By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

PHOENIX (AP) — Nick Ahmed took a healthy swing in the eighth inning, but was a little off on his timing. The ball squirted off the end of his bat, rolling slowly up the first base line.

That gave Christian Walker time to sprint home with the decisive run for Arizona.

It was far from a classic, but these are the kind of games the Diamondbacks have lost for years. Now a few of them — including Monday night's 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals — are starting to go their way.

“We're not going to score 10 every game or throw a no-hitter,” Walker said. “So to win these tweeners, where we feel we have a chance to win, but it's a matter of executing and holding them off one more inning, for me, these are the games when you look back and you're proud of the season, these are the wins that need to happen.”

Ahmed — who was pinch-hitting — brought home Walker with his one-out roller off reliever Aroldis Chapman (0-1) that was essentially a swinging bunt. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino tried to get Walker at home, but the throw was late.

“That ball — you can’t plan for that,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I thought Vinnie made a nice attempt.”

The NL West-leading D-backs improved to 13-11. The Royals have lost nine of their last 10 and fell to 5-18.

Arizona lefty Andrew Chafin (2-0) got the win with 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. He struck out Salvador Perez and Franmil Reyes to end the game. The veteran reliever threw 35 pitches, a long outing by his standards.

“The adrenaline of the game is going to help push through any issues,” Chafin said. “Just taking it one pitch at a time and doing everything I can to get the job done.”

Edward Olivares hit a solo homer in the first to give the Royals an early lead, but the Diamondbacks built a 4-2 advantage by the fourth, scoring two runs in both the second and third off Kansas City starter Brad Keller.

Keller struggled to throw strikes, giving up four runs in four innings on four hits and six walks. He threw 95 pitches.

“He just didn't have his normal command,” Quatraro said.

Arizona's Tommy Henry threw 4 1/3 innings in his first start of the season, giving up three runs on four hits and four walks. The left-hander was called up from Triple-A to take the rotation spot of four-time All-Star Madison Bumgarner,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/diamondbacks-bumgarner-released-f05215e4a5f3e5b098c255178788a017">who was designated for assignment last week</a>.

The Royals cut the D-backs' lead to 4-3 in the fifth on Perez's RBI double and then tied the game in the eighth on Kyle Isbel's RBI single. Pasquantino had a three-hit night while Michael Massey and Perez both had two hits.

Arizona's Geraldo Perdomo and Pavin Smith also had two hits.

Royals: Reyes was reinstated from the paternity list. INF Nate Eaton was sent to Triple-A Omaha.

Diamondbacks: To make room for Henry on the roster, RHP Drey Jameson was optioned to Triple-A Reno. ... Walker was out of the starting lineup for a second straight game after getting hit by a pitch on the left forearm Saturday. He pinch-hit in the eighth and walked.

The three-game series continues Tuesday. The Royals will send RHP Brady Singer (1-2, 8.14 ERA) to the mound against RHP Ryne Nelson (1-0, 4.91).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682418575790.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy who was trying to steal home in the sixth inning during a baseball game, Monday, April 24, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy who was trying to steal home in the sixth inning during a baseball game, Monday, April 24, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball WriterPHOENIX (AP) — Nick Ahmed took a healthy swing in the eighth inning, but was a little off on his timing. The ball squirted off the end of his bat, rolling slowly up the first base line.That gave Christian Walker time to sprint home with the decisive run for Arizona.It was far from a classic, but these are the kind of games the Diamondbacks have lost for years. Now a few of them — including Monday night's 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals — are starting to go their way.“We're not going to score 10 every game or throw a no-hitter,” Walker said. “So to win these tweeners, where we feel we have a chance to win, but it's a matter of executing and holding them off one more inning, for me, these are the games when you look back and you're proud of the season, these are the wins that need to happen.”Ahmed — who was pinch-hitting — brought home Walker with his one-out roller off reliever Aroldis Chapman (0-1) that was essentially a swinging bunt. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino tried to get Walker at home, but the throw was late.“That ball — you can’t plan for that,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I thought Vinnie made a nice attempt.”The NL West-leading D-backs improved to 13-11. The Royals have lost nine of their last 10 and fell to 5-18.Arizona lefty Andrew Chafin (2-0) got the win with 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. He struck out Salvador Perez and Franmil Reyes to end the game. The veteran reliever threw 35 pitches, a long outing by his standards.“The adrenaline of the game is going to help push through any issues,” Chafin said. “Just taking it one pitch at a time and doing everything I can to get the job done.”Edward Olivares hit a solo homer in the first to give the Royals an early lead, but the Diamondbacks built a 4-2 advantage by the fourth, scoring two runs in both the second and third off Kansas City starter Brad Keller.Keller struggled to throw strikes, giving up four runs in four innings on four hits and six walks. He threw 95 pitches.“He just didn't have his normal command,” Quatraro said.Arizona's Tommy Henry threw 4 1/3 innings in his first start of the season, giving up three runs on four hits and four walks. The left-hander was called up from Triple-A to take the rotation spot of four-time All-Star Madison Bumgarner,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/diamondbacks-bumgarner-released-f05215e4a5f3e5b098c255178788a017">who was designated for assignment last week</a>.The Royals cut the D-backs' lead to 4-3 in the fifth on Perez's RBI double and then tied the game in the eighth on Kyle Isbel's RBI single. Pasquantino had a three-hit night while Michael Massey and Perez both had two hits.Arizona's Geraldo Perdomo and Pavin Smith also had two hits.TRAINER'S ROOMRoyals: Reyes was reinstated from the paternity list. INF Nate Eaton was sent to Triple-A Omaha.Diamondbacks: To make room for Henry on the roster, RHP Drey Jameson was optioned to Triple-A Reno. ... Walker was out of the starting lineup for a second straight game after getting hit by a pitch on the left forearm Saturday. He pinch-hit in the eighth and walked.UP NEXTThe three-game series continues Tuesday. The Royals will send RHP Brady Singer (1-2, 8.14 ERA) to the mound against RHP Ryne Nelson (1-0, 4.91).

⚾ Diamondbacks edge Royals on Walker's sprint home

JOPLIN, Mo. -&nbsp;Fort Hays State’s Morgan Brasser and Shauna Lee both shot an 8-over-par, 80 Monday and are tied for 13th place after day one of the MIAA Women’s Golf Championships at Eagle Creek Golf Club. 

Brasser, who was named named the MIAA Golfer of the Year on Sunday, struggled with eight bogeys and a quadruple bogey.&nbsp; She had two birdies and an eagle to go along with her six pars. 

Brasser and Lee both sit seven shots back of Northwest Missouri State’s Paige Hoffman and Central Missouri’s Hayley Jones who shared the first round lead at 1-over-par.

Hays PostJOPLIN, Mo. -&nbsp;Fort Hays State’s Morgan Brasser and Shauna Lee both shot an 8-over-par, 80 Monday and are tied for 13th place after day one of the MIAA Women’s Golf Championships at Eagle Creek Golf Club. Brasser, who was named named the MIAA Golfer of the Year on Sunday, struggled with eight bogeys and a quadruple bogey.&nbsp; She had two birdies and an eagle to go along with her six pars. Brasser and Lee both sit seven shots back of Northwest Missouri State’s Paige Hoffman and Central Missouri’s Hayley Jones who shared the first round lead at 1-over-par.Round two is scheduled for Tuesday.

⛳ FHSU's Brasser, Lee T-13th after day one of MIAA Championships

HAYS -&nbsp;The Hays High girls’ soccer team extended their win streak to six matches Monday. The Indians made quick work of Great Bend, winning 10-0 on the new turf at Hays High School. All of the scoring came in the first half and the&nbsp; match was called by mercy rule. 

Arely Maldonado, Katie Dinkel and Dani Willeford all scored two goals. Kinslee Newell, Annie Humphrey, Aspen Melvin and Addie Otte scored the others. 

HHS held the Panthers without a shot on goal and have shutout their last two and five of their last six opponents.

The Indians are 9-2 overall and 5-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. They host Manhattan Thursday. 

Hays PostHAYS -&nbsp;The Hays High girls’ soccer team extended their win streak to six matches Monday. The Indians made quick work of Great Bend, winning 10-0 on the new turf at Hays High School. All of the scoring came in the first half and the&nbsp; match was called by mercy rule. Arely Maldonado, Katie Dinkel and Dani Willeford all scored two goals. Kinslee Newell, Annie Humphrey, Aspen Melvin and Addie Otte scored the others. HHS held the Panthers without a shot on goal and have shutout their last two and five of their last six opponents.The Indians are 9-2 overall and 5-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. They host Manhattan Thursday.

⚽ HHS extends win streak with shutout of Panthers

It's the final talk of the season with Fort Hays State softball coach Adrian Pilkington, head baseball coach Justin Wichert and player guest Elliott Herrmann.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (April 24, 2023)

HAYS, Kan. - Due to forecasted inclement weather on Friday, the Fort Hays State track and field team has moved the 2023 FHSU Alex Francis Classic ahead one day to Thursday (April 27). The tentative meet schedule will remain the same, with field events beginning at noon and action on the track commencing at 2 p.m. The full meet schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/documents/2023/4/24/2023_Alex_Francis_ScheduleUpdate.pdf">available here</a>. This is the lone home meet for the Tigers and will be their final regular-season tune up before they travel to Jefferson City, Mo. for the MIAA Outdoor Championships May 5-7.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - Due to forecasted inclement weather on Friday, the Fort Hays State track and field team has moved the 2023 FHSU Alex Francis Classic ahead one day to Thursday (April 27). The tentative meet schedule will remain the same, with field events beginning at noon and action on the track commencing at 2 p.m. The full meet schedule is&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/documents/2023/4/24/2023_Alex_Francis_ScheduleUpdate.pdf">available here</a>. This is the lone home meet for the Tigers and will be their final regular-season tune up before they travel to Jefferson City, Mo. for the MIAA Outdoor Championships May 5-7.&nbsp;&nbsp;

👟 Alex Francis Classic moves to Thursday

VICTORIA – Victoria High School senior, MaKenna Wellbrock,
signed a letter of intent to play tennis at Bethany College on Friday, April
21st.

Wellbrock was joined Friday by Victoria coach Kaylene Gabel,
as well as many family members, tennis teammates and the student body of
Victoria Jr-Sr High.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682344604267.jpeg" alt="MaKenna, Mom (Melissa), Dad (John), Kaylene Gabel (VHS tennis coach) Thomas DeWitt (Bethany tennis coach) - Submitted" />
 <figcaption>MaKenna, Mom (Melissa), Dad (John), Kaylene Gabel (VHS tennis coach) Thomas DeWitt (Bethany tennis coach) - Submitted</figcaption>
 </figure>VICTORIA – Victoria High School senior, MaKenna Wellbrock,
signed a letter of intent to play tennis at Bethany College on Friday, April
21st.Wellbrock was joined Friday by Victoria coach Kaylene Gabel,
as well as many family members, tennis teammates and the student body of
Victoria Jr-Sr High.

🎾 Victoria’s Wellbrock signs with Bethany

👟 FHSU women first, six individual champs in Emporia

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani hit consecutive homers in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels hung on for a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Trout also had two doubles for the Angels, who managed only one hit in the first five innings against Jordan Lyles (0-4) before the heart of their order unloaded on the Kansas City starter during a nine-pitch span.

Ward’s drive into the short left-field porch was followed by Trout’s fifth homer of the year and Ohtani’s 415-foot blast to center for his own fifth homer. Los Angeles hadn’t hit back-to-back-to-back homers since June 8, 2019.

Ward scored two runs in the Angels' second victory in five games.

MJ Melendez, Vinnie Pasquantino and Bobby Witt Jr. connected for the Royals, who opened their 10-game trip by losing two of three in Anaheim. Kansas City has lost eight of nine and 11 of 13.

Reid Detmers yielded seven hits while pitching into the sixth for the Angels. Austin Warren (1-0) gave up Witt's homer in the seventh during his second appearance of the season, and Carlos Estévez got his third save with a six-pitch ninth inning.

Lyles yielded four hits over six innings with five strikeouts.

Melendez homered in the first, but Ward scored on Ohtani's flyout later in the inning after advancing on Trout's double.

Pasquantino delivered his fourth homer with one out in the sixth, but Ward tied it again on the first pitch of the Angels' half of the inning. Trout then secured the Angels' first back-to-back homers since April 2 with an 0-2 drive to right, and Ohtani homered to center five pitches later.

Three homers gave the Royals ample opportunity to use an apparently new home run helmet — a silver chapeau resembling a medieval knight’s headgear that they placed on the home-run hitter’s head upon his return to the dugout.

The Angels are pioneers in this field, trading in last year’s home-run cowboy hat this spring for a large samurai helmet suggested by Ohtani.

Freddy Fermín got his first major league hit with a single in the third for Kansas City. The 27-year-old Venezuelan catcher is batting .293 at Triple-A Omaha, and he got a chance in the majors this weekend with Franmil Reyes on the paternity list.

Royals: Melendez left in the fourth inning with lower back tightness. Hunter Dozier replaced him in right field.

Angels: Promising rookie C Logan O'Hoppe will be sidelined for four to six months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. O'Hoppe was off to an outstanding start after seizing the Halos' starting job behind the plate out of spring training, but he injured himself last week.

Royals: Brad Keller (2-2, 3.00 ERA) takes the mound when Kansas City continues its road trip in Arizona on Monday.

Angels: José Suarez (0-1, 9.26 ERA) has a golden opportunity to get his disappointing season on track when the struggling Oakland Athletics open a four-game series at the Big A on Monday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682290891710.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach, left, and home plate umpire Shane Livensparger watch during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chad Wallach, left, and home plate umpire Shane Livensparger watch during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</figcaption>
 </figure>By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports WriterANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani hit consecutive homers in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels hung on for a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.Trout also had two doubles for the Angels, who managed only one hit in the first five innings against Jordan Lyles (0-4) before the heart of their order unloaded on the Kansas City starter during a nine-pitch span.Ward’s drive into the short left-field porch was followed by Trout’s fifth homer of the year and Ohtani’s 415-foot blast to center for his own fifth homer. Los Angeles hadn’t hit back-to-back-to-back homers since June 8, 2019.Ward scored two runs in the Angels' second victory in five games.MJ Melendez, Vinnie Pasquantino and Bobby Witt Jr. connected for the Royals, who opened their 10-game trip by losing two of three in Anaheim. Kansas City has lost eight of nine and 11 of 13.Reid Detmers yielded seven hits while pitching into the sixth for the Angels. Austin Warren (1-0) gave up Witt's homer in the seventh during his second appearance of the season, and Carlos Estévez got his third save with a six-pitch ninth inning.Lyles yielded four hits over six innings with five strikeouts.Melendez homered in the first, but Ward scored on Ohtani's flyout later in the inning after advancing on Trout's double.Pasquantino delivered his fourth homer with one out in the sixth, but Ward tied it again on the first pitch of the Angels' half of the inning. Trout then secured the Angels' first back-to-back homers since April 2 with an 0-2 drive to right, and Ohtani homered to center five pitches later.TIN CAPThree homers gave the Royals ample opportunity to use an apparently new home run helmet — a silver chapeau resembling a medieval knight’s headgear that they placed on the home-run hitter’s head upon his return to the dugout.The Angels are pioneers in this field, trading in last year’s home-run cowboy hat this spring for a large samurai helmet suggested by Ohtani.FAST FREDDYFreddy Fermín got his first major league hit with a single in the third for Kansas City. The 27-year-old Venezuelan catcher is batting .293 at Triple-A Omaha, and he got a chance in the majors this weekend with Franmil Reyes on the paternity list.TRAINER'S ROOMRoyals: Melendez left in the fourth inning with lower back tightness. Hunter Dozier replaced him in right field.Angels: Promising rookie C Logan O'Hoppe will be sidelined for four to six months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. O'Hoppe was off to an outstanding start after seizing the Halos' starting job behind the plate out of spring training, but he injured himself last week.UP NEXTRoyals: Brad Keller (2-2, 3.00 ERA) takes the mound when Kansas City continues its road trip in Arizona on Monday.Angels: José Suarez (0-1, 9.26 ERA) has a golden opportunity to get his disappointing season on track when the struggling Oakland Athletics open a four-game series at the Big A on Monday.

⚾ Ward, Trout, Ohtani hit 3 straight HRs, Angels beat KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State junior golfer Morgan Brasser&nbsp;has been named the 2022-23 MIAA Women's Golfer of the Year, announced Sunday by the league office. A unanimous first-team selection this season, the Andale, Kan. native earned All-MIAA status for the third year in a row after picking up honorable mention status each of the last two years. Brasser recorded a stroke average of 75.77 over 22 regular season rounds, bettering her own school-record of 77.2 set last season. In nine rounds during the spring season, she recorded a stroke average of 73.89. She won three events on the year, finishing inside the top five at five different events and inside the top 10 seven times. She tied the school record with a round of 69, doing so twice. She turned in seven rounds at-or-under par, including five sub-par rounds. Brasser finished the Newman Spring Invitational at 4-under, the lowest tournament score for an individual in team history. Brasser and the rest of the FHSU women's golf team will tee it up at the MIAA Championships this week at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Joplin, Mo. 2022-23 All-MIAA Women's Golf Teams and Postseason Awards Golfer of the Year – Morgan Brasser&nbsp;– Fort Hays State Freshman of the Year – Mia Rallo – Central Missouri Coach of the Year – Chris Port – Central Missouri First Team Morgan Brasser&nbsp;– Fort Hays State, Jr.* Rosie Klausner – Central Missouri, R-Sr.* Lydia Sitorus – Rogers State, So.* Paige Hoffman – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Hayley Jones – Central Missouri, R-Jr. *Unanimous Selection Second Team Nina Lee – Northeastern State, Sr. Mika Romas – Central Oklahoma, Jr. Julie Hofmanova – Missouri Western, Jr. Ellen Loving – Rogers State, So. Marelda Ayal – Rogers State, Jr. Honorable Mention Jirasuda Khunarak – Central Oklahoma, Jr. Faviola Gonzalez – Nebraska Kearney, Gr. Juliana Botero Molina – Nebraska Kearney, So. McKenna Rice – Central Missouri, R-Jr. Allison Comer – Nebraska Kearney, Jr.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State junior golfer Morgan Brasser&nbsp;has been named the 2022-23 MIAA Women's Golfer of the Year, announced Sunday by the league office. A unanimous first-team selection this season, the Andale, Kan. native earned All-MIAA status for the third year in a row after picking up honorable mention status each of the last two years. Brasser recorded a stroke average of 75.77 over 22 regular season rounds, bettering her own school-record of 77.2 set last season. In nine rounds during the spring season, she recorded a stroke average of 73.89. She won three events on the year, finishing inside the top five at five different events and inside the top 10 seven times. She tied the school record with a round of 69, doing so twice. She turned in seven rounds at-or-under par, including five sub-par rounds. Brasser finished the Newman Spring Invitational at 4-under, the lowest tournament score for an individual in team history. Brasser and the rest of the FHSU women's golf team will tee it up at the MIAA Championships this week at Eagle Creek Golf Club in Joplin, Mo. 2022-23 All-MIAA Women's Golf Teams and Postseason Awards Golfer of the Year – Morgan Brasser&nbsp;– Fort Hays State Freshman of the Year – Mia Rallo – Central Missouri Coach of the Year – Chris Port – Central Missouri First Team Morgan Brasser&nbsp;– Fort Hays State, Jr.* Rosie Klausner – Central Missouri, R-Sr.* Lydia Sitorus – Rogers State, So.* Paige Hoffman – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Hayley Jones – Central Missouri, R-Jr. *Unanimous Selection Second Team Nina Lee – Northeastern State, Sr. Mika Romas – Central Oklahoma, Jr. Julie Hofmanova – Missouri Western, Jr. Ellen Loving – Rogers State, So. Marelda Ayal – Rogers State, Jr. Honorable Mention Jirasuda Khunarak – Central Oklahoma, Jr. Faviola Gonzalez – Nebraska Kearney, Gr. Juliana Botero Molina – Nebraska Kearney, So. McKenna Rice – Central Missouri, R-Jr. Allison Comer – Nebraska Kearney, Jr.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ Brasser named MIAA Women's Golfer of the Year

HAYS, Kan. - Five unearned runs helped the Northwest Missouri State baseball team prevent a series sweep on Sunday, with the Bearcats escaping with a 14-9 win over Fort Hays State in the weekend finale. The Tigers (20-27, 10-20) outhit the Bearcats (11-32, 9-21) for the third day in a row, but five home runs and six Tiger errors helped NWMSU pick up the victory.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/stats/2023/northwest-missouri-state/boxscore/12551">Box Score</a> Tiger starter Cade Flaherty&nbsp;struck out three of the first six batters he faced, but a solo home run to lead off the top of the second gave the Bearcats a 1-0 lead. The Tigers bounced back in the home half, scoring two runs on an error, a walk and two base hits. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;drew a leadoff walk and later scored on a throwing error before Mikey Felton&nbsp;gave the Tigers the lead with an RBI single through the left side. Four walks helped the Bearcats tie the score in the third, but the Tiger bats once again responded immediately. Isaiah Ural&nbsp;led off with a line-drive home run over the fence in left, putting the Tigers up 3-2. Emile Boies&nbsp;followed with a single before Herrmann smashed his fourth home run of the weekend over the wall in left. Four hits and one Tiger error allowed Northwest to bat around in the fourth, giving the visitors a 7-5 lead after five runs crossed the plate. Fort Hays State strung together a trio of singles in the fifth, with Trey DeGarmo making it a one-run game on an RBI single that plated Boies.

Andrew Hansen&nbsp;came on in relief&nbsp;in the fourth inning and allowed just two hits to the first 10 batters he faced, striking out a pair. The Bearcats broke through once again the seventh, scoring four runs, three of which were unearned, on three hits and three errors. Fort Hays State answered once again following the seventh inning stretch when Ed Scott&nbsp;led off with a solo home run to left field. Boies and Herrmann later clubbed back-to-back doubles before Zane Knox&nbsp;closed the gap to 11-9 with an RBI single through the right side. The Bearcats kept rolling in the eighth, scoring three more runs, two of which were unearned, on two hits and two Tiger errors. Bearcat sophomore Max Pawela clubbed his third home run of the game in the eighth, giving the visitors a five-run advantage, 14-9. The Tigers had their leadoff man on base in both the eighth and ninth innings, but were unable to manufacture any runs. Flaherty struck out four batters in 3.1 innings of work, walking seven and surrendering five runs on three hits. Hansen allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and zero walks while striking out a pair in 2.2 innings of relief. Jenner Kehe&nbsp;came on to record the final four outs, walking one batter but not allowing any hits. Herrmann finished the day 3-for-4 with three runs and three RBI, while Boies was 3-for-5 with three runs scored. Ural, DeGarmo and Knox also had multi-hit days. The Tigers will wrap up the regular season against fourth-ranked Central Missouri on the road in Warrensburg, Mo. next weekend (April 28-30). First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682290131624.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State seniors Ed Scott, Zach Berg and Ridge Stephens along with their parents are honored prior to the Tigers home finale vs. Northwest Missouri State on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nick Meis)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State seniors Ed Scott, Zach Berg and Ridge Stephens along with their parents are honored prior to the Tigers home finale vs. Northwest Missouri State on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Nick Meis)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - Five unearned runs helped the Northwest Missouri State baseball team prevent a series sweep on Sunday, with the Bearcats escaping with a 14-9 win over Fort Hays State in the weekend finale. The Tigers (20-27, 10-20) outhit the Bearcats (11-32, 9-21) for the third day in a row, but five home runs and six Tiger errors helped NWMSU pick up the victory.<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/stats/2023/northwest-missouri-state/boxscore/12551">Box Score</a> Tiger starter Cade Flaherty&nbsp;struck out three of the first six batters he faced, but a solo home run to lead off the top of the second gave the Bearcats a 1-0 lead. The Tigers bounced back in the home half, scoring two runs on an error, a walk and two base hits. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;drew a leadoff walk and later scored on a throwing error before Mikey Felton&nbsp;gave the Tigers the lead with an RBI single through the left side. Four walks helped the Bearcats tie the score in the third, but the Tiger bats once again responded immediately. Isaiah Ural&nbsp;led off with a line-drive home run over the fence in left, putting the Tigers up 3-2. Emile Boies&nbsp;followed with a single before Herrmann smashed his fourth home run of the weekend over the wall in left. Four hits and one Tiger error allowed Northwest to bat around in the fourth, giving the visitors a 7-5 lead after five runs crossed the plate. Fort Hays State strung together a trio of singles in the fifth, with Trey DeGarmo making it a one-run game on an RBI single that plated Boies.Andrew Hansen&nbsp;came on in relief&nbsp;in the fourth inning and allowed just two hits to the first 10 batters he faced, striking out a pair. The Bearcats broke through once again the seventh, scoring four runs, three of which were unearned, on three hits and three errors. Fort Hays State answered once again following the seventh inning stretch when Ed Scott&nbsp;led off with a solo home run to left field. Boies and Herrmann later clubbed back-to-back doubles before Zane Knox&nbsp;closed the gap to 11-9 with an RBI single through the right side. The Bearcats kept rolling in the eighth, scoring three more runs, two of which were unearned, on two hits and two Tiger errors. Bearcat sophomore Max Pawela clubbed his third home run of the game in the eighth, giving the visitors a five-run advantage, 14-9. The Tigers had their leadoff man on base in both the eighth and ninth innings, but were unable to manufacture any runs. Flaherty struck out four batters in 3.1 innings of work, walking seven and surrendering five runs on three hits. Hansen allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and zero walks while striking out a pair in 2.2 innings of relief. Jenner Kehe&nbsp;came on to record the final four outs, walking one batter but not allowing any hits. Herrmann finished the day 3-for-4 with three runs and three RBI, while Boies was 3-for-5 with three runs scored. Ural, DeGarmo and Knox also had multi-hit days. The Tigers will wrap up the regular season against fourth-ranked Central Missouri on the road in Warrensburg, Mo. next weekend (April 28-30). First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

⚾ Bearcats capitalize on Tiger errors to take series finale

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — MJ Melendez was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded as the Kansas City Royals scored five times in the ninth inning to rally for an 11-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels that snapped a six-game losing streak Saturday night.

Hunter Dozier had three hits and three RBIs, including a two-run single in the ninth that provided some insurance for the Royals. Matt Duffy also had three hits.

The Angels lost despite hitting four home runs for the second time this season. Matt Thaiss gave the Halos an 8-6 lead in the eighth inning with a two-run shot, but José Quijada (0-1) was unable to hold it.

Hunter Renfroe went deep twice and Mike Trout homered for the first time in two weeks. It is the sixth time since 2020 the Angels have lost when hitting at least four homers.

Quijada hit two Royals batters with pitches in the ninth. Nicky Lopez reached to lead off the inning after getting plunked and then scored when Kyle Isbel doubled off the right-center wall. Isbel advanced to third on a throwing error and scored to tie it at 8 on Edward Olivares' one-out base hit.

Quijada loaded the bases with walks to Salvador Perez and Duffy before he hit Melendez with an 0-2 fastball to bring Olivares home with the go-ahead run.

Scott Barlow retired the Angels in order in the ninth for his second save.

Renfroe led off the eighth with a double. Gio Urshela grounded out and Brandon Drury struck out looking before Thaiss connected on a first-pitch slider from Jose Cuas (1-0) to give the Halos an 8-6 advantage.

Renfroe had a pair of solo shots to left field for the 18th multi-homer game of his career. His homer in the fourth inning got the Angels to 3-2. It barely stayed fair and made it over the short wall in the left-field corner as Kansas City outfielder Nate Eaton was unable to get to it in time.

Renfroe's team-leading sixth homer leading off the sixth was a no-doubter.

Trout, out of Friday's lineup after the Angels' cross-country trip, had a two-run shot in the fifth for his fourth of the season.

Kansas City appeared to get out of the sixth with a 6-5 lead after Zach Neto flied out, but plate umpire Mark Ripperger called a balk before the pitch, keeping the inning alive.

Drury advanced to second on the balk and scored the tying run two pitches later when Neto singled to right field.

Royals: LHP Daniel Lynch (rotator cuff strain) went two innings during an extended spring training outing.

Angels: OF Taylor Ward, who has only two hits in his last 26 at-bats, got the night off.

The teams wrap up their weekend series Sunday. Kansas City RHP Jordan Lyles (0-3, 4.62 ERA), who has a 4-4 career mark against the Angels, takes on Reid Detmers (0-1, 4.50). The left-hander allowed five earned runs in his only previous start against the Royals last season.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682223582776.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals second baseman Matt Duffy (15) celebrates in the dugout after scoring off of a triple by MJ Melendez during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals second baseman Matt Duffy (15) celebrates in the dugout after scoring off of a triple by MJ Melendez during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)</figcaption>
 </figure>By JOE REEDY AP Sports WriterANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — MJ Melendez was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded as the Kansas City Royals scored five times in the ninth inning to rally for an 11-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels that snapped a six-game losing streak Saturday night.Hunter Dozier had three hits and three RBIs, including a two-run single in the ninth that provided some insurance for the Royals. Matt Duffy also had three hits.The Angels lost despite hitting four home runs for the second time this season. Matt Thaiss gave the Halos an 8-6 lead in the eighth inning with a two-run shot, but José Quijada (0-1) was unable to hold it.Hunter Renfroe went deep twice and Mike Trout homered for the first time in two weeks. It is the sixth time since 2020 the Angels have lost when hitting at least four homers.Quijada hit two Royals batters with pitches in the ninth. Nicky Lopez reached to lead off the inning after getting plunked and then scored when Kyle Isbel doubled off the right-center wall. Isbel advanced to third on a throwing error and scored to tie it at 8 on Edward Olivares' one-out base hit.Quijada loaded the bases with walks to Salvador Perez and Duffy before he hit Melendez with an 0-2 fastball to bring Olivares home with the go-ahead run.Scott Barlow retired the Angels in order in the ninth for his second save.Renfroe led off the eighth with a double. Gio Urshela grounded out and Brandon Drury struck out looking before Thaiss connected on a first-pitch slider from Jose Cuas (1-0) to give the Halos an 8-6 advantage.ALL FOR NAUGHTRenfroe had a pair of solo shots to left field for the 18th multi-homer game of his career. His homer in the fourth inning got the Angels to 3-2. It barely stayed fair and made it over the short wall in the left-field corner as Kansas City outfielder Nate Eaton was unable to get to it in time.Renfroe's team-leading sixth homer leading off the sixth was a no-doubter.Trout, out of Friday's lineup after the Angels' cross-country trip, had a two-run shot in the fifth for his fourth of the season.NOT SO FASTKansas City appeared to get out of the sixth with a 6-5 lead after Zach Neto flied out, but plate umpire Mark Ripperger called a balk before the pitch, keeping the inning alive.Drury advanced to second on the balk and scored the tying run two pitches later when Neto singled to right field.TRAINER'S ROOMRoyals: LHP Daniel Lynch (rotator cuff strain) went two innings during an extended spring training outing.Angels: OF Taylor Ward, who has only two hits in his last 26 at-bats, got the night off.UP NEXTThe teams wrap up their weekend series Sunday. Kansas City RHP Jordan Lyles (0-3, 4.62 ERA), who has a 4-4 career mark against the Angels, takes on Reid Detmers (0-1, 4.50). The left-hander allowed five earned runs in his only previous start against the Royals last season.

⚾ Royals rally with 5 in 9th for victory over Angels

EDMOND, Okla. – Fort Hays State dropped a pair of games at No. 5 ranked Central Oklahoma on Saturday. Slip ups defensively by the Tigers late in both games and a lack of runs ultimately kept the Tigers from a chance of upsetting the Bronchos. UCO moved to 39-6 overall and 19-3 in the MIAA, winning by scores of 5-1 and 4-1. FHSU is now 29-20 overall, 11-11 in the MIAA. Game 1: Central Oklahoma 5, Fort Hays State 1 Central Oklahoma used a two-run home run in the third inning and then a Tiger error followed by three straight singles for three runs in the fifth to take the first contest of the day. Shayla Harper broke a scoreless tie between the Tigers and Bronchos with the two-out homer in the third. UCO's rally in the fifth was all on two outs as well after a dropped foul ball that should have been the end of the inning. The Tigers picked up their only run in the sixth inning when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;led off with a double and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;followed with a single.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;then hit a ball up the middle that ricocheted off the pitcher perfectly to the shortstop, who stepped on second and threw Stuke out at first on a double play that killed a potential big inning for the Tigers. Beggs scored on the double play. The Tigers had six hits in the game, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;with two. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;went 4.2 innings in her start and struck out four. She allowed seven hits and walked five and now has a record of 4-3 on the season. Only two of her runs allowed were earned.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/emma-montoya/7092">Emma Montoya</a>&nbsp;threw the final 1.1 innings and recorded a strikeout. Jordyn Pipkin, now 17-3 overall, threw a complete game for UCO. She scattered the six Tiger hits, while recording two strikeouts with a walk. Game 2: Central Oklahoma 4, Fort Hays State 1 The Tigers struggled to score runs once again in the second contest of the afternoon. They plated their only run in the first inning and their would-be second run to tie the game in the fourth was waved off the board by a game-altering umpire decision. After plating two in the third to take the lead, UCO added runs on Tiger mistakes in the fifth and sixth innings. The Tigers opened the game with four singles in the first inning.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;led off with an infield single, but then was called out for leaving first early on a successful stolen base attempt. With two outs, the Tigers fought back into a run-scoring opportunity on three straight singles by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;then drew a bases loaded walk to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, the Tigers did not add on any more runs as a ground out ended a potential big inning. Shayleigh Odom of UCO tied the game by leading off the third with a solo home run. The Bronchos jumped into the lead moments later when Rylee Lemos doubled and then came in to score on an RBI single by Emily Deramus. The Tigers worked their way into good position to pull even with the Bronchos in the top of the fourth.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;doubled down the left field line and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/adysen-burghart/7077">Adysen Burghart</a>&nbsp;singled to put runners at first and third with just one out. Then the crucial call that kept the Tigers from tying the game was made with Shepard at the plate. She was ruled out of the box when contacting the ball she grounded to the right side of the infield. UCO dropped the potential force out throw at second base, while pinch runner&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/reese-curry/7079">Reese Curry</a>&nbsp;crossed the plate on the delayed dead ball situation. So instead of a 2-2 game with runners at second and first with one out, the call coupled with the UCO coach's decision made two outs and the runners had to return to first and third. A ground out then ended the inning. The Bronchos got add-on runs in the fifth and sixth. In the fifth, a wild pitch with two outs allowed a run to cross the plate. In the sixth, an error with two outs allowed another run to come in to score. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;took a tough loss, despite her complete-game effort. She scattered seven hits, walked one, and struck out one. Terin Ritz of UCO allowed eight hits and walked four, while striking out just two. She was able to strand 11 Tigers on base throughout the game to escape with victory. Fort Hays State returns home for two big doubleheaders against Rogers State and Northeastern State next weekend in Hays (Apr. 28-29). The games wrap up the regular season as the Tigers will be battling for a spot in the eight-team MIAA Tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682202258415.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State freshman Peyton Shepard bats during an NCAA softball game vs. Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Fleharty Family Field in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State freshman Peyton Shepard bats during an NCAA softball game vs. Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Fleharty Family Field in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo (FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsEDMOND, Okla. – Fort Hays State dropped a pair of games at No. 5 ranked Central Oklahoma on Saturday. Slip ups defensively by the Tigers late in both games and a lack of runs ultimately kept the Tigers from a chance of upsetting the Bronchos. UCO moved to 39-6 overall and 19-3 in the MIAA, winning by scores of 5-1 and 4-1. FHSU is now 29-20 overall, 11-11 in the MIAA. Game 1: Central Oklahoma 5, Fort Hays State 1 Central Oklahoma used a two-run home run in the third inning and then a Tiger error followed by three straight singles for three runs in the fifth to take the first contest of the day. Shayla Harper broke a scoreless tie between the Tigers and Bronchos with the two-out homer in the third. UCO's rally in the fifth was all on two outs as well after a dropped foul ball that should have been the end of the inning. The Tigers picked up their only run in the sixth inning when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;led off with a double and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;followed with a single.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>&nbsp;then hit a ball up the middle that ricocheted off the pitcher perfectly to the shortstop, who stepped on second and threw Stuke out at first on a double play that killed a potential big inning for the Tigers. Beggs scored on the double play. The Tigers had six hits in the game, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;with two. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;went 4.2 innings in her start and struck out four. She allowed seven hits and walked five and now has a record of 4-3 on the season. Only two of her runs allowed were earned.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/emma-montoya/7092">Emma Montoya</a>&nbsp;threw the final 1.1 innings and recorded a strikeout. Jordyn Pipkin, now 17-3 overall, threw a complete game for UCO. She scattered the six Tiger hits, while recording two strikeouts with a walk. Game 2: Central Oklahoma 4, Fort Hays State 1 The Tigers struggled to score runs once again in the second contest of the afternoon. They plated their only run in the first inning and their would-be second run to tie the game in the fourth was waved off the board by a game-altering umpire decision. After plating two in the third to take the lead, UCO added runs on Tiger mistakes in the fifth and sixth innings. The Tigers opened the game with four singles in the first inning.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;led off with an infield single, but then was called out for leaving first early on a successful stolen base attempt. With two outs, the Tigers fought back into a run-scoring opportunity on three straight singles by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/carly-stuke/7096">Carly Stuke</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;then drew a bases loaded walk to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, the Tigers did not add on any more runs as a ground out ended a potential big inning. Shayleigh Odom of UCO tied the game by leading off the third with a solo home run. The Bronchos jumped into the lead moments later when Rylee Lemos doubled and then came in to score on an RBI single by Emily Deramus. The Tigers worked their way into good position to pull even with the Bronchos in the top of the fourth.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;doubled down the left field line and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/adysen-burghart/7077">Adysen Burghart</a>&nbsp;singled to put runners at first and third with just one out. Then the crucial call that kept the Tigers from tying the game was made with Shepard at the plate. She was ruled out of the box when contacting the ball she grounded to the right side of the infield. UCO dropped the potential force out throw at second base, while pinch runner&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/reese-curry/7079">Reese Curry</a>&nbsp;crossed the plate on the delayed dead ball situation. So instead of a 2-2 game with runners at second and first with one out, the call coupled with the UCO coach's decision made two outs and the runners had to return to first and third. A ground out then ended the inning. The Bronchos got add-on runs in the fifth and sixth. In the fifth, a wild pitch with two outs allowed a run to cross the plate. In the sixth, an error with two outs allowed another run to come in to score. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;took a tough loss, despite her complete-game effort. She scattered seven hits, walked one, and struck out one. Terin Ritz of UCO allowed eight hits and walked four, while striking out just two. She was able to strand 11 Tigers on base throughout the game to escape with victory. Fort Hays State returns home for two big doubleheaders against Rogers State and Northeastern State next weekend in Hays (Apr. 28-29). The games wrap up the regular season as the Tigers will be battling for a spot in the eight-team MIAA Tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 FHSU falls twice at No. 5 Central Oklahoma

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team continued its offensive onslaught against Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, beating the Bearcats 18-8 in seven innings behind 23 hits. Through the first two games of the series against the Bearcats (10-32, 8-21 MIAA), the Tigers (20-26, 10-19 MIAA) have combined to score 33 runs on 42 hits. All nine Tigers in the lineup had at least one hit, with eight of the nine recording multi-hit games. The win gives FHSU 20 wins in a season for the first time since 2016 and keeps the them in the mix for its first trip to an MIAA Tournament since 2013.

After starter Jake Campbell&nbsp;retired the side in four batters in the top of the first, the Tigers got to work in the home half. FHSU batted around in its first trip to the plate, sending 10 batters to the dish and scoring six runs in the first.

Ed Scott&nbsp;led off with a first-pitch triple off the wall in deep center before scoring on a sacrifice fly from Isaiah Ural. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;clubbed a two-run home run two batters later before Zach Davis&nbsp;crushed a three-run shot to right later in the inning. Campbell continued to deal in the early innings, retiring 10 of the first 13 batters he faced. The Tiger offense added a single run in the second before pushing across four runs in both the third and fourth innings. Ural scored on a double play in the second before driving in a run on a single in the third. Scott dropped in an RBI double in the third before Emile Boies&nbsp;drove a two-run home run to left, putting the Tigers in front 11-0.

The Bearcats scored their first three runs on a home run with two outs in the fourth, but the home team answered right back with four more runs in the bottom of the inning. Two Bearcat errors prolonged the inning, with Davis, Colter Maldonado&nbsp;and Ural all driving in runs. Northwest added a solo shot in the fifth before scoring four runs off Campbell in the sixth, three of which were unearned. Andrew Hansen&nbsp;came out of the bullpen to get out of a jam, facing a bases-loaded, no-out situation. The reliever got two outs before allowing a pair of runs to come in on a double, but limited the damage to those two runs. Hansen then retired the side in order in the seventh before the Tigers scored three more runs to reach the run-rule threshold. Herrmann led off with his second home run of the game, a solo shot to straightaway center. Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;followed with an opposite-field double before scoring on a single from Davis. Mikey Felton&nbsp;followed with the game-winning RBI, plating Davis with a single up the middle. Campbell (4-0) worked five-plus innings, allowing eight runs (five earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out a pair. Hansen struck out two batters in 2.0 innings of relief, giving up just one hit and one walk. Davis was 4-for-5 at the dish with five RBI and four runs scored, while DeGarmo was also 4-for-5 with three runs. Herrmann (2-for-5) and Ural (3-for-4) each drove in a trio of runs. The Tigers will look for the series sweep Sunday (April 23) at Larks Park beginning at 1 p.m. The Pack the Park weekend finale is also Curt Pfannenstiel Day and Senior Day, with festivities scheduled to begin 20 minutes before first pitch.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team continued its offensive onslaught against Northwest Missouri State on Saturday, beating the Bearcats 18-8 in seven innings behind 23 hits. Through the first two games of the series against the Bearcats (10-32, 8-21 MIAA), the Tigers (20-26, 10-19 MIAA) have combined to score 33 runs on 42 hits. All nine Tigers in the lineup had at least one hit, with eight of the nine recording multi-hit games. The win gives FHSU 20 wins in a season for the first time since 2016 and keeps the them in the mix for its first trip to an MIAA Tournament since 2013.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1498334182&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/04-22-23-fhsu-bsb-coach-post-game" title="Justin Wichert Postgame vs. Northwest Missouri State (April 22, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Justin Wichert Postgame vs. Northwest Missouri State (April 22, 2023)</a></div></div>After starter Jake Campbell&nbsp;retired the side in four batters in the top of the first, the Tigers got to work in the home half. FHSU batted around in its first trip to the plate, sending 10 batters to the dish and scoring six runs in the first.Ed Scott&nbsp;led off with a first-pitch triple off the wall in deep center before scoring on a sacrifice fly from Isaiah Ural. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;clubbed a two-run home run two batters later before Zach Davis&nbsp;crushed a three-run shot to right later in the inning. Campbell continued to deal in the early innings, retiring 10 of the first 13 batters he faced. The Tiger offense added a single run in the second before pushing across four runs in both the third and fourth innings. Ural scored on a double play in the second before driving in a run on a single in the third. Scott dropped in an RBI double in the third before Emile Boies&nbsp;drove a two-run home run to left, putting the Tigers in front 11-0.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1497922009&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/04-21-23-fhsu-v-nw-miss-state-highlights" title="Fort Hays State BSB Highlights vs, Northwest Missouri State (April 21, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State BSB Highlights vs, Northwest Missouri State (April 21, 2023)</a></div></div>The Bearcats scored their first three runs on a home run with two outs in the fourth, but the home team answered right back with four more runs in the bottom of the inning. Two Bearcat errors prolonged the inning, with Davis, Colter Maldonado&nbsp;and Ural all driving in runs. Northwest added a solo shot in the fifth before scoring four runs off Campbell in the sixth, three of which were unearned. Andrew Hansen&nbsp;came out of the bullpen to get out of a jam, facing a bases-loaded, no-out situation. The reliever got two outs before allowing a pair of runs to come in on a double, but limited the damage to those two runs. Hansen then retired the side in order in the seventh before the Tigers scored three more runs to reach the run-rule threshold. Herrmann led off with his second home run of the game, a solo shot to straightaway center. Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;followed with an opposite-field double before scoring on a single from Davis. Mikey Felton&nbsp;followed with the game-winning RBI, plating Davis with a single up the middle. Campbell (4-0) worked five-plus innings, allowing eight runs (five earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out a pair. Hansen struck out two batters in 2.0 innings of relief, giving up just one hit and one walk. Davis was 4-for-5 at the dish with five RBI and four runs scored, while DeGarmo was also 4-for-5 with three runs. Herrmann (2-for-5) and Ural (3-for-4) each drove in a trio of runs. The Tigers will look for the series sweep Sunday (April 23) at Larks Park beginning at 1 p.m. The Pack the Park weekend finale is also Curt Pfannenstiel Day and Senior Day, with festivities scheduled to begin 20 minutes before first pitch.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Hot hitting Tigers win second-straight over Bearcats

The Hays High baseball team went 0-3 on a swing through eastern Kansas. The Indians lost 15-0 to St. James Academy and 5-1 to De Soto Friday in De Soto then fell 10-2 at Gardner-Edgerton Saturday morning.

St. James Academy scored four in the top of the first and never looked back in the first game Friday. The Thunder added a run in the second, eight in the third and two in the fourth for the four-inning run-rule win.

HHS was held to only three hits, one of them a double from Carson Spray. Sophomore Carter Graham allowed eight runs (seven earned) on seven hits with four walks and one strikeout over two innings and took the loss on the mound.

De Soto scored three in the bottom of the fourth to break a 1-1 tie Friday night. Cooper Sanders and Jack Weimer each had two of the Indians six hits. Bradyn Dreher drove in the Indians lone run on a fielder's choice in the third.

Carson Spray went the distance on the mound and took the loss. He allowed the five runs on six hits with six walks and no strikeouts.

Gardner-Edgerton scored six in the bottom of the sixth inning to break Saturday's game open which was called after six by run-rule. They took advantage of two walks, a hit batter, an error along with three singles

The Indians were held to two hits and scored both of their runs in the third on a Greg Hughes RBI double and Cooper Sanders ground out.

Greg Hughes allowed seven runs (four earned) on eight hits with one walks and six strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings and took the loss.

Hays High is now 7-4 on the season. They head back to eastern Kansas for the Bonner Springs Tournament next weekend.

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 </figure>Hays PostThe Hays High baseball team went 0-3 on a swing through eastern Kansas. The Indians lost 15-0 to St. James Academy and 5-1 to De Soto Friday in De Soto then fell 10-2 at Gardner-Edgerton Saturday morning.St. James Academy scored four in the top of the first and never looked back in the first game Friday. The Thunder added a run in the second, eight in the third and two in the fourth for the four-inning run-rule win.HHS was held to only three hits, one of them a double from Carson Spray. Sophomore Carter Graham allowed eight runs (seven earned) on seven hits with four walks and one strikeout over two innings and took the loss on the mound.De Soto scored three in the bottom of the fourth to break a 1-1 tie Friday night. Cooper Sanders and Jack Weimer each had two of the Indians six hits. Bradyn Dreher drove in the Indians lone run on a fielder's choice in the third.Carson Spray went the distance on the mound and took the loss. He allowed the five runs on six hits with six walks and no strikeouts.Gardner-Edgerton scored six in the bottom of the sixth inning to break Saturday's game open which was called after six by run-rule. They took advantage of two walks, a hit batter, an error along with three singlesThe Indians were held to two hits and scored both of their runs in the third on a Greg Hughes RBI double and Cooper Sanders ground out.Greg Hughes allowed seven runs (four earned) on eight hits with one walks and six strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings and took the loss.Hays High is now 7-4 on the season. They head back to eastern Kansas for the Bonner Springs Tournament next weekend.

⚾ HHS goes 0-3 on eastern Kansas road swing

HAYS – The Fort Hays State Tiger football team wrapped up spring
practice with the annual spring scrimmage at Lewis Field in Hays.

This year marked the first scrimmage in three years after
last year’s scrimmage was canceled because of the weather and the year before
was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tiger coach Chris Brown said he liked what he saw from the
group throughout the spring.

“The group came in with a whole different attitude,” Brown
said. “This spring, these guys worked hard, they grinded every single day. I
don’t think we had one single bad practice through the entire spring and that
says something about these kids and their commitment to this program.”

After suffering back-to-back losing season Brown said this
group is ready to forget about the past seasons and move forward.

“They took true ownership of this team and what we were
doing,” Brown said. “You could just see the growth in some young kids that were
freshman, sophomores and juniors now stepping up and&nbsp; being the guys that
need to lead this program and get it back to where it was.”

The Tigers open the season at Northeastern State, in
Tahlequah, Oklahoma on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.

FHSU’s first home game is set for Thursday, Sept. 7 against
Pittsburg State.

HAYS – The Fort Hays State Tiger football team wrapped up spring
practice with the annual spring scrimmage at Lewis Field in Hays.This year marked the first scrimmage in three years after
last year’s scrimmage was canceled because of the weather and the year before
was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Tiger coach Chris Brown said he liked what he saw from the
group throughout the spring.“The group came in with a whole different attitude,” Brown
said. “This spring, these guys worked hard, they grinded every single day. I
don’t think we had one single bad practice through the entire spring and that
says something about these kids and their commitment to this program.”After suffering back-to-back losing season Brown said this
group is ready to forget about the past seasons and move forward.“They took true ownership of this team and what we were
doing,” Brown said. “You could just see the growth in some young kids that were
freshman, sophomores and juniors now stepping up and&nbsp; being the guys that
need to lead this program and get it back to where it was.”<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1498243663&color=%23000606&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/chris-brown-spring-scrimmage" title="Chris Brown - Spring scrimmage (April 22, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown - Spring scrimmage (April 22, 2023)</a></div></div>The Tigers open the season at Northeastern State, in
Tahlequah, Oklahoma on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.FHSU’s first home game is set for Thursday, Sept. 7 against
Pittsburg State.

🏈 Tigers wrap up spring with scrimmage

Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hhsindiansbaseball5923">HERE</a>&nbsp;to watch the Hays Hays Indians take on De Soto. First pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m.

Video courtesy Hays High School&nbsp;

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🎥 ⚾️ WATCH LIVE: Hays High at De Soto

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani struck out the side on 12 pitches in the first inning Friday night, throwing sweepers that broke horizontally like Frisbees and punctuating them with a 98.7-mph fastball. Angels manager Phil Nevin said he had never seen an inning more dominant during his nearly three decades in the big leagues.

Ohtani remained far too much for the Kansas City Royals to handle in his latest outstanding start.

Ohtani struck out a season-high 11 and allowed two hits over seven innings, and fill-in catcher Chad Wallach hit a two-run homer in Los Angeles' 2-0 victory.

Ohtani (3-0) returned to the mound just four days after a lengthy rain delay limited him to two innings in Boston, and the two-way superstar didn't miss a beat in his spectacular season on the mound. After fanning the side in that incredible first, Ohtani also struck out his final six batters — and in between, Kansas City managed two singles and two walks while getting just one runner to second base.

“From a hitter's standpoint, I would have no idea what to prepare for,” Nevin said. “Because he's got 98 in there, but he doesn't usually throw the fastball a lot. The sweeper is kind of unhittable when he's throwing it for strikes. I'm glad I don't have to face him. I'm glad he's on my side.”

Ohtani has given up two runs and eight hits over 28 innings with 38 strikeouts while lowering his ERA to 0.64 — the lowest in franchise history through a pitcher's first five starts. Ohtani also extended his franchise record with his 12th consecutive start allowing two runs or fewer.

Wallach stepped up impressively in the absence of injured rookie catcher Logan O’Hoppe, helping Ohtani behind the plate and also delivering the decisive homer in his first major league at-bat of the season.

“I love catching him,” Wallach said. “Probably the best stuff I've ever seen, so it's fun for me to be back there and just catch pitches. ... (The first inning) was the best I've ever seen. He was throwing it exactly where he wanted to, and just all the pitches were nasty."

After issuing a leadoff walk in the sixth, Ohtani fanned six in a row to secure his major league-best 12th double-digit strikeout game since the start of 2022.

Carlos Estévez and Jose Quijada completed a three-hit shutout, with Quijada giving up a one-out single to Bobby Witt Jr. before finishing his fourth save in front of Angel Stadium's third sellout crowd of the year.

Kansas City opened a 10-game trip with its seventh consecutive loss and its 10th in 11 games.

“He’s special pretty much any night he takes the field,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of Ohtani. “He came out, struck out the side in the first, and then I think our at-bats got better over the next four innings or so, and then he introduced that curveball late. We hadn’t seen that, and it kept us off balance. He’s got a huge arsenal. Overall, the at-bats were pretty good, considering we were facing him. But it wasn’t good enough. … (Ohtani) seems like somebody who can do whatever he sets out to do.”

Wallach, who joined the Angels earlier Friday from Triple-A Salt Lake, drove a changeup from Ryan Yarbrough (0-2) 424 feet in the third inning for just his second big league homer since 2020.

Kansas City pitched a bullpen game in the rotation slot of injured left-hander Kris Bubic, with opener Taylor Clarke throwing two scoreless innings.

Mike Trout got the night off for the Angels in their return from a disappointing seven-game East Coast trip.

Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto was hit by a pitch in each of his first two at-bats. He already has been hit by five pitches in his first seven games in the majors.

Royals: Bubic will have Tommy John surgery next week. He made three starts this season and showed improved form before his elbow ligament woes were diagnosed.

Angels: O'Hoppe went on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder problem. The promising rookie hurt himself on swings Monday and again Thursday, but the team hasn't revealed much about the nature of his injury. Wallach and Matt Thaiss are the Angels' two remaining catchers, with Max Stassi yet to make his season debut.

Tyler Anderson (1-0, 6.75 ERA) makes the fourth start of his Angels career in search of his first victory over the Royals, who counter with former Angels right-hander Zack Greinke (0-3. 4.03 ERA)

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports WriterANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani struck out the side on 12 pitches in the first inning Friday night, throwing sweepers that broke horizontally like Frisbees and punctuating them with a 98.7-mph fastball. Angels manager Phil Nevin said he had never seen an inning more dominant during his nearly three decades in the big leagues.Ohtani remained far too much for the Kansas City Royals to handle in his latest outstanding start.Ohtani struck out a season-high 11 and allowed two hits over seven innings, and fill-in catcher Chad Wallach hit a two-run homer in Los Angeles' 2-0 victory.Ohtani (3-0) returned to the mound just four days after a lengthy rain delay limited him to two innings in Boston, and the two-way superstar didn't miss a beat in his spectacular season on the mound. After fanning the side in that incredible first, Ohtani also struck out his final six batters — and in between, Kansas City managed two singles and two walks while getting just one runner to second base.“From a hitter's standpoint, I would have no idea what to prepare for,” Nevin said. “Because he's got 98 in there, but he doesn't usually throw the fastball a lot. The sweeper is kind of unhittable when he's throwing it for strikes. I'm glad I don't have to face him. I'm glad he's on my side.”Ohtani has given up two runs and eight hits over 28 innings with 38 strikeouts while lowering his ERA to 0.64 — the lowest in franchise history through a pitcher's first five starts. Ohtani also extended his franchise record with his 12th consecutive start allowing two runs or fewer.Wallach stepped up impressively in the absence of injured rookie catcher Logan O’Hoppe, helping Ohtani behind the plate and also delivering the decisive homer in his first major league at-bat of the season.“I love catching him,” Wallach said. “Probably the best stuff I've ever seen, so it's fun for me to be back there and just catch pitches. ... (The first inning) was the best I've ever seen. He was throwing it exactly where he wanted to, and just all the pitches were nasty."After issuing a leadoff walk in the sixth, Ohtani fanned six in a row to secure his major league-best 12th double-digit strikeout game since the start of 2022.Carlos Estévez and Jose Quijada completed a three-hit shutout, with Quijada giving up a one-out single to Bobby Witt Jr. before finishing his fourth save in front of Angel Stadium's third sellout crowd of the year.Kansas City opened a 10-game trip with its seventh consecutive loss and its 10th in 11 games.“He’s special pretty much any night he takes the field,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of Ohtani. “He came out, struck out the side in the first, and then I think our at-bats got better over the next four innings or so, and then he introduced that curveball late. We hadn’t seen that, and it kept us off balance. He’s got a huge arsenal. Overall, the at-bats were pretty good, considering we were facing him. But it wasn’t good enough. … (Ohtani) seems like somebody who can do whatever he sets out to do.”Wallach, who joined the Angels earlier Friday from Triple-A Salt Lake, drove a changeup from Ryan Yarbrough (0-2) 424 feet in the third inning for just his second big league homer since 2020.Kansas City pitched a bullpen game in the rotation slot of injured left-hander Kris Bubic, with opener Taylor Clarke throwing two scoreless innings.Mike Trout got the night off for the Angels in their return from a disappointing seven-game East Coast trip.KERPLUNKAngels rookie shortstop Zach Neto was hit by a pitch in each of his first two at-bats. He already has been hit by five pitches in his first seven games in the majors.TRAINER'S ROOMRoyals: Bubic will have Tommy John surgery next week. He made three starts this season and showed improved form before his elbow ligament woes were diagnosed.Angels: O'Hoppe went on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder problem. The promising rookie hurt himself on swings Monday and again Thursday, but the team hasn't revealed much about the nature of his injury. Wallach and Matt Thaiss are the Angels' two remaining catchers, with Max Stassi yet to make his season debut.UP NEXTTyler Anderson (1-0, 6.75 ERA) makes the fourth start of his Angels career in search of his first victory over the Royals, who counter with former Angels right-hander Zack Greinke (0-3. 4.03 ERA)

⚾ Royals drop seventh straight, can't solve Ohtani in loss to Angels

HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State baseball team kicked off Pack the Park weekend with a 15-9 win over Northwest Missouri State on Friday at Larks Park. Every Tiger batter collected a hit in the win with six hitters registering multi-hit games. FHSU improved to 19-26 overall and 9-19 in the MIAA while NWMSU fell to 10-31 overall and 8-20 in the conference.

The Bearcats took an early 3-0 lead in the opening frame with a pair of home runs. The Tigers answered in the home half as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>&nbsp;reached on a leadoff single before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/emile-boies/7253">Emile Boies</a>&nbsp;drove him home with a double to the right center gap. An RBI single from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/7257">Trey DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;plated Boies later in the inning to cut the Bearcat lead to one, 3-2. Tiger starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-berg/6803">Zach Berg</a>&nbsp;retired the side in the second before the Tigers scored four more runs in the bottom of the inning. A single, a walk, and a bunt single loaded the bases for FHSU before Scott beat the throw on an attempted double play allowing the first run to score.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/isaiah-ural/7272">Isaiah Ural</a>&nbsp;singled up the middle in the next at-bat to bring home&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/mikey-felton/6810">Mikey Felton</a>&nbsp;before Boies plated two more runs on an RBI single putting FHSU up 6-3.

Berg kept the Bearcats off the board once again in the third, but another pair of home runs in the fourth tied the game, 6-6.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/daniel-bebee/7252">Daniel Bebee</a>&nbsp;came in to record the final out of the inning and held the Bearcats scoreless in the fifth. The Tigers took the lead for good in the bottom of the frame scoring seven runs on eight hits. Boies led off the inning with a single before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/7260">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;launched a ball deep over the right field wall. A single by DeGarmo followed by a ground-rule double by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-davis/7256">Zach Davis</a>&nbsp;put a pair of runners on base setting up a three-run bomb from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/colter-maldonado/7264">Colter Maldonado</a>&nbsp;over the left field wall pushing the Tigers ahead 11-6. Scott kept the momentum rolling in the next at-bat with a solo shot to the same spot for the Tigers third home run of the inning. Ural and Boies wrapped up the scoring in the frame with back-to-back doubles putting the Tigers up 13-6.

The Bearcats manufactured a pair of runs in the sixth, but it didn't last as the Tigers plated a pair of runs in the seventh. Scott led off with a double before Ural reached on a walk. Boies drove home Scott with an RBI double before Herrmann flied out to deep center allowing Ural to cross the plate putting the Tigers up 15-8. The Bearcats were able to plate a run in the eighth, but Bebee slammed the door retiring the final five batters he faced to secure the win.

Boies finished a perfect 5-for-5 at the plate with five RBI and two runs scored and Scott went 3-for-5 batting in two runs and crossing the plate four times. Berg went 3.2 frames in the start allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out a pair of batters. Bebee (5-2) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks in 5.1 innings of work with two strikeouts.

The series will resume tomorrow at 1 p.m.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State baseball team kicked off Pack the Park weekend with a 15-9 win over Northwest Missouri State on Friday at Larks Park. Every Tiger batter collected a hit in the win with six hitters registering multi-hit games. FHSU improved to 19-26 overall and 9-19 in the MIAA while NWMSU fell to 10-31 overall and 8-20 in the conference.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1497922045&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/04-21-23-fhsu-v-nw-miss-state-coach-int" title="Justin Wichert Postgame vs. Northwest Missouri State (April 21, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Justin Wichert Postgame vs. Northwest Missouri State (April 21, 2023)</a></div></div>The Bearcats took an early 3-0 lead in the opening frame with a pair of home runs. The Tigers answered in the home half as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>&nbsp;reached on a leadoff single before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/emile-boies/7253">Emile Boies</a>&nbsp;drove him home with a double to the right center gap. An RBI single from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/7257">Trey DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;plated Boies later in the inning to cut the Bearcat lead to one, 3-2. Tiger starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-berg/6803">Zach Berg</a>&nbsp;retired the side in the second before the Tigers scored four more runs in the bottom of the inning. A single, a walk, and a bunt single loaded the bases for FHSU before Scott beat the throw on an attempted double play allowing the first run to score.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/isaiah-ural/7272">Isaiah Ural</a>&nbsp;singled up the middle in the next at-bat to bring home&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/mikey-felton/6810">Mikey Felton</a>&nbsp;before Boies plated two more runs on an RBI single putting FHSU up 6-3.Berg kept the Bearcats off the board once again in the third, but another pair of home runs in the fourth tied the game, 6-6.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/daniel-bebee/7252">Daniel Bebee</a>&nbsp;came in to record the final out of the inning and held the Bearcats scoreless in the fifth. The Tigers took the lead for good in the bottom of the frame scoring seven runs on eight hits. Boies led off the inning with a single before&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/7260">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;launched a ball deep over the right field wall. A single by DeGarmo followed by a ground-rule double by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-davis/7256">Zach Davis</a>&nbsp;put a pair of runners on base setting up a three-run bomb from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/colter-maldonado/7264">Colter Maldonado</a>&nbsp;over the left field wall pushing the Tigers ahead 11-6. Scott kept the momentum rolling in the next at-bat with a solo shot to the same spot for the Tigers third home run of the inning. Ural and Boies wrapped up the scoring in the frame with back-to-back doubles putting the Tigers up 13-6.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1497922009&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/04-21-23-fhsu-v-nw-miss-state-highlights" title="Fort Hays State BSB Highlights vs, Northwest Missouri State (April 21, 2023)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State BSB Highlights vs, Northwest Missouri State (April 21, 2023)</a></div></div>The Bearcats manufactured a pair of runs in the sixth, but it didn't last as the Tigers plated a pair of runs in the seventh. Scott led off with a double before Ural reached on a walk. Boies drove home Scott with an RBI double before Herrmann flied out to deep center allowing Ural to cross the plate putting the Tigers up 15-8. The Bearcats were able to plate a run in the eighth, but Bebee slammed the door retiring the final five batters he faced to secure the win.Boies finished a perfect 5-for-5 at the plate with five RBI and two runs scored and Scott went 3-for-5 batting in two runs and crossing the plate four times. Berg went 3.2 frames in the start allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out a pair of batters. Bebee (5-2) allowed three runs on five hits and three walks in 5.1 innings of work with two strikeouts.The series will resume tomorrow at 1 p.m.

⚾ Boies' big day leads Tigers to series opening win over NW Missouri State

ABILENE – The Hays High boys won six events and finished in
first place at the Abilene Invitational track and field meet Friday. The girls
won two events and finished in second place. The HHS boys scored 144 points, 24
more than second place Wamego. The girls scored 92 and finished 22 behind first
place McPherson.

<a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/545473-2023-abilene-varsity-invite-2023/results/910332?type=raw#.ZEPnXnbMLIU">Complete Results</a>

Harley Zimmerman won the pole vault (12-0), Kamani Jones won
the triple jump (43-3), Bryce Salmans won the shot put (46-10) , Grayson Walburn
the discus (141-11) and Wyatt Waddell the javelin (159-5). The 4x100 relay
(43.85) also finished in first place.

The Indians had six second place finishes.&nbsp;Deondre Broom in the 100 meters (11.28). JW
Perry in the 300 hurdles (42.89), Chason Venderwege in
the high jump (6-0), Kyreese Groen in the long jump (21-5) and
triple jump (42-9) and Grayson Walburn in the shot put (45-6.75).

Katie Linenberger won the girls high jump (5-4) and Halle Lohmeyer
won the discus (117-0).

Lilian McGrath finished second in the long jump (17-0.75), Halle
Lohmeyer was second in the shot put (35-7.25) and the 4x100 relay finished
second (51.42).

Hays PostABILENE – The Hays High boys won six events and finished in
first place at the Abilene Invitational track and field meet Friday. The girls
won two events and finished in second place. The HHS boys scored 144 points, 24
more than second place Wamego. The girls scored 92 and finished 22 behind first
place McPherson.<a href="https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/545473-2023-abilene-varsity-invite-2023/results/910332?type=raw#.ZEPnXnbMLIU">Complete Results</a>Harley Zimmerman won the pole vault (12-0), Kamani Jones won
the triple jump (43-3), Bryce Salmans won the shot put (46-10) , Grayson Walburn
the discus (141-11) and Wyatt Waddell the javelin (159-5). The 4x100 relay
(43.85) also finished in first place.The Indians had six second place finishes.&nbsp;Deondre Broom in the 100 meters (11.28). JW
Perry in the 300 hurdles (42.89), Chason Venderwege in
the high jump (6-0), Kyreese Groen in the long jump (21-5) and
triple jump (42-9) and Grayson Walburn in the shot put (45-6.75).Katie Linenberger won the girls high jump (5-4) and Halle Lohmeyer
won the discus (117-0).Lilian McGrath finished second in the long jump (17-0.75), Halle
Lohmeyer was second in the shot put (35-7.25) and the 4x100 relay finished
second (51.42).

👟 HHS boys finish first, girls second in Abilene

ABILENE - The TMP-Marian baseball team returned to the diamond for the first time in 10 days Friday and split their doubleheader with Abilene. The Monarchs lost the first game 17-2 but came back to win the second contest 7-2.

The Monarchs are now 3-5 on the season. They travel to Great Bend for a doubleheader with the Panthers on Tuesday.

Game 1: Abilene 17, TMP-Marian 2 (4 innings) The Monarchs struck first with a run in the top of the first but the Cowboys answered with four in the bottom of the inning then scored six in the second, two in the third and five in the fourth for the run-rule win.

Caden Dinkel took the loss allowing 10 runs (3 earned) on six hits with two walks and one strikeout over two innings.

Game 2: Abilene 7, TMP-Marian 2 Freshman Carson Liles held Abilene to two runs on two hits with seven strikeouts and four walks and picked up the complete game victory.

The Monarchs scored two runs in the top of the fifth to break a 2-2 tie then added three key insurance runs in the seventh.

TMP used two walks and a Caden Dinkel single to load the bases in the fifth. Kandall Walker broke the tie with a sacrifice fly which scored Joey Mindrup. Ian Nehls followed with a single which scored Dinkel to put the Monarchs up 4-2.

Tregor Williby, Adler Brown and Dinkel drove in runs in the seventh.

Dinkel, Mindrup, Garrett Feauto and Brown all had two hits

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 </figure>Hays PostABILENE - The TMP-Marian baseball team returned to the diamond for the first time in 10 days Friday and split their doubleheader with Abilene. The Monarchs lost the first game 17-2 but came back to win the second contest 7-2.The Monarchs are now 3-5 on the season. They travel to Great Bend for a doubleheader with the Panthers on Tuesday.Game 1: Abilene 17, TMP-Marian 2 (4 innings) The Monarchs struck first with a run in the top of the first but the Cowboys answered with four in the bottom of the inning then scored six in the second, two in the third and five in the fourth for the run-rule win.Caden Dinkel took the loss allowing 10 runs (3 earned) on six hits with two walks and one strikeout over two innings.Game 2: Abilene 7, TMP-Marian 2 Freshman Carson Liles held Abilene to two runs on two hits with seven strikeouts and four walks and picked up the complete game victory.The Monarchs scored two runs in the top of the fifth to break a 2-2 tie then added three key insurance runs in the seventh.TMP used two walks and a Caden Dinkel single to load the bases in the fifth. Kandall Walker broke the tie with a sacrifice fly which scored Joey Mindrup. Ian Nehls followed with a single which scored Dinkel to put the Monarchs up 4-2.Tregor Williby, Adler Brown and Dinkel drove in runs in the seventh.Dinkel, Mindrup, Garrett Feauto and Brown all had two hits

⚾ Liles complete game helps Monarchs to split in Abilene

DODGE CITY - The TMP-Marian softball team ran their winning streak to eight games with a doubleheader sweep over Dodge City Friday. The Monarchs won 13-1 and 12-3 and is now 11-3 on the season.

Game 1: TMP-Marian 13, Dodge City 1 (6 innings) The Monarchs scored seven runs in the top of the third then added two in the fourth and four in the sixth.

Hannah Garcia and Jaci VonLintel both had three hits. VonLintel tripled and drove in four runs. Karli Komarek added two hits in drove in three runs.

Maddie Augustine (8-3) allowed one unearned run on four hits with eight strikeouts and no walks for the win.

Game 2: TMP-Marian 12, Dodge City 3 The Monarchs used a six-run sixth to break open a tie game. they then added three in the seventh for insurance.

Maddie Augustine (9-3) allowed two earned runs on four hits with four strikeouts and a walk for the complete game victory.

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 </figure>Hays PostDODGE CITY - The TMP-Marian softball team ran their winning streak to eight games with a doubleheader sweep over Dodge City Friday. The Monarchs won 13-1 and 12-3 and is now 11-3 on the season.Game 1: TMP-Marian 13, Dodge City 1 (6 innings) The Monarchs scored seven runs in the top of the third then added two in the fourth and four in the sixth.Hannah Garcia and Jaci VonLintel both had three hits. VonLintel tripled and drove in four runs. Karli Komarek added two hits in drove in three runs.Maddie Augustine (8-3) allowed one unearned run on four hits with eight strikeouts and no walks for the win.Game 2: TMP-Marian 12, Dodge City 3 The Monarchs used a six-run sixth to break open a tie game. they then added three in the seventh for insurance.Hannah Garcia had four of TMP's 15 hits.Maddie Augustine (9-3) allowed two earned runs on four hits with four strikeouts and a walk for the complete game victory.

🥎 TMP-Marian runs win streak to eight with sweep of Red Demons

SALINA - The Hays High boys golf team shot a 333 and finished in third place at the Salina South Invitational Friday at the Salina Municipal Golf Course.

Ashton Bickle shot a 7-over-par 79 and finished in sixth place. Landon Clark tied for 11th with an 82 and Caleb Thompson shot an 85 and finished in 17th place.

Emporia won the team title with a 322, eight shots better than McPherson and 11 ahead of the Indians.

The Spartans Caden Massey was the top medalists with a 1-under-par 71.

Hays PostSALINA - The Hays High boys golf team shot a 333 and finished in third place at the Salina South Invitational Friday at the Salina Municipal Golf Course.Ashton Bickle shot a 7-over-par 79 and finished in sixth place. Landon Clark tied for 11th with an 82 and Caleb Thompson shot an 85 and finished in 17th place.Emporia won the team title with a 322, eight shots better than McPherson and 11 ahead of the Indians.The Spartans Caden Massey was the top medalists with a 1-under-par 71.

⛳ HHS boys golfers finish 3rd in Salina, Bickle in top 10

WICHITA, Kan. – Fort Hays State picked up its 14th&nbsp;and 15th&nbsp;shutouts of the season on Friday in a doubleheader sweep at Newman University. The Tigers won by scores of 7-0 and 3-0, improving to 29-18 overall and 11-9 in the MIAA. Newman fell to 15-35 overall, 3-17 in the MIAA.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;picked up her third shutout of the season in game one, a contest that was scoreless all the way until a big Tiger rally in the seventh, then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;made history once again this season with her second no-hitter of 2023 in game two. Game 1: Fort Hays State 7, Newman 0 Game one was a scoreless pitching and defensive battle all the way up to the seventh inning, when Fort Hays State broke through in a big way. A&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;single to lead off the final inning ballooned into a seven-run rally for the Tigers as they went on to pick up their 14th&nbsp;shutout of the season. The Tigers managed just two hits off of Newman starter Madison Dewitt through the first six innings before finally getting runners into scoring position with the rally in the seventh. Shepard led off the seventh with a single up the middle and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;followed with a single to left field.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;then dropped down a nice bunt in front of the plate for a single to load the bases.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;battled her way to a full count, fouled off some pitches, and eventually drove a ball into the right field corner for a two-RBI double, scoring Shepard and Tiffany to break the scoreless tie.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;drew a one-out walk to load the bases once again, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/7093">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;made it 4-0 in favor of FHSU with a two-RBI single up the middle. That brought Dewitt's outing to an end as she lasted 6.1 innings, recording four strikeouts. Four of the six runs she was charged with were earned. Megan Walz took over in the circle the rest of the way. A Newman error helped load the bases for a third time and Shepard eventually picked up an RBI single to make it 5-0. Tiffany capped the Tiger rally with another two-RBI single up the middle, extending the lead to seven. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;limited Newman to five hits and walked just one the way to her third shutout of the season. She stranded runners at third base in both the second and third innings with ground ball outs. Carlson struck out three, moving to 11-6 on the season. Game 2: Fort Hays State 3, Newman 0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;became just the second player in FHSU softball program history to throw more than one no-hitter in a career, shutting down Newman to help the Tigers to a doubleheader sweep. The Tigers collected all of their runs and hits in the fourth on their way to a 3-0 win. Schmidt hit Newman's leadoff batter on just her second pitch of the game, but after that she had electric stuff and dominated her way to 21 consecutive outs. The hit batter was all that kept Schmidt from throwing a perfect game, but she was perfect after the little blip to open the game. Schmidt finished with five strikeouts and induced plenty of weak contact throughout the game as the Tiger defense remained flawless behind her. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;opened the fourth with a single and moved up to second base.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;then broke the scoreless tie between the teams, just like she did in game one, with an RBI single up the middle to score Beggs. With two outs and runners at second and third,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;came through with a big two-RBI double to the wall in left field. Schmidt moved to 4-2 on the season with the win. She threw her other no-hitter this season at Southwestern Oklahoma State back on March 28 in Weatherford, Okla. She walked just one batter and struck out three in that contest. Fort Hays State looks to keep their momentum rolling in a big doubleheader with nationally ranked Central Oklahoma on Saturday (Apr. 22) in Edmond. First pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 12 p.m.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWICHITA, Kan. – Fort Hays State picked up its 14th&nbsp;and 15th&nbsp;shutouts of the season on Friday in a doubleheader sweep at Newman University. The Tigers won by scores of 7-0 and 3-0, improving to 29-18 overall and 11-9 in the MIAA. Newman fell to 15-35 overall, 3-17 in the MIAA.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;picked up her third shutout of the season in game one, a contest that was scoreless all the way until a big Tiger rally in the seventh, then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;made history once again this season with her second no-hitter of 2023 in game two. Game 1: Fort Hays State 7, Newman 0 Game one was a scoreless pitching and defensive battle all the way up to the seventh inning, when Fort Hays State broke through in a big way. A&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/peyton-shepard/7094">Peyton Shepard</a>&nbsp;single to lead off the final inning ballooned into a seven-run rally for the Tigers as they went on to pick up their 14th&nbsp;shutout of the season. The Tigers managed just two hits off of Newman starter Madison Dewitt through the first six innings before finally getting runners into scoring position with the rally in the seventh. Shepard led off the seventh with a single up the middle and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/sarah-tiffany/7088">Sarah Tiffany</a>&nbsp;followed with a single to left field.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;then dropped down a nice bunt in front of the plate for a single to load the bases.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;battled her way to a full count, fouled off some pitches, and eventually drove a ball into the right field corner for a two-RBI double, scoring Shepard and Tiffany to break the scoreless tie.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/regan-curry/7080">Regan Curry</a>&nbsp;drew a one-out walk to load the bases once again, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/7093">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;made it 4-0 in favor of FHSU with a two-RBI single up the middle. That brought Dewitt's outing to an end as she lasted 6.1 innings, recording four strikeouts. Four of the six runs she was charged with were earned. Megan Walz took over in the circle the rest of the way. A Newman error helped load the bases for a third time and Shepard eventually picked up an RBI single to make it 5-0. Tiffany capped the Tiger rally with another two-RBI single up the middle, extending the lead to seven. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/bailey-carlson/7078">Bailey Carlson</a>&nbsp;limited Newman to five hits and walked just one the way to her third shutout of the season. She stranded runners at third base in both the second and third innings with ground ball outs. Carlson struck out three, moving to 11-6 on the season. Game 2: Fort Hays State 3, Newman 0 <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/7087">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;became just the second player in FHSU softball program history to throw more than one no-hitter in a career, shutting down Newman to help the Tigers to a doubleheader sweep. The Tigers collected all of their runs and hits in the fourth on their way to a 3-0 win. Schmidt hit Newman's leadoff batter on just her second pitch of the game, but after that she had electric stuff and dominated her way to 21 consecutive outs. The hit batter was all that kept Schmidt from throwing a perfect game, but she was perfect after the little blip to open the game. Schmidt finished with five strikeouts and induced plenty of weak contact throughout the game as the Tiger defense remained flawless behind her. <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/loren-beggs/7075">Loren Beggs</a>&nbsp;opened the fourth with a single and moved up to second base.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/7086">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;then broke the scoreless tie between the teams, just like she did in game one, with an RBI single up the middle to score Beggs. With two outs and runners at second and third,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/7091">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;came through with a big two-RBI double to the wall in left field. Schmidt moved to 4-2 on the season with the win. She threw her other no-hitter this season at Southwestern Oklahoma State back on March 28 in Weatherford, Okla. She walked just one batter and struck out three in that contest. Fort Hays State looks to keep their momentum rolling in a big doubleheader with nationally ranked Central Oklahoma on Saturday (Apr. 22) in Edmond. First pitch of the doubleheader is scheduled for 12 p.m.

🥎 Schmidt no-hitter, Carlson shutout lifts Tigers to sweep at Newman

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Legendary K-State Athletics figure Ernie Barrett, affectionately known as 'Mr. K-State,' with his trademark firm handshake, passed away on Friday morning (April 21) at the age of 93 in Manhattan, Kan.

Celebration of Life&nbsp;is planned for 1 p.m., CT on Thursday, April 27 at Bramlage Coliseum with a reception to follow in the Shamrock Zone. The service and reception are open to the public.&nbsp;A memorial for Ernie Barrett, "Mr. K-State" has been established at the Kansas State University Foundation with donations benefitting the&nbsp;Ernie and Bonnie Barrett Family Men's Basketball Scholarship. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, please indicate fund M47447. To make a gift online, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fksufoundation.org%2Fgive%2Fbarrett&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cklannou%40kstatesports.com%7Cfbf2103ddecd48ea071e08db42822439%7C5a31d35ec35349f980a97f967cb9e5be%7C1%7C0%7C638176898980432345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LwjvQHZat7jp9%2BXwUw4Dc6nR%2BbuipWTDOfAis%2FZH3Hk%3D&amp;reserved=0">http://ksufoundation.org/give/barrett</a>.&nbsp; Barrett is survived by his wife of 72 years,&nbsp;Bonnie, his son&nbsp;Brad&nbsp;and a grandson&nbsp;Ryan&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Lauren. He was preceded in death by his parents (Ernie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ruby Barrett) and son&nbsp;Duane. Born in Pratt, Kan., on August 27, 1929, Barrett called Wellington, Kan., his home, where he led Wellington High School to its only state championship in 1947 as an all-state basketball player. Recruited by the likes of Kansas' Phog Allen and Oklahoma State's Henry Iba out of high school, Barrett chose Kansas State, beginning a long association in 1948 when he entered the university as a freshman basketball player for Hall of Fame head coach&nbsp;Jack Gardner&nbsp;and then freshman coach and future Hall of Famer&nbsp;Fred "Tex" Winter. Barrett was a two-time graduate of the university, earning a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1951 and a master's degree in journalism in 1956. During his near 75-year association with K-State, Barrett served the university as a student-athlete (1948-51), assistant basketball coach (1958-64), assistant athletics director (1963-69), director of athletics (1969-75), university consultant (1988-91) and director of development (1991-2007). His list of accolades and achievements are nearly endless. As a student-athlete, he captained the 1950-51 team that opened venerable Ahearn Field House while guiding the Wildcats to the Final Four as the school's first consensus All-American. As an assistant coach to Winter, he was part of two Final Fours (1959 and 1964) and five Big Eight titles from 1958-64. Later as athletics director and fundraiser, he was instrumental in the hiring of legendary coach&nbsp;Jack Hartman&nbsp;as men's basketball coach in 1970 and helped spearhead numerous athletics facilities, including Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Colbert Hills Golf Course, Tointon Family Stadium and R.V. Christian Track and Field Complex. Barrett was a charter member of the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1990, while the university erected a statue of him in front of Bramlage Coliseum in 1999 as a tribute to his many contributions. He was named to the State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. He was selected to the school's 13-member All-Century Basketball Team in 2003. His number 22 jersey hangs in the rafters of Bramlage Coliseum after he was honored by the school in 2005. Barrett was associated with three of K-State's four all-time Final Four appearances, including the first in 1951 as a player and two as an assistant coach in 1959 and 1964, while he was part of teams that won a combined seven Big Seven or Big Eight Conference titles (1950, 1951, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964). As a basketball player, Barrett famously led the Wildcats to their first and only NCAA Championship game during his storybook senior season in 1950-51, while earning First Team All-America honors on the team that opened historic Ahearn Field House. He averaged a team-leading 10.3 points as a senior en route to helping K-State to a 25-4 overall record, which included the Big Seven Holiday Tournament and Big Seven regular-season titles and the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the tournament, the Wildcats defeated No. 12 Arizona, No. 11 BYU and No. 2 Oklahoma State to set up a matchup with Kentucky in the NCAA title. Due to a shoulder injury, he was limited to just 4 points in the championship game, which the Wildcats lost 68-58. Overall, the Wildcats were 54-22 (.711) during Barrett's 3-year playing career, which included a pair of Big Seven Conference titles in 1950 and 1951. He scored 675 points in 77 career games. As a senior, Barrett earned First Team All-America honors from the Helms Foundation,&nbsp;The Sporting News&nbsp;and International News Service, while he was selected for second team honors by Converse Yearbook and Look magazine as well as third team honors from the UPI. He was also unanimous First Team All-Big Seven. Upon graduating from K-State, Barrett was one of his four Wildcats taken in the 1951 NBA Draft, as the Boston Celtics took him with the seventh pick of the first round. Due to his service in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-53, he deferred his commitment with the Celtics until 1953, playing two seasons (1953-54 and 1955-56) for the legendary&nbsp;Red Auerbach&nbsp;and alongside Hall of Fame player&nbsp;Bob Cousy, helping the Celtics to the Eastern Division finals twice. Barrett returned to his alma mater as assistant alumni secretary for the K-State Alumni Association in 1955 before becoming an assistant coach for Winter in 1958. He spent six seasons (1958-64) on Winter's staff, helping the Wildcats to a 123-36 (.774) record cumulating in the 1964 Final Four. The team shared or won the Big Eight regular-season title five times in his six seasons on the coaching staff, boasting a 72-12 (.857) mark in conference play, with Final Four appearances in 1959 and 1964.&nbsp; Barrett moved full-time into the administrative ranks in the fall of 1964 before succeeding&nbsp;Bebe Lee&nbsp;as the school's director of athletics on March 10, 1969. He was the first Kansas-born athlete to lead the department. He spent seven years (1969-75) leading the athletics department, in which, he hired the school's all-time winningest coach&nbsp;Jack Hartman&nbsp;while leading fundraising campaigns for KSU Stadium (now Bill Snyder Family Stadium), the athletic dormitory and the R.V. Christian Track and Field Complex. After leaving for the private sector, Barrett returned to his alma mater in 1991 as the department's director of development for which he served until his retirement in 2007. University statements on the passing of&nbsp;Ernie Barrett: University President&nbsp;Dr. Richard Linton "Ernie Barrett has always been a shining example of what it means to be a K-Stater. From his storied success at K-State — both on and off the court — to his achievements in the NBA, and later, his transformative time as an athletics administrator for the university, Ernie embodied the work ethic, dedication and tenacity that are hallmarks of the Wildcat spirit. We will always celebrate and hold dear the legacy of Mr. K-State and all he accomplished for our great university." Director of Athletics&nbsp;Gene Taylor "Today is a sad day for Kansas State University. Ernie Barrett poured his heart and soul into K-State for an amazing 75-plus years, and we would not be where we are today as an institution and athletics program without him. As a former athletics director, he was always supportive of me and the decisions I made, and that meant the world to me. His&nbsp;symbolic handshake will forever be remembered as a symbol of his care and love for both people and Kansas State. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie and the entire Barrett family." President and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association&nbsp;Amy Button Renz "I will always be grateful to Ernie for his support and friendship. When I became president and CEO of the Alumni Association, Ernie provided valuable insight into the world of athletics and helped the association establish a new elevated partnership with the athletics department.&nbsp;When we started the campaign to build the K-State Alumni Center, he helped us raise funds and then Ernie and his family personally donated. The Barrett Wildcat Den is named in their honor. I have so many wonderful memories of him and his love for K-State. I was so excited when he received the Association's Wildcat Pride Award, but my favorite memory is sitting next to him when the 2018 men's basketball team defeated Kentucky to advance to the Elite Eight. Ernie was so excited!&nbsp;There will never be another Mr. K-State. My thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie, Brad, and all of Ernie's loved ones." Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jerome-tang/1856">Jerome Tang</a> "Known for his firm handshakes and his neck hugs, Ernie enjoyed an incredibly well-lived life that I was blessed to be part of as the men's basketball coach at his alma mater. He might be the greatest Wildcat of all-time. In his near 75-year association with this great school, he accomplished nearly everything you can imagine from playing Final Fours to hiring Hall of Fame coaches to helping build the very building our teams play in today. He came to visit me before every home game and was incredibly welcoming to me and my staff in our first year. No one loved this university and its basketball team more than him. I'm sending love and prayers to his wife Bonnie, son Brad and the rest of their family. What a remarkable life." Head Football Coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman "Ernie cared so deeply about Kansas State, and I appreciated our friendship and his personal interest in our football program. Everyone knows Ernie for his figurative handshake, but what I will remember most is a person who spent nearly three-quarters of a century trying to make his alma mater a better place. He is the true definition of a K-Stater, and Bonnie and the rest of the Barrett family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers." Head Women's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Jeff Mittie "Nobody loved Kansas State more than Ernie Barrett. He was a true legend. You could see his passion for Kansas State the minute he stepped out of his car to come by the Ice practice facility just to stop in and watch the teams. He took such great pride in this community and in Kansas State. He will be greatly missed." Hall of Fame football coach&nbsp;Bill Snyder "Ernie was the dearest of friends, one of the greatest K-Staters in the world, and a special, special man and husband. He was one of the first individuals I met when I visited Manhattan and was significant as anyone in formulating my decision to come to Kansas State. Never in my 40-plus years here have I met anyone who meant more or did more for a university than Ernie. He sought out opportunities to promote Kansas State University and the athletics program everywhere he was. While he was truly one of the most recognizable K-Staters across the state, Ernie was amazingly received in our Western Kansas communities and was embraced in an astounding way. It was astonishing to witness people bring their children and family members just to meet Ernie and shake his hand. He and Bonnie have been so meaningful to Manhattan, Kansas State University and the entire state of Kansas, and he will be dearly missed." Other notable figures on the passing of&nbsp;Ernie Barrett: President of Interim HealthCare Topeka and family friend&nbsp;Jill Stehley Harrison "Ernie developed the relationships that truly transformed K-State.&nbsp;He built those with a&nbsp;firm handshake, a handwritten note, a personal passion for a project, and the trust that goes along with that.&nbsp;There will never be another Mr. K-State.&nbsp;We were all fortunate to have him in our lives." Longtime athletics donor&nbsp;Mary Vanier "Ernie Barrett had a passion for Kansas State University and the Athletics Programs that is unmatched.&nbsp; Starting as a player, then administrator, fund raiser and constant supporter, I really can't name anyone who has had more of an impact on K-State Athletics than Ernie.&nbsp;Together with his wife Bonnie, they are the patriarch and matriarch of the K-State Family.&nbsp;Ernie's friendship, humor and bone crushing handshake will be greatly missed."&nbsp; Longtime athletics donors&nbsp;Howard&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patricia Sherwood "There will no longer or ever will be the handshake that Ernie shared with thousands over the 75 years of his life as a Wildcat. The purple will fade a bit without our Ernie. The MAN and Bonnie will always be loved and never forgotten." Longtime athletics donor and professional golfer&nbsp;Jim Colbert "Ernie was Mr. K-State. He devoted all of his adult life to the betterment and development of the University. There would be no Colbert Hills without Ernie. There would be no Bramlage Coliseum, Bill Snyder Family Stadium and many other facilities on campus. There will never be another Ernie. The relationships he developed and friendships he made stretch all across the country." &nbsp; Former University Chief of Staff&nbsp;Jackie Hartman Borck&nbsp;(daughter of the late Jack Hartman) "A force of nature, Ernie Barrett is recognized by all. Whether it be his handshake, his fist pump, or his persuasive efforts, he loves and is loyal to Kansas State University.&nbsp;The Jack and Pat Hartman family is forever indebted to Ernie for bringing us to Manhattan.&nbsp;He introduced us to the power of purple and the K-State Family which we love as well." Former athletics director and current Big 12 Deputy Commissioner&nbsp;Tim Weiser "Ernie represents a bygone era of K-State Athletics. I think he is the only AD that K-State has had that was a former student-athlete which would also be a unique piece of history that you rarely see today. He was an important person for me personally as he could open many doors and connect me with so many people that were essential to the future growth of K-State. His knowledge and understanding about K-State basketball was second to none. He will be sorely missed as there will never be another Ernie Barrett." Former athletics director and current Wake Forest athletics director&nbsp;John Currie "Ernie Barrett's competitive spirit, loyalty and passion for K-State was unmatched. I'll remember him fondly, including my initial meeting with him and Bonnie in their home, where he coached up this rookie AD on all things K-State from a yellow legal pad to-do-list. Godspeed to Mr. K-State!" Oklahoma State Director of Athletics and former K-State assistant AD&nbsp;Chad Weiberg "Like so many others, I will be forever grateful for Ernie. He took me under his wing when I first came to K-State Athletics and introduced me to everyone he knew. I will cherish the memories of our trips to Western Kansas. On those drives I heard stories about the people and places he loved so much. And people loved him. To have Mr. K-State take a new, unknown fundraiser under his wing changed everything for me. And I hope I was able to take that and play a small role in doing good for the school he dedicated his life to and make him proud. Thank you, Mr. K-State! Love you, Ernie." Former men's basketball player, assistant coach, and head coach&nbsp;Lon Kruger "Certainly, the tag "Mr. K-State" sums up Ernie Barrett perfectly. There is no one in the history of Kansas State University that had a genuine love and devotion to the institution like Ernie. Through his association and service to K-State as a basketball player, coach, athletics director, and fundraiser he touched thousands of lives. He will be dearly missed by all those who love K-State. My prayers are with Bonnie, son Brad and the rest of his family." Former men's basketball coach Bob Huggins and current West Virginia head coach&nbsp;Bob Huggins "Ernie was Mr. K-State in every way possible. He was great to me and my staff when we were there, and I'll never forget our conversations. He was a tremendous person who was Mr. K-State through and through." Former men's basketball coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber "All of us will remember Ernie for his bone crushing handshakes and enormous hugs. However, Megan and I will always appreciate Ernie's kind heart and true friendship.&nbsp;It was our honor and privilege to have Ernie and Bonnie as our dear friends and neighbors." Former men's basketball player and assistant coach and current Illinois head coach&nbsp;Brad Underwood ""The name fits him. He was an incredibly gifted athlete in his time. But his passion and pride for his University were never in doubt. Known for his firm handshake, and his ability to never forget a name will always stick with me, along with the grab at the back of the neck. Also known for his uncanny ability to pour a very stiff drink and was always present at as many Kansas State functions as possible. He celebrated every single win, no matter the sport, for K-State. He left no doubt to wear his heart was. There has never been a better representative of our University than Ernie. EMAW."&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. – Legendary K-State Athletics figure Ernie Barrett, affectionately known as 'Mr. K-State,' with his trademark firm handshake, passed away on Friday morning (April 21) at the age of 93 in Manhattan, Kan.Celebration of Life&nbsp;is planned for 1 p.m., CT on Thursday, April 27 at Bramlage Coliseum with a reception to follow in the Shamrock Zone. The service and reception are open to the public.&nbsp;A memorial for Ernie Barrett, "Mr. K-State" has been established at the Kansas State University Foundation with donations benefitting the&nbsp;Ernie and Bonnie Barrett Family Men's Basketball Scholarship. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, please indicate fund M47447. To make a gift online, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fksufoundation.org%2Fgive%2Fbarrett&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cklannou%40kstatesports.com%7Cfbf2103ddecd48ea071e08db42822439%7C5a31d35ec35349f980a97f967cb9e5be%7C1%7C0%7C638176898980432345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LwjvQHZat7jp9%2BXwUw4Dc6nR%2BbuipWTDOfAis%2FZH3Hk%3D&amp;reserved=0">http://ksufoundation.org/give/barrett</a>.&nbsp; Barrett is survived by his wife of 72 years,&nbsp;Bonnie, his son&nbsp;Brad&nbsp;and a grandson&nbsp;Ryan&nbsp;and wife,&nbsp;Lauren. He was preceded in death by his parents (Ernie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ruby Barrett) and son&nbsp;Duane. Born in Pratt, Kan., on August 27, 1929, Barrett called Wellington, Kan., his home, where he led Wellington High School to its only state championship in 1947 as an all-state basketball player. Recruited by the likes of Kansas' Phog Allen and Oklahoma State's Henry Iba out of high school, Barrett chose Kansas State, beginning a long association in 1948 when he entered the university as a freshman basketball player for Hall of Fame head coach&nbsp;Jack Gardner&nbsp;and then freshman coach and future Hall of Famer&nbsp;Fred "Tex" Winter. Barrett was a two-time graduate of the university, earning a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1951 and a master's degree in journalism in 1956. During his near 75-year association with K-State, Barrett served the university as a student-athlete (1948-51), assistant basketball coach (1958-64), assistant athletics director (1963-69), director of athletics (1969-75), university consultant (1988-91) and director of development (1991-2007). His list of accolades and achievements are nearly endless. As a student-athlete, he captained the 1950-51 team that opened venerable Ahearn Field House while guiding the Wildcats to the Final Four as the school's first consensus All-American. As an assistant coach to Winter, he was part of two Final Fours (1959 and 1964) and five Big Eight titles from 1958-64. Later as athletics director and fundraiser, he was instrumental in the hiring of legendary coach&nbsp;Jack Hartman&nbsp;as men's basketball coach in 1970 and helped spearhead numerous athletics facilities, including Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Colbert Hills Golf Course, Tointon Family Stadium and R.V. Christian Track and Field Complex. Barrett was a charter member of the K-State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1990, while the university erected a statue of him in front of Bramlage Coliseum in 1999 as a tribute to his many contributions. He was named to the State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. He was selected to the school's 13-member All-Century Basketball Team in 2003. His number 22 jersey hangs in the rafters of Bramlage Coliseum after he was honored by the school in 2005. Barrett was associated with three of K-State's four all-time Final Four appearances, including the first in 1951 as a player and two as an assistant coach in 1959 and 1964, while he was part of teams that won a combined seven Big Seven or Big Eight Conference titles (1950, 1951, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1964). As a basketball player, Barrett famously led the Wildcats to their first and only NCAA Championship game during his storybook senior season in 1950-51, while earning First Team All-America honors on the team that opened historic Ahearn Field House. He averaged a team-leading 10.3 points as a senior en route to helping K-State to a 25-4 overall record, which included the Big Seven Holiday Tournament and Big Seven regular-season titles and the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. In the tournament, the Wildcats defeated No. 12 Arizona, No. 11 BYU and No. 2 Oklahoma State to set up a matchup with Kentucky in the NCAA title. Due to a shoulder injury, he was limited to just 4 points in the championship game, which the Wildcats lost 68-58. Overall, the Wildcats were 54-22 (.711) during Barrett's 3-year playing career, which included a pair of Big Seven Conference titles in 1950 and 1951. He scored 675 points in 77 career games. As a senior, Barrett earned First Team All-America honors from the Helms Foundation,&nbsp;The Sporting News&nbsp;and International News Service, while he was selected for second team honors by Converse Yearbook and Look magazine as well as third team honors from the UPI. He was also unanimous First Team All-Big Seven. Upon graduating from K-State, Barrett was one of his four Wildcats taken in the 1951 NBA Draft, as the Boston Celtics took him with the seventh pick of the first round. Due to his service in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-53, he deferred his commitment with the Celtics until 1953, playing two seasons (1953-54 and 1955-56) for the legendary&nbsp;Red Auerbach&nbsp;and alongside Hall of Fame player&nbsp;Bob Cousy, helping the Celtics to the Eastern Division finals twice. Barrett returned to his alma mater as assistant alumni secretary for the K-State Alumni Association in 1955 before becoming an assistant coach for Winter in 1958. He spent six seasons (1958-64) on Winter's staff, helping the Wildcats to a 123-36 (.774) record cumulating in the 1964 Final Four. The team shared or won the Big Eight regular-season title five times in his six seasons on the coaching staff, boasting a 72-12 (.857) mark in conference play, with Final Four appearances in 1959 and 1964.&nbsp; Barrett moved full-time into the administrative ranks in the fall of 1964 before succeeding&nbsp;Bebe Lee&nbsp;as the school's director of athletics on March 10, 1969. He was the first Kansas-born athlete to lead the department. He spent seven years (1969-75) leading the athletics department, in which, he hired the school's all-time winningest coach&nbsp;Jack Hartman&nbsp;while leading fundraising campaigns for KSU Stadium (now Bill Snyder Family Stadium), the athletic dormitory and the R.V. Christian Track and Field Complex. After leaving for the private sector, Barrett returned to his alma mater in 1991 as the department's director of development for which he served until his retirement in 2007. University statements on the passing of&nbsp;Ernie Barrett: University President&nbsp;Dr. Richard Linton "Ernie Barrett has always been a shining example of what it means to be a K-Stater. From his storied success at K-State — both on and off the court — to his achievements in the NBA, and later, his transformative time as an athletics administrator for the university, Ernie embodied the work ethic, dedication and tenacity that are hallmarks of the Wildcat spirit. We will always celebrate and hold dear the legacy of Mr. K-State and all he accomplished for our great university." Director of Athletics&nbsp;Gene Taylor "Today is a sad day for Kansas State University. Ernie Barrett poured his heart and soul into K-State for an amazing 75-plus years, and we would not be where we are today as an institution and athletics program without him. As a former athletics director, he was always supportive of me and the decisions I made, and that meant the world to me. His&nbsp;symbolic handshake will forever be remembered as a symbol of his care and love for both people and Kansas State. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie and the entire Barrett family." President and CEO of the K-State Alumni Association&nbsp;Amy Button Renz "I will always be grateful to Ernie for his support and friendship. When I became president and CEO of the Alumni Association, Ernie provided valuable insight into the world of athletics and helped the association establish a new elevated partnership with the athletics department.&nbsp;When we started the campaign to build the K-State Alumni Center, he helped us raise funds and then Ernie and his family personally donated. The Barrett Wildcat Den is named in their honor. I have so many wonderful memories of him and his love for K-State. I was so excited when he received the Association's Wildcat Pride Award, but my favorite memory is sitting next to him when the 2018 men's basketball team defeated Kentucky to advance to the Elite Eight. Ernie was so excited!&nbsp;There will never be another Mr. K-State. My thoughts and prayers are with Bonnie, Brad, and all of Ernie's loved ones." Head Men's Basketball Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jerome-tang/1856">Jerome Tang</a> "Known for his firm handshakes and his neck hugs, Ernie enjoyed an incredibly well-lived life that I was blessed to be part of as the men's basketball coach at his alma mater. He might be the greatest Wildcat of all-time. In his near 75-year association with this great school, he accomplished nearly everything you can imagine from playing Final Fours to hiring Hall of Fame coaches to helping build the very building our teams play in today. He came to visit me before every home game and was incredibly welcoming to me and my staff in our first year. No one loved this university and its basketball team more than him. I'm sending love and prayers to his wife Bonnie, son Brad and the rest of their family. What a remarkable life." Head Football Coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman "Ernie cared so deeply about Kansas State, and I appreciated our friendship and his personal interest in our football program. Everyone knows Ernie for his figurative handshake, but what I will remember most is a person who spent nearly three-quarters of a century trying to make his alma mater a better place. He is the true definition of a K-Stater, and Bonnie and the rest of the Barrett family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers." Head Women's Basketball Coach&nbsp;Jeff Mittie "Nobody loved Kansas State more than Ernie Barrett. He was a true legend. You could see his passion for Kansas State the minute he stepped out of his car to come by the Ice practice facility just to stop in and watch the teams. He took such great pride in this community and in Kansas State. He will be greatly missed." Hall of Fame football coach&nbsp;Bill Snyder "Ernie was the dearest of friends, one of the greatest K-Staters in the world, and a special, special man and husband. He was one of the first individuals I met when I visited Manhattan and was significant as anyone in formulating my decision to come to Kansas State. Never in my 40-plus years here have I met anyone who meant more or did more for a university than Ernie. He sought out opportunities to promote Kansas State University and the athletics program everywhere he was. While he was truly one of the most recognizable K-Staters across the state, Ernie was amazingly received in our Western Kansas communities and was embraced in an astounding way. It was astonishing to witness people bring their children and family members just to meet Ernie and shake his hand. He and Bonnie have been so meaningful to Manhattan, Kansas State University and the entire state of Kansas, and he will be dearly missed." Other notable figures on the passing of&nbsp;Ernie Barrett: President of Interim HealthCare Topeka and family friend&nbsp;Jill Stehley Harrison "Ernie developed the relationships that truly transformed K-State.&nbsp;He built those with a&nbsp;firm handshake, a handwritten note, a personal passion for a project, and the trust that goes along with that.&nbsp;There will never be another Mr. K-State.&nbsp;We were all fortunate to have him in our lives." Longtime athletics donor&nbsp;Mary Vanier "Ernie Barrett had a passion for Kansas State University and the Athletics Programs that is unmatched.&nbsp; Starting as a player, then administrator, fund raiser and constant supporter, I really can't name anyone who has had more of an impact on K-State Athletics than Ernie.&nbsp;Together with his wife Bonnie, they are the patriarch and matriarch of the K-State Family.&nbsp;Ernie's friendship, humor and bone crushing handshake will be greatly missed."&nbsp; Longtime athletics donors&nbsp;Howard&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patricia Sherwood "There will no longer or ever will be the handshake that Ernie shared with thousands over the 75 years of his life as a Wildcat. The purple will fade a bit without our Ernie. The MAN and Bonnie will always be loved and never forgotten." Longtime athletics donor and professional golfer&nbsp;Jim Colbert "Ernie was Mr. K-State. He devoted all of his adult life to the betterment and development of the University. There would be no Colbert Hills without Ernie. There would be no Bramlage Coliseum, Bill Snyder Family Stadium and many other facilities on campus. There will never be another Ernie. The relationships he developed and friendships he made stretch all across the country." &nbsp; Former University Chief of Staff&nbsp;Jackie Hartman Borck&nbsp;(daughter of the late Jack Hartman) "A force of nature, Ernie Barrett is recognized by all. Whether it be his handshake, his fist pump, or his persuasive efforts, he loves and is loyal to Kansas State University.&nbsp;The Jack and Pat Hartman family is forever indebted to Ernie for bringing us to Manhattan.&nbsp;He introduced us to the power of purple and the K-State Family which we love as well." Former athletics director and current Big 12 Deputy Commissioner&nbsp;Tim Weiser "Ernie represents a bygone era of K-State Athletics. I think he is the only AD that K-State has had that was a former student-athlete which would also be a unique piece of history that you rarely see today. He was an important person for me personally as he could open many doors and connect me with so many people that were essential to the future growth of K-State. His knowledge and understanding about K-State basketball was second to none. He will be sorely missed as there will never be another Ernie Barrett." Former athletics director and current Wake Forest athletics director&nbsp;John Currie "Ernie Barrett's competitive spirit, loyalty and passion for K-State was unmatched. I'll remember him fondly, including my initial meeting with him and Bonnie in their home, where he coached up this rookie AD on all things K-State from a yellow legal pad to-do-list. Godspeed to Mr. K-State!" Oklahoma State Director of Athletics and former K-State assistant AD&nbsp;Chad Weiberg "Like so many others, I will be forever grateful for Ernie. He took me under his wing when I first came to K-State Athletics and introduced me to everyone he knew. I will cherish the memories of our trips to Western Kansas. On those drives I heard stories about the people and places he loved so much. And people loved him. To have Mr. K-State take a new, unknown fundraiser under his wing changed everything for me. And I hope I was able to take that and play a small role in doing good for the school he dedicated his life to and make him proud. Thank you, Mr. K-State! Love you, Ernie." Former men's basketball player, assistant coach, and head coach&nbsp;Lon Kruger "Certainly, the tag "Mr. K-State" sums up Ernie Barrett perfectly. There is no one in the history of Kansas State University that had a genuine love and devotion to the institution like Ernie. Through his association and service to K-State as a basketball player, coach, athletics director, and fundraiser he touched thousands of lives. He will be dearly missed by all those who love K-State. My prayers are with Bonnie, son Brad and the rest of his family." Former men's basketball coach Bob Huggins and current West Virginia head coach&nbsp;Bob Huggins "Ernie was Mr. K-State in every way possible. He was great to me and my staff when we were there, and I'll never forget our conversations. He was a tremendous person who was Mr. K-State through and through." Former men's basketball coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber "All of us will remember Ernie for his bone crushing handshakes and enormous hugs. However, Megan and I will always appreciate Ernie's kind heart and true friendship.&nbsp;It was our honor and privilege to have Ernie and Bonnie as our dear friends and neighbors." Former men's basketball player and assistant coach and current Illinois head coach&nbsp;Brad Underwood ""The name fits him. He was an incredibly gifted athlete in his time. But his passion and pride for his University were never in doubt. Known for his firm handshake, and his ability to never forget a name will always stick with me, along with the grab at the back of the neck. Also known for his uncanny ability to pour a very stiff drink and was always present at as many Kansas State functions as possible. He celebrated every single win, no matter the sport, for K-State. He left no doubt to wear his heart was. There has never been a better representative of our University than Ernie. EMAW."&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State mourns the passing of Mr. K-State Ernie Barrett

Fort Hays State (18-26, 8-19 MIAA) vs. Northwest Missouri State (10-30, 8-19 MIAA) Friday-Sunday, April 21-23, 2023 Pack the Park Weekend Hays, Kan. • Larks Park Radio • KAYS (94.3/1400) (Friday/Saturday)

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The Fort Hays State baseball team will play their final home series of the season this weekend (April 21-23) as they host Northwest Missouri State for a three-game conference series. This weekend will also serve as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2023/3/31/baseball-pack-the-park-weekend-set-for-apr-21-23.aspx">Pack the Park</a>&nbsp;weekend for FHSU Baseball with Curt Pfannenstiel Day/Senior Day taking place on Sunday. Friday's contest will take place at 6 p.m. and the final two games of the series are slated to begin at 1 p.m. Senior Day festivities will begin about 30 minutes prior to first pitch on Sunday.

Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for students K-12 for the game on Friday evening. FHSU students get in FREE with a valid Tiger Card. All-sport season ticket holders will also get in free of charge. The Saturday and Sunday games will be FREE admission for everyone.

The Tigers started out strong last weekend with a 15-2 win over Missouri Western in the series opener, but they came out on the losing end of two close contests falling 5-4 in game two and 6-5 in the ten-inning rubber match. FHSU leads all of DII with 51 sacrifice bunts. The Tigers are tied for the third-most triples in the MIAA (15) while ranking sixth in runs scored (308), RBI (271), walks drawn (201), and on base percentage (.404).

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/isaiah-ural/7272">Isaiah Ural</a>&nbsp;continues to lead the team with a .350 batting average followed by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>&nbsp;with a .346 average. Scott leads the squad with 56 hits, 14 doubles, and 32 walks drawn. Scott and Ural also have the two best on base percentages, .470 and .458 respectively.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/7260">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;has driven in a team-best 47 runs while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/7257">Trey DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;has crossed the plate a team-high 44 times. Despite dealing with an injury in the middle of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/emile-boies/7253">Emile Boies</a>&nbsp;leads the team with nine home runs and a slugging percentage of .586.

The Tiger starting rotation has had some solid games on the mound as of late.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jake-campbell/6805">Jake Campbell</a>&nbsp;has posted a 3-0 record as a starter with a 4.89 ERA, the lowest of Tiger starters.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/daniel-bebee/7252">Daniel Bebee</a>&nbsp;recorded his third complete game of the season in the 4-2 win over Newman last Tuesday which was followed by a complete game from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-berg/6803">Zach Berg</a>&nbsp;in the series opening win against Missouri Western where he allowed only two runs over seven innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cade-flaherty/6811">Cade Flaherty</a>&nbsp;overtook the team lead in strikeouts (43) with a seven punchout performance in Sunday's series finale. Boies made his first appearance on the mound since March 14 against the Griffons tossing a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts.

Fort Hays State trails the all-time series with Northwest Missouri State 37-26 after dropping a three-game series to the Bearcats in Maryville last season. The Tigers swept the Bearcats in their last series at Larks Park back in 2021.

The Bearcats fell one game short of a sweep of Central Oklahoma in their last conference series before falling to William Jewell in a midweek contest. Cole Slibowski leads NWMSU at the plate batting .344 with seven doubles and a home run. Alex Slocum has made 11 starts on the mound for the Bearcats posting a 4.55 ERA over 61.1 innings of work.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (18-26, 8-19 MIAA) vs. Northwest Missouri State (10-30, 8-19 MIAA) Friday-Sunday, April 21-23, 2023 Pack the Park Weekend Hays, Kan. • Larks Park Radio • KAYS (94.3/1400) (Friday/Saturday)<a href="https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/KAYS">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a>The Fort Hays State baseball team will play their final home series of the season this weekend (April 21-23) as they host Northwest Missouri State for a three-game conference series. This weekend will also serve as&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2023/3/31/baseball-pack-the-park-weekend-set-for-apr-21-23.aspx">Pack the Park</a>&nbsp;weekend for FHSU Baseball with Curt Pfannenstiel Day/Senior Day taking place on Sunday. Friday's contest will take place at 6 p.m. and the final two games of the series are slated to begin at 1 p.m. Senior Day festivities will begin about 30 minutes prior to first pitch on Sunday.Admission will be $5 for adults and $3 for students K-12 for the game on Friday evening. FHSU students get in FREE with a valid Tiger Card. All-sport season ticket holders will also get in free of charge. The Saturday and Sunday games will be FREE admission for everyone.The Tigers started out strong last weekend with a 15-2 win over Missouri Western in the series opener, but they came out on the losing end of two close contests falling 5-4 in game two and 6-5 in the ten-inning rubber match. FHSU leads all of DII with 51 sacrifice bunts. The Tigers are tied for the third-most triples in the MIAA (15) while ranking sixth in runs scored (308), RBI (271), walks drawn (201), and on base percentage (.404).<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/isaiah-ural/7272">Isaiah Ural</a>&nbsp;continues to lead the team with a .350 batting average followed by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ed-scott/6827">Ed Scott</a>&nbsp;with a .346 average. Scott leads the squad with 56 hits, 14 doubles, and 32 walks drawn. Scott and Ural also have the two best on base percentages, .470 and .458 respectively.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/7260">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;has driven in a team-best 47 runs while&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/trey-degarmo/7257">Trey DeGarmo</a>&nbsp;has crossed the plate a team-high 44 times. Despite dealing with an injury in the middle of the season,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/emile-boies/7253">Emile Boies</a>&nbsp;leads the team with nine home runs and a slugging percentage of .586.The Tiger starting rotation has had some solid games on the mound as of late.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/jake-campbell/6805">Jake Campbell</a>&nbsp;has posted a 3-0 record as a starter with a 4.89 ERA, the lowest of Tiger starters.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/daniel-bebee/7252">Daniel Bebee</a>&nbsp;recorded his third complete game of the season in the 4-2 win over Newman last Tuesday which was followed by a complete game from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/zach-berg/6803">Zach Berg</a>&nbsp;in the series opening win against Missouri Western where he allowed only two runs over seven innings.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cade-flaherty/6811">Cade Flaherty</a>&nbsp;overtook the team lead in strikeouts (43) with a seven punchout performance in Sunday's series finale. Boies made his first appearance on the mound since March 14 against the Griffons tossing a scoreless inning of relief with two strikeouts.Fort Hays State trails the all-time series with Northwest Missouri State 37-26 after dropping a three-game series to the Bearcats in Maryville last season. The Tigers swept the Bearcats in their last series at Larks Park back in 2021.The Bearcats fell one game short of a sweep of Central Oklahoma in their last conference series before falling to William Jewell in a midweek contest. Cole Slibowski leads NWMSU at the plate batting .344 with seven doubles and a home run. Alex Slocum has made 11 starts on the mound for the Bearcats posting a 4.55 ERA over 61.1 innings of work.Fort Hays State vs Northwest Missouri State April 21-23, 2023&nbsp;–&nbsp;Larks Park – Pack the Park Weekend Game&nbsp;1 • Friday, April 21 • 6&nbsp;p.m. Game 2 • Saturday, April 22 • 1 p.m. Game 3 • Sunday, April 23 • 1 p.m.