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TOPEKA, Kan. - Fort Hays State baseball fell to Washburn in the last game of the three-game series, 7-6, on Sunday. The Tigers (21-20, 9-18 MIAA) led 3-0 after an inning of play before the Ichabods (23-16, 17-10 MIAA) rallied late for the third-straight game, scoring four runs over the last three innings to grab the win in walk-off fashion.

The Tigers raced out to a quick start, scoring three runs in the first inning. Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;led off with a double to left center before an Isaiah Ural&nbsp;single scored Saavedra. Kreutzer singled to put two on for Zane Knox. He came through with a two-RBI single after a wild pitch put both runners in scoring position, giving FHSU a 3-0 lead.

Tiger starter Rafeal Espinoza&nbsp;worked around a leadoff walk in the bottom of the inning before the Ichabod bats added a run in the bottom of the third. Espinoza walked the leadoff&nbsp;batter, leading to a sacrifice bunt, putting a runner in scoring position. The Ichabods then had an RBI single, putting them on the board. Washburn came right back in the bottom half of the fourth to score two more on two hits. The game remained tied 3-3 until the bottom of the seventh, when Washburn took the lead on a sacrifice fly RBI.

Fort Hays State tied the game in the top of the eighth when Kreutzer led off the inning with a walk. The next batter, Knox, put down a sacrifice bunt to advance the runner, bringing up Jose Cintron. Cintron singled to left field to score Kreutzer from second, making it 4-4. However, Washburn rallied back into the lead with a two-out, two-RBI triple in the bottom of the eighth.

The Tigers did not go down without a fight. Saavedra drew a walk with one out and then Ural came through in the clutch and launched a homer to deep center field to tie the ball game 6-6 in the ninth. That marked his third RBI of the game and his seventh hit of the series. Unfortunately, the Ichabods had the final blow in the bottom of the ninth on a walk-off solo homer by Cale Savage.

Ural and Kreutzer both had a pair of FHSU's seven total hits. One of Kreutzer's hits was his seventh triple of the season which ties the FHSU record for a single season. Saavedra, Ural and Kreutzer all scored twice in the loss. Espinoza struck out three batters in 8 innings of work, allowing six earned runs on ten hits and a pair of walks.&nbsp;

Landyn Sterling suffered the loss, going 1/3 inning of relief in the ninth.

The Tigers head back to Hays for a non-conference contest with William Jewell on Tuesday at 3 p.m. which can be heard on KAYS (1400/94.3). FHSU will face Emporia State in its final home MIAA series of the season on the weekend starting Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/boxscore.aspx?path=baseball&amp;id=12914">BOX SCORE</a>TOPEKA, Kan. - Fort Hays State baseball fell to Washburn in the last game of the three-game series, 7-6, on Sunday. The Tigers (21-20, 9-18 MIAA) led 3-0 after an inning of play before the Ichabods (23-16, 17-10 MIAA) rallied late for the third-straight game, scoring four runs over the last three innings to grab the win in walk-off fashion.The Tigers raced out to a quick start, scoring three runs in the first inning. Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;led off with a double to left center before an Isaiah Ural&nbsp;single scored Saavedra. Kreutzer singled to put two on for Zane Knox. He came through with a two-RBI single after a wild pitch put both runners in scoring position, giving FHSU a 3-0 lead.Tiger starter Rafeal Espinoza&nbsp;worked around a leadoff walk in the bottom of the inning before the Ichabod bats added a run in the bottom of the third. Espinoza walked the leadoff&nbsp;batter, leading to a sacrifice bunt, putting a runner in scoring position. The Ichabods then had an RBI single, putting them on the board. Washburn came right back in the bottom half of the fourth to score two more on two hits. The game remained tied 3-3 until the bottom of the seventh, when Washburn took the lead on a sacrifice fly RBI.Fort Hays State tied the game in the top of the eighth when Kreutzer led off the inning with a walk. The next batter, Knox, put down a sacrifice bunt to advance the runner, bringing up Jose Cintron. Cintron singled to left field to score Kreutzer from second, making it 4-4. However, Washburn rallied back into the lead with a two-out, two-RBI triple in the bottom of the eighth.The Tigers did not go down without a fight. Saavedra drew a walk with one out and then Ural came through in the clutch and launched a homer to deep center field to tie the ball game 6-6 in the ninth. That marked his third RBI of the game and his seventh hit of the series. Unfortunately, the Ichabods had the final blow in the bottom of the ninth on a walk-off solo homer by Cale Savage.Ural and Kreutzer both had a pair of FHSU's seven total hits. One of Kreutzer's hits was his seventh triple of the season which ties the FHSU record for a single season. Saavedra, Ural and Kreutzer all scored twice in the loss. Espinoza struck out three batters in 8 innings of work, allowing six earned runs on ten hits and a pair of walks.&nbsp;Landyn Sterling suffered the loss, going 1/3 inning of relief in the ninth.UP NEXTThe Tigers head back to Hays for a non-conference contest with William Jewell on Tuesday at 3 p.m. which can be heard on KAYS (1400/94.3). FHSU will face Emporia State in its final home MIAA series of the season on the weekend starting Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Ural 9th inning homer ties game but Tigers drop series finale at Washburn

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AZUSA, Calif. - Fort Hays State University's track and field athletes exhibited exemplary performances on the final day of the Bryan Clay Invitational on Saturday. The Tigers finished Saturday with a pair of champions and provisional marks. The teams finished out the weekend with more than ten provisional marks (7 men, 4 women).

The distance team was led by Jaycee Vath&nbsp;who dominated the women's 1,500m C by claiming first with an impressive time of 4:36.52. Vath's victory comes as her second top ten finish in DI competition this weekend. Freshman Madison Sutterfield&nbsp;delivered commendable performances in both the 1,500m C and the 5,000m C, securing a top ten finish in the 1,500m while notching personal bests in both events. The men's distance team saw Grant Bradley&nbsp;finish eighth in the men's 1,500m B, accomplishing a personal best to add to the excellent weekend by Bradley. Bradley finished the weekend with two personal bests and holds the third best 1,500m time in FHSU's DII&nbsp;history. 

Toby Wahlmeier&nbsp;represented the men's sprint team with notable performances. Wahlmeier showcased his swiftness in the 200m, securing the ninth spot with a time of 21.18 seconds, earning a coveted DII provisional mark. On the women's side, senior Taylor Savolt&nbsp;showcased the women's 400m hurdles, earning 18th with a time of 1:01.58, good enough for a DII provisional mark. Reba Mader&nbsp;joined the 400m competition,&nbsp;crossing the finish line in 61st place with a time of 56.88 seconds.

In the field events, Annabeth Baalmann&nbsp;tied for first in the women's pole vault C, clearing a height of 12-2.50. Her mark comes just short of the provisional, notching her first victory of the outdoor season. Brady Deges&nbsp;exhibited proficiency in the men's pole vault C, securing the second position with a height of 15-1.0.

The Tigers are now set for the competition in Kearney, Neb. at the Loper Invitational next Friday. The team will then head back to Hays, Kan. for the local Alex Francis Classic set for Thursday (April 25).

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsAZUSA, Calif. - Fort Hays State University's track and field athletes exhibited exemplary performances on the final day of the Bryan Clay Invitational on Saturday. The Tigers finished Saturday with a pair of champions and provisional marks. The teams finished out the weekend with more than ten provisional marks (7 men, 4 women).The distance team was led by Jaycee Vath&nbsp;who dominated the women's 1,500m C by claiming first with an impressive time of 4:36.52. Vath's victory comes as her second top ten finish in DI competition this weekend. Freshman Madison Sutterfield&nbsp;delivered commendable performances in both the 1,500m C and the 5,000m C, securing a top ten finish in the 1,500m while notching personal bests in both events. The men's distance team saw Grant Bradley&nbsp;finish eighth in the men's 1,500m B, accomplishing a personal best to add to the excellent weekend by Bradley. Bradley finished the weekend with two personal bests and holds the third best 1,500m time in FHSU's DII&nbsp;history. Toby Wahlmeier&nbsp;represented the men's sprint team with notable performances. Wahlmeier showcased his swiftness in the 200m, securing the ninth spot with a time of 21.18 seconds, earning a coveted DII provisional mark. On the women's side, senior Taylor Savolt&nbsp;showcased the women's 400m hurdles, earning 18th with a time of 1:01.58, good enough for a DII provisional mark. Reba Mader&nbsp;joined the 400m competition,&nbsp;crossing the finish line in 61st place with a time of 56.88 seconds.In the field events, Annabeth Baalmann&nbsp;tied for first in the women's pole vault C, clearing a height of 12-2.50. Her mark comes just short of the provisional, notching her first victory of the outdoor season. Brady Deges&nbsp;exhibited proficiency in the men's pole vault C, securing the second position with a height of 15-1.0.UP NEXTThe Tigers are now set for the competition in Kearney, Neb. at the Loper Invitational next Friday. The team will then head back to Hays, Kan. for the local Alex Francis Classic set for Thursday (April 25).

🏃‍♀️ Tigers finish weekend with pair of champions

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TOPEKA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team fell to Washburn on another late Ichabod rally Saturday, with the Ichabods scoring three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to win, 7-4 at Falley Field. The Tigers are now 21-19 on the year and 9-17 in MIAA play, while Washburn moves to 22-16 overall and 16-10 in league action.

Fort Hays State jumped in front right away for a second night in a row, with the Tigers scoring two runs in the top of the first. Cesar Saavedra and Isiah Ural&nbsp;led off with back-to-back singles before Zane Knox&nbsp;later drove in the first run of the game with a single up the middle. Jose Cintron&nbsp;doubled the lead with an RBI double into the right-field corner, putting the Tigers up 2-0.

Tiger starter Cade Flaherty&nbsp;retired the side in order in each the first and second innings before surrendering back-to-back walks to start the third inning. The Ichabods doubled in a pair of runners two batters later prompting FHSU to go to the bullpen in Dylan Rinker&nbsp;who retired the first seven batters he faced.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fort Hays State pushed across two more runs in the top of the fifth when a pitch hit Sebastian Burgos&nbsp;to lead things off. Ural followed with a double to center before Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;drove in a pair with a single. The Tigers would load but bases but fail to score any more runs and lead 4-2.

The Ichabods closed within one with a home run in the sixth inning before tying the score with a manufactured run in the home half of the seventh inning. The Tigers had chances to add to the lead on offense, but FHSU stranded a man at second in the sixth inning, left the bases loaded in the seventh and left another man at second in the eighth.

Washburn took its first lead in the bottom of the eighth when the home team scored three runs on two singles and two walks. The Ichabods completed the win by retiring the side in order in the ninth.

Flaherty allowed two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out one batter in 2 1/3 innings of work but left the game with an apparent injury to his throwing arm. Rinker worked 5 innings of relief, striking out five while allowing four runs on four hits and one walk. Andrew Hansen&nbsp;got the final two outs, striking out one batter and allowing one run on one hit and one walk.

Fort Hays State had twice as many hits as the Ichabods, 12-6, but the Tigers left 10 men on base while Washburn left just three. Herrmann had three hits for a second game in a row, with Ural also going 3-for-5. Knox also had a multi-hit day, going 2-for-5 with one RBI. Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;extended his hitting streak to a team-best 12 games, going 1-for-2 while drawing the only two walks of the game for the Tigers.

The Tigers and Ichabods will wrap up their series Sunday afternoon (April 14) beginning at 1 p.m. at Falley Field.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/stats/2024/washburn/boxscore/12912">BOX SCORE</a>TOPEKA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team fell to Washburn on another late Ichabod rally Saturday, with the Ichabods scoring three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to win, 7-4 at Falley Field. The Tigers are now 21-19 on the year and 9-17 in MIAA play, while Washburn moves to 22-16 overall and 16-10 in league action.Fort Hays State jumped in front right away for a second night in a row, with the Tigers scoring two runs in the top of the first. Cesar Saavedra and Isiah Ural&nbsp;led off with back-to-back singles before Zane Knox&nbsp;later drove in the first run of the game with a single up the middle. Jose Cintron&nbsp;doubled the lead with an RBI double into the right-field corner, putting the Tigers up 2-0.Tiger starter Cade Flaherty&nbsp;retired the side in order in each the first and second innings before surrendering back-to-back walks to start the third inning. The Ichabods doubled in a pair of runners two batters later prompting FHSU to go to the bullpen in Dylan Rinker&nbsp;who retired the first seven batters he faced.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fort Hays State pushed across two more runs in the top of the fifth when a pitch hit Sebastian Burgos&nbsp;to lead things off. Ural followed with a double to center before Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;drove in a pair with a single. The Tigers would load but bases but fail to score any more runs and lead 4-2.The Ichabods closed within one with a home run in the sixth inning before tying the score with a manufactured run in the home half of the seventh inning. The Tigers had chances to add to the lead on offense, but FHSU stranded a man at second in the sixth inning, left the bases loaded in the seventh and left another man at second in the eighth.Washburn took its first lead in the bottom of the eighth when the home team scored three runs on two singles and two walks. The Ichabods completed the win by retiring the side in order in the ninth.Flaherty allowed two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out one batter in 2 1/3 innings of work but left the game with an apparent injury to his throwing arm. Rinker worked 5 innings of relief, striking out five while allowing four runs on four hits and one walk. Andrew Hansen&nbsp;got the final two outs, striking out one batter and allowing one run on one hit and one walk.Fort Hays State had twice as many hits as the Ichabods, 12-6, but the Tigers left 10 men on base while Washburn left just three. Herrmann had three hits for a second game in a row, with Ural also going 3-for-5. Knox also had a multi-hit day, going 2-for-5 with one RBI. Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;extended his hitting streak to a team-best 12 games, going 1-for-2 while drawing the only two walks of the game for the Tigers.UP NEXTThe Tigers and Ichabods will wrap up their series Sunday afternoon (April 14) beginning at 1 p.m. at Falley Field.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Another late rally leads Washburn past Tigers

DODGE CITY - Hays dropped their second day games in Dodge City on Saturday. The Indians lost the opener 3-2 to Goddard Eisenhower then 13-1 to Maize South. The Indians dropped to 5-5 on the season.

Game 1: Goddard Eisenhower 3, Hays 2 Hays scored two in the top of the first inning but allowed three in the bottom of the sixth to lose 3-2 in the first game of the day.

Lakyn Zimmerman drove in Dezarae Schmidt and Avery Soliday doubled in Riley Dreher for a 2-0 lead in the first inning.&nbsp;

Three consecutive errors helped set up Eisenhower for the win in the bottom of the sixth.

Aubrey Thomas took the loss allowing three runs, none earned, on three hits while striking out nine and walking three.

Game 2: Maize South 13, Hays 1 Hays had a one run lead through two innings but allowed multiple runs in the next three innings for a 13-1 loss.

Avery Solida hit her first home run of the season to take a 1-0 lead in the top of the second. Maize South scored two in the third, three in the fourth and eight in the fifth for a 13-1 victory.

Riley Dreher started the game and took the loss lasting 2 2/3 innings.

Hays PostDODGE CITY - Hays dropped their second day games in Dodge City on Saturday. The Indians lost the opener 3-2 to Goddard Eisenhower then 13-1 to Maize South. The Indians dropped to 5-5 on the season.Game 1: Goddard Eisenhower 3, Hays 2 Hays scored two in the top of the first inning but allowed three in the bottom of the sixth to lose 3-2 in the first game of the day.Lakyn Zimmerman drove in Dezarae Schmidt and Avery Soliday doubled in Riley Dreher for a 2-0 lead in the first inning.&nbsp;Three consecutive errors helped set up Eisenhower for the win in the bottom of the sixth.Aubrey Thomas took the loss allowing three runs, none earned, on three hits while striking out nine and walking three.Game 2: Maize South 13, Hays 1 Hays had a one run lead through two innings but allowed multiple runs in the next three innings for a 13-1 loss.Avery Solida hit her first home run of the season to take a 1-0 lead in the top of the second. Maize South scored two in the third, three in the fourth and eight in the fifth for a 13-1 victory.Riley Dreher started the game and took the loss lasting 2 2/3 innings.

🥎 Hays falls in two games in Dodge City

Fort Hays State senior guard Sydney Golladay will finish her collegiate career at Division I Creighton. Golladay announced through social media Saturday that she will use her senior transfer year to play for the Bluejays in Omaha, Neb.

The Fremont, Neb. native played in 113 career games at FHSU while making 106 starts.&nbsp; Golladay averaged a career-best 6.7 points per game this past season while dishing out 3.6 assists per game. She finished with 359 career assists which is sixth most in FHSU program history.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676671719388.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State guard Sydney Golladay (3) is guarded by Missouri Southern guard Lady Stokes in an MIAA game in Hays, Kan. on January 5, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
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 </figure>Hays PostFort Hays State senior guard Sydney Golladay will finish her collegiate career at Division I Creighton. Golladay announced through social media Saturday that she will use her senior transfer year to play for the Bluejays in Omaha, Neb.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">year 5 in blue, go jays!! 🐦🩵 <a href="https://t.co/6BL6uWDs5O">pic.twitter.com/6BL6uWDs5O</a>&mdash; sydney golladay (@sydgolladay) <a href="https://twitter.com/sydgolladay/status/1779190203510366323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Fremont, Neb. native played in 113 career games at FHSU while making 106 starts.&nbsp; Golladay averaged a career-best 6.7 points per game this past season while dishing out 3.6 assists per game. She finished with 359 career assists which is sixth most in FHSU program history.

🏀 FHSU's Golladay to finish career at Creighton

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State picked up its second sweep in MIAA play this season by defeating Central Missouri twice on Saturday at Fleharty Family Field. The Tigers won by scores of 3-2 and 2-1 to move to 20-20 overall, 6-12 in the MIAA. Central Missouri dropped to 21-22 overall, 10-12 in the MIAA.

Game 1: Fort Hays State 3, Central Missouri 2 The Jennies took the early lead in the first contest with a two-out, two-RBI single by Abby Allnutt in the top of the first. But that was all the scoring the Jennies would do against Savannah Egger, who buckled down and held UCM scoreless the remainder of the game.

After great scoring opportunities in the first three innings, the Tigers finally broke through with a pair of runs in the fourth. A throwing error to open the inning helped start a Tiger rally. Sarah Tiffany and Alondra Dominguez&nbsp;each followed with singles as Dominguez notched an RBI on her hit. With one out, Regan Curry&nbsp;delivered an RBI single to tie the game at 2-2.

A dropped pop up by UCM in the fifth helped the Tigers to their go-ahead run. A Tiffany&nbsp;single put two on for the Tigers. UCM tried to turn a ground-ball double play on the next play, but the shortstop threw wide of the first base bag, allowing Loren Beggs&nbsp;to wheel around to score. UCM committed a total of five errors in the game as FHSU took advantage of the miscues.

Egger made the Tiger lead hold up as she worked around a base runner in both the sixth and seventh innings for her second complete-game win of the weekend. She moved to 11-9 on the season with the win, allowing four hits and two walks with six strikeouts.

Paige Petefish pitched the first four innings for UCM and had three strikeouts. Both of her runs allowed were unearned. Andi Siebeneck (2-3) took the loss in relief for the Jennies with one strikeout and her run allowed was also unearned.

Game 2: Fort Hays State 2, Central Missouri 1 Fort Hays State did all of its scoring damage in the first inning of the second contest, and it was enough for starter Morgan Schmidt&nbsp;who also recorded her second complete game of the weekend.

Peyton Shepard&nbsp;singled and moved up to second on a wild pitch. Sarah Tiffany&nbsp;drove her in from second with a base hit to center field. Tiffany moved up on the throw to home plate and then traded spots with Loren Beggs, who drove in Tiffany with an RBI single and moved up on the throw to the plate.

A double and an RBI single by Jadyn Sheffield in the second inning accounted for half of UCM's hits in the game. Schmidt eventually retired the final seven batters of the game to pick up her fifth win of the season. She allowed just four hits and walked two, while fanning seven batters for the second-straight day.

Fort Hays State did all of its hit damage in the first inning of the game as a fielding error and a fielder's choice in the fifth yielded FHSU's only baserunners after the first inning. Brooke Weimer took the tough-luck loss for UCM, moving to 8-10 on the season.

Fort Hays State will play a non-conference doubleheader at Northwestern Oklahoma State on Tuesday before jumping back into MIAA action at home next weekend against Central Oklahoma and Newman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713057579151.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State's Sarah TIffany bats in an NCAA college softball game against Central Missouri on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jacob Lawson)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Sarah TIffany bats in an NCAA college softball game against Central Missouri on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jacob Lawson)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State picked up its second sweep in MIAA play this season by defeating Central Missouri twice on Saturday at Fleharty Family Field. The Tigers won by scores of 3-2 and 2-1 to move to 20-20 overall, 6-12 in the MIAA. Central Missouri dropped to 21-22 overall, 10-12 in the MIAA.Game 1: Fort Hays State 3, Central Missouri 2 The Jennies took the early lead in the first contest with a two-out, two-RBI single by Abby Allnutt in the top of the first. But that was all the scoring the Jennies would do against Savannah Egger, who buckled down and held UCM scoreless the remainder of the game.After great scoring opportunities in the first three innings, the Tigers finally broke through with a pair of runs in the fourth. A throwing error to open the inning helped start a Tiger rally. Sarah Tiffany and Alondra Dominguez&nbsp;each followed with singles as Dominguez notched an RBI on her hit. With one out, Regan Curry&nbsp;delivered an RBI single to tie the game at 2-2.A dropped pop up by UCM in the fifth helped the Tigers to their go-ahead run. A Tiffany&nbsp;single put two on for the Tigers. UCM tried to turn a ground-ball double play on the next play, but the shortstop threw wide of the first base bag, allowing Loren Beggs&nbsp;to wheel around to score. UCM committed a total of five errors in the game as FHSU took advantage of the miscues.Egger made the Tiger lead hold up as she worked around a base runner in both the sixth and seventh innings for her second complete-game win of the weekend. She moved to 11-9 on the season with the win, allowing four hits and two walks with six strikeouts.Paige Petefish pitched the first four innings for UCM and had three strikeouts. Both of her runs allowed were unearned. Andi Siebeneck (2-3) took the loss in relief for the Jennies with one strikeout and her run allowed was also unearned.Game 2: Fort Hays State 2, Central Missouri 1 Fort Hays State did all of its scoring damage in the first inning of the second contest, and it was enough for starter Morgan Schmidt&nbsp;who also recorded her second complete game of the weekend.Peyton Shepard&nbsp;singled and moved up to second on a wild pitch. Sarah Tiffany&nbsp;drove her in from second with a base hit to center field. Tiffany moved up on the throw to home plate and then traded spots with Loren Beggs, who drove in Tiffany with an RBI single and moved up on the throw to the plate.A double and an RBI single by Jadyn Sheffield in the second inning accounted for half of UCM's hits in the game. Schmidt eventually retired the final seven batters of the game to pick up her fifth win of the season. She allowed just four hits and walked two, while fanning seven batters for the second-straight day.Fort Hays State did all of its hit damage in the first inning of the game as a fielding error and a fielder's choice in the fifth yielded FHSU's only baserunners after the first inning. Brooke Weimer took the tough-luck loss for UCM, moving to 8-10 on the season.UP NEXTFort Hays State will play a non-conference doubleheader at Northwestern Oklahoma State on Tuesday before jumping back into MIAA action at home next weekend against Central Oklahoma and Newman.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 FHSU picks up pair of one-run wins over Central Missouri

NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez had four RBIs on two hits and Bobby Witt Jr. scored four times to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 11-7 win over the New York Mets on Saturday.

The four-run game was the second of the week for Witt, who scored four times in Thursday’s 13-3 win over the Houston Astros. He just missed scoring a fifth run in the sixth inning Saturday, when Brandon Nimmo robbed him of a three-run homer with a leaping catch at the right-centerfield wall.

Perez, who won the 2015 World Series MVP when Kansas City beat the Mets in five games, also homered and Nick Loftin collected a career-high three RBIs as the Royals improved to 10-5 — just the seventh time in franchise history the Royals have won at least 10 of their first 15 games.

Hunter Renfroe had a two-run double while Nelson Velázquez and Freddy Fermin had an RBI hit apiece.

Alec Marsh (2-0) gave up four runs in five innings.

Pete Alonso hit solo homers to left in the third and sixth and finished with three RBIs for the Mets, who were trying to get to .500 for the first time this season. The multi-homer game was the 20th for Alonso, leaving him just two shy of Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record.

Sean Manaea (1-1) allowed eight runs (six earned) in 3 2/3 innings. He surrendered just one run over 11 innings in his first two starts.

Royals: IF Michael Massey (lower back strain) was slated to resume his rehab assignment with Double-A Omaha Saturday. Massey had a scheduled day off Friday after going 6 of 14 the previous three games.

Mets: RHP Kodai Senga (right shoulder strain), who is on the 60-day injured list and ineligible to return until May 27, was slated to throw from 120 feet Saturday. … Manager Carlos Mendoza said DH J.D. Martinez (back) is still not participating in baseball activities, four days after he received a cortisone shot. … RHP Sean Reid-Foley (right shoulder) is scheduled to throw an inning for Single-A Brooklyn on Sunday.

The series concludes Sunday, when the Mets plan to recall RHP José Buttó (0-0, 1.50 ERA) from Triple-A Syracuse to start against Royals LHP Cole Ragans (0-1, 2.60 ERA).

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713062321674.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez had four RBIs on two hits and Bobby Witt Jr. scored four times to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 11-7 win over the New York Mets on Saturday.The four-run game was the second of the week for Witt, who scored four times in Thursday’s 13-3 win over the Houston Astros. He just missed scoring a fifth run in the sixth inning Saturday, when Brandon Nimmo robbed him of a three-run homer with a leaping catch at the right-centerfield wall.Perez, who won the 2015 World Series MVP when Kansas City beat the Mets in five games, also homered and Nick Loftin collected a career-high three RBIs as the Royals improved to 10-5 — just the seventh time in franchise history the Royals have won at least 10 of their first 15 games.Hunter Renfroe had a two-run double while Nelson Velázquez and Freddy Fermin had an RBI hit apiece.Alec Marsh (2-0) gave up four runs in five innings.Pete Alonso hit solo homers to left in the third and sixth and finished with three RBIs for the Mets, who were trying to get to .500 for the first time this season. The multi-homer game was the 20th for Alonso, leaving him just two shy of Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record.Sean Manaea (1-1) allowed eight runs (six earned) in 3 2/3 innings. He surrendered just one run over 11 innings in his first two starts.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: IF Michael Massey (lower back strain) was slated to resume his rehab assignment with Double-A Omaha Saturday. Massey had a scheduled day off Friday after going 6 of 14 the previous three games.Mets: RHP Kodai Senga (right shoulder strain), who is on the 60-day injured list and ineligible to return until May 27, was slated to throw from 120 feet Saturday. … Manager Carlos Mendoza said DH J.D. Martinez (back) is still not participating in baseball activities, four days after he received a cortisone shot. … RHP Sean Reid-Foley (right shoulder) is scheduled to throw an inning for Single-A Brooklyn on Sunday.UP NEXTThe series concludes Sunday, when the Mets plan to recall RHP José Buttó (0-0, 1.50 ERA) from Triple-A Syracuse to start against Royals LHP Cole Ragans (0-1, 2.60 ERA).

⚾ Bobby Witt Jr. scores 4 times as Royals beat Mets

Saturday, April 13
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at New York Mets, 12:00pm

Saturday, April 13
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at New York Mets, 12:00pmSunday, April 14
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at New York Mets, 12:00pm

Fort Hays State University's track and field athletes showcased their prowess at both the Bryan Clay Invitational and the Midwest Classic Friday. The team was able to pick up multiple provisional marks, including four on the men's side and three for the women.

At the esteemed Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif., the men's 800m showcased a formidable display of talent as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7869">Trever Medina</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-lang/7865">Ethan Lang</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/aaron-mangan/7866">Aaron Mangan</a>&nbsp;sprinted towards excellence. Medina and Lang's performances were just under the national mark, marking their first outdoor season provisional marks. Medina's time of 1:50.23 fell just 0.2 seconds short of his personal best.

In the women's 5,000 open B,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jaycee-vath/7846">Jaycee Vath</a>&nbsp;secured a top-ten finish among division one competition, highlighting her exceptional performance. Vath's mark comes 13 seconds faster than her previous personal best, passing the finish in 16:52.41. Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dayton-williams/7879">Dayton Williams'</a>&nbsp;tenth-place finish in the men's high jump underscored the team's versatility. Williams notably improved upon his provisional mark from the previous day as he competed in back-to-back days.

In the women's heptathlon&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7843">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;achieved a commendable total score of 5,092. This new personal best from Savolt ranks second in the DII era at FHSU. Similarly,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/maggie-remsberg/7891">Maggie Remsberg's</a>&nbsp;resolute pursuit yielded a commendable fifth place, showcasing her multifaceted talents and competitive spirit.

At the Midwest Classic in Emporia,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/tori-poe/7839">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;emerged as a standout performer in the women's sprints, securing noteworthy times in both the 100m and 200m events. Poe was able to get a personal best in the 200m, finishing in third with a time of 24.83. In the realm of distance events, Lucerion Deboest and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/noah-morenz/7870">Noah Morenz</a>&nbsp;delivered exceptional performances, with Morenz finishing third in the 3,000m steeplechase after securing a second-place finish just the weekend prior in Pittsburg, Kan.

The women's triple jump witnessed freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jayme-hagerman/7887">Jayme Hagerman's</a>&nbsp;impressive leap of 37-6.5, securing her the top spot. This marked Hagerman's third triple jump victory as a freshman. In the men's long jump,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/keamonie-archie/7895">Keamonie Archie</a>&nbsp;leaped into a second-place finish with a mark of 24-0.25, earning a provisional mark.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kyreese-groen/7902">Kyreese Groen</a>&nbsp;closely followed in fourth place, covering a distance of 22-6.25.In the throwing events,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jessica-saunders/7842">Jessica Saunders</a>&nbsp;dominated the women's discus with a winning throw of 144-5.0, marking a personal best for Saunders.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/liberty-booker/7823">Liberty Booker's</a>&nbsp;stellar performance in the women's shot put and hammer throw earned her fourth and second place finishes, respectively.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/rhyann-brown/7825">Rhyann Brown's</a>&nbsp;impressive throw of 145-9.0 in the women's javelin secured her third place while achieving a provisional mark.

The Tigers in Azusa, Calif. will compete in the last day of the Bryan Clay Invitational on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713018272096.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthlEticsFort Hays State University's track and field athletes showcased their prowess at both the Bryan Clay Invitational and the Midwest Classic Friday. The team was able to pick up multiple provisional marks, including four on the men's side and three for the women.At the esteemed Bryan Clay Invitational in Azusa, Calif., the men's 800m showcased a formidable display of talent as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/trever-medina/7869">Trever Medina</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/ethan-lang/7865">Ethan Lang</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/aaron-mangan/7866">Aaron Mangan</a>&nbsp;sprinted towards excellence. Medina and Lang's performances were just under the national mark, marking their first outdoor season provisional marks. Medina's time of 1:50.23 fell just 0.2 seconds short of his personal best.In the women's 5,000 open B,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jaycee-vath/7846">Jaycee Vath</a>&nbsp;secured a top-ten finish among division one competition, highlighting her exceptional performance. Vath's mark comes 13 seconds faster than her previous personal best, passing the finish in 16:52.41. Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/dayton-williams/7879">Dayton Williams'</a>&nbsp;tenth-place finish in the men's high jump underscored the team's versatility. Williams notably improved upon his provisional mark from the previous day as he competed in back-to-back days.In the women's heptathlon&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/taylor-savolt/7843">Taylor Savolt</a>&nbsp;achieved a commendable total score of 5,092. This new personal best from Savolt ranks second in the DII era at FHSU. Similarly,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/maggie-remsberg/7891">Maggie Remsberg's</a>&nbsp;resolute pursuit yielded a commendable fifth place, showcasing her multifaceted talents and competitive spirit.At the Midwest Classic in Emporia,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/tori-poe/7839">Tori Poe</a>&nbsp;emerged as a standout performer in the women's sprints, securing noteworthy times in both the 100m and 200m events. Poe was able to get a personal best in the 200m, finishing in third with a time of 24.83. In the realm of distance events, Lucerion Deboest and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/noah-morenz/7870">Noah Morenz</a>&nbsp;delivered exceptional performances, with Morenz finishing third in the 3,000m steeplechase after securing a second-place finish just the weekend prior in Pittsburg, Kan.The women's triple jump witnessed freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jayme-hagerman/7887">Jayme Hagerman's</a>&nbsp;impressive leap of 37-6.5, securing her the top spot. This marked Hagerman's third triple jump victory as a freshman. In the men's long jump,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/keamonie-archie/7895">Keamonie Archie</a>&nbsp;leaped into a second-place finish with a mark of 24-0.25, earning a provisional mark.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/mens-track-and-field/roster/kyreese-groen/7902">Kyreese Groen</a>&nbsp;closely followed in fourth place, covering a distance of 22-6.25.In the throwing events,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/jessica-saunders/7842">Jessica Saunders</a>&nbsp;dominated the women's discus with a winning throw of 144-5.0, marking a personal best for Saunders.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/liberty-booker/7823">Liberty Booker's</a>&nbsp;stellar performance in the women's shot put and hammer throw earned her fourth and second place finishes, respectively.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/womens-track-and-field/roster/rhyann-brown/7825">Rhyann Brown's</a>&nbsp;impressive throw of 145-9.0 in the women's javelin secured her third place while achieving a provisional mark.UP NEZTThe Tigers in Azusa, Calif. will compete in the last day of the Bryan Clay Invitational on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏃‍♀️ Dual champions and provisional marks for FHSU Friday

LARNED - The TMP-Marian Monarchs girls track team had three
individual champions on their way to a second-place finish at the Larned
Invitational Friday. The Monarch boys had one first-place finish and finished
fourth as a team.

TMP junior Shalee Gottschalk earned a pair of gold medals on
Friday. 

She finished first in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of
16.55, beating the second-place finisher by more than two seconds.

Gottschalk also claimed the gold in the 300 meter hurdles
with a time of 49.21.

TMP’s Anna Cappucio finished first in the pole vault, clearing
a height of 8’.

Three TMP girls medaled in the high jump.

Shyanne Yost placed second (5’0”), Tessa Wentling third (4’10”)
and Aliya Seib finished fifth.

Emma Basgall finished third (15’6.24) in the long jump. Seib
finished fifth.

Gottschalk recorded a distance of 33’3 and finished second
in the triple jump. Seib finished sixth.

Paige Schlyer finished fifth in the girls shot put and
second in discus (95’ 78).

Tessa Wentling (4th) and Emily Hipp (6th)
both medaled in the girls javelin.

The Monarchs were second as a team in the 4x800 meter relay,
the 4x100 meter relay and the 4x400 meter relay.

Emma Basgall finished third in the 100 meters (13.92).

Grace Schmeidler placed third in the 1600 meters and 3200
meters. Arianna Ayarza finished fifth in the 3200 meters.

Rachel Staab was third in the 400 meters.

Gracyn Schippers brought a third-place finish in the 800
meters with a time of 2:45.41.

The TMP boys earned a fourth place finish.

Jackson Gillespie earned a third place finished in the long
jump and fifth in the triple jump. 

Mario Valencia finished fourth in the high jump and tied for
fifth in the pole vault.

Braydon Gilmore earned a third place finish and Diego
Fernandez fourth in the men’s discus.

The TMP boys 4x800 relay team finished third and fourth in the
4x400 relay.

Mattias Marintzer earned a fifth place finish in the 300
meter hurdles. Marintzer also finished fourth in the 3200 meters and Zechariah
Dickman earned a third place finish.

Caden Becker placed second in the 800 meters with a time of
2:13.53.

Hays PostLARNED - The TMP-Marian Monarchs girls track team had three
individual champions on their way to a second-place finish at the Larned
Invitational Friday. The Monarch boys had one first-place finish and finished
fourth as a team.TMP junior Shalee Gottschalk earned a pair of gold medals on
Friday. She finished first in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of
16.55, beating the second-place finisher by more than two seconds.Gottschalk also claimed the gold in the 300 meter hurdles
with a time of 49.21.TMP’s Anna Cappucio finished first in the pole vault, clearing
a height of 8’.Three TMP girls medaled in the high jump.Shyanne Yost placed second (5’0”), Tessa Wentling third (4’10”)
and Aliya Seib finished fifth.Emma Basgall finished third (15’6.24) in the long jump. Seib
finished fifth.Gottschalk recorded a distance of 33’3 and finished second
in the triple jump. Seib finished sixth.Paige Schlyer finished fifth in the girls shot put and
second in discus (95’ 78).Yost finished fourth in discus.Tessa Wentling (4th) and Emily Hipp (6th)
both medaled in the girls javelin.The Monarchs were second as a team in the 4x800 meter relay,
the 4x100 meter relay and the 4x400 meter relay.Emma Basgall finished third in the 100 meters (13.92).Grace Schmeidler placed third in the 1600 meters and 3200
meters. Arianna Ayarza finished fifth in the 3200 meters.Rachel Staab was third in the 400 meters.Gracyn Schippers brought a third-place finish in the 800
meters with a time of 2:45.41.The TMP boys earned a fourth place finish.Jackson Gillespie earned a third place finished in the long
jump and fifth in the triple jump. Mario Valencia finished fourth in the high jump and tied for
fifth in the pole vault.Braydon Gilmore earned a third place finish and Diego
Fernandez fourth in the men’s discus.The TMP boys 4x800 relay team finished third and fourth in the
4x400 relay.Mattias Marintzer earned a fifth place finish in the 300
meter hurdles. Marintzer also finished fourth in the 3200 meters and Zechariah
Dickman earned a third place finish.Caden Becker placed second in the 800 meters with a time of
2:13.53.

👟TMP girls finish 2nd; boys 4th at Larned Invitational

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered and Luis Severino earned his first win for the New York Mets, who snapped Kansas City's seven-game winning streak Friday night with a 6-1 victory over the Royals.

Brett Baty hit a two-run double and the Mets scored all five of their runs off starter Michael Wacha with two outs. New York reached double digits in hits for the fourth consecutive game and has won six of eight following an 0-5 start.

Coming off a 7-0 homestand that marked the longest winning streak in the majors this season, the surprising Royals (9-5) were looking for their first eight-game winning streak since a nine-game run in July 2017.

Salvador Perez homered for the Royals, making their first visit to Citi Field since June 2016. The year before that, they clinched the club’s second World Series title there.

Severino (1-1) worked around four walks in five innings during his third start for the Mets, who signed him to a $13 million, one-year contract in December after the two-time All-Star spent his first eight seasons across town with the Yankees.

The only hit he gave up was a 433-foot leadoff homer by Perez in the second. Severino struck out four, including young star Bobby Witt Jr. with two runners aboard to end a 27-pitch fifth that began with a 12-pitch walk to Adam Frazier.

Four relievers finished the three-hitter.

Jeff McNeil had three of New York's 14 hits, one day after the Mets pilled up 16 in a 16-4 rout at Atlanta.

Harrison Bader singled against Wacha (1-1) with two outs in the third and stole second before scoring on Brandon Nimmo's double.

New York hit four straight singles with two outs in the fourth, with McNeil and DJ Stewart driving in runs to make it 3-1.

Baty's double just over center fielder Kyle Isbel's head made it 5-1 in the fifth.

Wacha gave up 10 hits in six innings. Alonso launched his fourth homer on an 0-2 pitch from Will Smith leading off the eighth.

Royals: INF Michael Massey (low back strain) had a scheduled day off on his minor league rehab assignment after playing the previous two days. He is expected back in the lineup Saturday with Triple-A Omaha.

Mets: DH J.D. Martinez was still resting to allow&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mets-martinez-injury-1abc082966a70e7b5fa8415a3bf9b6ee?utm_source=copy&amp;utm_medium=share">an injection</a>&nbsp;to take effect and hopefully will begin moving around again Saturday, manager Carlos Mendoza said. The 36-year-old Martinez was given a shot Tuesday to address lower back tightness that has delayed his season debut. The veteran slugger has been working out and playing at the team’s facility in Florida since signing a $12 million, one-year contract on March 23. ... Rookie RHP Jose Buttó will be recalled from the minors to start the series finale Sunday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered and Luis Severino earned his first win for the New York Mets, who snapped Kansas City's seven-game winning streak Friday night with a 6-1 victory over the Royals.Brett Baty hit a two-run double and the Mets scored all five of their runs off starter Michael Wacha with two outs. New York reached double digits in hits for the fourth consecutive game and has won six of eight following an 0-5 start.Coming off a 7-0 homestand that marked the longest winning streak in the majors this season, the surprising Royals (9-5) were looking for their first eight-game winning streak since a nine-game run in July 2017.Salvador Perez homered for the Royals, making their first visit to Citi Field since June 2016. The year before that, they clinched the club’s second World Series title there.Severino (1-1) worked around four walks in five innings during his third start for the Mets, who signed him to a $13 million, one-year contract in December after the two-time All-Star spent his first eight seasons across town with the Yankees.The only hit he gave up was a 433-foot leadoff homer by Perez in the second. Severino struck out four, including young star Bobby Witt Jr. with two runners aboard to end a 27-pitch fifth that began with a 12-pitch walk to Adam Frazier.Four relievers finished the three-hitter.Jeff McNeil had three of New York's 14 hits, one day after the Mets pilled up 16 in a 16-4 rout at Atlanta.Harrison Bader singled against Wacha (1-1) with two outs in the third and stole second before scoring on Brandon Nimmo's double.New York hit four straight singles with two outs in the fourth, with McNeil and DJ Stewart driving in runs to make it 3-1.Baty's double just over center fielder Kyle Isbel's head made it 5-1 in the fifth.Wacha gave up 10 hits in six innings. Alonso launched his fourth homer on an 0-2 pitch from Will Smith leading off the eighth.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: INF Michael Massey (low back strain) had a scheduled day off on his minor league rehab assignment after playing the previous two days. He is expected back in the lineup Saturday with Triple-A Omaha.Mets: DH J.D. Martinez was still resting to allow&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mets-martinez-injury-1abc082966a70e7b5fa8415a3bf9b6ee?utm_source=copy&amp;utm_medium=share">an injection</a>&nbsp;to take effect and hopefully will begin moving around again Saturday, manager Carlos Mendoza said. The 36-year-old Martinez was given a shot Tuesday to address lower back tightness that has delayed his season debut. The veteran slugger has been working out and playing at the team’s facility in Florida since signing a $12 million, one-year contract on March 23. ... Rookie RHP Jose Buttó will be recalled from the minors to start the series finale Sunday.UP NEXT

⚾ Mets stop Royals' 7-game winning streak with victory behind Severino

HAYS - Hays High has lost three games this season. Each of them have been by a single run after falling to undefeated Clay Center 5-4 and 3-2 on Friday.

Game 1: Clay Center 5, Hays 4 Hays held a 3-0 lead after scoring three runs in the bottom of the third inning. Corbin Werth and Johnny Cano were each hit by a pitch and in between Cooper Sanders drew a walk. Tiger Johnson drove in the game's first run on a sacrifice fly. Lex Lummus bunted home Sanders for a 2-0 advantage. Jack Weimer capped the scoring with a bunt single.

The Indians allowed runs in just one inning. Unfortunately for the home team it was five runs in the top of the fourth.&nbsp;

The Tigers scored two runs with one out following an error by the Indians. The next two batters were hit by a pitch to load the bases.

With two outs Clay Center tied the game at three runs on a wild pitch. Later in the same at-bat the Tigers scored two more runs on a single for a 5-3 lead.

Hays loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the fourth but could not take advantage.&nbsp;

Hays made it a one run difference in the bottom of the seventh when Cano stole back-to-back bases with two outs and advanced home on an errant throw by the Tiger's catcher.&nbsp;

Hays though never threatened to tie the game falling 5-4. Brenden Stults suffered the loss. He went four innings allowing five runs but only one was earned. Stults struck out give, walked one and gave up four hits.

Game 2: Clay Center 3, Hays 2 Six errors by Hays was too much to overcome in a 3-2 loss to Clay Center to complete the sweep by the Tigers.

Hays drew three straight walks to open the bottom of the second inning. The Indians though only scored one run when Ian McGuire drove in Jack Weimer.

Clay Center scored two runs in the top of the third for a 2-1 lead. The Indians had three errors in the inning.

Carter Graham tied the game when he drove in Weimer in the bottom of the fourth.

Neither team scored until the eighth. The Indians opened the inning with an error and was later called for catcher's interference to load the bases. With two outs and the bases loaded a walk by the Indians drove in the decisive run.

Tanner Boxberger and Ian McGuire each pitched four innings. The loss goes to McGuire.&nbsp;

Hays falls to 9-3 on the season. They travel to Dodge City on Tuesday where they will try to win the Western Athletic Conference crown.&nbsp;

Clay Center remains perfect on the season at 12-0. The Tigers have thrown seven shutouts on the season and had allowed just eight runs all season heading into the double header in Hays.

Hays PostHAYS - Hays High has lost three games this season. Each of them have been by a single run after falling to undefeated Clay Center 5-4 and 3-2 on Friday.Game 1: Clay Center 5, Hays 4 Hays held a 3-0 lead after scoring three runs in the bottom of the third inning. Corbin Werth and Johnny Cano were each hit by a pitch and in between Cooper Sanders drew a walk. Tiger Johnson drove in the game's first run on a sacrifice fly. Lex Lummus bunted home Sanders for a 2-0 advantage. Jack Weimer capped the scoring with a bunt single.The Indians allowed runs in just one inning. Unfortunately for the home team it was five runs in the top of the fourth.&nbsp;The Tigers scored two runs with one out following an error by the Indians. The next two batters were hit by a pitch to load the bases.With two outs Clay Center tied the game at three runs on a wild pitch. Later in the same at-bat the Tigers scored two more runs on a single for a 5-3 lead.Hays loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the fourth but could not take advantage.&nbsp;Hays made it a one run difference in the bottom of the seventh when Cano stole back-to-back bases with two outs and advanced home on an errant throw by the Tiger's catcher.&nbsp;Hays though never threatened to tie the game falling 5-4. Brenden Stults suffered the loss. He went four innings allowing five runs but only one was earned. Stults struck out give, walked one and gave up four hits.Game 2: Clay Center 3, Hays 2 Six errors by Hays was too much to overcome in a 3-2 loss to Clay Center to complete the sweep by the Tigers.Hays drew three straight walks to open the bottom of the second inning. The Indians though only scored one run when Ian McGuire drove in Jack Weimer.Clay Center scored two runs in the top of the third for a 2-1 lead. The Indians had three errors in the inning.Carter Graham tied the game when he drove in Weimer in the bottom of the fourth.Neither team scored until the eighth. The Indians opened the inning with an error and was later called for catcher's interference to load the bases. With two outs and the bases loaded a walk by the Indians drove in the decisive run.Tanner Boxberger and Ian McGuire each pitched four innings. The loss goes to McGuire.&nbsp;Hays falls to 9-3 on the season. They travel to Dodge City on Tuesday where they will try to win the Western Athletic Conference crown.&nbsp;Clay Center remains perfect on the season at 12-0. The Tigers have thrown seven shutouts on the season and had allowed just eight runs all season heading into the double header in Hays.

⚾ Hays drops a pair of one run games to Clay Center

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/boxscore.aspx?path=baseball&amp;id=12912">BOX SCORE</a>

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team was unable to hang on to a six-run lead Friday evening, with the Tigers falling to Washburn in the weekend series opener, 10-9 at Falley Field. The Tigers (21-18, 9-16 MIAA) led 6-0 after two innings of play before the Ichabods (21-16, 15-10 MIAA) scored 10 runs over the next six frames to seal the win.

The Tigers raced out to a quick start, scoring a pair of runs before the first out was recorded in the game. Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;led off with a double to left before a pitch hit Isaiah Ural&nbsp;and Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;singled to load the bases. Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;&nbsp;came through with a two-RBI double to left center, putting the Tigers on top. The double extended Kretuzer's hit-streak to a career-high and team best 11 games. Jose Cintron&nbsp;doubled the lead with another two-RBI base hit two batters later, giving FHSU a 4-0 lead.

Tiger starter Ty Riley&nbsp;worked around a walk in the bottom of the inning before the Tiger bats added two more runs in the top of the second. Saavedra opened the rally with a base hit before Herrmann crushed a two-out home run to left field, the first baseman's team-leading 12th long ball of the season.

Riley again faced one over the minimum in the bottom of the second before the Ichabods used back-to-back doubles in the bottom of the third to close within 6-2. The righty posted another scoreless inning in the fourth, stranding two men on base, before Washburn took the lead with five runs in the fifth inning, three of which were unearned following a pair of Tiger errors.

After getting men on base in each inning after the second but failing to score, the Tigers were able to tie the score in the top of the seventh when Saavedra led off with another double. He moved up 90 feet on a ground ball before scampering home on an RBI groundout from Herrmann.

Tanner Vaughn came on to get out of the jam in the bottom of the fifth and locked things down for the next two innings, striking out the side in the sixth before stranding a pair in the home half of the seventh inning.

Fort Hays State regained the lead in the top of the eighth when Zane Knox&nbsp;scored from second base on a passed ball. Trey DeGarmp&nbsp;then scored on an RBI single from Luis Ayala, giving the visitors a 9-7 advantage.

The Ichabods opened the bottom of the eighth with back-to-back base hits, prompting the Tigers to bring in Spencer Maley. Washburn then tied the game on a two-RBI triple before scoring the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly.

Ural gave the Tigers a chance in the top of the ninth, leading off with a double into the left-field corner. The center fielder moved up 90 feet on a fly ball before Knox worked a two-out walk, putting runners on the corners. Washburn managed to secure the win with a routine fly ball to right, finishing off the come-from-behind victory.

Saavedra and Herrmann both had three of FHSU's 11 hits, with Herrmann driving in a team-high three runs. Saavedra, Herrmann and Ural all scored twice in the loss. Riley struck out five batters in 4 2/3 innings of work, allowing six runs (four earned) on five hits and six walks. Tanner Vaughn&nbsp;picked up four strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings of relief, surrendering two runs on three hits and one walk. Spencer Maley&nbsp;(1-3) took the loss after allowing one run on one hit and striking out one batter in one inning of work.

The Tigers and Ichabods will resume the series Saturday at 2 p.m. before wrapping things up on Sunday at 1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713017726739.jpeg" alt="Bill Sabo, CSU-Pueblo" />
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 </figure>FHSU Athletics<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/boxscore.aspx?path=baseball&amp;id=12912">BOX SCORE</a>TOPEKA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team was unable to hang on to a six-run lead Friday evening, with the Tigers falling to Washburn in the weekend series opener, 10-9 at Falley Field. The Tigers (21-18, 9-16 MIAA) led 6-0 after two innings of play before the Ichabods (21-16, 15-10 MIAA) scored 10 runs over the next six frames to seal the win.The Tigers raced out to a quick start, scoring a pair of runs before the first out was recorded in the game. Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;led off with a double to left before a pitch hit Isaiah Ural&nbsp;and Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;singled to load the bases. Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;&nbsp;came through with a two-RBI double to left center, putting the Tigers on top. The double extended Kretuzer's hit-streak to a career-high and team best 11 games. Jose Cintron&nbsp;doubled the lead with another two-RBI base hit two batters later, giving FHSU a 4-0 lead.Tiger starter Ty Riley&nbsp;worked around a walk in the bottom of the inning before the Tiger bats added two more runs in the top of the second. Saavedra opened the rally with a base hit before Herrmann crushed a two-out home run to left field, the first baseman's team-leading 12th long ball of the season.Riley again faced one over the minimum in the bottom of the second before the Ichabods used back-to-back doubles in the bottom of the third to close within 6-2. The righty posted another scoreless inning in the fourth, stranding two men on base, before Washburn took the lead with five runs in the fifth inning, three of which were unearned following a pair of Tiger errors.After getting men on base in each inning after the second but failing to score, the Tigers were able to tie the score in the top of the seventh when Saavedra led off with another double. He moved up 90 feet on a ground ball before scampering home on an RBI groundout from Herrmann.Tanner Vaughn came on to get out of the jam in the bottom of the fifth and locked things down for the next two innings, striking out the side in the sixth before stranding a pair in the home half of the seventh inning.Fort Hays State regained the lead in the top of the eighth when Zane Knox&nbsp;scored from second base on a passed ball. Trey DeGarmp&nbsp;then scored on an RBI single from Luis Ayala, giving the visitors a 9-7 advantage.The Ichabods opened the bottom of the eighth with back-to-back base hits, prompting the Tigers to bring in Spencer Maley. Washburn then tied the game on a two-RBI triple before scoring the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly.Ural gave the Tigers a chance in the top of the ninth, leading off with a double into the left-field corner. The center fielder moved up 90 feet on a fly ball before Knox worked a two-out walk, putting runners on the corners. Washburn managed to secure the win with a routine fly ball to right, finishing off the come-from-behind victory.Saavedra and Herrmann both had three of FHSU's 11 hits, with Herrmann driving in a team-high three runs. Saavedra, Herrmann and Ural all scored twice in the loss. Riley struck out five batters in 4 2/3 innings of work, allowing six runs (four earned) on five hits and six walks. Tanner Vaughn&nbsp;picked up four strikeouts in 2 1/3 innings of relief, surrendering two runs on three hits and one walk. Spencer Maley&nbsp;(1-3) took the loss after allowing one run on one hit and striking out one batter in one inning of work.UP NEXTThe Tigers and Ichabods will resume the series Saturday at 2 p.m. before wrapping things up on Sunday at 1 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Late rally lifts Ichabods past Tigers in series opener

MANHATTAN - The Hays High girls took second at the Manhattan High invited on Friday. They finished with 103 points, trailing Manhattan's 133.5.

The boys placed fourth as a team. Manhattan also won the boys team title.

Girls Results 100m Hurdles Lyndi Zimmerman - 1st - 15.91 Cara Cunningham - 3rd - 17.27

300m Hurdles Lyndi Zimmerman - 1st - 48.35 Inspiration Connally - 5th - 51.92 Cara Cunningham - 6th - 52.67

400m Aralen Maupin - 5th - 1:03.11 Adalie Kippes - 6th - 1:05.78

High Jump Katie Linenberger - 1st - 5'4" Caira Augustine - 4th - 4'8"

Javelin Rylen Harrington - 2nd - 117'6"

Long Jump Lilian McGrath - 2nd - 17'6" Kamryn McCall - 4th - 16'2"

Triple Jump Brooke Bieker - 2nd - 33'3.5" Jaci Schmidt - 3rd - 33'1.5" Caira Augustine - 6th - 32'7"

4x100 Molly Martin, Kamryn McCall, Lyndi Zimmerman, Lillian McGrath - 1st - 49.63

4x400 Aralen Maupin, Cara Cunningham, Adalie Kippes, Molly Martin - 6th - 4:22.32

Boys Results 300m Hurdles Carson Avery - 4th - 42.03

1600m Elijah McCullough - 4th - 4:39.85

3200m Elijah McCullough - 5th - 9:59.39

Javelin Dalton Meyers - 1st - 171'10" Wyatt Kirkpatrick - 3rd - 166'8" Derek Quach - 5th - 160'10"

Long Jump Daunte Younker - 5th - 20'9"

Pole Vault Harley Zimmerman - 1st - 14'0"

Triple Jump Kamani Jones - 2nd - 42'8.25"

Hays PostMANHATTAN - The Hays High girls took second at the Manhattan High invited on Friday. They finished with 103 points, trailing Manhattan's 133.5.The boys placed fourth as a team. Manhattan also won the boys team title.Girls Results 100m Hurdles Lyndi Zimmerman - 1st - 15.91 Cara Cunningham - 3rd - 17.27200m Kamryn McCall - 5th - 26.33300m Hurdles Lyndi Zimmerman - 1st - 48.35 Inspiration Connally - 5th - 51.92 Cara Cunningham - 6th - 52.67400m Aralen Maupin - 5th - 1:03.11 Adalie Kippes - 6th - 1:05.78High Jump Katie Linenberger - 1st - 5'4" Caira Augustine - 4th - 4'8"Javelin Rylen Harrington - 2nd - 117'6"Long Jump Lilian McGrath - 2nd - 17'6" Kamryn McCall - 4th - 16'2"Pole Vault Kenlee Vehige - 5th - 8'Shot Put Zoe Winter - 2nd - 35'5"Triple Jump Brooke Bieker - 2nd - 33'3.5" Jaci Schmidt - 3rd - 33'1.5" Caira Augustine - 6th - 32'7"4x100 Molly Martin, Kamryn McCall, Lyndi Zimmerman, Lillian McGrath - 1st - 49.634x400 Aralen Maupin, Cara Cunningham, Adalie Kippes, Molly Martin - 6th - 4:22.32Boys Results 300m Hurdles Carson Avery - 4th - 42.031600m Elijah McCullough - 4th - 4:39.853200m Elijah McCullough - 5th - 9:59.39Discus Gus Corsair - 3rd - 144'10"High Jump Kamani Jones - 5th - 6'0"Javelin Dalton Meyers - 1st - 171'10" Wyatt Kirkpatrick - 3rd - 166'8" Derek Quach - 5th - 160'10"Long Jump Daunte Younker - 5th - 20'9"Pole Vault Harley Zimmerman - 1st - 14'0"Triple Jump Kamani Jones - 2nd - 42'8.25"

🎽 Hays girls 2nd, boys 4th in Manhattan

DODGE CITY - Hays High went 1-1 in the first day of the Dodge City Lewis Automotive Group Softball Classic on Friday.

Game 1:&nbsp;Hays 5, Wichita Northwest 2 Hays High scored four runs after falling behind 1-0 on their way to a 5-2 win over Wichita Northwest.

Jaylee Summers tied the game after crossing the plate on a ground out in the bottom of the second to tie the game. The Indians took the lead when courtesy runner Shea Augustine scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the fourth. Augustine ran for Lakyn Zimmerman who doubled to open the inning.

Hays added to their lead in the bottom of the fifth on a Dani Willeford sacrifice fly that scored Lauren Klein. In the next at bat Riley Dreher drove in Dezarae Schmidt for a 4-1 advantage.&nbsp;

The Grizzlies put a single tally on the board in the top of the sixth. Hays answered in the bottom of the inning when Haley Rees took advantage of a Northwest error for the final run at 5-2.

Aubree Thomas pitched for the first time this season. She went all seven innings allowing two runs on seven hits. She struck out nine and walked none.

Game 2: Derby 14, Hays 2 Hays High lost to 6A power Derby 14-2 in the second game of the day.

The two teams were tied at one run a piece after the first inning. Riley Dreher drove in Dani Willeford with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first to tie the game at one.

Derby took control in the third and fourth innings. The Panthers scored three in the third and seven in the fourth for an 11-1 lead. Hays had four of their six errors during the same span.&nbsp;

The Indians only other run scored in the bottom of the fourth when Riley Dreher crossed the plate after a Derby error.

The Panthers scored their final three runs in the top of the seventh for the 14-2 victory.

Riley Dreher took the loss in the circle throwing all seven innings. Only two of the fourteen runs allowed were earned.

The Indians are now 5-3 on the season. Derby is 11-1. They stay in Dodge City for day two of the classic.

The Indians will play Eisenhower at 10:00 a.m. and Maize South at 2:00 p.m.

Hays PostDODGE CITY - Hays High went 1-1 in the first day of the Dodge City Lewis Automotive Group Softball Classic on Friday.Game 1:&nbsp;Hays 5, Wichita Northwest 2 Hays High scored four runs after falling behind 1-0 on their way to a 5-2 win over Wichita Northwest.Jaylee Summers tied the game after crossing the plate on a ground out in the bottom of the second to tie the game. The Indians took the lead when courtesy runner Shea Augustine scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the fourth. Augustine ran for Lakyn Zimmerman who doubled to open the inning.Hays added to their lead in the bottom of the fifth on a Dani Willeford sacrifice fly that scored Lauren Klein. In the next at bat Riley Dreher drove in Dezarae Schmidt for a 4-1 advantage.&nbsp;The Grizzlies put a single tally on the board in the top of the sixth. Hays answered in the bottom of the inning when Haley Rees took advantage of a Northwest error for the final run at 5-2.Aubree Thomas pitched for the first time this season. She went all seven innings allowing two runs on seven hits. She struck out nine and walked none.Game 2: Derby 14, Hays 2 Hays High lost to 6A power Derby 14-2 in the second game of the day.The two teams were tied at one run a piece after the first inning. Riley Dreher drove in Dani Willeford with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first to tie the game at one.Derby took control in the third and fourth innings. The Panthers scored three in the third and seven in the fourth for an 11-1 lead. Hays had four of their six errors during the same span.&nbsp;The Indians only other run scored in the bottom of the fourth when Riley Dreher crossed the plate after a Derby error.The Panthers scored their final three runs in the top of the seventh for the 14-2 victory.Riley Dreher took the loss in the circle throwing all seven innings. Only two of the fourteen runs allowed were earned.The Indians are now 5-3 on the season. Derby is 11-1. They stay in Dodge City for day two of the classic.UP NEXTThe Indians will play Eisenhower at 10:00 a.m. and Maize South at 2:00 p.m.

🥎 Hays goes 1-1 in Dodge City

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State and Lincoln each posted shutouts to split a doubleheader at Fleharty Family Field on Friday. FHSU won game one 4-0 before Lincoln took the second contest 1-0 in a pair of pitcher's duels. FHSU is now 18-20 overall, 4-12 in the MIAA, while Lincoln went to 12-26 overall, 4-16 in the MIAA.

Game 1: Fort Hays State 4, Lincoln 0 Both teams had just three hits through the first four and a half innings of play until Fort Hays State broke the first-game scoreless tie with three runs and three hits in the bottom of the fifth. FHSU would add on one more run in the sixth, though only two of their runs in the game were earned.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7751">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;led off the fifth with a single and with two outs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7739">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;singled to put two on base.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7750">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;broke the seal on the scoreless tie with a double over the head of the left fielder to score both runners. A fielding error allowed another Tiger run in the inning as FHSU took a 3-0 lead to the sixth. A throwing error on a stolen base by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7751">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;in the sixth led to a sacrifice fly RBI by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7746">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;to make it 4-0.

That was plenty for&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7741">Savanah Egger</a>, who threw her third complete-game shutout of the season. Egger moved to 10-9 overall on the season, allowing just four hits with five walks. She struck out five.

Paige Rademann (4-11) took the loss for Lincoln, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk with one strikeout. She handed the ball to Mallorey Rogers in the sixth, who tossed an inning with one unearned run allowed.

Game 2: Lincoln 1, Fort Hays State 0 The Tigers had a tough time finding key hits when they needed them in the second contest of the day. They had runners in scoring position in the third, fourth, and sixth innings, but could not come up with a hit in the clutch as Abby Pulliam (2-4) of Lincoln threw a complete-game shutout to earn Lincoln it's first-ever win in Hays.

The Tigers loaded the bases with one out in the fourth and a fielder's choice on the infield and a groundout ended that threat. They got a runner to third with one out in the sixth and had a groundout and pop up that ended that scoring chance.

Pulliam finished with six hits allowed and two walks, while striking out three Tigers. Lincoln broke the scoreless tie between teams in the top of the sixth when a single, walk, and passed ball put runners into scoring position with no outs. A weak grounder on the infield to the right side pushed the go-ahead run across, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7748">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;avoided any further damage with a strikeout and groundout.

Schmidt took a tough-luck loss, allowing just three hits and a walk, while striking out seven. Her only run allowed was unearned.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713017249665.jpeg" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Seth Kincaid" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State and Lincoln each posted shutouts to split a doubleheader at Fleharty Family Field on Friday. FHSU won game one 4-0 before Lincoln took the second contest 1-0 in a pair of pitcher's duels. FHSU is now 18-20 overall, 4-12 in the MIAA, while Lincoln went to 12-26 overall, 4-16 in the MIAA.Game 1: Fort Hays State 4, Lincoln 0 Both teams had just three hits through the first four and a half innings of play until Fort Hays State broke the first-game scoreless tie with three runs and three hits in the bottom of the fifth. FHSU would add on one more run in the sixth, though only two of their runs in the game were earned.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7751">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;led off the fifth with a single and with two outs&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7739">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;singled to put two on base.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7750">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;broke the seal on the scoreless tie with a double over the head of the left fielder to score both runners. A fielding error allowed another Tiger run in the inning as FHSU took a 3-0 lead to the sixth. A throwing error on a stolen base by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7751">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;in the sixth led to a sacrifice fly RBI by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7746">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;to make it 4-0.That was plenty for&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/7741">Savanah Egger</a>, who threw her third complete-game shutout of the season. Egger moved to 10-9 overall on the season, allowing just four hits with five walks. She struck out five.Paige Rademann (4-11) took the loss for Lincoln, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk with one strikeout. She handed the ball to Mallorey Rogers in the sixth, who tossed an inning with one unearned run allowed.Game 2: Lincoln 1, Fort Hays State 0 The Tigers had a tough time finding key hits when they needed them in the second contest of the day. They had runners in scoring position in the third, fourth, and sixth innings, but could not come up with a hit in the clutch as Abby Pulliam (2-4) of Lincoln threw a complete-game shutout to earn Lincoln it's first-ever win in Hays.The Tigers loaded the bases with one out in the fourth and a fielder's choice on the infield and a groundout ended that threat. They got a runner to third with one out in the sixth and had a groundout and pop up that ended that scoring chance.Pulliam finished with six hits allowed and two walks, while striking out three Tigers. Lincoln broke the scoreless tie between teams in the top of the sixth when a single, walk, and passed ball put runners into scoring position with no outs. A weak grounder on the infield to the right side pushed the go-ahead run across, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7748">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;avoided any further damage with a strikeout and groundout.Schmidt took a tough-luck loss, allowing just three hits and a walk, while striking out seven. Her only run allowed was unearned.UP NEXTThe Tigers play host to Central Missouri on Saturday in a doubleheader starting at 12 p.m. at Fleharty Family Field.

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