 10 and dropped to 6-14 on the season.

Game 1: TMP-Marian 3, Garden City 1
 Adler Brown go the Monarchs on the board with an RBI single in the bottom of
the third. Connor Breit and Isaac Purinton both added RBI singles in the fifth
to push the lead to 3-0.

Garden
City scored their lone run on a Jakobe Rathbun triple in the seventh.

Grant
Nehls allowed no runs on three hits with four strikeouts and three walks over 6
2/3 innings and picked up the win. Isaac Purinton gave up a walk then the triple
but got a groundout to shortstop to end the game and picked up the save.

Game 2: TMP-Marian 18, Garden City 3 (4 innings)
 The Buffs scored two in the top of the first inning but TMP answered with six in
the first and second.

TMP’s
tied the game on bases loaded walks to Carson Liles and Adler Brown. Connor
Breit gave them the lead on a sacrifice fly. TMP scored two on an error then
added their sixth run on a J Seib single.

After
Garden City scored another run in the second to make it a 6-3 game, TMP responded
with six more in the bottom of the inning. Ty Schmeidler singled home the first
run and would later score on a wild pitch. Grant Nehls also scored on a wild
pitch, Breit and Caden Dinkel added a bases loaded walks and Ian Nehls scored
on an error.

The
Monarchs added three runs in the third and fourth. Schmeidler and Breit both had
RBI triples, Austin Gilbert drove in a run with a sac fly. In the fourth, the
Monarchs scored on a Grant Nehls triple, a Carson Liles sac fly then ended the
game when Schmeidler scored on a wild pitch.

Adler
Brown allowed three runs (one earned) on six hits with two walks and two
strikeouts and picked up the run-rule shortened complete game win.

Ian
Nehls and Ty Schmeidler both had two of the Monarchs seven hits. Schmeidler and
Carson Liles both drove in two runs. 

Hays Post SportsHAYS
- TMP-Marian closed out their regular season with a pair of home wins Tuesday.
The Monarchs swept Garden City 3-1 and 18-3.They
wrapped up the regular season with a 21-5 record and will host a 2-1A Regional
beginning Friday. The Monarchs will play the second game of the day around 5
p.m. against the winner between Oberlin and Ell-Saline.Garden
City has lost eight of their last 10 and dropped to 6-14 on the season.Game 1: TMP-Marian 3, Garden City 1
 Adler Brown go the Monarchs on the board with an RBI single in the bottom of
the third. Connor Breit and Isaac Purinton both added RBI singles in the fifth
to push the lead to 3-0.Garden
City scored their lone run on a Jakobe Rathbun triple in the seventh.Grant
Nehls allowed no runs on three hits with four strikeouts and three walks over 6
2/3 innings and picked up the win. Isaac Purinton gave up a walk then the triple
but got a groundout to shortstop to end the game and picked up the save.Game 2: TMP-Marian 18, Garden City 3 (4 innings)
 The Buffs scored two in the top of the first inning but TMP answered with six in
the first and second.TMP’s
tied the game on bases loaded walks to Carson Liles and Adler Brown. Connor
Breit gave them the lead on a sacrifice fly. TMP scored two on an error then
added their sixth run on a J Seib single.After
Garden City scored another run in the second to make it a 6-3 game, TMP responded
with six more in the bottom of the inning. Ty Schmeidler singled home the first
run and would later score on a wild pitch. Grant Nehls also scored on a wild
pitch, Breit and Caden Dinkel added a bases loaded walks and Ian Nehls scored
on an error.The
Monarchs added three runs in the third and fourth. Schmeidler and Breit both had
RBI triples, Austin Gilbert drove in a run with a sac fly. In the fourth, the
Monarchs scored on a Grant Nehls triple, a Carson Liles sac fly then ended the
game when Schmeidler scored on a wild pitch.Adler
Brown allowed three runs (one earned) on six hits with two walks and two
strikeouts and picked up the run-rule shortened complete game win.Ian
Nehls and Ty Schmeidler both had two of the Monarchs seven hits. Schmeidler and
Carson Liles both drove in two runs.

⚾ Monarchs close out regular season with sweep of Buffs

LIBERAL
– Cooper Johnson shot an even-par 70 and finished in second place to pace the
Hays High boys golfers at the Liberal Invitional Tuesday at the Willow Tree
Golf Course.

Dodge
City’s AJ Peters won the individual title with a 2-under-par 70. Hays High’s
Caleb Thompson shot a 5-over-par 77 and finished sixth.

Dodge
City won the team title with a 307, Liberal was second with a 312 and Hays
third with a 320.

Team Results Place - Team	Score 1 - Dodge City - 307 2 - Liberal - 312 3 - Hays -&nbsp;320 4 - Garden City - 334 5 - Great Bend -&nbsp;341

Top-10 Individual Place - Name - School - Total 1 - AJ Peters - Dodge City - 70 2 - Cooper Johnson - Hays - 72 T3 - Skyler Hubbard - Liberal - 73 T3 - Aidan Robinson - Dodge City - 73 5 - Maddix Shook - Garden City - 74 T6 - Caleb Thompson - Hays - 77 T6 - Kale Miller	Liberal - 77 8 - Ethan Somers - Great Bend - 79 9 - Aron Rivas - Liberal - 80 10 - Rase Smith - Dodge City - 81

Hays High Results Place	Name	School	Total 2 - Cooper Johnson - Hays - 72 T6 -&nbsp; Caleb Thompson - Hays - 77 17 - Miles Weimer - Hays - 84 T20 - Izaac Fox - Hays - 87 T20 - Mason Simmons - Hays - 87 T20 - Trey Oakley - Hays - 87

Hays Post SportsLIBERAL
– Cooper Johnson shot an even-par 70 and finished in second place to pace the
Hays High boys golfers at the Liberal Invitional Tuesday at the Willow Tree
Golf Course.Dodge
City’s AJ Peters won the individual title with a 2-under-par 70. Hays High’s
Caleb Thompson shot a 5-over-par 77 and finished sixth.Dodge
City won the team title with a 307, Liberal was second with a 312 and Hays
third with a 320.Team Results Place - Team	Score 1 - Dodge City - 307 2 - Liberal - 312 3 - Hays -&nbsp;320 4 - Garden City - 334 5 - Great Bend -&nbsp;341Top-10 Individual Place - Name - School - Total 1 - AJ Peters - Dodge City - 70 2 - Cooper Johnson - Hays - 72 T3 - Skyler Hubbard - Liberal - 73 T3 - Aidan Robinson - Dodge City - 73 5 - Maddix Shook - Garden City - 74 T6 - Caleb Thompson - Hays - 77 T6 - Kale Miller	Liberal - 77 8 - Ethan Somers - Great Bend - 79 9 - Aron Rivas - Liberal - 80 10 - Rase Smith - Dodge City - 81Hays High Results Place	Name	School	Total 2 - Cooper Johnson - Hays - 72 T6 -&nbsp; Caleb Thompson - Hays - 77 17 - Miles Weimer - Hays - 84 T20 - Izaac Fox - Hays - 87 T20 - Mason Simmons - Hays - 87 T20 - Trey Oakley - Hays - 87

⛳ Johnson leads Indians at Liberal Invitational

JUNCTION
CITY – Hays High girls soccer team blanked Junction City 5-0 Tuesday.

It's
the Indians fifth shutout this season and third in their last four matches as
they improved to 8-7. 

Hays Post SportsJUNCTION
CITY – Hays High girls soccer team blanked Junction City 5-0 Tuesday.It's
the Indians fifth shutout this season and third in their last four matches as
they improved to 8-7.

⚽ HHS girls shutout Junction City

GARDEN
CITY – The Hays High softball team closed out Western Athletic Conference play
with an 8-4 loss at Garden City Tuesday. It’s the Buffaloes sixth-straight win
and it gave them the series win over HHS two games to one.

The
Buffs (17-5, 8-4 WAC) scored six in the fourth to break open a 2-2 game. Piper
Harris hit a two-run homer to break the tie. They added two more runs on a
fielder’s choice then scored two more on a single to center.

The
Indians (14-10, 7-5 WAC) had tied the game in the top of the inning on a two-out
single from Brynlee Brous followed by a double from Lanie Becker.

Riley
Dreher would add a two-run homer in the fifth.

Hays Post SportsGARDEN
CITY – The Hays High softball team closed out Western Athletic Conference play
with an 8-4 loss at Garden City Tuesday. It’s the Buffaloes sixth-straight win
and it gave them the series win over HHS two games to one.The
Buffs (17-5, 8-4 WAC) scored six in the fourth to break open a 2-2 game. Piper
Harris hit a two-run homer to break the tie. They added two more runs on a
fielder’s choice then scored two more on a single to center.The
Indians (14-10, 7-5 WAC) had tied the game in the top of the inning on a two-out
single from Brynlee Brous followed by a double from Lanie Becker.Riley
Dreher would add a two-run homer in the fifth.

🥎 HHS drops WAC finale at Garden City

2025 NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field Championships Thursday-Saturday, May 22-24, 2025 Pueblo, Colo. • CSUP Thunderbowl

The Fort Hays State track and field teams will send nine student-athletes to compete in eight events at the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships. This year's indoor meet is being held Thursday (May 22) till Saturday (May 24) at the CSUP Thunderbowl in Pueblo, Colo.

Six members of the men's team will take on the decathlon, 4x100m relay, pole vault and 200m, while three members of the women's team will aim for national success in the pole vault, discus and 10,000m.

Annabeth Baalmann, a junior pole vaulter, will look for her second All-American honor after finishing eighth indoors last season. She broke her own school record multiple times this year, with a top clearance of 14-0.5, the third-best mark in the country. Baalmann also became the first woman in school history to surpass the four-meter mark, doing it both indoors and outdoors, further cementing her place in program history.

Emily Diercks, a junior distance runner, is set to compete in the 10,000m after breaking the school record last week at the Franson Last Chance. She finished in 34:46.53 to claim a spot in nationals. Diercks has already broken three school records in the indoor and outdoor seasons, including the mile and 3,000m run during the indoor season.

Freshman standout Emma Slade will compete in the women's discus throw after she threw for 160-2 feet earlier this outdoor season, she had a top five mark for a good chunk of the season and now ranks 15th in Division II.

Junior sprinter Toby Wahlmeier is set to compete in the 200m dash, this will be his first trip to nationals after finishing this outdoor season with multiple provisional marks. He blazed to a 20.74 second 200m finish at the Alex Francis Classic a few weeks back and the mark held up to 19th in DII.

Nolan Churchman will compete in three events, the decathlon, long jump and 4x100m relay. Churchman is a seven-time All-American, including two All-American finishes in the outdoor decathlon. The senior ranks seventh in the country this season in the decathlon with a season-best total of 7,138 points. Churchman also has the 14th best long jump in DII, jumping 24-7 feet at the Jo meaker Classic earlier this season.

Freshman vaulter Josiah Ball vaulted his way into nationals with a qualifying mark of 16-7.5 feet this past weekend at the Ward Haylett Invitational. This will be his first trip to nationals.

Avrey Albright, Hayden Albright, Churchman and Wahlmeier are set to compete in the 4x100m relay race. Freshman Drew Tolar will join the team as the fifth runner, providing valuable depth alongside the core group of four competitors.

The Tigers have delivered an impressive outdoor season, highlighted by three school records and 33 NCAA provisional marks. The Tiger men rank 41st in the latest USTFCCCA MIAA rankings posted today (May 13) while the women rank 46th in DII.

2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships Thursday-Saturday, May 22-25 • Pueblo, Colo. Schedule of Events - FHSU Competitors

Thursday, May 22 Decathlon Day One - 11:30 a.m (10:30 a.m. MT) - Nolan Churchman Men's Pole Vault - 12:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. MT) - Josiah Ball Men's 4x100m Relay Prelims - 5:40 p.m. (4:40 p.m. MT) - Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright, Nolan Churchman or Drew Tolar Men's Long Jump - 6:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. MT) - Nolan Churchman Women's 10,000m - 9:10 p.m. (8:10 p.m. MT) - Emily Diercks

Friday, May 23 Decathlon Day Two - 10:30 a.m. (9:30 a.m. MT) - Nolan Churchman Women's Discus - 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. MT) - Emma Slade Men's 200m Prelims - 6:45 p.m. (5:45 p.m. MT) - Toby Wahlmeier

Saturday, May 24 Women's Pole Vault - 12:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. MT) - Annabeth Baalmann Men's 4x100m Relay Finals - 6:20 p.m. (5:20 p.m. MT) - Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright, Nolan Churchman or Drew Tolar Men's 200m Finals - 8:55 p.m. (7:55 p.m. MT) - Toby Wahlmeier

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics2025 NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field Championships Thursday-Saturday, May 22-24, 2025 Pueblo, Colo. • CSUP ThunderbowlThe Fort Hays State track and field teams will send nine student-athletes to compete in eight events at the 2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships. This year's indoor meet is being held Thursday (May 22) till Saturday (May 24) at the CSUP Thunderbowl in Pueblo, Colo.Six members of the men's team will take on the decathlon, 4x100m relay, pole vault and 200m, while three members of the women's team will aim for national success in the pole vault, discus and 10,000m.Annabeth Baalmann, a junior pole vaulter, will look for her second All-American honor after finishing eighth indoors last season. She broke her own school record multiple times this year, with a top clearance of 14-0.5, the third-best mark in the country. Baalmann also became the first woman in school history to surpass the four-meter mark, doing it both indoors and outdoors, further cementing her place in program history.Emily Diercks, a junior distance runner, is set to compete in the 10,000m after breaking the school record last week at the Franson Last Chance. She finished in 34:46.53 to claim a spot in nationals. Diercks has already broken three school records in the indoor and outdoor seasons, including the mile and 3,000m run during the indoor season.Freshman standout Emma Slade will compete in the women's discus throw after she threw for 160-2 feet earlier this outdoor season, she had a top five mark for a good chunk of the season and now ranks 15th in Division II.Junior sprinter Toby Wahlmeier is set to compete in the 200m dash, this will be his first trip to nationals after finishing this outdoor season with multiple provisional marks. He blazed to a 20.74 second 200m finish at the Alex Francis Classic a few weeks back and the mark held up to 19th in DII.Nolan Churchman will compete in three events, the decathlon, long jump and 4x100m relay. Churchman is a seven-time All-American, including two All-American finishes in the outdoor decathlon. The senior ranks seventh in the country this season in the decathlon with a season-best total of 7,138 points. Churchman also has the 14th best long jump in DII, jumping 24-7 feet at the Jo meaker Classic earlier this season.Freshman vaulter Josiah Ball vaulted his way into nationals with a qualifying mark of 16-7.5 feet this past weekend at the Ward Haylett Invitational. This will be his first trip to nationals.Avrey Albright, Hayden Albright, Churchman and Wahlmeier are set to compete in the 4x100m relay race. Freshman Drew Tolar will join the team as the fifth runner, providing valuable depth alongside the core group of four competitors.The Tigers have delivered an impressive outdoor season, highlighted by three school records and 33 NCAA provisional marks. The Tiger men rank 41st in the latest USTFCCCA MIAA rankings posted today (May 13) while the women rank 46th in DII.2025 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships Thursday-Saturday, May 22-25 • Pueblo, Colo. Schedule of Events - FHSU CompetitorsThursday, May 22 Decathlon Day One - 11:30 a.m (10:30 a.m. MT) - Nolan Churchman Men's Pole Vault - 12:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. MT) - Josiah Ball Men's 4x100m Relay Prelims - 5:40 p.m. (4:40 p.m. MT) - Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright, Nolan Churchman or Drew Tolar Men's Long Jump - 6:30 p.m. (5:30 p.m. MT) - Nolan Churchman Women's 10,000m - 9:10 p.m. (8:10 p.m. MT) - Emily DiercksFriday, May 23 Decathlon Day Two - 10:30 a.m. (9:30 a.m. MT) - Nolan Churchman Women's Discus - 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. MT) - Emma Slade Men's 200m Prelims - 6:45 p.m. (5:45 p.m. MT) - Toby WahlmeierSaturday, May 24 Women's Pole Vault - 12:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. MT) - Annabeth Baalmann Men's 4x100m Relay Finals - 6:20 p.m. (5:20 p.m. MT) - Hayden Albright, Toby Wahlmeier, Avrey Albright, Nolan Churchman or Drew Tolar Men's 200m Finals - 8:55 p.m. (7:55 p.m. MT) - Toby Wahlmeier

👟 FHSU sending nine to outdoor nationals

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– The eyes of the college football world will be on Kansas State as the Wildcats kick off the 2025 college football season with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic against Iowa State kicking off at 11 a.m. (CT), 5 p.m. (GMT) and be televised by ESPN, the network announced Tuesday during the Disney Ad Sales Upfront.

This is the first time since 2010 against UCLA that K-State will open its season on ESPN. This is just the second time in the 129-year history of the program that the Wildcats will play abroad (1992 in Tokyo, Japan vs. Nebraska).

The Wildcats and Cyclones are meeting on a neutral-site field for just the third time in the 108-game series. Kansas State took both games of a two-game series at Arrowhead Stadium in 2009 and 2010.

Game times for Kansas State's non-conference games in 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– The eyes of the college football world will be on Kansas State as the Wildcats kick off the 2025 college football season with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic against Iowa State kicking off at 11 a.m. (CT), 5 p.m. (GMT) and be televised by ESPN, the network announced Tuesday during the Disney Ad Sales Upfront.This is the first time since 2010 against UCLA that K-State will open its season on ESPN. This is just the second time in the 129-year history of the program that the Wildcats will play abroad (1992 in Tokyo, Japan vs. Nebraska).The Wildcats and Cyclones are meeting on a neutral-site field for just the third time in the 108-game series. Kansas State took both games of a two-game series at Arrowhead Stadium in 2009 and 2010.Game times for Kansas State's non-conference games in 2025 will be announced in the coming weeks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏈 K-State's season opener in Ireland to be televised on ESPN

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.

Rose’s permanent ban was lifted eight months&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-obituary-reds-e0f3dfa057fc46629447e04b6540e4c8">after his death</a>&nbsp;and came a day before the Cincinnati Reds will honor baseball’s career hits leader with Pete Rose Night.

Manfred announced Tuesday that he was changing the league's policy on permanent ineligibility, saying bans would expire at death. Several others will also have their status changed by the ruling, including all members of the 1919 Chicago Black Sox, former Philadelphia Phillies president Williams D. Cox and former New York Giants outfielder Benny Kauff.

Under the Hall of Fame’s current rules, the earliest Rose or Jackson could be inducted would be in 2028.

Rose agreed to a permanent ban on Aug. 23, 1989, following an investigation commissioned by Major League Baseball concluded Rose repeatedly bet on the Reds as a player and manager of the team from 1985-87, a violation of a long-standing MLB rule.

Rose first applied for reinstatement in September 1997, but Commissioner Bud Selig never ruled on the request.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-b8d15e433f68468eab7030a08ed47c09">Manfred in 2015 rejected a petition for reinstatement</a>, saying “Rose has not presented credible evidence of a reconfigured life.”

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-obituary-reds-e0f3dfa057fc46629447e04b6540e4c8">Rose died Sept. 30 at age 83</a>, and a new petition was filed Jan. 8 by Jeffrey Lenkov, a lawyer who represented Rose. Lenkov and Rose’s daughter Fawn had met with Manfred on Dec. 17.

Rose’s supporters have included U.S. President Donald Trump, who has said he intends to pardon Rose posthumously.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-reinstatement-00a2532eeb4f1aa3dd81530260de44b8">Manfred discussed Rose with Trump</a>&nbsp;when the pair met in April, but he hasn’t disclosed specifics of their conversation.

In a letter to Lenkov, Manfred wrote, “In my view, a determination must be made regarding how the phrase ‘permanently ineligible’ should be interpreted in light of the purposes and policies behind Rule 21, which are to: (1) protect the game from individuals who pose a risk to the integrity of the sport by prohibiting the participation of such individuals; and (2) create a deterrent effect that reduces the likelihood of future violations by others.

"In my view, once an individual has passed away, the purposes of Rule 21 have been served. Obviously, a person no longer with us cannot represent a threat to the integrity of the game. Moreover, it is hard to conceive of a penalty that has more deterrent effect than one that lasts a lifetime with no reprieve. Therefore, I have concluded that permanent ineligibility ends upon the passing of the disciplined individual, and Mr. Rose will be removed from the permanently ineligible list.”

A 17-time All-Star during a playing career from 1963-86, Rose holds record for hits (4,256), games (3,562), at-bats (14,053), plate appearances (15,890) and singles (3,215). He was the 1963 NL Rookie of the Year, 1973 MVP and 1975 World Series MVP. A three-time NL batting champion, he broke the prior hits record of 4,191 set by Ty Cobb from 1905-28.

“Pete is one of the greatest players in baseball history, and Reds Country will continue to celebrate him as we always have," Reds owner Bob Castellini said. “We are especially happy for the Rose family to receive this news and what this decision could mean for them and all of Pete’s fans.”

Jackson was a .356 career hitter who was among the eight Black Sox banned for throwing the 1919 World Series. He died in 1951, but he remains one of baseball's most recognizable names in part for his depiction by Ray Liotta in the 1989 movie Field of Dreams.

What else needs to happen for Rose or Jackson to reach the Hall of Fame?

Under a rule adopted by the Hall’s board of directors in 1991, anyone on the permanently ineligible list can’t be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rose-hall-of-fame-d3da8832097f2717590096d68600fee4">considered for election</a>&nbsp;to the Hall. Jackson was twice considered on ballots by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, but received just 0.9% in 1936 and 1% of a nominating vote in 1940.

Rose’s reinstatement occurred too late for him to be considered for the BBWAA ballot. If not on the permanently banned list, Rose would have been eligible on the ballots each from 1992 through 2006. He was written in on 41 votes in 1992 and on 243 of 7,232 ballots (3.4%) over the 15 years, votes that were not counted.

Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark said in a statement that players affected by Manfred's ruling Tuesday would be considered.

“The National Baseball Hall of Fame has always maintained that anyone removed from Baseball’s permanently ineligible list will become eligible for Hall of Fame consideration,” she said. “Major League Baseball’s decision to remove deceased individuals from the permanently ineligible list will allow for the Hall of Fame candidacy of such individuals to now be considered."

Without the ban, both players are eligible for the Hall’s Classic Baseball Era, which next meets to consider players in December 2027 and considers those whose greatest contributions to the sport were before 1980.

A 10-person historical overview committee selects the eight ballot candidates with the approval of the Hall’s board and the ballot is considered by 16 members at the winter meetings, with a 75% or higher vote needed. The committee members include Hall of Fame members, team executives and media/historians.

Among the players in the 2028 class eligible for the BBWAA ballot are Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina.

Trump has said he would pardon Rose, but it’s not clear what a presidential pardon for Rose would entail.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727739054688.jpeg" alt="FILE - In this July 31, 1978 file photo, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Pete Rose tips his cap to the crowd after hitting in his 44th straight game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)" />
 <figcaption>FILE - In this July 31, 1978 file photo, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Pete Rose tips his cap to the crowd after hitting in his 44th straight game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport’s Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.Rose’s permanent ban was lifted eight months&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-obituary-reds-e0f3dfa057fc46629447e04b6540e4c8">after his death</a>&nbsp;and came a day before the Cincinnati Reds will honor baseball’s career hits leader with Pete Rose Night.Manfred announced Tuesday that he was changing the league's policy on permanent ineligibility, saying bans would expire at death. Several others will also have their status changed by the ruling, including all members of the 1919 Chicago Black Sox, former Philadelphia Phillies president Williams D. Cox and former New York Giants outfielder Benny Kauff.Under the Hall of Fame’s current rules, the earliest Rose or Jackson could be inducted would be in 2028.Rose agreed to a permanent ban on Aug. 23, 1989, following an investigation commissioned by Major League Baseball concluded Rose repeatedly bet on the Reds as a player and manager of the team from 1985-87, a violation of a long-standing MLB rule.Rose first applied for reinstatement in September 1997, but Commissioner Bud Selig never ruled on the request.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-b8d15e433f68468eab7030a08ed47c09">Manfred in 2015 rejected a petition for reinstatement</a>, saying “Rose has not presented credible evidence of a reconfigured life.”<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-obituary-reds-e0f3dfa057fc46629447e04b6540e4c8">Rose died Sept. 30 at age 83</a>, and a new petition was filed Jan. 8 by Jeffrey Lenkov, a lawyer who represented Rose. Lenkov and Rose’s daughter Fawn had met with Manfred on Dec. 17.Rose’s supporters have included U.S. President Donald Trump, who has said he intends to pardon Rose posthumously.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/pete-rose-reinstatement-00a2532eeb4f1aa3dd81530260de44b8">Manfred discussed Rose with Trump</a>&nbsp;when the pair met in April, but he hasn’t disclosed specifics of their conversation.In a letter to Lenkov, Manfred wrote, “In my view, a determination must be made regarding how the phrase ‘permanently ineligible’ should be interpreted in light of the purposes and policies behind Rule 21, which are to: (1) protect the game from individuals who pose a risk to the integrity of the sport by prohibiting the participation of such individuals; and (2) create a deterrent effect that reduces the likelihood of future violations by others."In my view, once an individual has passed away, the purposes of Rule 21 have been served. Obviously, a person no longer with us cannot represent a threat to the integrity of the game. Moreover, it is hard to conceive of a penalty that has more deterrent effect than one that lasts a lifetime with no reprieve. Therefore, I have concluded that permanent ineligibility ends upon the passing of the disciplined individual, and Mr. Rose will be removed from the permanently ineligible list.”A 17-time All-Star during a playing career from 1963-86, Rose holds record for hits (4,256), games (3,562), at-bats (14,053), plate appearances (15,890) and singles (3,215). He was the 1963 NL Rookie of the Year, 1973 MVP and 1975 World Series MVP. A three-time NL batting champion, he broke the prior hits record of 4,191 set by Ty Cobb from 1905-28.“Pete is one of the greatest players in baseball history, and Reds Country will continue to celebrate him as we always have," Reds owner Bob Castellini said. “We are especially happy for the Rose family to receive this news and what this decision could mean for them and all of Pete’s fans.”Jackson was a .356 career hitter who was among the eight Black Sox banned for throwing the 1919 World Series. He died in 1951, but he remains one of baseball's most recognizable names in part for his depiction by Ray Liotta in the 1989 movie Field of Dreams.<h2>What else needs to happen for Rose or Jackson to reach the Hall of Fame?</h2>Under a rule adopted by the Hall’s board of directors in 1991, anyone on the permanently ineligible list can’t be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rose-hall-of-fame-d3da8832097f2717590096d68600fee4">considered for election</a>&nbsp;to the Hall. Jackson was twice considered on ballots by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, but received just 0.9% in 1936 and 1% of a nominating vote in 1940.Rose’s reinstatement occurred too late for him to be considered for the BBWAA ballot. If not on the permanently banned list, Rose would have been eligible on the ballots each from 1992 through 2006. He was written in on 41 votes in 1992 and on 243 of 7,232 ballots (3.4%) over the 15 years, votes that were not counted.Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark said in a statement that players affected by Manfred's ruling Tuesday would be considered.“The National Baseball Hall of Fame has always maintained that anyone removed from Baseball’s permanently ineligible list will become eligible for Hall of Fame consideration,” she said. “Major League Baseball’s decision to remove deceased individuals from the permanently ineligible list will allow for the Hall of Fame candidacy of such individuals to now be considered."Without the ban, both players are eligible for the Hall’s Classic Baseball Era, which next meets to consider players in December 2027 and considers those whose greatest contributions to the sport were before 1980.A 10-person historical overview committee selects the eight ballot candidates with the approval of the Hall’s board and the ballot is considered by 16 members at the winter meetings, with a 75% or higher vote needed. The committee members include Hall of Fame members, team executives and media/historians.Among the players in the 2028 class eligible for the BBWAA ballot are Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina.<h2>Did Trump help get Rose reinstated?</h2>Trump has said he would pardon Rose, but it’s not clear what a presidential pardon for Rose would entail.

MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fort Hays State seniors Mason Perez (football) and Savanah Egger (softball) received the 2025 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American Athlete Award. Both receive the honor based off athletic accomplishments and dedication to strength and training, nominated for the award by Fort Hays State Strength and Conditioning Coach Doug Boucher.

Perez was a three-time All-MIAA performer for the Tigers in football. He was a first-team selection in 2024 at defensive back, ranking second on the team in tackles with 69 and he led the team in tackles for loss with 7.0. He also earned a selection to the D2CCA All-Super Region 3 Team as a safety in 2024. He recorded 212 tackles in his career, while adding 11 tackles for loss, 11 pass breakups, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, one sack, one fumble recovery, and three blocked kicks. Perez was also strong in the classroom, earning CSC Academic All-District honors all three years he was eligible for the honor.

Egger was a standout pitcher for the Tiger softball team over four years from 2022 to 2025. She was an All-MIAA selection in 2023 and ranks high in several career pitching categories in the FHSU record book. She finished her career with a 2.91 ERA, 48 wins, 72 complete games, 16 shutouts, 550 strikeouts, and six saves over 618 innings. She was also solid in the classroom, set to be listed on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll for a fourth-straight year.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Fort Hays State seniors Mason Perez (football) and Savanah Egger (softball) received the 2025 National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) All-American Athlete Award. Both receive the honor based off athletic accomplishments and dedication to strength and training, nominated for the award by Fort Hays State Strength and Conditioning Coach Doug Boucher.Perez was a three-time All-MIAA performer for the Tigers in football. He was a first-team selection in 2024 at defensive back, ranking second on the team in tackles with 69 and he led the team in tackles for loss with 7.0. He also earned a selection to the D2CCA All-Super Region 3 Team as a safety in 2024. He recorded 212 tackles in his career, while adding 11 tackles for loss, 11 pass breakups, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, one sack, one fumble recovery, and three blocked kicks. Perez was also strong in the classroom, earning CSC Academic All-District honors all three years he was eligible for the honor.Egger was a standout pitcher for the Tiger softball team over four years from 2022 to 2025. She was an All-MIAA selection in 2023 and ranks high in several career pitching categories in the FHSU record book. She finished her career with a 2.91 ERA, 48 wins, 72 complete games, 16 shutouts, 550 strikeouts, and six saves over 618 innings. She was also solid in the classroom, set to be listed on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll for a fourth-straight year.

FHSU's Perez, Egger receive 2025 NSCA All-American athlete award

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)

Tuesday, May 13
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros, 6:30pm

Wednesday, May 14
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Houston Astros, 6:30pm

Friday, May 16
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB vs. Oberlin/Ell-Salina, approx. 4:45pm KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:00pm

Saturday, May 17
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 5:30pm

Sunday, May 18
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 12:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Tuesday, May 13
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros, 6:30pmWednesday, May 14
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Houston Astros, 6:30pmThursday, May 15 noneFriday, May 16
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB vs. Oberlin/Ell-Salina, approx. 4:45pm KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:00pmSaturday, May 17
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 5:30pmSunday, May 18
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 12:30pm

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

Hays High School held their annual Academic and Athletic Awards Night Monday.&nbsp;

Molly Martin was named the Jack Roberts Outstanding Female Athlete and Dalton Meyers the Swim, Carpenter, Smith Outstanding Male Athlete.

The Debby Brungardt Student Fan of the Year Award, as selected by the HHS coaches, is awarded to a student, an adult member of the community and a USD 489 faculty or staff member.

Student: Wyatt Kirkpatrick Adult Community: Larry and Deloyd Sander USD 489: Gina Johnson

Hays PostHays High School held their annual Academic and Athletic Awards Night Monday.&nbsp;Molly Martin was named the Jack Roberts Outstanding Female Athlete and Dalton Meyers the Swim, Carpenter, Smith Outstanding Male Athlete.The Debby Brungardt Student Fan of the Year Award, as selected by the HHS coaches, is awarded to a student, an adult member of the community and a USD 489 faculty or staff member.Student: Wyatt Kirkpatrick Adult Community: Larry and Deloyd Sander USD 489: Gina Johnson

Martin, Meyers named HHS Outstanding Athletes of the Year

We will be accepting free-will monetary donations for Grinnell Tornado Relief. We will also be accepting these free-will donations at the HRC office, 1105 Canterbury, the week of May 27 through May 30.&nbsp;

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Baseball, softball opening day tonight at Hays Recreation Commission

HOUSTON (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India each drove in two runs to help Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday night.

Michael Massey homered as Kansas City improved to 8-2 in its last 10 games. India finished with three hits, and Witt, Vinnie Pasquantino and Kyle Isbel each had two.

Wacha (3-4) allowed two runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. Carlos Estévez got three outs for his 12th save.

Massey sparked Kansas City's four-run second with a leadoff drive against rookie Ryan Gusto (3-2) for his second homer. India hit a two-out RBI single and scored on Witt's first triple of the season. Pasquantino added a run-scoring single.

The Royals added three more in the third. Drew Waters and India each hit an RBI single, and Witt drove in Waters with a sacrifice fly.

Jake Meyers had two hits and scored two runs for Houston, which had won three of four.

Zach Dezenzo hit an RBI double in the seventh for the Astros, and Jeremy Peña added a sacrifice fly. Meyers' RBI single helped his team close to 7-5 in the eighth.

Gusto allowed seven hits and walked three in 2 1/3 innings.

Jose Altuve hit a leadoff single in the ninth for Houston. But Isaac Paredes flied out, Christian Walker struck out and Yainer Diaz flied out.

Wacha entered with the least run support among starters at 1.79 runs per game. The Royals had not scored more than two runs with him on the mound in any of his eight starts.

LHP Kris Bubic (4-2, 1.69 ERA) starts on Tuesday for the Royals against LHP Framber Valdez (2-4, 3.94 ERA).

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 </figure>HOUSTON (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. and Jonathan India each drove in two runs to help Michael Wacha and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday night.Michael Massey homered as Kansas City improved to 8-2 in its last 10 games. India finished with three hits, and Witt, Vinnie Pasquantino and Kyle Isbel each had two.Wacha (3-4) allowed two runs and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings. Carlos Estévez got three outs for his 12th save.Massey sparked Kansas City's four-run second with a leadoff drive against rookie Ryan Gusto (3-2) for his second homer. India hit a two-out RBI single and scored on Witt's first triple of the season. Pasquantino added a run-scoring single.The Royals added three more in the third. Drew Waters and India each hit an RBI single, and Witt drove in Waters with a sacrifice fly.Jake Meyers had two hits and scored two runs for Houston, which had won three of four.Zach Dezenzo hit an RBI double in the seventh for the Astros, and Jeremy Peña added a sacrifice fly. Meyers' RBI single helped his team close to 7-5 in the eighth.Gusto allowed seven hits and walked three in 2 1/3 innings.<h2>Key moment</h2>Jose Altuve hit a leadoff single in the ninth for Houston. But Isaac Paredes flied out, Christian Walker struck out and Yainer Diaz flied out.<h2>Key stat</h2>Wacha entered with the least run support among starters at 1.79 runs per game. The Royals had not scored more than two runs with him on the mound in any of his eight starts.<h2>Up next</h2>LHP Kris Bubic (4-2, 1.69 ERA) starts on Tuesday for the Royals against LHP Framber Valdez (2-4, 3.94 ERA).

⚾ Witt and India each drive in 2 runs as the Royals beat the Astros 

HOISINGTON
– The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team split with Hoisington to close out
their regular season Monday. The Cardinals scored five in the sixth and won the
opener 9-5 but the Monarchs responded and took game two 10-3.

TMP-Marian
closed out the regular season 24-2. The seedings and bracket for next week’s
2-1A regional hosted by Spearville will be released Wednesday.

Game 1: Hoisington 9. TMP-Marian 5
The Monarchs held a 5-4 lead after five but the Cardinals scored five in the bottom
of the sixth to rally for the win.

Brooke
Koeningsman hit a two-run homer in the top of the first to give TMP the early
lead. After Hoisington scored three in the bottom of the inning, the Monarchs
tied it with a run in the third on a Paige Koeningsman groundout.

The
Monarchs scored two in the fifth to retake the lead. Bria Windholz tied the
game with a single to center then scored the go-ahead run on an A Watson double
to left.

Hoisington
took advantage of three walks, two errors and a bases loaded triple in their
five-run sixth. The triple was the only hit of the inning.

Brynn
Rebel allowed all nine runs, only two of which were earned, on six hits with seven
strikeouts and six walks over 5 1/3 innings and took the loss. Piper Simpson
recorded the final two outs of the sixth.

TMP
was held to only three hits and struck out seven times at the plate.

Game 2: TMP-Marian 10, Hoisington 3
Just like in game one, the Monarchs struck early with two runs in the first.
They added three in the second, then single runs in the third, fourth and fifth.
Then added two more in the seventh.

The
Monarchs scored their first run on an error then a Bria Windholz single. Addison
Watson scored on a passed ball then Brynn Rebel hit a two-run homer to put them
up 5-1 in the second.

The
Monarchs scored single runs over the next three innings on RBI singles from Watson,
Paige Koeningsman and Nicole Schumacher.

An
error and a Hannah Rose sacrifice fly accounted for the final two runs in the
seventh.

&nbsp;Brynn Rebel, Paige Koeningsman and Addison
Watson all had three of the Monarchs 11 hits. 

Bria
Windholz allowed three runs on eight hits with four walks and two strikeouts
and picked up the complete game win.

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsHOISINGTON
– The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team split with Hoisington to close out
their regular season Monday. The Cardinals scored five in the sixth and won the
opener 9-5 but the Monarchs responded and took game two 10-3.TMP-Marian
closed out the regular season 24-2. The seedings and bracket for next week’s
2-1A regional hosted by Spearville will be released Wednesday.Game 1: Hoisington 9. TMP-Marian 5
The Monarchs held a 5-4 lead after five but the Cardinals scored five in the bottom
of the sixth to rally for the win.Brooke
Koeningsman hit a two-run homer in the top of the first to give TMP the early
lead. After Hoisington scored three in the bottom of the inning, the Monarchs
tied it with a run in the third on a Paige Koeningsman groundout.The
Monarchs scored two in the fifth to retake the lead. Bria Windholz tied the
game with a single to center then scored the go-ahead run on an A Watson double
to left.Hoisington
took advantage of three walks, two errors and a bases loaded triple in their
five-run sixth. The triple was the only hit of the inning.Brynn
Rebel allowed all nine runs, only two of which were earned, on six hits with seven
strikeouts and six walks over 5 1/3 innings and took the loss. Piper Simpson
recorded the final two outs of the sixth.TMP
was held to only three hits and struck out seven times at the plate.Game 2: TMP-Marian 10, Hoisington 3
Just like in game one, the Monarchs struck early with two runs in the first.
They added three in the second, then single runs in the third, fourth and fifth.
Then added two more in the seventh.The
Monarchs scored their first run on an error then a Bria Windholz single. Addison
Watson scored on a passed ball then Brynn Rebel hit a two-run homer to put them
up 5-1 in the second.The
Monarchs scored single runs over the next three innings on RBI singles from Watson,
Paige Koeningsman and Nicole Schumacher.An
error and a Hannah Rose sacrifice fly accounted for the final two runs in the
seventh.&nbsp;Brynn Rebel, Paige Koeningsman and Addison
Watson all had three of the Monarchs 11 hits. Bria
Windholz allowed three runs on eight hits with four walks and two strikeouts
and picked up the complete game win.

🥎 Monarchs split with Hoisington to close out regular season

Monday, May 12
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Houston Astros, 6:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Monday, May 12
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Houston Astros, 6:30pmTuesday, May 13
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros, 6:30pmWednesday, May 14
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Houston Astros, 6:30pmThursday, May 15 noneFriday, May 16
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB vs. Oberlin/Ell-Salina, approx. 4:45pm KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:00pmSaturday, May 17
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 5:30pmSunday, May 18
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 12:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rafael Devers’ 440-foot homer snapped a 1-1 tie and Lucas Giolito pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since 2023 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday.

Giolito (1-1) allowed two singles and one unearned run in 6 2/3 innings to get his first win for Boston. He missed last season with a partially torn elbow ligament, and his last victory was for Cleveland on Sept. 15, 2023.

Devers — again starting at designated hitter two days after Red Sox homer John Henry flew to Kansas City&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a82e9ddbb9c6f5e294dc6ce5908eab0c">to meet with the disgruntled slugger</a>&nbsp;over his refusal to play first base — followed up his 4-for-4 performance on Saturday with a monster homer. With one out and a runner on first in the sixth,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1921650753531211984">Devers blasted Seth Lugo's first pitch</a>&nbsp;to dead center, his seventh longball of the year.

In the third inning, Giolito threw wildly past third on Kyle Isbel’s bunt, allowing Drew Waters to score. He faced the minimum after that.

Wilyer Abreu tied it in the fourth with his 10th homer, a 430-foot shot to right. Abreu had three hits, snapping an 0-for-13 slide.

Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth for his sixth save.

Lugo (3-4) allowed three runs in six innings for his fifth straight quality start.

Kansas City had four hits, all singles, and lost consecutive games for the first time since a six-game skid from April 14-19.

With two on and nobody out in the third, Giolito escaped the jam by getting two groundouts sandwiched around a strikeout of Bobby Witt Jr.

Devers has reached safely in eight of his last nine plate appearances.

Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck (0-2, 6.10 ERA) opposes Tigers RHP Jackson Jobe (2-0, 4.88) at Detroit on Monday.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Rafael Devers’ 440-foot homer snapped a 1-1 tie and Lucas Giolito pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since 2023 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday.Giolito (1-1) allowed two singles and one unearned run in 6 2/3 innings to get his first win for Boston. He missed last season with a partially torn elbow ligament, and his last victory was for Cleveland on Sept. 15, 2023.Devers — again starting at designated hitter two days after Red Sox homer John Henry flew to Kansas City&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/a82e9ddbb9c6f5e294dc6ce5908eab0c">to meet with the disgruntled slugger</a>&nbsp;over his refusal to play first base — followed up his 4-for-4 performance on Saturday with a monster homer. With one out and a runner on first in the sixth,&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1921650753531211984">Devers blasted Seth Lugo's first pitch</a>&nbsp;to dead center, his seventh longball of the year.In the third inning, Giolito threw wildly past third on Kyle Isbel’s bunt, allowing Drew Waters to score. He faced the minimum after that.Wilyer Abreu tied it in the fourth with his 10th homer, a 430-foot shot to right. Abreu had three hits, snapping an 0-for-13 slide.Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth for his sixth save.Lugo (3-4) allowed three runs in six innings for his fifth straight quality start.Kansas City had four hits, all singles, and lost consecutive games for the first time since a six-game skid from April 14-19.<h2>Key moment</h2>With two on and nobody out in the third, Giolito escaped the jam by getting two groundouts sandwiched around a strikeout of Bobby Witt Jr.<h2>Key stat</h2>Devers has reached safely in eight of his last nine plate appearances.<h2>Up next</h2>Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck (0-2, 6.10 ERA) opposes Tigers RHP Jackson Jobe (2-0, 4.88) at Detroit on Monday.

⚾ Devers’ homer boosts Giolito to first win since 2023 as Red Sox beat Royals 

The TMP-Marian Monarchs have earned the top seed in the Hays
2-1A baseball regional and will open regional play on Friday, May 16th.


The Monarchs (18-4) will take on the winner of the day's
first game between the No. 8 seed Oberlin and the No. 9 seed Ell-Saline. Those
two teams will play at 3 p.m. at TMP.

The four versus five matchup will feature Ellinwood and Bennington
in Ellinwood.

Sacred Heart is the No. 2 seed and will host the 7-seed Republic
County.

The No. 3 seed Ellis will host No. 6 seed Plainville. 

All the first-round games will be played on May 16th
at the higher seeds. 

The winners will play in the semifinals at TMP on May 21st,
starting at 2 p.m., with the regional finals to follow at 6 p.m. at TMP.

Hays Post Sports The TMP-Marian Monarchs have earned the top seed in the Hays
2-1A baseball regional and will open regional play on Friday, May 16th.
The Monarchs (18-4) will take on the winner of the day's
first game between the No. 8 seed Oberlin and the No. 9 seed Ell-Saline. Those
two teams will play at 3 p.m. at TMP.The four versus five matchup will feature Ellinwood and Bennington
in Ellinwood.Sacred Heart is the No. 2 seed and will host the 7-seed Republic
County.The No. 3 seed Ellis will host No. 6 seed Plainville. All the first-round games will be played on May 16th
at the higher seeds. The winners will play in the semifinals at TMP on May 21st,
starting at 2 p.m., with the regional finals to follow at 6 p.m. at TMP.<figure>
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⚾ TMP earns the top seed in 2-1A regional

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5)&nbsp; KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)

Sunday, May 11
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Boston Red Sox, 12:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5)&nbsp; KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Sunday, May 11
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Boston Red Sox, 12:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Garrett Crochet allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings, Rafael Devers was 4 for 4 with three RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat Kansas City 10-1 on Saturday night to end the Royals' winning streak at seven.

Crochet (4-2) struck out nine and walked one. He struck out Bobby Witt Jr. with the bases loaded to end the seventh.

Trevor Story blew open a close game with a three-run homer.

Cole Ragans (2-2) took the loss. He allowed four runs on seven hits through five innings. He struck out eight and walked two.

The Red Sox got to Ragans in the third. With two outs, Jarren Duran singled and scored on Devers' double.

The Royals answered with a run in the bottom of the third. Witt stroked a one-out single, stole second, went to third on a balk and scored on a looping hit by Mark Canha.

The Red Sox scored three runs in the fifth on four consecutive hits. Duran, Devers and Alex Bregman each delivered RBI singles.

Story's home run came with two outs in the seventh, and Carlos Narvaez added a two-run shot in the eighth.

After the Red Sox took a 4-1 lead in the fifth inning, Crochet got the shut-down inning he needed. Even with an error by shortstop Trevor Story, Crochet didn't allow a runner to reach second base.

Kansas City’s Salvador Perez celebrated his 35th birthday Saturday. With a first-inning single, Perez had a hit for the seventh time in the last 10 years on his birthday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746932904194.jpeg" alt="\Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Chris Stratton throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>\Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Chris Stratton throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Garrett Crochet allowed one run on seven hits over seven innings, Rafael Devers was 4 for 4 with three RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat Kansas City 10-1 on Saturday night to end the Royals' winning streak at seven.Crochet (4-2) struck out nine and walked one. He struck out Bobby Witt Jr. with the bases loaded to end the seventh.Trevor Story blew open a close game with a three-run homer.Cole Ragans (2-2) took the loss. He allowed four runs on seven hits through five innings. He struck out eight and walked two.The Red Sox got to Ragans in the third. With two outs, Jarren Duran singled and scored on Devers' double.The Royals answered with a run in the bottom of the third. Witt stroked a one-out single, stole second, went to third on a balk and scored on a looping hit by Mark Canha.The Red Sox scored three runs in the fifth on four consecutive hits. Duran, Devers and Alex Bregman each delivered RBI singles.Story's home run came with two outs in the seventh, and Carlos Narvaez added a two-run shot in the eighth.<h2>Key moment</h2>After the Red Sox took a 4-1 lead in the fifth inning, Crochet got the shut-down inning he needed. Even with an error by shortstop Trevor Story, Crochet didn't allow a runner to reach second base.<h2>Key stat</h2>Kansas City’s Salvador Perez celebrated his 35th birthday Saturday. With a first-inning single, Perez had a hit for the seventh time in the last 10 years on his birthday.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Crochet, Red Sox beat KC to end Royals' winning streak

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post

HAYS - Hays High ended the 2025 Diamond Classic with a 2-2 record after beating Life Prep and losing to TMP.

Hays High 6, Life Prep 5 It was an improbable comeback in game one that led the Indians to a one run victory. Hays trailed the Fire of Life Prep 2-0 after four innings. Life Prep (12-15) scored on a bases loaded walk and a sacrifice fly for the first advantage.&nbsp;

They added a single run in the fifth with an RBI single for a 3-0 edge.

Hays got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fifth when Landon Hardman led the inning off with a single and later scored on a fielder's choice for a 3-1 game.

The runs were earned back in the top of the sixth by Life Prep. The Fire led off the inning with a pair of singles and later scored. The final run was scored on a wild pitch for a 5-1 score.

Hays went down in order in the sixth. The Indians were down to their final strike in the bottom of the seventh before Jalen Smith put a ball in play and reached on an error. Carter Graham followed that up with a walk. Brett Rhoades singled and Trace Jacobs did the same to score Smith.&nbsp;

Life Prep made a pitching change and Hays waited the new pitcher out as he couldn't find the strike zone. Bennett Smith walked to drive in a run and Ian McGuire was hit by a pitch to score another. Hardman was walked on a 3-2 pitch count to tie the game. Kal Londsdale on his first start of the season was hit on a 1-2 pitch count to score Smith for the 6-5 victory.

Johnny Cano (4-1) pitched the seventh inning for the win. Carter Graham went six inning. He allowed six hits, five runs, three earned with two walks and three strike outs.

Hardman, Graham and Cano each had two hits.

TMP 5, Hays High 2 TMP (19-5) scored three runs in the first inning without recording and hit on their way to a 5-2 victory over the Hays High Indians.

Three walks, a hit batter and a fielder's choice led to a 3-0 first inning lead for the Monarchs. Starting pitcher Brett Rhoades recorded one out before giving way to Johnny Canon in relief. Cano and the Indian defense held TMP scoreless over the next four innings.&nbsp;

Hays (13-8) however couldn't figure out Carson Lyles. The TMP starting pitcher worked all seven innings for the victory. The Indians had just one baserunner through the first four innings.&nbsp;

Hays threatened in the fifth with two on and one out but couldn't score. TMP notched a run in the top of the sixth on three straight singles from Connor Breit, Isaac Purinton and Jacob Seib for a 4-0 lead.

The Indians managed two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Johnny Cano singled then Jalen Smith drove him in with a double. Carter Graham singled home Smith for a 4-2 game. Brett Rhoades reached on a single but was thrown out at second on a fielder's choice on the next at-bat. As base running error on a pop up to right field resulted in a double play and ended the inning.&nbsp;

TMP added an insurance run for Lyles (3-1) in the top of the seventh after Grant Nehls singled and later scored on a wild pitch for the final of 5-2.

Lyles allowed seven hits and two runs while walking one and striking out six in the victory. Cano went five and two-thirds innings before being lifted on pitch count on the combination of game one and two. He allowed six hits and one run. Cano walked two and struck out four. Trace Jacobs allowed one run on one hit and two walks in the seventh.&nbsp;

Graham recorded two hits for the Indians. Grant Nehls and Connor Breit had two hits each for TMP.

Hays will finish the regular season with a trip to Liberal for a single game on Thursday and then host Junction City for a doubleheader on Friday.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays PostHAYS - Hays High ended the 2025 Diamond Classic with a 2-2 record after beating Life Prep and losing to TMP.Hays High 6, Life Prep 5 It was an improbable comeback in game one that led the Indians to a one run victory. Hays trailed the Fire of Life Prep 2-0 after four innings. Life Prep (12-15) scored on a bases loaded walk and a sacrifice fly for the first advantage.&nbsp;They added a single run in the fifth with an RBI single for a 3-0 edge.Hays got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fifth when Landon Hardman led the inning off with a single and later scored on a fielder's choice for a 3-1 game.The runs were earned back in the top of the sixth by Life Prep. The Fire led off the inning with a pair of singles and later scored. The final run was scored on a wild pitch for a 5-1 score.Hays went down in order in the sixth. The Indians were down to their final strike in the bottom of the seventh before Jalen Smith put a ball in play and reached on an error. Carter Graham followed that up with a walk. Brett Rhoades singled and Trace Jacobs did the same to score Smith.&nbsp;Life Prep made a pitching change and Hays waited the new pitcher out as he couldn't find the strike zone. Bennett Smith walked to drive in a run and Ian McGuire was hit by a pitch to score another. Hardman was walked on a 3-2 pitch count to tie the game. Kal Londsdale on his first start of the season was hit on a 1-2 pitch count to score Smith for the 6-5 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2093609331&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-bsb-highlights-v-life-prep" title="HHS BSB Highlights v Life Prep Academy May 10, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS BSB Highlights v Life Prep Academy May 10, 2025</a></div></div>Johnny Cano (4-1) pitched the seventh inning for the win. Carter Graham went six inning. He allowed six hits, five runs, three earned with two walks and three strike outs.Hardman, Graham and Cano each had two hits.TMP 5, Hays High 2 TMP (19-5) scored three runs in the first inning without recording and hit on their way to a 5-2 victory over the Hays High Indians.Three walks, a hit batter and a fielder's choice led to a 3-0 first inning lead for the Monarchs. Starting pitcher Brett Rhoades recorded one out before giving way to Johnny Canon in relief. Cano and the Indian defense held TMP scoreless over the next four innings.&nbsp;Hays (13-8) however couldn't figure out Carson Lyles. The TMP starting pitcher worked all seven innings for the victory. The Indians had just one baserunner through the first four innings.&nbsp;Hays threatened in the fifth with two on and one out but couldn't score. TMP notched a run in the top of the sixth on three straight singles from Connor Breit, Isaac Purinton and Jacob Seib for a 4-0 lead.<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2093650761&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-bsb-highlights-v-tmp-may" title="HHS BSB Highlights v TMP May 10, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS BSB Highlights v TMP May 10, 2025</a></div></div>The Indians managed two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Johnny Cano singled then Jalen Smith drove him in with a double. Carter Graham singled home Smith for a 4-2 game. Brett Rhoades reached on a single but was thrown out at second on a fielder's choice on the next at-bat. As base running error on a pop up to right field resulted in a double play and ended the inning.&nbsp;TMP added an insurance run for Lyles (3-1) in the top of the seventh after Grant Nehls singled and later scored on a wild pitch for the final of 5-2.Lyles allowed seven hits and two runs while walking one and striking out six in the victory. Cano went five and two-thirds innings before being lifted on pitch count on the combination of game one and two. He allowed six hits and one run. Cano walked two and struck out four. Trace Jacobs allowed one run on one hit and two walks in the seventh.&nbsp;<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2093651001&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/hhs-bsb-coach-post-int-v-tmp" title="HHS BSB Coach Post Int v TMP May 10, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">HHS BSB Coach Post Int v TMP May 10, 2025</a></div></div>Graham recorded two hits for the Indians. Grant Nehls and Connor Breit had two hits each for TMP.Hays will finish the regular season with a trip to Liberal for a single game on Thursday and then host Junction City for a doubleheader on Friday.