KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Major League Baseball announced today the rosters for the 2024 All-Star Game, which will be played on Tuesday, July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The American League team will feature four Royals players, including&nbsp;Salvador Perez,&nbsp;Bobby Witt Jr.&nbsp;and&nbsp;Seth Lugo&nbsp;(who were elected by the players) and&nbsp;Cole Ragans&nbsp;(who was selected by the Commissioner’s Office).

The four All-Star players are the most for the Royals since 2016, when Perez led the American League in All-Star votes and&nbsp;Eric Hosmer&nbsp;started and was named All-Star Game’s Most Valuable Player.&nbsp;Kelvin Herrera&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wade Davis&nbsp;were also named All-Stars that year, though Davis didn’t pitch due to injury.

Last week, Major League Baseball announced that Royals Strength and Conditioning Coach,&nbsp;Ryan Stoneberg, will join Manager&nbsp;Bruce Bochy’s&nbsp;American League staff for the 2024 All-Star Game.

Perez is an American League All-Star for the ninth time in his career, which leads all active catchers and ranks 2nd in Royals history to&nbsp;George Brett’s&nbsp;13 All-Star selections. His nine All-Star selections are tied with&nbsp;Jose Altuve&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dave Concepción&nbsp;for the 3rd most by a Venezuela-born player, trailing only&nbsp;Miguel Cabrera&nbsp;(12) and&nbsp;Luis Aparicio&nbsp;(10).

Salvy, 34, entered today among the American League leaders at catcher this season (min. 50% games at the position) in extra-base hits (30, tied for 1st), hits (88, 2nd) and RBI (55, 2nd). His 18 go-ahead RBI rank tied for 5th in the Majors among players at all positions. Perez had 2 more hits in today’s win, including the 1,500th&nbsp;hit of his career.

The 2024 All-Star Game will be a homecoming of sorts for first-time All-Star Witt Jr., who grew up in Colleyville, Texas, which is less than 20 miles north of Globe Life Field. The 24-year-old entered today ranking among the top 5 in the Majors in several offensive categories, including hits (116, 2nd), batting average (.320, 2nd), multi-hit games (36, 2nd), extra-base hits (48, 4th), total bases (201, 4th), runs (70, tied for 4th) and stolen bases (22, tied for 5th). He added 3 hits in today’s win, including a 3-run home run. On defense, Witt Jr.’s 12 Outs Above Average lead all shortstops and trail only&nbsp;Marcus Semien&nbsp;and&nbsp;Michael Siani&nbsp;(13 each) at all positions.

Witt Jr. is the third Royals shortstop to be named an All-Star, following&nbsp;Fred Patek&nbsp;(1972, 1976, 1978) and&nbsp;Alcides Escobar&nbsp;(2015).

Witt Jr.’s 49 extra-base hits including today are already the 2nd most by any Royals player before the All-Star break, trailing&nbsp;Mike Sweeney’s&nbsp;56 extra-base hits before the break in 2001. With 1 extra-base hit in the next 5 games, Witt Jr. would become just the sixth player to record at least 50 extra-base hits and 20 steals before the All-Star break, and would join&nbsp;Bobby Bonds&nbsp;(1973),&nbsp;Alfonso Soriano&nbsp;(2002),&nbsp;Ian Kinsler&nbsp;(2008),&nbsp;Mike Trout&nbsp;(2013) and&nbsp;José Ramírez&nbsp;(2018).

Lugo, 34, is a first-time All-Star in his ninth Major League season. He entered today leading the Majors in ERA (2.21), innings (122.0) and quality starts (15). His 11 wins are tied with&nbsp;Chris Sale&nbsp;for the Major League lead and his .786 win percentage (11-3) is tied for 3rd best in the Majors. Lugo has completed at least 6.0 innings in 17 of his 19 starts, the most such starts in the Majors.

Ragans, 26, was Kansas City’s Opening Day starter this season and is now an All-Star for the first time in his career. He’s 5-6 with a 3.28 ERA (40 ER in 109.2 IP) in 19 starts, and his 134 strikeouts were the 3rd most in the Majors entering today, trailing&nbsp;Garrett Crochet&nbsp;(146) and&nbsp;Tyler Glasnow&nbsp;(143).

Ragans was a 2016 1st-round pick of the Rangers, who are hosting this year’s All-Star Game. He made his Major League debut with the Rangers in 2022 and made Texas’ Opening Day roster in 2023, before being acquired by Kansas City on June 30, 2023 in a three-player trade that sent&nbsp;Aroldis Chapman&nbsp;to the Rangers.

Lugo and Ragans are the first Royals pitchers to be named to an All-Star Game since&nbsp;Jason Vargas&nbsp;in 2017. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Royals will have two All-Star&nbsp;starting pitchers&nbsp;in the same season.

Kansas City’s four All-Star players were acquired via international signing (Perez, 2006), the First-Year Player Draft (Witt Jr., 2019), trade (Ragans, 2023) and free agency (Lugo, 2023).

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 </figure>Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.-Major League Baseball announced today the rosters for the 2024 All-Star Game, which will be played on Tuesday, July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The American League team will feature four Royals players, including&nbsp;Salvador Perez,&nbsp;Bobby Witt Jr.&nbsp;and&nbsp;Seth Lugo&nbsp;(who were elected by the players) and&nbsp;Cole Ragans&nbsp;(who was selected by the Commissioner’s Office).The four All-Star players are the most for the Royals since 2016, when Perez led the American League in All-Star votes and&nbsp;Eric Hosmer&nbsp;started and was named All-Star Game’s Most Valuable Player.&nbsp;Kelvin Herrera&nbsp;and&nbsp;Wade Davis&nbsp;were also named All-Stars that year, though Davis didn’t pitch due to injury.Last week, Major League Baseball announced that Royals Strength and Conditioning Coach,&nbsp;Ryan Stoneberg, will join Manager&nbsp;Bruce Bochy’s&nbsp;American League staff for the 2024 All-Star Game.Perez is an American League All-Star for the ninth time in his career, which leads all active catchers and ranks 2nd in Royals history to&nbsp;George Brett’s&nbsp;13 All-Star selections. His nine All-Star selections are tied with&nbsp;Jose Altuve&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dave Concepción&nbsp;for the 3rd most by a Venezuela-born player, trailing only&nbsp;Miguel Cabrera&nbsp;(12) and&nbsp;Luis Aparicio&nbsp;(10).Salvy, 34, entered today among the American League leaders at catcher this season (min. 50% games at the position) in extra-base hits (30, tied for 1st), hits (88, 2nd) and RBI (55, 2nd). His 18 go-ahead RBI rank tied for 5th in the Majors among players at all positions. Perez had 2 more hits in today’s win, including the 1,500th&nbsp;hit of his career.The 2024 All-Star Game will be a homecoming of sorts for first-time All-Star Witt Jr., who grew up in Colleyville, Texas, which is less than 20 miles north of Globe Life Field. The 24-year-old entered today ranking among the top 5 in the Majors in several offensive categories, including hits (116, 2nd), batting average (.320, 2nd), multi-hit games (36, 2nd), extra-base hits (48, 4th), total bases (201, 4th), runs (70, tied for 4th) and stolen bases (22, tied for 5th). He added 3 hits in today’s win, including a 3-run home run. On defense, Witt Jr.’s 12 Outs Above Average lead all shortstops and trail only&nbsp;Marcus Semien&nbsp;and&nbsp;Michael Siani&nbsp;(13 each) at all positions.Witt Jr. is the third Royals shortstop to be named an All-Star, following&nbsp;Fred Patek&nbsp;(1972, 1976, 1978) and&nbsp;Alcides Escobar&nbsp;(2015).Witt Jr.’s 49 extra-base hits including today are already the 2nd most by any Royals player before the All-Star break, trailing&nbsp;Mike Sweeney’s&nbsp;56 extra-base hits before the break in 2001. With 1 extra-base hit in the next 5 games, Witt Jr. would become just the sixth player to record at least 50 extra-base hits and 20 steals before the All-Star break, and would join&nbsp;Bobby Bonds&nbsp;(1973),&nbsp;Alfonso Soriano&nbsp;(2002),&nbsp;Ian Kinsler&nbsp;(2008),&nbsp;Mike Trout&nbsp;(2013) and&nbsp;José Ramírez&nbsp;(2018).Lugo, 34, is a first-time All-Star in his ninth Major League season. He entered today leading the Majors in ERA (2.21), innings (122.0) and quality starts (15). His 11 wins are tied with&nbsp;Chris Sale&nbsp;for the Major League lead and his .786 win percentage (11-3) is tied for 3rd best in the Majors. Lugo has completed at least 6.0 innings in 17 of his 19 starts, the most such starts in the Majors.Ragans, 26, was Kansas City’s Opening Day starter this season and is now an All-Star for the first time in his career. He’s 5-6 with a 3.28 ERA (40 ER in 109.2 IP) in 19 starts, and his 134 strikeouts were the 3rd most in the Majors entering today, trailing&nbsp;Garrett Crochet&nbsp;(146) and&nbsp;Tyler Glasnow&nbsp;(143).Ragans was a 2016 1st-round pick of the Rangers, who are hosting this year’s All-Star Game. He made his Major League debut with the Rangers in 2022 and made Texas’ Opening Day roster in 2023, before being acquired by Kansas City on June 30, 2023 in a three-player trade that sent&nbsp;Aroldis Chapman&nbsp;to the Rangers.Lugo and Ragans are the first Royals pitchers to be named to an All-Star Game since&nbsp;Jason Vargas&nbsp;in 2017. This marks the first time in franchise history that the Royals will have two All-Star&nbsp;starting pitchers&nbsp;in the same season.Kansas City’s four All-Star players were acquired via international signing (Perez, 2006), the First-Year Player Draft (Witt Jr., 2019), trade (Ragans, 2023) and free agency (Lugo, 2023).

⚾ Royals have four named to AL All-Star Team

DENVER (AP) — Maikel Garcia, MJ Melendez and Bobby Witt Jr. homered, Brady Singer won for the first time on the road this season and the Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 10-1 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.

Garcia’s three-run homer capped a four-run second inning off right-hander Tanner Gordon (0-1), who was making his major league debut. Garcia homered for first time since May 17, a span of 183 at-bats. He has six homer this season.

Melendez homered in the seventh, and Witt hit his 15th to cap a three-hit day in a three-run ninth.

Singer (5-5) gave one run and six hits — all singles — and stuck out seven in seven innings for his first road victory since Aug. 8, 2023, in Boston. He is 1-2 with a 3.24 ERA in eight road starts this season.

Nolan Jones hit run-scoring single to break Singer’s shutout with two outs in the seventh inning, but Singer retired Aaron Schunk on a fly to deep left field to preserve a 5-1 lead.

Salvador Perez had two singles, the first the 1,500th of his 13-year career, and Michael Massey and Garcia also had two hits. The Royals were 4 for 7 with runners in scoring position after going 4 for 51 in their previous nine road games. They had lost five straight on the road.

Gordon gave up eight hits and stuck out four without a walk in an economical 6 1/3 innings. He threw 78 pitches, 62 strikes.

Jake Cave had two hits and Michael Toglia reached base on a single and two walks for the Rockies, who had a three-game winning streak broken. Ezequiel Tovar was 0 for 4 and is hitless in his last 24 at-bats, a career long.

Perez singled to open second inning off Gordon, and singles by Massey and Felix Fermin drove in the first run. Garcia homered on a one-out 1-2 changeup, his 382-foot fly just clearing the left field fence. Massey and Fermin had RBIs in the eighth.

Royals: 2B/OF Adam Frazier (thumb) was hitless in four at-bats from the leadoff spot in his first game since being activated from the injured list Friday. He was replaced for defensive purposes in the seventh inning.

Rockies: Gordon was purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque to make the start and RHP Dakota Hudson (2-12, 5.84 ERA) was designated for assignment. Hudson set a franchise record for most losses before the All-Star Game. … RHP German Marquez (Tommy John surgery) nearing a return to the rotation and is expected to make a final rehab start Tuesday, likely for Double-A Hartford. The Rockies roster is at 39. … OF Kris Bryant (oblique strain) will accompany the team on the seven-game road trip and will begin hitting on the field Monday. “That’s another big step,” manager Bud Black said. Bryant has been out since June 3.

Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner (1-7, 5.60 ERA) was set to face Cincinnati LHP Andrew Abbott (8-6, 3.28) in the first game of a four-game series Monday at Great American Ball Park. ... Royals RHP Michael Wacha (5-6, 3.74) was scheduled to oppose Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.00) on Tuesday night in St. Louis.

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 </figure>DENVER (AP) — Maikel Garcia, MJ Melendez and Bobby Witt Jr. homered, Brady Singer won for the first time on the road this season and the Kansas City Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 10-1 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.Garcia’s three-run homer capped a four-run second inning off right-hander Tanner Gordon (0-1), who was making his major league debut. Garcia homered for first time since May 17, a span of 183 at-bats. He has six homer this season.Melendez homered in the seventh, and Witt hit his 15th to cap a three-hit day in a three-run ninth.Singer (5-5) gave one run and six hits — all singles — and stuck out seven in seven innings for his first road victory since Aug. 8, 2023, in Boston. He is 1-2 with a 3.24 ERA in eight road starts this season.Nolan Jones hit run-scoring single to break Singer’s shutout with two outs in the seventh inning, but Singer retired Aaron Schunk on a fly to deep left field to preserve a 5-1 lead.Salvador Perez had two singles, the first the 1,500th of his 13-year career, and Michael Massey and Garcia also had two hits. The Royals were 4 for 7 with runners in scoring position after going 4 for 51 in their previous nine road games. They had lost five straight on the road.Gordon gave up eight hits and stuck out four without a walk in an economical 6 1/3 innings. He threw 78 pitches, 62 strikes.Jake Cave had two hits and Michael Toglia reached base on a single and two walks for the Rockies, who had a three-game winning streak broken. Ezequiel Tovar was 0 for 4 and is hitless in his last 24 at-bats, a career long.Perez singled to open second inning off Gordon, and singles by Massey and Felix Fermin drove in the first run. Garcia homered on a one-out 1-2 changeup, his 382-foot fly just clearing the left field fence. Massey and Fermin had RBIs in the eighth.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: 2B/OF Adam Frazier (thumb) was hitless in four at-bats from the leadoff spot in his first game since being activated from the injured list Friday. He was replaced for defensive purposes in the seventh inning.Rockies: Gordon was purchased from Triple-A Albuquerque to make the start and RHP Dakota Hudson (2-12, 5.84 ERA) was designated for assignment. Hudson set a franchise record for most losses before the All-Star Game. … RHP German Marquez (Tommy John surgery) nearing a return to the rotation and is expected to make a final rehab start Tuesday, likely for Double-A Hartford. The Rockies roster is at 39. … OF Kris Bryant (oblique strain) will accompany the team on the seven-game road trip and will begin hitting on the field Monday. “That’s another big step,” manager Bud Black said. Bryant has been out since June 3.UP NEXTRockies RHP Ryan Feltner (1-7, 5.60 ERA) was set to face Cincinnati LHP Andrew Abbott (8-6, 3.28) in the first game of a four-game series Monday at Great American Ball Park. ... Royals RHP Michael Wacha (5-6, 3.74) was scheduled to oppose Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.00) on Tuesday night in St. Louis.___

⚾ Garcia, Melendez, Witt homer as Royals rout Rockies to end losing streak

Sunday, July 7
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 1:30pm

Sunday, July 7
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 1:30pm

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DENVER (AP) — Brenton Doyle homered for the fourth time in five games, Austin Gomber won for the first time in seven weeks and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.

Gomber (2-5) allowed a run on six hits in seven innings and struck out three in his first victory since May 15. He outdueled Royals ace Seth Lugo, with Ryan McMahon having three hits to help Colorado win its third straight.

“That was the best result that I’ve had in a while, but I’ve felt really good the last couple of weeks. I’ve just been kind of honing it in," Gomber said. “I thought I had a really good fastball, a good curveball, some good sliders at times. But really I thought it was kind of the fastball, curveball that kind of carried it for me today.”

Royals manager Matt Quatraro said the way Gomber mixed his fastball and breaking pitches kept his hitters off balance.

“I think when we looked hard, he threw soft and vice versa,” Quatraro said. “We didn’t square up a whole lot of balls, so you’ve got to give him credit.”

Lugo (11-3) went six innings, allowing five hits and three runs — two earned. He struck out five and walked two.

In the second inning, Doyle hit his 11th homer of the season after Brendan Rodgers reached on third baseman Maikel Garcia’s throwing error.

Doyle has had an exceptionally strong homestand, going 11 for 17 with four doubles, four home runs and nine RBIs in five games.

Doyle drove Lugo’s 1-1 offering over the fence in right-center and into the Rockies bullpen 408 feet away.

“Guys like him are not easy to face and he’s been doing really well all year,” Doyle said about Lugo. “He’s been throwing really well all year and to get a hit like that off him is pretty huge for me, and to fire the team up a little bit. We played a good rest of the game.”

The drive snapped Lugo’s scoreless innings streak at 13 and led to his first loss on the road this season. He had dominated in his nine previous road starts, going 7-0 with a 1.93 ERA.

“I felt like I really had to battle out there,” Lugo said. “A few little things mechanically were off, but I felt like I made some good pitches. I made a few mistakes, but the defense played great behind me and we kept the team in the game and had a chance the whole way. So that's a positive I can take away from that."

Vinnie Pasquantino homered for Kansas City, and Hunter Renfroe had three hits. The Royals are 2-9 in their last 11 road games.

Pasquantino connected off Gomber with two outs in the sixth inning. Salvador Perez followed Pasquantino’s homer with a drive down the line in right that Jake Cave caught on the run, crashing into the wall. Kansas City right fielder Kyle Isbel reciprocated in the bottom of the sixth when he robbed Doyle of extra bases, snaring a sinking line drive to center at the end of a long run.

With Kansas City runners at the corners with two outs in the ninth, Victor Vodnik retired pinch-hitter Michael Massey on an infield grounder for his first save.

McMahon’s RBI single fifth made it 3-0.

Royals: LHP Kris Bubic has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, completing a 447-day rehab and recovery from Tommy John surgery. He made just three starts in 2023 before undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery in April 2023. He’ll work out of the bullpen, at least initially. LHP Walter Pennington, who retired both batters that he faced Friday night in his major league debut, has been optioned to Omaha to make roster room for Bubic.

Rockies: Trying to give Ryan Feltner bit of a break from a heavy workload, manager Bud Black opted to push back Feltner’s scheduled start Sunday by a day. Feltner is now slated to start Monday night in Cincinnati. The Rockies called up RHP Tanner Gordon from their Triple A affiliate in Albuquerque and he’s slated to make his major league debut as the starter for the Rockies in Sunday’s series finale.

DENVER (AP) — Brenton Doyle homered for the fourth time in five games, Austin Gomber won for the first time in seven weeks and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday night.Gomber (2-5) allowed a run on six hits in seven innings and struck out three in his first victory since May 15. He outdueled Royals ace Seth Lugo, with Ryan McMahon having three hits to help Colorado win its third straight.“That was the best result that I’ve had in a while, but I’ve felt really good the last couple of weeks. I’ve just been kind of honing it in," Gomber said. “I thought I had a really good fastball, a good curveball, some good sliders at times. But really I thought it was kind of the fastball, curveball that kind of carried it for me today.”Royals manager Matt Quatraro said the way Gomber mixed his fastball and breaking pitches kept his hitters off balance.“I think when we looked hard, he threw soft and vice versa,” Quatraro said. “We didn’t square up a whole lot of balls, so you’ve got to give him credit.”Lugo (11-3) went six innings, allowing five hits and three runs — two earned. He struck out five and walked two.In the second inning, Doyle hit his 11th homer of the season after Brendan Rodgers reached on third baseman Maikel Garcia’s throwing error.Doyle has had an exceptionally strong homestand, going 11 for 17 with four doubles, four home runs and nine RBIs in five games.Doyle drove Lugo’s 1-1 offering over the fence in right-center and into the Rockies bullpen 408 feet away.“Guys like him are not easy to face and he’s been doing really well all year,” Doyle said about Lugo. “He’s been throwing really well all year and to get a hit like that off him is pretty huge for me, and to fire the team up a little bit. We played a good rest of the game.”The drive snapped Lugo’s scoreless innings streak at 13 and led to his first loss on the road this season. He had dominated in his nine previous road starts, going 7-0 with a 1.93 ERA.“I felt like I really had to battle out there,” Lugo said. “A few little things mechanically were off, but I felt like I made some good pitches. I made a few mistakes, but the defense played great behind me and we kept the team in the game and had a chance the whole way. So that's a positive I can take away from that."Vinnie Pasquantino homered for Kansas City, and Hunter Renfroe had three hits. The Royals are 2-9 in their last 11 road games.Pasquantino connected off Gomber with two outs in the sixth inning. Salvador Perez followed Pasquantino’s homer with a drive down the line in right that Jake Cave caught on the run, crashing into the wall. Kansas City right fielder Kyle Isbel reciprocated in the bottom of the sixth when he robbed Doyle of extra bases, snaring a sinking line drive to center at the end of a long run.With Kansas City runners at the corners with two outs in the ninth, Victor Vodnik retired pinch-hitter Michael Massey on an infield grounder for his first save.McMahon’s RBI single fifth made it 3-0.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: LHP Kris Bubic has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list, completing a 447-day rehab and recovery from Tommy John surgery. He made just three starts in 2023 before undergoing reconstructive elbow surgery in April 2023. He’ll work out of the bullpen, at least initially. LHP Walter Pennington, who retired both batters that he faced Friday night in his major league debut, has been optioned to Omaha to make roster room for Bubic.Rockies: Trying to give Ryan Feltner bit of a break from a heavy workload, manager Bud Black opted to push back Feltner’s scheduled start Sunday by a day. Feltner is now slated to start Monday night in Cincinnati. The Rockies called up RHP Tanner Gordon from their Triple A affiliate in Albuquerque and he’s slated to make his major league debut as the starter for the Rockies in Sunday’s series finale.UP NEXT

⚾ Gomber outduels Lugo in the Rockies victory over the Royals

DODGE CITY – The Hays Larks game with the Dodge City A’s Saturday
at Cavalier Field was suspended with the Larks leading 4-0 in the top of the
fourth. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday in Dodge
City. The suspended game will now be a seven-inning contest with the regularly
scheduled game a regular nine inning game.

The Larks scored three in the top of the first inning on an
error on a stolen base attempt and a Garrett Gruell two-run homer run. They
added their fourth run on a wild pitch in the third.

Hays PostDODGE CITY – The Hays Larks game with the Dodge City A’s Saturday
at Cavalier Field was suspended with the Larks leading 4-0 in the top of the
fourth. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Sunday in Dodge
City. The suspended game will now be a seven-inning contest with the regularly
scheduled game a regular nine inning game.The Larks scored three in the top of the first inning on an
error on a stolen base attempt and a Garrett Gruell two-run homer run. They
added their fourth run on a wild pitch in the third.

⚾ Larks game in Dodge City suspended due to weather

The Hays Larks are on the road for a pair of Rocky Mountain Baseball League games against the Dodge City A's.

The first game of the series is Saturday in Dodge City at Cavalier Field.

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xonSs8-m3Ak">Larks YouTube channel.</a>

Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

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 </figure>The Hays Larks are on the road for a pair of Rocky Mountain Baseball League games against the Dodge City A's.The first game of the series is Saturday in Dodge City at Cavalier Field.First pitch is set for 7 p.m.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xonSs8-m3Ak">Larks YouTube channel.</a> Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
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Saturday, July 6
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 7:30pm

Saturday, July 6
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 7:30pmSunday, July 7
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 1:30pm

🎥 Meet the Larks Aiden Schmidgall

DENVER (AP) — Brenton Doyle broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run double in the Colorado Rockies' 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

Doyle finished with three hits, the tiebreaking double coming off reliever John Schreiber (3-3). Michael Toglia had a solo home run for Colorado that weathered a replay review.

Salvador Perez had an RBI single and Freddy Fermin added three hits, including a single off Jalen Beeks leading off the ninth inning. Nick Loftin followed with a single before Beeks retired the next three batters for his eighth save. Victor Vodnik (2-1) worked a scoreless inning in relief for the victory.

The Royals went up 1-0 in the first inning when Bobby Witt Jr. doubled and scored an out later on a single by Perez.

Toglia connected on a 2-2 offering from Cole Ragans in the third inning, sending it the opposite way and just barely over the left field fence. Left fielder Dairon Blanco made a leaping attempt at the wall, his glove appearing to make glancing contact with the cupped hands of a fan who also tried to catch the ball. The ball dropped into the first row of the bleachers. The replay review upheld the home run call, ruling there was no conclusive evidence the spectator had interfered with Blanco in the field of play.

The Royals moved in front on an unearned run in the fourth inning, and the Rockies tied it at 2 in the sixth on Elias Díaz's RBI single.

Both starters turned in solid performances, with Ragans going seven innings and allowing two runs on five hits. He struck out eight but had four wild pitches, the most in a game by a pitcher this season. Colorado’s Kyle Freeland also went seven innings and allowed two runs — one earned — on seven hits.

Rockies RHP Germán Márquez is getting closer to returning from reconstructive elbow surgery. Márquez threw 69 pitches for Double-A Hartford on Thursday in his second rehab start, striking out two and walking one. He reached 99 mph with his fastball. “He came out of that fine,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “He’s healthy. He feels good.” Márquez, who underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2023, is expected to have one more rehab start Tuesday with Hartford and could rejoin the Rockies during their seven-game road trip next week that leads up to the All-Star break July 15-18.

DENVER (AP) — Brenton Doyle broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run double in the Colorado Rockies' 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.Doyle finished with three hits, the tiebreaking double coming off reliever John Schreiber (3-3). Michael Toglia had a solo home run for Colorado that weathered a replay review.Salvador Perez had an RBI single and Freddy Fermin added three hits, including a single off Jalen Beeks leading off the ninth inning. Nick Loftin followed with a single before Beeks retired the next three batters for his eighth save. Victor Vodnik (2-1) worked a scoreless inning in relief for the victory.The Royals went up 1-0 in the first inning when Bobby Witt Jr. doubled and scored an out later on a single by Perez.Toglia connected on a 2-2 offering from Cole Ragans in the third inning, sending it the opposite way and just barely over the left field fence. Left fielder Dairon Blanco made a leaping attempt at the wall, his glove appearing to make glancing contact with the cupped hands of a fan who also tried to catch the ball. The ball dropped into the first row of the bleachers. The replay review upheld the home run call, ruling there was no conclusive evidence the spectator had interfered with Blanco in the field of play.The Royals moved in front on an unearned run in the fourth inning, and the Rockies tied it at 2 in the sixth on Elias Díaz's RBI single.Both starters turned in solid performances, with Ragans going seven innings and allowing two runs on five hits. He struck out eight but had four wild pitches, the most in a game by a pitcher this season. Colorado’s Kyle Freeland also went seven innings and allowed two runs — one earned — on seven hits.TRAINER’S ROOMRockies RHP Germán Márquez is getting closer to returning from reconstructive elbow surgery. Márquez threw 69 pitches for Double-A Hartford on Thursday in his second rehab start, striking out two and walking one. He reached 99 mph with his fastball. “He came out of that fine,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “He’s healthy. He feels good.” Márquez, who underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2023, is expected to have one more rehab start Tuesday with Hartford and could rejoin the Rockies during their seven-game road trip next week that leads up to the All-Star break July 15-18.UP NEXT

⚾ Brenton Doyle's 2-run double lifts Rockies over the  Royals

Friday, July 5&nbsp; KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 6:30pm

Friday, July 5&nbsp; KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 6:30pmSaturday, July 6
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 7:30pmSunday, July 7
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 1:30pm

🎥 Meet the Larks Adrian Najar

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonny DeLuca and Brandon Lowe homered, eight Rays players drove in runs, and Tampa Bay pounced on some erratic Kansas City pitching to squeak out a 10-8 victory over the Royals on Thursday night.

Zach Eflin (5-5), riding a 10-inning scoreless streak coming into the game, allowed six runs — five earned — and seven hits with a walk over five innings. That was still good enough to pick up his first win in his last five road starts.

“The offense was tremendous tonight,” Eflin said. “They carried us.”

Alec Marsh (6-6) allowed five runs and six hits with three walks in just three innings. The Kansas City bullpen fared no better as five relievers combined to allow five more runs, 10 hits and five walks.

“It was a game of adjustments and I wasn't able to make them,” Marsh said. “Feels like you're battling yourself out there.”

Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. homered for the Royals, who trailed 9-4 before scoring three times in the sixth inning. The rally ended when Witt — representing the potential tying run — was thrown out trying to steal second.

Pete Fairbanks surrendered Witt's solo homer in the ninth before picking up his 14th save.

“They kept going, getting big hits after big hits,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said, “but it felt like when we really needed a play, we made it.”

Marsh struggled with his command from the start, walking Richie Palacios on four pitches and Isaac Paredes on a full-count to start the game — both eventually scored. DeLuca homered in the second and Palacios added an RBI single for a 4-0 lead.

The Royals got a run back on Massey's homer in the second. And after Tampa Bay restored a four-run lead on DeLuca's single in the third, Witt hit a sacrifice fly and Pasquantino an RBI single to get Kansas City to 5-3.

Carlos Hernandez didn't have much better command than Marsh for Kansas City. He walked the bases loaded to begin the fifth, and Taylor Walls and Ben Rortvedt made sure all three runners scored, extending the Tampa Bay lead.

The Rays hung on the rest of the way for their fifth straight series win.

“We got a lot of big hits. We had a lot of big at-bats, tough matchups,” said Cash, whose club has won 11 of its last 16 games to leave Kansas City above .500 at 43-42. “There were a lot of guys who contributed offensively.”

Massey played the field for the first time since May 24, when a lower back issue forced him onto the injured list. He had been limited to DH duties since returning to the club on June 24. ... Royals INF/OF Adam Frazier (right thumb strain) began what is expected to be a short rehab stint at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday night.

The Rays have not announced a starter for Friday night's series-opener at Texas, though RHP Shane Baz is expected to get the ball in place of Aaron Civale, who was traded to the Brewers earlier this week. Baz missed last season after Tommy John surgery, but he's been dominant at Triple-A Durham, compiling a 1.57 ERA over his last five outings.

The Royals begin a nine-game trip leading into the All-Star break with the first of three in Colorado on Friday night. RHP Cole Ragans (5-6, 3.33) will try to bounce back from a shaky outing last Saturday against Cleveland.

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonny DeLuca and Brandon Lowe homered, eight Rays players drove in runs, and Tampa Bay pounced on some erratic Kansas City pitching to squeak out a 10-8 victory over the Royals on Thursday night.Zach Eflin (5-5), riding a 10-inning scoreless streak coming into the game, allowed six runs — five earned — and seven hits with a walk over five innings. That was still good enough to pick up his first win in his last five road starts.“The offense was tremendous tonight,” Eflin said. “They carried us.”Alec Marsh (6-6) allowed five runs and six hits with three walks in just three innings. The Kansas City bullpen fared no better as five relievers combined to allow five more runs, 10 hits and five walks.“It was a game of adjustments and I wasn't able to make them,” Marsh said. “Feels like you're battling yourself out there.”Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. homered for the Royals, who trailed 9-4 before scoring three times in the sixth inning. The rally ended when Witt — representing the potential tying run — was thrown out trying to steal second.Pete Fairbanks surrendered Witt's solo homer in the ninth before picking up his 14th save.“They kept going, getting big hits after big hits,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said, “but it felt like when we really needed a play, we made it.”Marsh struggled with his command from the start, walking Richie Palacios on four pitches and Isaac Paredes on a full-count to start the game — both eventually scored. DeLuca homered in the second and Palacios added an RBI single for a 4-0 lead.The Royals got a run back on Massey's homer in the second. And after Tampa Bay restored a four-run lead on DeLuca's single in the third, Witt hit a sacrifice fly and Pasquantino an RBI single to get Kansas City to 5-3.Carlos Hernandez didn't have much better command than Marsh for Kansas City. He walked the bases loaded to begin the fifth, and Taylor Walls and Ben Rortvedt made sure all three runners scored, extending the Tampa Bay lead.The Rays hung on the rest of the way for their fifth straight series win.“We got a lot of big hits. We had a lot of big at-bats, tough matchups,” said Cash, whose club has won 11 of its last 16 games to leave Kansas City above .500 at 43-42. “There were a lot of guys who contributed offensively.”TRAINER'S ROOMMassey played the field for the first time since May 24, when a lower back issue forced him onto the injured list. He had been limited to DH duties since returning to the club on June 24. ... Royals INF/OF Adam Frazier (right thumb strain) began what is expected to be a short rehab stint at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday night.UP NEXTThe Rays have not announced a starter for Friday night's series-opener at Texas, though RHP Shane Baz is expected to get the ball in place of Aaron Civale, who was traded to the Brewers earlier this week. Baz missed last season after Tommy John surgery, but he's been dominant at Triple-A Durham, compiling a 1.57 ERA over his last five outings.The Royals begin a nine-game trip leading into the All-Star break with the first of three in Colorado on Friday night. RHP Cole Ragans (5-6, 3.33) will try to bounce back from a shaky outing last Saturday against Cleveland.

⚾ Rays get Independence Day victory over the Royals

HAYS – Garrett Greull had three hits, Houston Russell and CJ
Reid both homered and the Hays Larks held off a late rally and beat the Junction
City Brigade 10-9 in a non-league game Thursday night at Larks Park. The Larks
(19-4) scored four runs in the bottom of the first then three in the second and
third to build a 10-2 lead. The Brigade answered with a run in the fourth four
in the fifth and two in the eighth.

Garrett Gruell got the scoring started with a two-run single
in the first then later scored when Thomas Lyssy was hit by a pitch with the
bases loaded. Houston Russell scored the final run of the inning on a passed
ball.

Greull drove in his third run with a two-out single in the
second. Russell followed with a two-run homer to push the lead to 7-2. CJ Reid
hit a three-run homer in the third to give the Larks a 10-2 lead.

Keevyn Goss (1-0) pitched the
first two innings and was credited with the win. Adrian Najar struck out three
over the final 1 2/3 innings and picked up the save.

Houston Russell and CJ Reid both
homered. It was the first time the Larks have homered since they played in
Junction City on June 26 (7 games).

Hays PostHAYS – Garrett Greull had three hits, Houston Russell and CJ
Reid both homered and the Hays Larks held off a late rally and beat the Junction
City Brigade 10-9 in a non-league game Thursday night at Larks Park. The Larks
(19-4) scored four runs in the bottom of the first then three in the second and
third to build a 10-2 lead. The Brigade answered with a run in the fourth four
in the fifth and two in the eighth.Garrett Gruell got the scoring started with a two-run single
in the first then later scored when Thomas Lyssy was hit by a pitch with the
bases loaded. Houston Russell scored the final run of the inning on a passed
ball.Greull drove in his third run with a two-out single in the
second. Russell followed with a two-run homer to push the lead to 7-2. CJ Reid
hit a three-run homer in the third to give the Larks a 10-2 lead.Gruell had three hits and three RBIs. Keevyn Goss (1-0) pitched the
first two innings and was credited with the win. Adrian Najar struck out three
over the final 1 2/3 innings and picked up the save.LONG BALLHouston Russell and CJ Reid both
homered. It was the first time the Larks have homered since they played in
Junction City on June 26 (7 games).UP NEXT

⚾ Larks hold off late rally to beat Brigade

The Hays Larks return home Thursday for a non-league contest against the Junction City Brigade.

Thursday's game is set to start at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Larks Park.

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljsiOmLYH68">Larks YouTube channel.</a>

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 </figure>The Hays Larks return home Thursday for a non-league contest against the Junction City Brigade.Thursday's game is set to start at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Larks Park.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljsiOmLYH68">Larks YouTube channel.</a> Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Hays Larks host Junction City

Thursday, July 4
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:30pm

Thursday, July 4
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:30pmFriday, July 5&nbsp; KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 6:30pmSaturday, July 6
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 7:30pmSunday, July 7
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 1:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha allowed one run on two hits over six innings, Salvador Perez drove in a pair of runs and the Kansas City Royals got a spectacular defensive play from Kyle Isbel in the ninth to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday night.

After reliever Chris Stratton gave up a run in the eighth, Royals closer James McArthur entered the game and got Jose Siri to fly out to right field and Richie Palacios to pop foul, leaving runners stranded on second and third.

McArthur came back for the ninth and gave up a leadoff single to Ben Rortvedt before striking out Yandy Diaz. Taylor Walls followed with a shot to deep center, where Isbel leaped up and slammed into the wall, barely hanging onto the catch as he hit the ground. McArthur then got Isaac Paredes to ground back to the pitcher to finish off his 15th save.

“I was kind of surprised I hung onto it. The wall is pretty hard out there," Isbel said. “I knew there was going to be a collision, but the game is on the line right there.”

Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino also drove in runs, pushing Kansas City to its AL-leading 31st home victory.

Wacha (5-6), who pitched for the Rays in 2021, walked three and struck out eight. The only run he allowed came on Paredes’ homer in the first, making it eight consecutive starts allowing two earned runs or fewer.

“He's really thrown the ball all season,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “We just couldn't get anything going. Mixed speeds really well, altered his delivery when we got guys on base. Slide-stepping and throwing timing off. Good performance.”

Ryan Pepiot (4-5) allowed two runs on four his over four innings for Tampa Bay. He struck out three.

After the series opener was delayed 2 1/2 hours by rain and finished after midnight, and Wednesday night's game started amid a drizzle, the clouds finally cleared off and a brilliant double rainbow appeared beyond the right-field wall at sunset.

Tampa Bay jumped ahead on Parades' two-out homer, but that was all the Rays could manage with Wacha on the mound. He left Amed Rosario on third in the second inning, stranded two in the third and worked around a leadoff double in the fourth.

The Royals took advantage of the opening, stringing together three hits in the third inning to take the lead. Isbel led off with a single, but it was Witt's double to left and Pasquantino's single moments later that pushed the runs across.

Kansas City still led 2-1 in the seventh when Shawn Armstrong walked Maikel Garcia and Witt. Perez stepped to the plate and got just enough barrel on the ball to bloop a single to right, scoring both of them and giving the Royals a cushion.

McArthur and Isbel made sure in the ninth that a two-run lead was enough.

“That was the most amazing catch I've seen,” McArthur said. “I knew (Isbel) had a chance on it because he's such a good outfielder, but that was just incredible.”

Tampa Bay traded RHP Aaron Civale to the NL Central-leading Brewers, who hope he can help a starting rotation decimated by injuries. The Rays received INF Gregory Barrios in the deal and assigned him to Class-A Bowling Green. Tampa Bay filled Civale's roster spot by recalling RHP Justin Sterner from Triple-A Durham.

Rays RHP Zach Eflin (4-5, 3.92 ERA) will start the season finale Thursday night. He is coming off six scoreless innings in a 3-1 win over Washington, his first victory since May 13. Royals RHP Alec Marsh (6-5, 4.19) gets the nod for the finale of a 10-game homestand.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha allowed one run on two hits over six innings, Salvador Perez drove in a pair of runs and the Kansas City Royals got a spectacular defensive play from Kyle Isbel in the ninth to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Wednesday night.After reliever Chris Stratton gave up a run in the eighth, Royals closer James McArthur entered the game and got Jose Siri to fly out to right field and Richie Palacios to pop foul, leaving runners stranded on second and third.McArthur came back for the ninth and gave up a leadoff single to Ben Rortvedt before striking out Yandy Diaz. Taylor Walls followed with a shot to deep center, where Isbel leaped up and slammed into the wall, barely hanging onto the catch as he hit the ground. McArthur then got Isaac Paredes to ground back to the pitcher to finish off his 15th save.“I was kind of surprised I hung onto it. The wall is pretty hard out there," Isbel said. “I knew there was going to be a collision, but the game is on the line right there.”Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino also drove in runs, pushing Kansas City to its AL-leading 31st home victory.Wacha (5-6), who pitched for the Rays in 2021, walked three and struck out eight. The only run he allowed came on Paredes’ homer in the first, making it eight consecutive starts allowing two earned runs or fewer.“He's really thrown the ball all season,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “We just couldn't get anything going. Mixed speeds really well, altered his delivery when we got guys on base. Slide-stepping and throwing timing off. Good performance.”Ryan Pepiot (4-5) allowed two runs on four his over four innings for Tampa Bay. He struck out three.After the series opener was delayed 2 1/2 hours by rain and finished after midnight, and Wednesday night's game started amid a drizzle, the clouds finally cleared off and a brilliant double rainbow appeared beyond the right-field wall at sunset.Tampa Bay jumped ahead on Parades' two-out homer, but that was all the Rays could manage with Wacha on the mound. He left Amed Rosario on third in the second inning, stranded two in the third and worked around a leadoff double in the fourth.The Royals took advantage of the opening, stringing together three hits in the third inning to take the lead. Isbel led off with a single, but it was Witt's double to left and Pasquantino's single moments later that pushed the runs across.Kansas City still led 2-1 in the seventh when Shawn Armstrong walked Maikel Garcia and Witt. Perez stepped to the plate and got just enough barrel on the ball to bloop a single to right, scoring both of them and giving the Royals a cushion.McArthur and Isbel made sure in the ninth that a two-run lead was enough.“That was the most amazing catch I've seen,” McArthur said. “I knew (Isbel) had a chance on it because he's such a good outfielder, but that was just incredible.”RAYS MAKE A DEALTampa Bay traded RHP Aaron Civale to the NL Central-leading Brewers, who hope he can help a starting rotation decimated by injuries. The Rays received INF Gregory Barrios in the deal and assigned him to Class-A Bowling Green. Tampa Bay filled Civale's roster spot by recalling RHP Justin Sterner from Triple-A Durham.UP NEXTRays RHP Zach Eflin (4-5, 3.92 ERA) will start the season finale Thursday night. He is coming off six scoreless innings in a 3-1 win over Washington, his first victory since May 13. Royals RHP Alec Marsh (6-5, 4.19) gets the nod for the finale of a 10-game homestand.

⚾ Salvador Perez drives in 2 as the Royals beat the Rays 

Drew Labertew was selected to lead&nbsp;Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr/Sr High activities after the position&nbsp;opened in early June.

“When [outgoing AD] James Harris indicated that he wanted to&nbsp;return to the PE classroom, it created a late opening that required us&nbsp;to seek potential replacements right away,” TMP-M principal Chad&nbsp;Meitner said. “When we quickly garnered strong candidates, I&nbsp;breathed a lot easier. Drew is a rising star that will fit right in as a&nbsp;leader of TMP-M’s proud traditions and programs.”

“I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve as the activities director for TMP-Marian Jr./Sr. High&nbsp;School,” Labertew said. “I am excited to be a part of the Hays community and work with the students,&nbsp;coaches and staff.”

As a full-time AD, Labertew is relatively new to the position; however, his path of preparation goes&nbsp;back to when he was still in high school. 

Labertew assisted and shadowed his high school AD Shane&nbsp;Backhus his junior and senior years. That early experience only increased his desire to help youth&nbsp;through activities.

After one year at Fort Hays State University, Labertew returned home to attend McPherson College&nbsp;and play football. He earned his bachelor of science in sports management from McPherson College while assisting in&nbsp;the Athletic Department.

He reported directly to the director of athletics and assisted in daily&nbsp;operations, including supervision of various athletic activities. His experience with gameday&nbsp;operations and scheduling served him well for his next role at Kansas State University.

At K-State, Labertew was a graduate assistant with the Center for Student Success in the College of&nbsp;Education. He supported academic advisers, recruited prospective students and monitored student&nbsp;performance to ensure they met the curriculum requirements.

At the same time, Labertew completed an internship with the K-State Football Operations office that&nbsp;included managing gameday functions and events. He helped with logistics for rosters and itineraries&nbsp;for away games and led prospective student-athletes when on campus for recruiting visits. He did all of&nbsp;this while earning his master of science in counseling and student development.

“Drew has packed an impressive amount of administrative and leadership experience into his past six years,” Meitner said. “I can’t wait for our students and families to experience his energy.”

“I look forward to continuing to develop and build upon the&nbsp;traditions of the athletic programs, clubs and organizations that are affiliated with TMP-Marian. I can't&nbsp;wait to get started!” he said.

Thomas More Prep-Marian is a Catholic school serving grades 7-12. Students&nbsp;come from Hays, the surrounding region, and from countries around the world. The school was&nbsp;founded by the Capuchin Franciscans as Hays Catholic College in 1908 and ultimately became&nbsp;Thomas More Prep-Marian in 1981. The school continues to serve young people in the traditions of&nbsp;spiritual growth, academic excellence and leadership formation.

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 </figure>TMPDrew Labertew was selected to lead&nbsp;Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr/Sr High activities after the position&nbsp;opened in early June.“When [outgoing AD] James Harris indicated that he wanted to&nbsp;return to the PE classroom, it created a late opening that required us&nbsp;to seek potential replacements right away,” TMP-M principal Chad&nbsp;Meitner said. “When we quickly garnered strong candidates, I&nbsp;breathed a lot easier. Drew is a rising star that will fit right in as a&nbsp;leader of TMP-M’s proud traditions and programs.”“I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve as the activities director for TMP-Marian Jr./Sr. High&nbsp;School,” Labertew said. “I am excited to be a part of the Hays community and work with the students,&nbsp;coaches and staff.”As a full-time AD, Labertew is relatively new to the position; however, his path of preparation goes&nbsp;back to when he was still in high school. Labertew assisted and shadowed his high school AD Shane&nbsp;Backhus his junior and senior years. That early experience only increased his desire to help youth&nbsp;through activities.After one year at Fort Hays State University, Labertew returned home to attend McPherson College&nbsp;and play football. He earned his bachelor of science in sports management from McPherson College while assisting in&nbsp;the Athletic Department.He reported directly to the director of athletics and assisted in daily&nbsp;operations, including supervision of various athletic activities. His experience with gameday&nbsp;operations and scheduling served him well for his next role at Kansas State University.At K-State, Labertew was a graduate assistant with the Center for Student Success in the College of&nbsp;Education. He supported academic advisers, recruited prospective students and monitored student&nbsp;performance to ensure they met the curriculum requirements.At the same time, Labertew completed an internship with the K-State Football Operations office that&nbsp;included managing gameday functions and events. He helped with logistics for rosters and itineraries&nbsp;for away games and led prospective student-athletes when on campus for recruiting visits. He did all of&nbsp;this while earning his master of science in counseling and student development.“Drew has packed an impressive amount of administrative and leadership experience into his past six years,” Meitner said. “I can’t wait for our students and families to experience his energy.”From all indications, Labertew agrees.“I look forward to continuing to develop and build upon the&nbsp;traditions of the athletic programs, clubs and organizations that are affiliated with TMP-Marian. I can't&nbsp;wait to get started!” he said.Thomas More Prep-Marian is a Catholic school serving grades 7-12. Students&nbsp;come from Hays, the surrounding region, and from countries around the world. The school was&nbsp;founded by the Capuchin Franciscans as Hays Catholic College in 1908 and ultimately became&nbsp;Thomas More Prep-Marian in 1981. The school continues to serve young people in the traditions of&nbsp;spiritual growth, academic excellence and leadership formation.

TMP-Marian hires new activities director

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University Athletics signed a five-year agreement partnering with BSN Sports and Nike. BSN Sports is a supplier of Nike apparel and equipment and will serve as the official apparel and equipment provider to Fort Hays State University Athletics. The deal began on July 1, 2024.

As part of the five-year agreement with BSN Sports, Nike will provide both game/event gear and training gear for the department's 17 teams. Additionally, Nike will outfit members of the athletic department, including coaches and staff.

Along with the deal, BSN Sports is now the provider of the official apparel store for Fort Hays State Athletics. Fans can access the store here –&nbsp;<a href="https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/kansas/hays/fort-hays-state-university">BSN Sideline Store</a>.

John Ruder, an FHSU graduate and former Tiger athlete, is BSN's regional sales professional currently working with Fort Hays State Athletics.

BSN SPORTS is the leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment. BSN SPORTS markets and distributes its products to over 150,000 institutional and team sports customers in colleges and universities, middle and high schools, and recreational programs throughout the United States. Focused on providing game changing solutions through local partnerships, multi-brand selection and one-stop shopping for equipment and uniforms, BSN SPORTS' more than 3,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For more information about BSN SPORTS please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bsnsports.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Crmeehan%40varsitybrands.com%7Cd53bd52b8fb748ab563608db403e96ea%7Cc94c2e0f055b4d4d804c286d873b70ce%7C1%7C0%7C638174409852413887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PJVLC9aPLyyu%2FHYTohHQCT3sQy0YzCa03x6oHaOYAgs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.bsnsports.com</a>.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University Athletics signed a five-year agreement partnering with BSN Sports and Nike. BSN Sports is a supplier of Nike apparel and equipment and will serve as the official apparel and equipment provider to Fort Hays State University Athletics. The deal began on July 1, 2024.As part of the five-year agreement with BSN Sports, Nike will provide both game/event gear and training gear for the department's 17 teams. Additionally, Nike will outfit members of the athletic department, including coaches and staff.Along with the deal, BSN Sports is now the provider of the official apparel store for Fort Hays State Athletics. Fans can access the store here –&nbsp;<a href="https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/kansas/hays/fort-hays-state-university">BSN Sideline Store</a>.John Ruder, an FHSU graduate and former Tiger athlete, is BSN's regional sales professional currently working with Fort Hays State Athletics.About BSN SportsBSN SPORTS is the leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment. BSN SPORTS markets and distributes its products to over 150,000 institutional and team sports customers in colleges and universities, middle and high schools, and recreational programs throughout the United States. Focused on providing game changing solutions through local partnerships, multi-brand selection and one-stop shopping for equipment and uniforms, BSN SPORTS' more than 3,000 employees have been helping elevate participation in team sports since 1972. For more information about BSN SPORTS please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bsnsports.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Crmeehan%40varsitybrands.com%7Cd53bd52b8fb748ab563608db403e96ea%7Cc94c2e0f055b4d4d804c286d873b70ce%7C1%7C0%7C638174409852413887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PJVLC9aPLyyu%2FHYTohHQCT3sQy0YzCa03x6oHaOYAgs%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.bsnsports.com</a>.About NikeNIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://about.nike.com/en">https://about.nike.com/en</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fort Hays State signs five-year agreement with Nike/BSN Sports

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State women's wrestling head coach Alijah Jeffrey&nbsp;announced the signing of 15 newcomers for the upcoming season. The program heads into its first official season of team competition in 2024-25. The program started in 2023-24 when all of the individuals on the team were allowed to compete unattached in tournaments, but they redshirted to retain their season of eligibility.

Below are capsules on each of the 15 incoming true freshmen.

Alexis Burton, 145, Hays, Kan. / Hays HS Hays HS: State runner-up at 140 in Kansas Class 6-5A as a senior with a record of 32-2…Three-time state placer overall…Was ranked second among Kansas all-class rankings…Recorded a total of 95 wins over her four years at Hays High School.

Hailey Conley, 207, Olathe, Kan. / Olathe North HS Olathe North: Four-time state placer in Kansas at 235, including a runner-up finish as a junior in 2022-23…Greco and Junior Duals All-America performer…Held a No. 1 ranking in Kansas in her class…Posted an overall record of 119-24 in high school, winning at least 40 matches each of her last two seasons.

Isabella Cross, 110, Colorado Springs, Colo. / Mesa Ridge HS Mesa Ridge HS: Won two consecutive state titles in Colorado, winning at 110 as a senior and 125 as a junior…Four-time state placer, also earning a state runner-up finish as a freshman and a third-place finish as a sophomore…Posted an overall high school record of 129-10…Folkstyle All-America performer…Ranked among the top 20 nationally in her class.

Ivy Davis, 138, Lakin, Kan. / Lakin HS Lakin HS: Posted a record of 35-8 as a senior…Multiple-time state qualifier in Kansas at 135.

Josie Houk,&nbsp;160, Torrington, Wyo. / Lingle-Fort Laramie/Southeast HS Lingle-Fort Laramie/Southeast HS: Back-to-back state championships in Wyoming as a junior and senior at 155…Had a combined record of 74-1 overall as a junior and senior, going a perfect 38-0 as a senior…State qualifier in the boys tournament as a freshman in 2021.

Amanda Jaeger, 131, Colby, Kan. / Colby HS Colby HS: Two-time state champion in Kansas Class 4-1A at 130 as a junior and senior…Went an undefeated 41-0 as a senior and 32-1 as a junior…Had an overall record of 100-8 in high school and was a three-time state placer…Folkstyle All-America performer.

Grace Johns, 180, Minneapolis, Kan. / Minneapolis HS Minneapolis HS: State champion in Kansas as a junior at 170 in 2022-23 with a record of 36-2...Two-time state finalist at 170…Wrestled her first two years of high school at Chapman High School in Chapman, Kan…Fargo and Folkstyle All-America honors.

Jamie Laswell, 125, Phoenix, Ariz. / Cesar Chavez HS Cesar Chavez HS: Arizona state champion at 132 as a senior in 2024, going 28-0 overall…State runner-up finish in 2023 at 132, going 18-1…Multiple folkstyle All-America honors…Ranked among the top 15 in the nation in her class.

Lexie Lopez, 125, Loveland, Colo. / Loveland HS Loveland HS: Colorado state champion at 125 as a senior with a 33-1 record…State runner-up as a junior at 120 with a record of 32-1…Attended Mt. Carmel High School in California her first two years of high school and was a state qualifier in 2022…Ranked among the top five of her class nationally...Fargo finalist.

Lindsey Lopez, 117, Loveland, Colo. / Loveland HS Loveland HS: Two-time state placer in Colorado at 115, including a runner-up finish as a senior and third-place finish as a junior…Had a record of 61-3 over her last two years of high school…Attended Mt. Carmel High School in California her first two years of high school and was a state qualifier in 2022…Ranked among the top five of her class nationally...Fargo All-America performer.

Ciara Monger, 207, Calhan, Colo. / Calhan HS Calhan HS: Four-time state champion in Colorado, joining Persaeus Gomez the same day as the first two girls wrestlers in state history to accomplish the feat…Won first two titles at 215 and the final two at 235…Went undefeated as a senior (33-0) and as a freshman (15-0)…Had an overall record of 93-4 in high school…Fargo Freestyle All-America honors…Folkstyle Nationals All-America performer…Ranked among the top 10 nationally in her class.

Isabella Renfro, 180, Seneca, Mo. / Seneca HS Seneca HS: Two-time Missouri state champion at 190, winning her junior and senior seasons…Went a perfect 47-0 as both a junior and senior, winning the final 94 matches of her high school career at 190…State runner-up as a sophomore at 174…Had an overall record of 164-12 in high school…Four-time state placer in Missouri and three-time state finalist…Multiple Fargo All-America honors.

Dylen Ritchey, 138, Ralston, Neb. / Ralston HS Ralston HS: Nebraska state champion at 135 as a junior…State runner-up at 140 as a senior…Went 80-1 overall as a junior and senior combined…Posted a perfect 42-0 record to win the 135 title as a junior…Ranked among the top 20 in the nation in her class.

Jazmin Roschmann, 117, Roseville, Calif. / Roseville HS Roseville HS: California state tournament qualifier…California SJS Masters runner-up…State runner-up in freestyle…Multiple All-America performances.

Sophia Schultz, 110, Raymond, Neb. / Raymond Central HS Raymond Central HS: Nebraska state champion at 110 as a senior in 2023-24…Went a perfect 35-0 as a senior…State runner-up in 2022-23…2024 USA Wrestling Southern Plains Regional freestyle champion at 110…Placed third at preseason nationals going into 2023-24…Multiple All-America honors…Four-time Nebraska state qualifier in high school, including once in the boys tournament her freshman year.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State women's wrestling head coach Alijah Jeffrey&nbsp;announced the signing of 15 newcomers for the upcoming season. The program heads into its first official season of team competition in 2024-25. The program started in 2023-24 when all of the individuals on the team were allowed to compete unattached in tournaments, but they redshirted to retain their season of eligibility.Below are capsules on each of the 15 incoming true freshmen.Alexis Burton, 145, Hays, Kan. / Hays HS Hays HS: State runner-up at 140 in Kansas Class 6-5A as a senior with a record of 32-2…Three-time state placer overall…Was ranked second among Kansas all-class rankings…Recorded a total of 95 wins over her four years at Hays High School.Hailey Conley, 207, Olathe, Kan. / Olathe North HS Olathe North: Four-time state placer in Kansas at 235, including a runner-up finish as a junior in 2022-23…Greco and Junior Duals All-America performer…Held a No. 1 ranking in Kansas in her class…Posted an overall record of 119-24 in high school, winning at least 40 matches each of her last two seasons.Isabella Cross, 110, Colorado Springs, Colo. / Mesa Ridge HS Mesa Ridge HS: Won two consecutive state titles in Colorado, winning at 110 as a senior and 125 as a junior…Four-time state placer, also earning a state runner-up finish as a freshman and a third-place finish as a sophomore…Posted an overall high school record of 129-10…Folkstyle All-America performer…Ranked among the top 20 nationally in her class.Ivy Davis, 138, Lakin, Kan. / Lakin HS Lakin HS: Posted a record of 35-8 as a senior…Multiple-time state qualifier in Kansas at 135.Josie Houk,&nbsp;160, Torrington, Wyo. / Lingle-Fort Laramie/Southeast HS Lingle-Fort Laramie/Southeast HS: Back-to-back state championships in Wyoming as a junior and senior at 155…Had a combined record of 74-1 overall as a junior and senior, going a perfect 38-0 as a senior…State qualifier in the boys tournament as a freshman in 2021.Amanda Jaeger, 131, Colby, Kan. / Colby HS Colby HS: Two-time state champion in Kansas Class 4-1A at 130 as a junior and senior…Went an undefeated 41-0 as a senior and 32-1 as a junior…Had an overall record of 100-8 in high school and was a three-time state placer…Folkstyle All-America performer.Grace Johns, 180, Minneapolis, Kan. / Minneapolis HS Minneapolis HS: State champion in Kansas as a junior at 170 in 2022-23 with a record of 36-2...Two-time state finalist at 170…Wrestled her first two years of high school at Chapman High School in Chapman, Kan…Fargo and Folkstyle All-America honors.Jamie Laswell, 125, Phoenix, Ariz. / Cesar Chavez HS Cesar Chavez HS: Arizona state champion at 132 as a senior in 2024, going 28-0 overall…State runner-up finish in 2023 at 132, going 18-1…Multiple folkstyle All-America honors…Ranked among the top 15 in the nation in her class.Lexie Lopez, 125, Loveland, Colo. / Loveland HS Loveland HS: Colorado state champion at 125 as a senior with a 33-1 record…State runner-up as a junior at 120 with a record of 32-1…Attended Mt. Carmel High School in California her first two years of high school and was a state qualifier in 2022…Ranked among the top five of her class nationally...Fargo finalist.Lindsey Lopez, 117, Loveland, Colo. / Loveland HS Loveland HS: Two-time state placer in Colorado at 115, including a runner-up finish as a senior and third-place finish as a junior…Had a record of 61-3 over her last two years of high school…Attended Mt. Carmel High School in California her first two years of high school and was a state qualifier in 2022…Ranked among the top five of her class nationally...Fargo All-America performer.Ciara Monger, 207, Calhan, Colo. / Calhan HS Calhan HS: Four-time state champion in Colorado, joining Persaeus Gomez the same day as the first two girls wrestlers in state history to accomplish the feat…Won first two titles at 215 and the final two at 235…Went undefeated as a senior (33-0) and as a freshman (15-0)…Had an overall record of 93-4 in high school…Fargo Freestyle All-America honors…Folkstyle Nationals All-America performer…Ranked among the top 10 nationally in her class.Isabella Renfro, 180, Seneca, Mo. / Seneca HS Seneca HS: Two-time Missouri state champion at 190, winning her junior and senior seasons…Went a perfect 47-0 as both a junior and senior, winning the final 94 matches of her high school career at 190…State runner-up as a sophomore at 174…Had an overall record of 164-12 in high school…Four-time state placer in Missouri and three-time state finalist…Multiple Fargo All-America honors.Dylen Ritchey, 138, Ralston, Neb. / Ralston HS Ralston HS: Nebraska state champion at 135 as a junior…State runner-up at 140 as a senior…Went 80-1 overall as a junior and senior combined…Posted a perfect 42-0 record to win the 135 title as a junior…Ranked among the top 20 in the nation in her class.Jazmin Roschmann, 117, Roseville, Calif. / Roseville HS Roseville HS: California state tournament qualifier…California SJS Masters runner-up…State runner-up in freestyle…Multiple All-America performances.Sophia Schultz, 110, Raymond, Neb. / Raymond Central HS Raymond Central HS: Nebraska state champion at 110 as a senior in 2023-24…Went a perfect 35-0 as a senior…State runner-up in 2022-23…2024 USA Wrestling Southern Plains Regional freestyle champion at 110…Placed third at preseason nationals going into 2023-24…Multiple All-America honors…Four-time Nebraska state qualifier in high school, including once in the boys tournament her freshman year.

🤼‍♀️ FHSU women announce 15 signings for 2024-25 season

Wednesday, July 3
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:30pm

Wednesday, July 3
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:30pmThursday, July 4
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:30pmFriday, July 5&nbsp; KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 6:30pmSaturday, July 6
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 7:30pmSunday, July 7
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Colorado Rockies, 1:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Littell pitched five innings of four-hit ball before rain arrived, four Tampa Bay relievers allowed one run once play resumed, and the Rays beat beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 in a game that ended just after midnight Wednesday.

Brandon Lowe homered, Isaac Paredes drove in a pair of runs, and Richie Palacios had three hits, drove in a run and scored from third on a wild pitch by Brady Singer (4-5), the only run either team scored before the 2 1/2-hour delay.

When the game continued, the trio of Kevin Kelly, Colin Poche and Jason Adam surrendered just one run — Bobby Witt Jr.‘s homer in the sixth — before handing the ball to Pete Fairbanks. The Rays’ closer took care of the ninth to wrap up the win.

“Guys stayed pretty dialed in,” Littell said. “It obviously showed the way they went back out there and jumped on them.”

Littell (3-5) was pretty dialed in, too, wiggling out of one last jam just as thunder began to sound through Kauffman Stadium. MJ Melendez had hit a two-out pitch to right in the fifth and CJ Alexander followed with his first career big league hit, only for Littell to strike out Kyle Isbel and leave runners on the corners.

Sheets of rain began to fall moments after the teams walked off the field.

“We were really just chilling in here. Talking trash. Keeping it light,” Palacios said, “and making sure we had some energy when we got back on the field. We wanted to make sure we came out there and grabbed some more runs.”

Tampa Bay added to its lead when Palacios ripped an RBI double off John Schreiber in the sixth. Paredes added a two-run double off Chris Stratton in the seventh before Lowe homered off Nick Anderson in the ninth inning.

“You have to give them credit,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “One run wasn't going to be enough.”

Singer allowed one run on three hits and three walks over five innings for Kansas City. He escaped most of his messes except for the second inning, when Palacios singled, reached third on a double by Jose Siri and scored on his wild pitch.

Singer has not won since May 19, going 0-3 in his last seven starts. But the lousy record is not entirely his fault. He's allowed one earned run apiece in each of his last three starts, yet received two runs of support or fewer in 11 of 17 this season.

“Our bullpen matched up really well,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “Everybody who came in threw really well.”

Royals: INF/OF Adam Frazier (right thumb strain) could begin a rehab assignment this week, Quatraro said. Frazier went on the injured list June 24. He has spent the past few days ramping up baseball activity.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1720002823157.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' CJ Alexander watches his single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zack Littell pitched five innings of four-hit ball before rain arrived, four Tampa Bay relievers allowed one run once play resumed, and the Rays beat beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 in a game that ended just after midnight Wednesday.Brandon Lowe homered, Isaac Paredes drove in a pair of runs, and Richie Palacios had three hits, drove in a run and scored from third on a wild pitch by Brady Singer (4-5), the only run either team scored before the 2 1/2-hour delay.When the game continued, the trio of Kevin Kelly, Colin Poche and Jason Adam surrendered just one run — Bobby Witt Jr.‘s homer in the sixth — before handing the ball to Pete Fairbanks. The Rays’ closer took care of the ninth to wrap up the win.“Guys stayed pretty dialed in,” Littell said. “It obviously showed the way they went back out there and jumped on them.”Littell (3-5) was pretty dialed in, too, wiggling out of one last jam just as thunder began to sound through Kauffman Stadium. MJ Melendez had hit a two-out pitch to right in the fifth and CJ Alexander followed with his first career big league hit, only for Littell to strike out Kyle Isbel and leave runners on the corners.Sheets of rain began to fall moments after the teams walked off the field.“We were really just chilling in here. Talking trash. Keeping it light,” Palacios said, “and making sure we had some energy when we got back on the field. We wanted to make sure we came out there and grabbed some more runs.”Tampa Bay added to its lead when Palacios ripped an RBI double off John Schreiber in the sixth. Paredes added a two-run double off Chris Stratton in the seventh before Lowe homered off Nick Anderson in the ninth inning.“You have to give them credit,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “One run wasn't going to be enough.”Singer allowed one run on three hits and three walks over five innings for Kansas City. He escaped most of his messes except for the second inning, when Palacios singled, reached third on a double by Jose Siri and scored on his wild pitch.Singer has not won since May 19, going 0-3 in his last seven starts. But the lousy record is not entirely his fault. He's allowed one earned run apiece in each of his last three starts, yet received two runs of support or fewer in 11 of 17 this season.“Our bullpen matched up really well,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “Everybody who came in threw really well.”TRAINER'S ROOMRoyals: INF/OF Adam Frazier (right thumb strain) could begin a rehab assignment this week, Quatraro said. Frazier went on the injured list June 24. He has spent the past few days ramping up baseball activity.UP NEXT

⚾ Rays beat the Royals after 2 1/2-hour rain delay

DENVER – The Hays Larks
bounced back from their first shoutout of the season with a run-rule win,
defeating the Colorado Roughriders 12-1 in seven innings Tuesday at the Regis Baseball
Field.

The Larks (18-4, 14-4
RMBL) blew the game open with six runs in the fifth inning then three more in
the sixth.

Kaleb Duncan had three
of the Larks 14 hits and drove in five runs. Houston Russell added two RBIs for
the Larks who finished up their seven-game road trip with a 5-2 record.

The Larks took the lead
in the second. Taber Stokes led off the inning with a double then scored on
Trent Baker’s groundout. They added a second run in the third. After back-to-back
singles from Kaleb Duncan and Garrett Gruell to start the inning then a walk to
Wilbert Espinal to load the bases, Duncan later scored on a Houston Russell sacrifice
fly. Thomas Lyssy was hit by a pitch to load the bases again but a popup to
short and fly ball to center ended the inning.

The Larks pushed the
lead to 3-0 with another run in the fourth on a Garrett Gruell triple which
scored Trent Baker who opened the inning with a walk.

The Larks first six
batters all had hits to open the fifth. Lyssy and Stokes both doubled followed
by singles from Gage Gilchrist, Baker, Kaiden Ashton and Duncan. Houston
Russell added an RBI single later in the inning.

The Larks used a walk,
hit by pitch and single to load the bases in the sixth. Duncan later drove in three
runs with a two-out double.

Ismael Cordoba (1-0) gave
up just the one run on two hits over five innings and picked up the win.

Houston Russell had a
hit to extend his hitting-streak to 12 games. Wilbert Espinal finished 0-for-3
to end his 12-game hit streak.

The Larks return home to
play the Junction City Brigade on July 4 at 7 p.m. at Larks Park. Admission is free courtesy
of Pepsi and Wal-Mart.

Hays PostDENVER – The Hays Larks
bounced back from their first shoutout of the season with a run-rule win,
defeating the Colorado Roughriders 12-1 in seven innings Tuesday at the Regis Baseball
Field.The Larks (18-4, 14-4
RMBL) blew the game open with six runs in the fifth inning then three more in
the sixth.Kaleb Duncan had three
of the Larks 14 hits and drove in five runs. Houston Russell added two RBIs for
the Larks who finished up their seven-game road trip with a 5-2 record.The Larks took the lead
in the second. Taber Stokes led off the inning with a double then scored on
Trent Baker’s groundout. They added a second run in the third. After back-to-back
singles from Kaleb Duncan and Garrett Gruell to start the inning then a walk to
Wilbert Espinal to load the bases, Duncan later scored on a Houston Russell sacrifice
fly. Thomas Lyssy was hit by a pitch to load the bases again but a popup to
short and fly ball to center ended the inning.The Larks pushed the
lead to 3-0 with another run in the fourth on a Garrett Gruell triple which
scored Trent Baker who opened the inning with a walk.The Larks first six
batters all had hits to open the fifth. Lyssy and Stokes both doubled followed
by singles from Gage Gilchrist, Baker, Kaiden Ashton and Duncan. Houston
Russell added an RBI single later in the inning.The Larks used a walk,
hit by pitch and single to load the bases in the sixth. Duncan later drove in three
runs with a two-out double.Ismael Cordoba (1-0) gave
up just the one run on two hits over five innings and picked up the win.HIT STREAKSHouston Russell had a
hit to extend his hitting-streak to 12 games. Wilbert Espinal finished 0-for-3
to end his 12-game hit streak.UP NEXTThe Larks return home to
play the Junction City Brigade on July 4 at 7 p.m. at Larks Park. Admission is free courtesy
of Pepsi and Wal-Mart.