BALTIMORE (AP) — Maikel Garcia hit two of Kansas City's franchise-record seven home runs, a rare long-ball barrage that enabled the Royals to beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-6 on Sunday.

Bobby Witt Jr. broke a 5-5 tie with a seventh-inning solo shot off Yennier Cano (0-1), and Vinnie Pasquantino followed with drive into the right-field seats. Cano had not allowed a run in his previous 12 outings this season.

Jonathan India, Luke Maile and Michael Massey also went deep for the Royals. Massey's ninth-inning shot set the club record for home runs in a game.

Kansas City entered with a major league-low 18 homers in its first 34 games. It hadn't hit as many as six in a game since 2020.

Jackson Holliday went deep twice for Baltimore in his first career multihomer game. Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins each hit a solo shot.

Orioles starter Kyle Gibson gave up three runs and five hits in four innings. In his season debut on Tuesday, the 37-year-old yielded four first-inning homers to the Yankees and was pulled in the fourth after allowing nine runs and 11 hits.

Making his 100th career start, Kansas City's Michael Lorenzen surrendered a career-high four home runs and was pulled in the fifth. The four HRs equaled the total he gave up in his previous six starts this season.

Angel Zerpa (2-0) gave up one run in 1 2/3 innings to earn the win.

Baltimore scored twice and had the tying run at the plate with no outs in the eighth when Lucas Erceg entered and got three straight outs.

Kansas City took two of three for its first regular-season series win in Baltimore since 2014. The Royals also won the season series from the Orioles (4-2) for the first time since 2018.

Royals: LHP Cole Ragans (1-1, 4.40 ERA) starts Monday night in the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

Orioles: After taking Monday off, LHP Cade Povich (1-2, 5.16 ERA) faces Minnesota on the road on Tuesday night.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746392200936.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
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 </figure>BALTIMORE (AP) — Maikel Garcia hit two of Kansas City's franchise-record seven home runs, a rare long-ball barrage that enabled the Royals to beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-6 on Sunday.Bobby Witt Jr. broke a 5-5 tie with a seventh-inning solo shot off Yennier Cano (0-1), and Vinnie Pasquantino followed with drive into the right-field seats. Cano had not allowed a run in his previous 12 outings this season.Jonathan India, Luke Maile and Michael Massey also went deep for the Royals. Massey's ninth-inning shot set the club record for home runs in a game.Kansas City entered with a major league-low 18 homers in its first 34 games. It hadn't hit as many as six in a game since 2020.Jackson Holliday went deep twice for Baltimore in his first career multihomer game. Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins each hit a solo shot.Orioles starter Kyle Gibson gave up three runs and five hits in four innings. In his season debut on Tuesday, the 37-year-old yielded four first-inning homers to the Yankees and was pulled in the fourth after allowing nine runs and 11 hits.Making his 100th career start, Kansas City's Michael Lorenzen surrendered a career-high four home runs and was pulled in the fifth. The four HRs equaled the total he gave up in his previous six starts this season.Angel Zerpa (2-0) gave up one run in 1 2/3 innings to earn the win.<h2>Key moment</h2>Baltimore scored twice and had the tying run at the plate with no outs in the eighth when Lucas Erceg entered and got three straight outs.<h2>Key stat</h2>Kansas City took two of three for its first regular-season series win in Baltimore since 2014. The Royals also won the season series from the Orioles (4-2) for the first time since 2018.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals: LHP Cole Ragans (1-1, 4.40 ERA) starts Monday night in the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.Orioles: After taking Monday off, LHP Cade Povich (1-2, 5.16 ERA) faces Minnesota on the road on Tuesday night.

⚾ Royals hit a club-record 7 HRs in win over Orioles

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Sunday, May 4
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 12:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5)&nbsp; KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9) Sunday, May 4
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 12:00pm

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EMPORIA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams posted a strong showing on Saturday at the MIAA Outdoor Championships, with ten Tigers qualifying for Sunday (May 4) finals, multiple athletes securing NCAA Division II provisional marks, and several scoring valuable team points by finishing inside the top eight of their events.

On the women's side, Annabeth Baalmann delivered a spectacular performance in the pole vault, clearing 14-0.50 to win and claim her first MIAA Champion mark. Her jump not only earned her All-MIAA honors and a national provisional qualifying mark, but also gave Fort Hays State a huge boost in the team standings with 10 points. Baalmann's mark currently ranks third in all of Division II this season.

Another major contributor for the Tigers was Emma Slade, who threw 149-6 in the discus to finish third overall, earning All-MIAA recognition, an NCAA provisional mark, and adding six key points to the team score. Slade already holds the 13th-best mark in DII from earlier this season. She also placed 18th in the hammer throw.

In the women's 400m hurdles, Reba Mader qualified first for Sunday's final with a time of 1:00.79, hitting the NCAA provisional standard. In distance events, Makenzie Premer finished fifth in the 3,000m steeplechase, scoring four points for the team, while Emma Weiner placed sixth in the 10,000m to bring in three more points. In the heptathlon, Kylin Rudzik placed eighth overall, adding one point to the team total.

For the men, Toby Wahlmeier advanced to the 100m final with a provisional time of 10.42, placing fifth in prelims. In the 200m, the Tigers will be well-represented in Sunday's final. Nakari Morrical-Palmer placed third in prelims with a time of 21.23 seconds. Toby Wahlmeier followed in fourth at 21.27, while Hayden Albright took seventh with a mark of 21.58 seconds. Morrical-Palmer also qualified for the 400m final with a time of 47.95. Nolan Churchman will race in the 400m hurdles final after placing eighth in prelims.

In the men's 3,000m steeplechase, Cole Krug represented the Tigers with an 11th-place finish in a time of 9:31.11. In field events, Dean Clark placed tenth in the long jump, just shy of scoring. Churchman took 11th in the same event.

Freshman Drew Tolar wrapped up the decathlon with a seventh-place finish, contributing two points to the team score with a total of 6,114 points. He won the 1500m portion of the event and put up solid marks in the javelin and 110m hurdles.

As the Tigers head into Championship Sunday, the women hold strong at fifth place with 25 team points while the men have a pair of points. The team will look to capitalize on their momentum with several athletes positioned to contend for All-MIAA recognition and more crucial team points.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746440073607.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Annabeth Baalmann on the podium after winning the pole vault, at the MIAA Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Emporia Kan. (Mason Hart/ESU Athletics)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Annabeth Baalmann on the podium after winning the pole vault, at the MIAA Track and Field Championships on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Emporia Kan. (Mason Hart/ESU Athletics)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsEMPORIA, Kan. - The Fort Hays State track and field teams posted a strong showing on Saturday at the MIAA Outdoor Championships, with ten Tigers qualifying for Sunday (May 4) finals, multiple athletes securing NCAA Division II provisional marks, and several scoring valuable team points by finishing inside the top eight of their events.On the women's side, Annabeth Baalmann delivered a spectacular performance in the pole vault, clearing 14-0.50 to win and claim her first MIAA Champion mark. Her jump not only earned her All-MIAA honors and a national provisional qualifying mark, but also gave Fort Hays State a huge boost in the team standings with 10 points. Baalmann's mark currently ranks third in all of Division II this season.Another major contributor for the Tigers was Emma Slade, who threw 149-6 in the discus to finish third overall, earning All-MIAA recognition, an NCAA provisional mark, and adding six key points to the team score. Slade already holds the 13th-best mark in DII from earlier this season. She also placed 18th in the hammer throw.In the women's 400m hurdles, Reba Mader qualified first for Sunday's final with a time of 1:00.79, hitting the NCAA provisional standard. In distance events, Makenzie Premer finished fifth in the 3,000m steeplechase, scoring four points for the team, while Emma Weiner placed sixth in the 10,000m to bring in three more points. In the heptathlon, Kylin Rudzik placed eighth overall, adding one point to the team total.For the men, Toby Wahlmeier advanced to the 100m final with a provisional time of 10.42, placing fifth in prelims. In the 200m, the Tigers will be well-represented in Sunday's final. Nakari Morrical-Palmer placed third in prelims with a time of 21.23 seconds. Toby Wahlmeier followed in fourth at 21.27, while Hayden Albright took seventh with a mark of 21.58 seconds. Morrical-Palmer also qualified for the 400m final with a time of 47.95. Nolan Churchman will race in the 400m hurdles final after placing eighth in prelims.In the men's 3,000m steeplechase, Cole Krug represented the Tigers with an 11th-place finish in a time of 9:31.11. In field events, Dean Clark placed tenth in the long jump, just shy of scoring. Churchman took 11th in the same event.Freshman Drew Tolar wrapped up the decathlon with a seventh-place finish, contributing two points to the team score with a total of 6,114 points. He won the 1500m portion of the event and put up solid marks in the javelin and 110m hurdles.As the Tigers head into Championship Sunday, the women hold strong at fifth place with 25 team points while the men have a pair of points. The team will look to capitalize on their momentum with several athletes positioned to contend for All-MIAA recognition and more crucial team points.

🏃‍♀️ FHSU's Baalmann crowned MIAA Champion on day 2 of Outdoor Championships

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kris Bubic made it through five innings despite an early rain delay, and the Kansas City Royals hit three solo homers in a 4-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.

Cavan Biggio, Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino went deep for Kansas City, which has won 10 of its last 12. The Royals have pitched four shutouts in their last eight games.

The game was delayed 57 minutes because of a thunderstorm after the first inning. Both starters stayed in the game anyway. Bubic (3-2) allowed four hits before three Royals relievers closed out the game.

Tomoyuki Sugano (3-2) permitted two runs and four hits in six innings.

Jonathan India led off the fourth with a double and eventually came home on Maikel Garcia's two-out single. Biggio's drive — his first homer of the year — made it 2-0 the following inning. Isbel and Pasquantino went deep in the eighth off Seranthony Domínguez.

Garcia had three hits, as did Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson.

The Orioles only had one runner reach scoring position, and that was in the first with one out. Bubic then struck out Ryan Mountcastle and retired Ryan O'Hearn on a flyout.

The Orioles fell to 2-9 in games against left-handed starters this season. They're batting a major league-worst .174 against southpaws, a number that actually improved when they went 5 for 25 against Bubic and reliever Daniel Lynch IV on Saturday. Lynch worked two innings.

In the final scheduled game between these teams this season, Baltimore's Kyle Gibson (0-1) starts against Kansas City's Michael Lorenzen (3-3) on Sunday.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746354845208.jpeg" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
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 </figure>BALTIMORE (AP) — Kris Bubic made it through five innings despite an early rain delay, and the Kansas City Royals hit three solo homers in a 4-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.Cavan Biggio, Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino went deep for Kansas City, which has won 10 of its last 12. The Royals have pitched four shutouts in their last eight games.The game was delayed 57 minutes because of a thunderstorm after the first inning. Both starters stayed in the game anyway. Bubic (3-2) allowed four hits before three Royals relievers closed out the game.Tomoyuki Sugano (3-2) permitted two runs and four hits in six innings.Jonathan India led off the fourth with a double and eventually came home on Maikel Garcia's two-out single. Biggio's drive — his first homer of the year — made it 2-0 the following inning. Isbel and Pasquantino went deep in the eighth off Seranthony Domínguez.Garcia had three hits, as did Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Orioles only had one runner reach scoring position, and that was in the first with one out. Bubic then struck out Ryan Mountcastle and retired Ryan O'Hearn on a flyout.<h2>Key stats</h2>The Orioles fell to 2-9 in games against left-handed starters this season. They're batting a major league-worst .174 against southpaws, a number that actually improved when they went 5 for 25 against Bubic and reliever Daniel Lynch IV on Saturday. Lynch worked two innings.<h2>Up next</h2>In the final scheduled game between these teams this season, Baltimore's Kyle Gibson (0-1) starts against Kansas City's Michael Lorenzen (3-3) on Sunday.

⚾ Royals hit three home runs in shutout of Orioles

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 19th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team has earned the No. 3 seed in next&nbsp; week's MIAA Championship Tournament. The Tigers will take on sixth-seeded Northwest Missouri State in the quarterfinal round on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Joplin, Mo.

Fort Hays State will be playing in the conference tournament for a second year in a row for the first time since they qualified four straight years between 2010 and 2013. FHSU is 5-13 all-time in seven previous appearances in the tournament.

Should the Tigers advance in the single elimination, 10 team tournament, FHSU would play in the second semifinal beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, with the championship game scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Fort Hays State finished the regular season 32-15 overall and 26-10 in league play, setting a new team record for most MIAA wins in a season since joining the conference in 2007. FHSU's 32 wins are the most for the team since 2007 (33-20).

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE: Opening Round - Wednesday, May 7 Game 1 | 1 p.m. | No. 7 seed Washburn vs. No. 10 seed Northeastern State Game 2 | 4 p.m. | No. 8 seed Missouri Southern vs. No. 9 seed Emporia State

Quarterfinals - Thursday, May 8 Game 3 | 10 a.m. | No. 4 seed Central Oklahoma vs. No. 5 seed Rogers State Game 4 | 1 p.m. | No. 1 seed Central Missouri vs. Lowest Advancing Seed Game 5 | 4 p.m. | No. 2 seed Pittsburg State vs. Second Lowest Advancing Seed Game 6 | 7 p.m. | No. 3 seed Fort Hays State vs. No. 6 seed Northwest Missouri

Semifinals - Friday, May 9 Game 7 | 1 p.m. | Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 Game 8 | 4 p.m. | Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 6

Championship Game - Saturday, May 10 Game 9 | 1 p.m. | Winner of Game 7 vs. Winner of Game 8

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 19th-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team has earned the No. 3 seed in next&nbsp; week's MIAA Championship Tournament. The Tigers will take on sixth-seeded Northwest Missouri State in the quarterfinal round on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Joplin, Mo.Fort Hays State will be playing in the conference tournament for a second year in a row for the first time since they qualified four straight years between 2010 and 2013. FHSU is 5-13 all-time in seven previous appearances in the tournament.Should the Tigers advance in the single elimination, 10 team tournament, FHSU would play in the second semifinal beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, with the championship game scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday.Fort Hays State finished the regular season 32-15 overall and 26-10 in league play, setting a new team record for most MIAA wins in a season since joining the conference in 2007. FHSU's 32 wins are the most for the team since 2007 (33-20).CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE: Opening Round - Wednesday, May 7 Game 1 | 1 p.m. | No. 7 seed Washburn vs. No. 10 seed Northeastern State Game 2 | 4 p.m. | No. 8 seed Missouri Southern vs. No. 9 seed Emporia StateQuarterfinals - Thursday, May 8 Game 3 | 10 a.m. | No. 4 seed Central Oklahoma vs. No. 5 seed Rogers State Game 4 | 1 p.m. | No. 1 seed Central Missouri vs. Lowest Advancing Seed Game 5 | 4 p.m. | No. 2 seed Pittsburg State vs. Second Lowest Advancing Seed Game 6 | 7 p.m. | No. 3 seed Fort Hays State vs. No. 6 seed Northwest Missouri Semifinals - Friday, May 9 Game 7 | 1 p.m. | Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4 Game 8 | 4 p.m. | Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 6Championship Game - Saturday, May 10 Game 9 | 1 p.m. | Winner of Game 7 vs. Winner of Game 8

⚾ FHSU earns No. 3 seed in MIAA Tournament

CLAREMORE, Okla. - For the first time this season, the Fort Hays State baseball team was swept in a series. The 19th-ranked Tigers dropped the series finale against Rogers State 11-1 Saturday afternoon at the RCB Bank Sports Complex. The Tigers, who entered the weekend tied for first in the MIAA, finished in third place with a 32-15 overall record and 26-10 conference mark.. The Hillcats wrapped up the regular season 29-19 and 19-17 in league action.

Saturday's game looked&nbsp; very much like the first two games of the series which were both decided by one run. After three and a half scoreless innings, RSU got on the board with a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth. Elliott Herrmann answered with his 11 h homer of the season to lead off the top of the fifth and tie the game 1-1.

The game stayed that way until the seventh when the Hillcats pulled away with 10 runs in the seventh and eighth innings against the Tigers bullpen.

Paul Panduro worked the first six innings, allowing one run on five hits and four walks while striking out three. Brandon Chavez (6-3) allowed five runs on three hits in one inning of relief and was charged with his second loss in consecutive games.

The Tigers will open the postseason on Thursday as the No. 3 seed in the MIAA Championship Tournament when they take on sixth-seeded Northwest Missouri State beginning at 7 p.m. in Joplin, Mo.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746317313479.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCLAREMORE, Okla. - For the first time this season, the Fort Hays State baseball team was swept in a series. The 19th-ranked Tigers dropped the series finale against Rogers State 11-1 Saturday afternoon at the RCB Bank Sports Complex. The Tigers, who entered the weekend tied for first in the MIAA, finished in third place with a 32-15 overall record and 26-10 conference mark.. The Hillcats wrapped up the regular season 29-19 and 19-17 in league action.Saturday's game looked&nbsp; very much like the first two games of the series which were both decided by one run. After three and a half scoreless innings, RSU got on the board with a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth. Elliott Herrmann answered with his 11 h homer of the season to lead off the top of the fifth and tie the game 1-1.The game stayed that way until the seventh when the Hillcats pulled away with 10 runs in the seventh and eighth innings against the Tigers bullpen.Paul Panduro worked the first six innings, allowing one run on five hits and four walks while striking out three. Brandon Chavez (6-3) allowed five runs on three hits in one inning of relief and was charged with his second loss in consecutive games.UP NEXTThe Tigers will open the postseason on Thursday as the No. 3 seed in the MIAA Championship Tournament when they take on sixth-seeded Northwest Missouri State beginning at 7 p.m. in Joplin, Mo.

⚾ Tigers drop series finale at Rogers State

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Saturday, May 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, May 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday, May 4
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 12:00pm

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays Post

HAYS – Three TMP pitchers held Russell to just a pair of
runs on six hits and struck out 24 hitters Friday as the Monarchs picked up a
doubleheader sweep of the Broncos at TMP Field.

GAME 1: TMP 11, Russell 1 The Monarchs took advantage of five Russell errors in the
first contest in an 11-1 victory.

Carson Liles earned the win on the mound for TMP. He allowed
just one run and scattered five hits with two walks and 10 strikeouts over six innings.

The Monarchs' offense scored multiple runs in four of the
six innings.

Liles, who hadn’t taken an at-bat all season while
recovering from a hand injury, doubled with the bases loaded in the bottom of
the first inning to put TMP up 3-0.

In the third, the Monarchs scored a run on an error and a wild
pitch for a 5-0 lead.

Ty Schmidler doubled in a pair of runs in the bottom of the
fourth, Grant Nehls added an RBI ground out, and Liles drove in his fourth run
of the game with a single, putting TMP up 9-0

After Russell got a run back in the top of the sixth, TMP
scored on a Caden Dinkel double, and Adler Brown was hit by a pitch with the
bases loaded, giving TMP the 11-1 run-rule victory.

Carson Liles finished two-for-three with four RBI’s. Ty Schmeidler
scored three times, drove in two, and walked twice.

GAME 2: TMP 3, Russell 1 In the second game of the doubleheader, TMP’s Ty Schmeidler
turned in four and a third hitless innings with just one run allowed, a one
walk and nine strikeouts as the Monarchs picked up the 3-1 victory.

Caden Dinkel put the Monarchs on the board in the bottom of
the first inning with an RBI single. It appeared the Russell centerfielder had
thrown out the TMP runner at the plate, but the ball popped out of the catcher's
glove. 

It was a 1-0 TMP lead in the third when Grant Nehls singled in
a pair of runs, giving the Monarchs a 3-0 lead.

That would be more than enough offensive support for Schmeidler and company.&nbsp;

Grant Nehls earned the save. He struck out five and allowed
one hit in two and two—thirds innings.

Ian Nehls scored two runs and walked twice.

TMP improved to 14-2 with the victory and finished 6-0 in the MCL. They travel to Salina on Monday to take on Sacred Heart before playing in the Diamond Classic next weekend.&nbsp;

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostHAYS – Three TMP pitchers held Russell to just a pair of
runs on six hits and struck out 24 hitters Friday as the Monarchs picked up a
doubleheader sweep of the Broncos at TMP Field.GAME 1: TMP 11, Russell 1 The Monarchs took advantage of five Russell errors in the
first contest in an 11-1 victory.<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/2089165269&color=%23000000&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/tmp-coach-int-post-v-russell" title="TMP Coach Aaron Breit Postgame v Russell May 2, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP Coach Aaron Breit Postgame v Russell May 2, 2025</a></div></div>Carson Liles earned the win on the mound for TMP. He allowed
just one run and scattered five hits with two walks and 10 strikeouts over six innings.The Monarchs' offense scored multiple runs in four of the
six innings.Liles, who hadn’t taken an at-bat all season while
recovering from a hand injury, doubled with the bases loaded in the bottom of
the first inning to put TMP up 3-0.In the third, the Monarchs scored a run on an error and a wild
pitch for a 5-0 lead.Ty Schmidler doubled in a pair of runs in the bottom of the
fourth, Grant Nehls added an RBI ground out, and Liles drove in his fourth run
of the game with a single, putting TMP up 9-0After Russell got a run back in the top of the sixth, TMP
scored on a Caden Dinkel double, and Adler Brown was hit by a pitch with the
bases loaded, giving TMP the 11-1 run-rule victory.<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/2089162587&color=%23000000&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/tmp-bsb-game-1-highlights-vs" title="TMP BSB Game 1 Highlights vs Russell (May 2nd 25) Game 1" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP BSB Game 1 Highlights vs Russell (May 2nd 25) Game 1</a></div></div>Carson Liles finished two-for-three with four RBI’s. Ty Schmeidler
scored three times, drove in two, and walked twice.GAME 2: TMP 3, Russell 1 In the second game of the doubleheader, TMP’s Ty Schmeidler
turned in four and a third hitless innings with just one run allowed, a one
walk and nine strikeouts as the Monarchs picked up the 3-1 victory.Caden Dinkel put the Monarchs on the board in the bottom of
the first inning with an RBI single. It appeared the Russell centerfielder had
thrown out the TMP runner at the plate, but the ball popped out of the catcher's
glove. It was a 1-0 TMP lead in the third when Grant Nehls singled in
a pair of runs, giving the Monarchs a 3-0 lead.That would be more than enough offensive support for Schmeidler and company.&nbsp;Grant Nehls earned the save. He struck out five and allowed
one hit in two and two—thirds innings.Ian Nehls scored two runs and walked twice.<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/2089163250&color=%23000000&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/tmpbsb-game-2-highlights-v" title="TMPBSB Game 2 Highlights v Russell May 2, 2025" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMPBSB Game 2 Highlights v Russell May 2, 2025</a></div></div>TMP improved to 14-2 with the victory and finished 6-0 in the MCL. They travel to Salina on Monday to take on Sacred Heart before playing in the Diamond Classic next weekend.&nbsp;

⚾ TMP pitching holds Russell/Victoria bats in check in doubleheader sweep

EMPORIA, Kan. – Fort Hays State kicked off the 2025 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a solid showing in the combined events Friday (May 2), led by Drew Tolar, who sits in second place in the men's decathlon through five events.

Tolar started the day with a standout performance in the 100-meter dash, running a blazing time of 10.77 to earn 912 points and claim first place in the event. He followed with a leap of 21-8 in the long jump, adding 720 points to his total. In the shot put, he recorded a throw of 39-1.00, which scored 601 points and placed him second in the field. Tolar cleared 5-9.25 in the high jump to pick up 593 points. He closed out the day with another event victory, running 49.24 in the 400-meter dash to collect 850 points. Tolar finished the day with a total of 3,676 points and sits in second place heading into tomorrows final five events.

On the women's side, Kylin Rudzik began the heptathlon with a time of 17.13 in the 100-meter hurdles, scoring 582 points. She cleared 4-6.75 in the high jump to earn 502 points. In the shot put, Rudzik threw 32-2.25, adding 517 points. She wrapped up her day with a 200-meter dash time of 30.06, good for 478 points. Rudzik has accumulated a total of 2,079 points and is in eighth place entering the final three events tomorrow.

Both athletes will look to finish strong as the decathlon and heptathlon wrap up Saturday in Emporia at noon followed by track prelims and distance finals starting at 4:30 p.m.

Full FHSU Events Multis Men's Decathlon 2nd – Drew Tolar– 3,676 100m – 10.77 – 912 Long Jump – 21-8.00 – 720 Shot Put – 39-1.00 – 601 High Jump – 5-9.25 – 593 400m – 49.24 – 850

Women's Heptathlon 8th – Kylin Rudzik– 2,079 110mH – 17.13 – 582 High Jump – 4-6.75 – 502 Shot Put – 32-2.25 – 517 200m – 30.06 – 478

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsEMPORIA, Kan. – Fort Hays State kicked off the 2025 MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a solid showing in the combined events Friday (May 2), led by Drew Tolar, who sits in second place in the men's decathlon through five events.Tolar started the day with a standout performance in the 100-meter dash, running a blazing time of 10.77 to earn 912 points and claim first place in the event. He followed with a leap of 21-8 in the long jump, adding 720 points to his total. In the shot put, he recorded a throw of 39-1.00, which scored 601 points and placed him second in the field. Tolar cleared 5-9.25 in the high jump to pick up 593 points. He closed out the day with another event victory, running 49.24 in the 400-meter dash to collect 850 points. Tolar finished the day with a total of 3,676 points and sits in second place heading into tomorrows final five events.On the women's side, Kylin Rudzik began the heptathlon with a time of 17.13 in the 100-meter hurdles, scoring 582 points. She cleared 4-6.75 in the high jump to earn 502 points. In the shot put, Rudzik threw 32-2.25, adding 517 points. She wrapped up her day with a 200-meter dash time of 30.06, good for 478 points. Rudzik has accumulated a total of 2,079 points and is in eighth place entering the final three events tomorrow.Both athletes will look to finish strong as the decathlon and heptathlon wrap up Saturday in Emporia at noon followed by track prelims and distance finals starting at 4:30 p.m.Full FHSU Events Multis Men's Decathlon 2nd – Drew Tolar– 3,676 100m – 10.77 – 912 Long Jump – 21-8.00 – 720 Shot Put – 39-1.00 – 601 High Jump – 5-9.25 – 593 400m – 49.24 – 850Women's Heptathlon 8th – Kylin Rudzik– 2,079 110mH – 17.13 – 582 High Jump – 4-6.75 – 502 Shot Put – 32-2.25 – 517 200m – 30.06 – 478

🏃‍♂️ Strong Start for Tolar in Decathlon on Day One of MIAA Championships

BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer allowed three hits in seven innings, Ryan O'Hearn hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Friday night for a rare low-scoring victory in their first shutout this season.

Last-place Baltimore improved to 2-16 when scoring three or fewer runs and won back-to-back games for only the second time this year.

Kremer (3-4) and Michael Wacha (1-4) battled for six scoreless innings before Adley Rutschman led off the Baltimore seventh with a double. O'Hearn followed with a drive to left-center field for his sixth home run of the year.

Emmanuel Rivera, playing because infielder Ramón Urías was scratched with right hamstring tightness, added an RBI single later in the inning.

Kansas City lost for just the second time in 11 games. Bobby Witt Jr. went 0 for 4, ending his 22-game hitting streak, as the Royals were blanked for the fourth time.

Yennier Cano pitched the eighth, and Félix Bautista finished the four-hitter for his sixth save in six chances.

Wacha allowed three runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Kansas City turned inning-ending double plays in the first and second, and Kremer got some help in the seventh when shortstop Gunnar Henderson made a nice sliding play on a grounder behind second base.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez did not play because of hip issues. Manager Matt Quatraro said he's day to day.

Kansas City had a man on second with one out in the second when Mark Canha's comebacker bounced off Kremer to the right side of the infield. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle fielded the ball and flipped it to Kremer, who had hustled over to cover.

After the rare 1-3-1 putout, Kremer retired Drew Waters on a grounder to end the threat.

O'Hearn had 131 RBIs in five seasons with Kansas City before being traded to the Orioles for cash before the 2023 season. In two-plus seasons in Baltimore, he's already driven in 132 runs.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer allowed three hits in seven innings, Ryan O'Hearn hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Friday night for a rare low-scoring victory in their first shutout this season.Last-place Baltimore improved to 2-16 when scoring three or fewer runs and won back-to-back games for only the second time this year.Kremer (3-4) and Michael Wacha (1-4) battled for six scoreless innings before Adley Rutschman led off the Baltimore seventh with a double. O'Hearn followed with a drive to left-center field for his sixth home run of the year.Emmanuel Rivera, playing because infielder Ramón Urías was scratched with right hamstring tightness, added an RBI single later in the inning.Kansas City lost for just the second time in 11 games. Bobby Witt Jr. went 0 for 4, ending his 22-game hitting streak, as the Royals were blanked for the fourth time.Yennier Cano pitched the eighth, and Félix Bautista finished the four-hitter for his sixth save in six chances.Wacha allowed three runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings.Kansas City turned inning-ending double plays in the first and second, and Kremer got some help in the seventh when shortstop Gunnar Henderson made a nice sliding play on a grounder behind second base.Royals catcher Salvador Perez did not play because of hip issues. Manager Matt Quatraro said he's day to day.<h2>Key moment</h2>Kansas City had a man on second with one out in the second when Mark Canha's comebacker bounced off Kremer to the right side of the infield. First baseman Ryan Mountcastle fielded the ball and flipped it to Kremer, who had hustled over to cover.After the rare 1-3-1 putout, Kremer retired Drew Waters on a grounder to end the threat.<h2>Key stat</h2>O'Hearn had 131 RBIs in five seasons with Kansas City before being traded to the Orioles for cash before the 2023 season. In two-plus seasons in Baltimore, he's already driven in 132 runs.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Witt's 22-game hitting streak ends as Orioles shutout Royals 

HAYS - Hays High completed a three game season sweep of Garden City with a 13-0 run-rule victory Friday evening at Leo-Harper Field.

The victory propels the Indians to the Western Athletic Conference championship with one game remaining. They will play their final league game in Liberal on May 15th.

Hays (11-6, 10-1) scored all of their runs over the first three innings. The fireworks started with a pair of runs in the first inning followed by six in the second and five in the third.

The runs in the first inning came with two outs. A Brett Rhoades triple scored Tiger Johnson. Rhoades then scored on a single by Trace Jacobs.

All but one of the six runs in the second inning also came with two outs. Landon Hardman drew a walk to open the inning and then scored on Johnny Cano's triple. Cano then scored on a wild pitch to make the score 4-0.

The two-out rally continued with Garden City (5-11, 2-8) miscues. A pair of walks was followed by a Buffalo error for a 6-0 game. Jalen Smith scored on a passed ball and then Bennett Smith scored on a single by Ian McGuire for an 8-0 score.

Cano walked to open the five run third inning. Back-to-back doubles by Johnson and Carter Graham pushed the Indian advantage to double figures at 10-0. Graham scored on a Bennett Smith single and Jalen Smith scored the final run on a passed ball.

Four of the Indians' nine hits were for extra bases. The Indians drew eight walks and were hit by two pitches.&nbsp;

Carter Graham (3-2) pitched four innings for the victory. He needed just 46 pitches and faced 13 batters. Graham allowed one hit, walked one and struck out one. Ian McGuire pitched a scoreless fifth inning allowing one hit.

Hays hosts Diamond Classic next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. As of posting of this story the games will be played at Larks Park due to the construction at Hays High School. Hays High will host TMP on Thursday evening to open the three days.&nbsp;

Hays Post SportsHAYS - Hays High completed a three game season sweep of Garden City with a 13-0 run-rule victory Friday evening at Leo-Harper Field.The victory propels the Indians to the Western Athletic Conference championship with one game remaining. They will play their final league game in Liberal on May 15th.Hays (11-6, 10-1) scored all of their runs over the first three innings. The fireworks started with a pair of runs in the first inning followed by six in the second and five in the third.The runs in the first inning came with two outs. A Brett Rhoades triple scored Tiger Johnson. Rhoades then scored on a single by Trace Jacobs.All but one of the six runs in the second inning also came with two outs. Landon Hardman drew a walk to open the inning and then scored on Johnny Cano's triple. Cano then scored on a wild pitch to make the score 4-0.The two-out rally continued with Garden City (5-11, 2-8) miscues. A pair of walks was followed by a Buffalo error for a 6-0 game. Jalen Smith scored on a passed ball and then Bennett Smith scored on a single by Ian McGuire for an 8-0 score.Cano walked to open the five run third inning. Back-to-back doubles by Johnson and Carter Graham pushed the Indian advantage to double figures at 10-0. Graham scored on a Bennett Smith single and Jalen Smith scored the final run on a passed ball.Four of the Indians' nine hits were for extra bases. The Indians drew eight walks and were hit by two pitches.&nbsp;Carter Graham (3-2) pitched four innings for the victory. He needed just 46 pitches and faced 13 batters. Graham allowed one hit, walked one and struck out one. Ian McGuire pitched a scoreless fifth inning allowing one hit.UP NEXTHays hosts Diamond Classic next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. As of posting of this story the games will be played at Larks Park due to the construction at Hays High School. Hays High will host TMP on Thursday evening to open the three days.&nbsp;

⚾ Hays High beats Garden City; repeats as WAC Champs

CLAREMORE, Okla. – For the second straight day, the 19th-ranked Fort Hays State Tigers dropped a 1-run heartbreaker to Rogers State. After rallying for three runs in the top of the ninth the Hillcats walked it off Friday afternoon in a 5-4 victory at the RCB Bank Sports Complex.

The Tigers loss coupled with Central Missouri's doubleheader sweep of Newman ends the Tigers hopes of their first-ever MIAA title.

Fort Hays State (32-14, 26-9 MIAA) struck first in the third inning when Isaiah Ural ripped a two-out RBI single to center field, plating Cooper Howell, who had drawn a walk earlier in the inning.

After Rogers State responded with runs in the third, fourth, and fifth to take a 3-1 lead, the Tigers stayed within striking distance. The Hillcats tacked on another in the sixth, making it 4-1, and kept the Tigers quiet until the ninth.

Facing a three-run deficit in their final at-bat, the Tigers mounted a furious comeback. Luis Ayala led off the frame with a double to left before Ural followed with a single. After a flyout, Derek Woolwine stepped up and delivered a clutch three-run blast to left field, tying the game at 4-4 with his third home run of the series.

However, Rogers State answered in the bottom of the ninth. After a leadoff single and a sacrifice bunt, the Hillcats loaded the bases with one out. A sacrifice fly brought home the winning run as Fort Hays fell in walk-off fashion.

Woolwine finished with three RBIs, all coming in the ninth, while Ural went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI. Trey DeGarmo, Elliott Herrmann, Ayala, and Brady Kreutzer each added extra-base hits in the Tigers' 12-hit effort.

On the mound, Cade Flaherty started and went 4.1 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits. Brandon Chavez took the loss, surrendering the winning run in the ninth to fall to 6-2 on the season.

Fort Hays State will close out the regular season and look to salvage the final game of the series on Saturday at noon.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCLAREMORE, Okla. – For the second straight day, the 19th-ranked Fort Hays State Tigers dropped a 1-run heartbreaker to Rogers State. After rallying for three runs in the top of the ninth the Hillcats walked it off Friday afternoon in a 5-4 victory at the RCB Bank Sports Complex.The Tigers loss coupled with Central Missouri's doubleheader sweep of Newman ends the Tigers hopes of their first-ever MIAA title.Fort Hays State (32-14, 26-9 MIAA) struck first in the third inning when Isaiah Ural ripped a two-out RBI single to center field, plating Cooper Howell, who had drawn a walk earlier in the inning.After Rogers State responded with runs in the third, fourth, and fifth to take a 3-1 lead, the Tigers stayed within striking distance. The Hillcats tacked on another in the sixth, making it 4-1, and kept the Tigers quiet until the ninth.Facing a three-run deficit in their final at-bat, the Tigers mounted a furious comeback. Luis Ayala led off the frame with a double to left before Ural followed with a single. After a flyout, Derek Woolwine stepped up and delivered a clutch three-run blast to left field, tying the game at 4-4 with his third home run of the series.However, Rogers State answered in the bottom of the ninth. After a leadoff single and a sacrifice bunt, the Hillcats loaded the bases with one out. A sacrifice fly brought home the winning run as Fort Hays fell in walk-off fashion.Woolwine finished with three RBIs, all coming in the ninth, while Ural went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI. Trey DeGarmo, Elliott Herrmann, Ayala, and Brady Kreutzer each added extra-base hits in the Tigers' 12-hit effort.On the mound, Cade Flaherty started and went 4.1 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits. Brandon Chavez took the loss, surrendering the winning run in the ninth to fall to 6-2 on the season.UP NEXTFort Hays State will close out the regular season and look to salvage the final game of the series on Saturday at noon.

⚾ No. 19 Tigers drop heartbreaker at Rogers State

TMP-Marian vs Russell Friday, May 2nd Hays, Kan. - Monarchs Sports Complex

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The TMP-Marian Monarchs play host to the Russell Broncos in a doubleheader Friday in Hays.&nbsp;

The first pitch of game one is set for 4 p.m. on the Monarchs Sports Network.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian vs Russell Friday, May 2nd Hays, Kan. - Monarchs Sports ComplexRadio: KHAZ (99.5) <a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: Monarchs Sports Network <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2401331">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs play host to the Russell Broncos in a doubleheader Friday in Hays.&nbsp;The first pitch of game one is set for 4 p.m. on the Monarchs Sports Network.

⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Thomas More Prep-Marian vs Russell

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that infielder&nbsp;Bobby Witt Jr.&nbsp;and left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Kris Bubic&nbsp;have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for March/April. The awards are determined by a local media vote.

Through the first month of the season, Witt Jr. landed among American League leaders in several categories, including stolen bases (3rd, 9), hits (T-4th, 38), extra-base hits (T-7th, 14) and batting average (T-9th, .322), while he led the Majors with 12 doubles. He entered the month of May with an active career-high 21-game hitting streak, which he extended to 22 games with his 3rd home run of the season yesterday at Tampa Bay. It’s the longest streak in the Majors this season and the longest by a Royal since&nbsp;Whit Merrifield&nbsp;hit safely in a club-record 31 straight games from Sept. 10, 2018-April 10, 2019. Witt Jr. is one of only three players in Royals history with two hit streaks of at least 15 games before turning 25 years old, joining&nbsp;David DeJesus&nbsp;(2 in 2004) and&nbsp;Gregg Jefferies&nbsp;(2 in 1992). Over the course of his active 22-game streak since April 8, he’s batting .363 (29-for-80), which is tied for the 2nd-highest mark in the AL in that stretch, trailing only&nbsp;Aaron Judge&nbsp;(.481). Witt Jr. also reached 1,000 total bases on Wednesday at Tampa Bay in his 500th career game, becoming the fastest Royal to reach the 1,000-total bases milestone, shattering&nbsp;Carlos Beltran’s&nbsp;previous record of 536 games. This unanimous selection marks his ninth career monthly honor, which are already the 4th most by a Royals position player since the award was established in 1995, behind only&nbsp;Alex Gordon&nbsp;(13),&nbsp;Mike Sweeney&nbsp;(13) and&nbsp;Eric Hosmer&nbsp;(11). Dating back to July 2024, he’s won the honor in four consecutive months.

Bubic led all Royals starters with a 2.25 ERA (9 ER in 36.0 IP) over 6 starts to open the season, while recording 37 strikeouts (24.7 K%, 9.3 K/9). Among the 51 American League pitchers who made at least 6 starts in March/April, his 2.25 ERA ranked 7th, trailing leader&nbsp;Tyler Mahle&nbsp;(1.14 ERA). Bubic recorded 4 quality starts, which tied for the 7th most in the Majors over the last month, and tied for the 3rd most in the AL, behind only Houston’s&nbsp;Hunter Brown&nbsp;(6) and Texas’&nbsp;Nathan Eovaldi&nbsp;(5). Bubic pitched at least 6.0 innings with no earned runs allowed in 3 of his 6 starts, including March 31 at Milwaukee (6.0 IP), April 6 vs. Baltimore (6.2 IP, 1 UER) and April 22 vs. Colorado (7.0 IP). Over his 1st 5 starts of 2025, he pitched to a 1.45 ERA (5 ER in 31.0 IP), becoming one of only eight Royals pitchers (9 instances) to pitch at least 30.0 innings and allow 5 earned runs or fewer over his 1st 5 appearances of a season, and the first since&nbsp;Danny Duffy&nbsp;turned the trick in 2021. Bubic also began the season with 15.2 innings without allowing an earned run, which was the 6th-longest such streak by a starting pitcher in Royals history, according to&nbsp;Elias. This marks his second career monthly honor and first since September/October 2021, when he pitched to a 2.20 ERA (8 ER in 32.2 IP) in 6 outings (5 starts).

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 </figure>Kansas City RoyalsKANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that infielder&nbsp;Bobby Witt Jr.&nbsp;and left-handed pitcher&nbsp;Kris Bubic&nbsp;have been named Royals Player and Pitcher of the Month, respectively, for March/April. The awards are determined by a local media vote.Through the first month of the season, Witt Jr. landed among American League leaders in several categories, including stolen bases (3rd, 9), hits (T-4th, 38), extra-base hits (T-7th, 14) and batting average (T-9th, .322), while he led the Majors with 12 doubles. He entered the month of May with an active career-high 21-game hitting streak, which he extended to 22 games with his 3rd home run of the season yesterday at Tampa Bay. It’s the longest streak in the Majors this season and the longest by a Royal since&nbsp;Whit Merrifield&nbsp;hit safely in a club-record 31 straight games from Sept. 10, 2018-April 10, 2019. Witt Jr. is one of only three players in Royals history with two hit streaks of at least 15 games before turning 25 years old, joining&nbsp;David DeJesus&nbsp;(2 in 2004) and&nbsp;Gregg Jefferies&nbsp;(2 in 1992). Over the course of his active 22-game streak since April 8, he’s batting .363 (29-for-80), which is tied for the 2nd-highest mark in the AL in that stretch, trailing only&nbsp;Aaron Judge&nbsp;(.481). Witt Jr. also reached 1,000 total bases on Wednesday at Tampa Bay in his 500th career game, becoming the fastest Royal to reach the 1,000-total bases milestone, shattering&nbsp;Carlos Beltran’s&nbsp;previous record of 536 games. This unanimous selection marks his ninth career monthly honor, which are already the 4th most by a Royals position player since the award was established in 1995, behind only&nbsp;Alex Gordon&nbsp;(13),&nbsp;Mike Sweeney&nbsp;(13) and&nbsp;Eric Hosmer&nbsp;(11). Dating back to July 2024, he’s won the honor in four consecutive months.Bubic led all Royals starters with a 2.25 ERA (9 ER in 36.0 IP) over 6 starts to open the season, while recording 37 strikeouts (24.7 K%, 9.3 K/9). Among the 51 American League pitchers who made at least 6 starts in March/April, his 2.25 ERA ranked 7th, trailing leader&nbsp;Tyler Mahle&nbsp;(1.14 ERA). Bubic recorded 4 quality starts, which tied for the 7th most in the Majors over the last month, and tied for the 3rd most in the AL, behind only Houston’s&nbsp;Hunter Brown&nbsp;(6) and Texas’&nbsp;Nathan Eovaldi&nbsp;(5). Bubic pitched at least 6.0 innings with no earned runs allowed in 3 of his 6 starts, including March 31 at Milwaukee (6.0 IP), April 6 vs. Baltimore (6.2 IP, 1 UER) and April 22 vs. Colorado (7.0 IP). Over his 1st 5 starts of 2025, he pitched to a 1.45 ERA (5 ER in 31.0 IP), becoming one of only eight Royals pitchers (9 instances) to pitch at least 30.0 innings and allow 5 earned runs or fewer over his 1st 5 appearances of a season, and the first since&nbsp;Danny Duffy&nbsp;turned the trick in 2021. Bubic also began the season with 15.2 innings without allowing an earned run, which was the 6th-longest such streak by a starting pitcher in Royals history, according to&nbsp;Elias. This marks his second career monthly honor and first since September/October 2021, when he pitched to a 2.20 ERA (8 ER in 32.2 IP) in 6 outings (5 starts).

⚾ Witt Jr., Bubic named Royals Player, Pitcher of the Month for March/April

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a great season that saw both players produce the two highest win totals for a single-season in the program's NCAA Division II history, Irina Alfonso and Suzana Faucz earned selections on the 2025 All-MIAA Women's Tennis Team, released on Thursday (May 1). Alfonso was one of 15 student-athletes named to the team for singles play and she joined her doubles partner Faucz as honorable mention selections in doubles play. Alfonso and Faucz are the first All-MIAA Team selections for the Tigers since Natalie Lubbers in 2016-17.

Alfonso put together a 40-win season in singles and doubles combined, winning 75 percent of her matches for the 2025 season with an overall record of 40-13. The 40 wins is a new single-season record at Fort Hays State. Alfonso paired with freshman standout Suzana Faucz for 21 of the wins in doubles, and produced 19 wins in singles play. She was a perfect 4-0 when playing the No. 1 position in the singles lineup, and 12-5 at the No. 2 position which she played for the majority of the season. Alfonso was 12-6 against NCAA Division II competition in singles play. Alfonso and Faucz went 13-6 against NCAA Division II competition in doubles play.

Impressively, Alfonso and Faucz's 21 wins in doubles play tied the FHSU career record for wins for a doubles pair all in just one season. It matched the 21 produced by Robin Horan and Courtney Olsen in the late 1990s.

Alfonso went 5-3 in MIAA singles play, all at the No. 2 position, which included a win over nationally ranked Alva Norberg of Northwest Missouri State, who is also on the All-MIAA Team. Alfonso and Faucz went 5-4 in MIAA play in doubles, all at the No. 2 position, which included a win over Nebraska-Kearney while the Lopers were ranked No. 19 nationally as a team.

Faucz had a big freshman year at Fort Hays State with 36 wins in doubles and singles combined. She partnered with Irina Alfonso for 21 doubles wins and notched 15 singles wins throughout the year, primarily playing at the No. 3 position. Her 36 wins passed the former freshman single-season record by six, but also went past the former single-season wins record overall and ranks second in that category behind Alfonso.

Below are the 2024-25 MIAA Women's Tennis Postseason Awards.

2025 ALL-MIAA WOMEN'S TENNIS POSTSEASON AWARDS &amp; ALL-MIAA TEAMS Player of the Year: Cristina Granero Boj – Missouri Western Freshman of the Year: Celia Castana – Missouri Western Sportsmanship Award: Narindra Ranaivo – Nebraska Kearney Coach of the Year: Kirby Ronning – Washburn

FIRST TEAM ALL-MIAA SINGLES Cristina Granero Boj – Missouri Western, Jr. Renske Ubachs – Washburn, Jr. Pete Komada – Central Oklahoma, Jr. Alva Norberg – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Marielena Muench – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Fabiana Gamboa – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Narindra Ranaivo – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Tegan Heaton – Northeastern State, Sr. Dana Issabayeva – Newman, Sr. (Team Includes Ties)

FIRST TEAM ALL-MIAA DOUBLES Narindra Ranaivo &amp; Tanya Midzi – Nebraska Kearney Renske Ubachs &amp; Daniela Tijaro – Washburn Camila Franzin &amp; Marielena Muench – Northwest Missouri Cristina Granero Boj &amp; Elena Rey – Missouri Western Airanna Debernado &amp; Taylor Conway – Arkansas-Fort Smith (Team Includes Ties)

SECOND TEAM ALL-MIAA SINGLES Johanna Priedite – Missouri Western, So. Alexis Bernthal – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Tanya Midzi – Nebraska Kearney, So. Irina Alfonso – Fort Hays State, Sr. Leonie Floeth – Washburn, Sr. Nefeli Zafeiri – Central Oklahoma, Sr. Perla Conde Vendrell – Emporia State, So. (Team Includes Ties)

SECOND TEAM ALL-MIAA DOUBLES Miru Nonaka &amp; Alva Norberg – Northwest Missouri Nefeli Zafeiri &amp; Anika Ouwejan – Central Oklahoma Perla Conde Vendrell &amp; Lillie Bizouerne – Emporia State

HONORABLE MENTION SINGLES Anika Ouwejan – Central Oklahoma, So. Celia Castano – Missouri Western, Fr. Daniela Tijaro – Washburn, Fr. Sofia Kotliarova – Northeastern State, So. Yuliya Klimova – Emporia State, Fr. Masha Hatouka – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Saajida Razick – Washburn, Fr. Giovanna Ferreira – Emporia State, So.

HONORABLE MENTION DOUBLES Leonie Floeth &amp; Peyton Koper – Washburn Suzana Faucz &amp; Irina Alfonso – Fort Hays State Alexis Bernthal &amp; Masha Hatouka – Nebraska Kearney Pete Komada &amp; Ayaka Koga – Central Oklahoma Johanna Priedite &amp; Celia Castano – Missouri Western

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a great season that saw both players produce the two highest win totals for a single-season in the program's NCAA Division II history, Irina Alfonso and Suzana Faucz earned selections on the 2025 All-MIAA Women's Tennis Team, released on Thursday (May 1). Alfonso was one of 15 student-athletes named to the team for singles play and she joined her doubles partner Faucz as honorable mention selections in doubles play. Alfonso and Faucz are the first All-MIAA Team selections for the Tigers since Natalie Lubbers in 2016-17.Alfonso put together a 40-win season in singles and doubles combined, winning 75 percent of her matches for the 2025 season with an overall record of 40-13. The 40 wins is a new single-season record at Fort Hays State. Alfonso paired with freshman standout Suzana Faucz for 21 of the wins in doubles, and produced 19 wins in singles play. She was a perfect 4-0 when playing the No. 1 position in the singles lineup, and 12-5 at the No. 2 position which she played for the majority of the season. Alfonso was 12-6 against NCAA Division II competition in singles play. Alfonso and Faucz went 13-6 against NCAA Division II competition in doubles play.Impressively, Alfonso and Faucz's 21 wins in doubles play tied the FHSU career record for wins for a doubles pair all in just one season. It matched the 21 produced by Robin Horan and Courtney Olsen in the late 1990s.Alfonso went 5-3 in MIAA singles play, all at the No. 2 position, which included a win over nationally ranked Alva Norberg of Northwest Missouri State, who is also on the All-MIAA Team. Alfonso and Faucz went 5-4 in MIAA play in doubles, all at the No. 2 position, which included a win over Nebraska-Kearney while the Lopers were ranked No. 19 nationally as a team.Faucz had a big freshman year at Fort Hays State with 36 wins in doubles and singles combined. She partnered with Irina Alfonso for 21 doubles wins and notched 15 singles wins throughout the year, primarily playing at the No. 3 position. Her 36 wins passed the former freshman single-season record by six, but also went past the former single-season wins record overall and ranks second in that category behind Alfonso.Below are the 2024-25 MIAA Women's Tennis Postseason Awards.2025 ALL-MIAA WOMEN'S TENNIS POSTSEASON AWARDS &amp; ALL-MIAA TEAMS Player of the Year: Cristina Granero Boj – Missouri Western Freshman of the Year: Celia Castana – Missouri Western Sportsmanship Award: Narindra Ranaivo – Nebraska Kearney Coach of the Year: Kirby Ronning – WashburnFIRST TEAM ALL-MIAA SINGLES Cristina Granero Boj – Missouri Western, Jr. Renske Ubachs – Washburn, Jr. Pete Komada – Central Oklahoma, Jr. Alva Norberg – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Marielena Muench – Northwest Missouri, Jr. Fabiana Gamboa – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Narindra Ranaivo – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Tegan Heaton – Northeastern State, Sr. Dana Issabayeva – Newman, Sr. (Team Includes Ties)FIRST TEAM ALL-MIAA DOUBLES Narindra Ranaivo &amp; Tanya Midzi – Nebraska Kearney Renske Ubachs &amp; Daniela Tijaro – Washburn Camila Franzin &amp; Marielena Muench – Northwest Missouri Cristina Granero Boj &amp; Elena Rey – Missouri Western Airanna Debernado &amp; Taylor Conway – Arkansas-Fort Smith (Team Includes Ties)SECOND TEAM ALL-MIAA SINGLES Johanna Priedite – Missouri Western, So. Alexis Bernthal – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Tanya Midzi – Nebraska Kearney, So. Irina Alfonso – Fort Hays State, Sr. Leonie Floeth – Washburn, Sr. Nefeli Zafeiri – Central Oklahoma, Sr. Perla Conde Vendrell – Emporia State, So. (Team Includes Ties)SECOND TEAM ALL-MIAA DOUBLES Miru Nonaka &amp; Alva Norberg – Northwest Missouri Nefeli Zafeiri &amp; Anika Ouwejan – Central Oklahoma Perla Conde Vendrell &amp; Lillie Bizouerne – Emporia State HONORABLE MENTION SINGLES Anika Ouwejan – Central Oklahoma, So. Celia Castano – Missouri Western, Fr. Daniela Tijaro – Washburn, Fr. Sofia Kotliarova – Northeastern State, So. Yuliya Klimova – Emporia State, Fr. Masha Hatouka – Nebraska Kearney, Sr. Saajida Razick – Washburn, Fr. Giovanna Ferreira – Emporia State, So.HONORABLE MENTION DOUBLES Leonie Floeth &amp; Peyton Koper – Washburn Suzana Faucz &amp; Irina Alfonso – Fort Hays State Alexis Bernthal &amp; Masha Hatouka – Nebraska Kearney Pete Komada &amp; Ayaka Koga – Central Oklahoma Johanna Priedite &amp; Celia Castano – Missouri Western

🎾 FHSU's Alfonso and Faucz named to All-MIAA team

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

Friday, May 2 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB (DH) vs. Russell, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pm

Saturday, May 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5)&nbsp; KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, May 2 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB (DH) vs. Russell, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pmSaturday, May 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pmSunday, May 4
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 12:00pm

HAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team earned a split
doubleheader Thursday afternoon with the Hays High Indians at Bickle-Schmidt
Sports Complex.

GAME 1: TMP 13, Hays 11 The Monarchs' Brynn Rebel got the offense started in game
one, hitting a solo home run on the second pitch, as part of a six-run first
inning.

TMP added runs in the inning on Brooke Koenigsman and Adison
Watson RBI singles, an error, and a pair of stolen bases for a 6-0 lead after
one inning.

The offensive output carried over for the Monarchs in the
second inning when Koenigsman converted her second straight RBI single. Bria
Windholz added an RBI single of her own, and then with two outs, TMP’s Teagan
Gottschalk and Raegan Allen hit back-to-back RBI singles to put TMP up 10-0
through an inning and a half.

Hays’ Brynlee Brous led off the bottom of the second inning
with a solo home run. The first of five home runs for Hays cutting TMP’s lead to 10-1.

Brynlee Rupp’s first of two home runs opened the third
inning, trimming TMP’s lead to 10-2. Hays added a third run on a Lauren Klein
RBI groundout.

TMP added two more insurance runs in the fifth on a Brooke Koenigsman double and a Paige Koenigsman RBI single for a 12-3 TMP lead. 

Rupp led off the bottom of the fifth with her second home
run, and Riley Dreher followed with a single home run, making it 12-5 TMP.

An Avery Solida RBI single closed the inning with a 12-6 TMP
lead.

In the bottom of the sixth, Hays scored on an error and loaded
the bases for Avery Soliday, whose grand slam brought Hays within one at 12-11
in the bottom of the sixth inning.

TMP added one more run on an error at the top of the sixth
inning for a 13-11 lead.

In the bottom of the seventh, Hays loaded the bases but
failed to score as TMP picked up its 19th straight win.

Brynn Rebel allowed 11 runs, four earned, with nine hits in
seven innings.

TMP’s Brooke Koenigsman finished three-for-five with three
RBI and three runs scored.

Hays, as a team, connected on five home runs. Avery Solida drove
in five runs.

GAME 2: Hays 6, TMP 3 The Indians scored
four runs in the sixth inning and rallied for a 6-3 win in game two.

The first two innings of the second game of the doubleheader
belonged to the pitchers as TMP starter Bria Windholz and Hays starter Riley
Dreher matched each other through two innings.

Windholz didn’t allow a hit through the first three innings,
and the Monarchs opened the scoring in the top of the third inning.&nbsp; 

Brynn Rebel singled a run home, putting TMP up 1-0. 

Then two batters later, Paige Koenigsman doubled home two
runs, giving TMP a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning. 

It took Hays High until the bottom of the fourth inning to scratch
across their first run, on Rylynn Davis’ two-out double for a 3-1 deficit.,

Hays got closer to snatching the lead back from the Monarchs,
scoring on an RBI groundout by Zimmerman.

After TMP was retired in the top of the sixth, Hays struck
big, scoring 4 times in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Hays tied the game at three runs each on a live drive to
center field by Brynlee Brous. 

An error by the pitcher, Rebel, in the next at-bat allowed
Hays to score the go-ahead run.

Leading 4-3, Lauren Klein connected on a two-run home run, putting
Hays up 6-3, and they went on to win by that score.

Riley Dreher earned the win, allowing just three runs on four
hits with two strikeouts.

Bria Windholz suffered the loss. She allowed all four runs,
three earned with six walks and one strikeout.

Paige Koenigsman (drove in two runs for TMP).

Hays High’s Lauren Klein homered and drive in a pair of
runs.

TMP (19-1) will travel to Salina Sacred Heart on Monday. 

Hays (10-8) will travel to Liberal on Tuesday. 

By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT Hays PostHAYS – The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team earned a split
doubleheader Thursday afternoon with the Hays High Indians at Bickle-Schmidt
Sports Complex.<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/2088604905&color=%23000000&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/melissa-schoepf-postgame-1" title="Melissa Schoepf Postgame Interview vs Hays High (May 1st 25)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Melissa Schoepf Postgame Interview vs Hays High (May 1st 25)</a></div></div>GAME 1: TMP 13, Hays 11 The Monarchs' Brynn Rebel got the offense started in game
one, hitting a solo home run on the second pitch, as part of a six-run first
inning.TMP added runs in the inning on Brooke Koenigsman and Adison
Watson RBI singles, an error, and a pair of stolen bases for a 6-0 lead after
one inning.The offensive output carried over for the Monarchs in the
second inning when Koenigsman converted her second straight RBI single. Bria
Windholz added an RBI single of her own, and then with two outs, TMP’s Teagan
Gottschalk and Raegan Allen hit back-to-back RBI singles to put TMP up 10-0
through an inning and a half.Hays’ Brynlee Brous led off the bottom of the second inning
with a solo home run. The first of five home runs for Hays cutting TMP’s lead to 10-1.Brynlee Rupp’s first of two home runs opened the third
inning, trimming TMP’s lead to 10-2. Hays added a third run on a Lauren Klein
RBI groundout.TMP added two more insurance runs in the fifth on a Brooke Koenigsman double and a Paige Koenigsman RBI single for a 12-3 TMP lead. Rupp led off the bottom of the fifth with her second home
run, and Riley Dreher followed with a single home run, making it 12-5 TMP.An Avery Solida RBI single closed the inning with a 12-6 TMP
lead.In the bottom of the sixth, Hays scored on an error and loaded
the bases for Avery Soliday, whose grand slam brought Hays within one at 12-11
in the bottom of the sixth inning.TMP added one more run on an error at the top of the sixth
inning for a 13-11 lead.In the bottom of the seventh, Hays loaded the bases but
failed to score as TMP picked up its 19th straight win.<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/2088605079&color=%23000000&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/tmp-sb-highlights-vs-hays-high" title="TMP SB Highlights vs Hays High (May 1st 25) game 1" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB Highlights vs Hays High (May 1st 25) game 1</a></div></div>Brynn Rebel allowed 11 runs, four earned, with nine hits in
seven innings.TMP’s Brooke Koenigsman finished three-for-five with three
RBI and three runs scored.Hays, as a team, connected on five home runs. Avery Solida drove
in five runs.GAME 2: Hays 6, TMP 3 The Indians scored
four runs in the sixth inning and rallied for a 6-3 win in game two.The first two innings of the second game of the doubleheader
belonged to the pitchers as TMP starter Bria Windholz and Hays starter Riley
Dreher matched each other through two innings.Windholz didn’t allow a hit through the first three innings,
and the Monarchs opened the scoring in the top of the third inning.&nbsp; Brynn Rebel singled a run home, putting TMP up 1-0. Then two batters later, Paige Koenigsman doubled home two
runs, giving TMP a 3-0 lead heading into the bottom of the third inning. It took Hays High until the bottom of the fourth inning to scratch
across their first run, on Rylynn Davis’ two-out double for a 3-1 deficit.,Hays got closer to snatching the lead back from the Monarchs,
scoring on an RBI groundout by Zimmerman.After TMP was retired in the top of the sixth, Hays struck
big, scoring 4 times in the bottom of the sixth inning.Hays tied the game at three runs each on a live drive to
center field by Brynlee Brous. An error by the pitcher, Rebel, in the next at-bat allowed
Hays to score the go-ahead run.Leading 4-3, Lauren Klein connected on a two-run home run, putting
Hays up 6-3, and they went on to win by that score.<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/2088605202&color=%23000000&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/tmp-sb-highlights-vs-hays-1" title="TMP SB Highlights vs Hays High (May 1st 25) game 2" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB Highlights vs Hays High (May 1st 25) game 2</a></div></div>Riley Dreher earned the win, allowing just three runs on four
hits with two strikeouts.Bria Windholz suffered the loss. She allowed all four runs,
three earned with six walks and one strikeout.TMP out hit the Indians 4 to 3. Paige Koenigsman (drove in two runs for TMP).Hays High’s Lauren Klein homered and drive in a pair of
runs.TMP (19-1) will travel to Salina Sacred Heart on Monday. Hays (10-8) will travel to Liberal on Tuesday.

🥎 Monarchs suffer first loss of the season in split at Hays High

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays Post

HAYS - Hays High took a big step towards winning the Western Athletic Conference title with a sweep of Liberal on Thursday at Leo-Harper Field.

Game 1: Hays 10, Liberal 5 Liberal jumped out in front with five runs over the first two innings. Two Hays errors in second inning helped the Redskins to four runs. Liberal added a run in the top of the third inning for the 5-0 advantage.

The Indians started to battle back in the bottom of the third. Ian McGuire and Cam Sanders led off the inning with singles. Landon Hardman reached on a fielders choice that drove in McGuire for the Indians' first run. Johnny Cano followed with a run scoring single that scored Weston Werth who was running for Sanders. Carter Graham and Brett Rhoades each drove in a run to close the gap down to 5-4.

Hays took the lead in the fifth inning. Jalen Smith sent a ball over the outfield fence on one hop for a ground rule double that brought Brett Rhoades home to tie the game. McGuire lifted a ball to centerfield for a sacrifice fly that gave the Indians a 6-5 lead.

The Indians added four insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth despite not recording a hit for the 10-5 victory.

Johnny Cano (3-1) earned the victory in relief throwing four innings. He allowed no runs on three hits, struck out one and walked one.

Jalen Smith was the only Indian to record two hits.

Game 2: Hays 4, Liberal 1 Two Hays pitchers combined to allow one run and strikeout nine batters in front of an excellent defensive day by the rest of the team for a 4-1 victory.

Trenton Welch (1-0) worked through two outs in the fifth inning for his longest outing of the year and first career victory. The tall lefty allowed one run on three hits, walked three and struck out six. Brett Rhoades by every definition earned his first career save. He came into a bases loaded top of the sixth inning and slammed the door shut with a strikeout.

Liberal then loaded the bases with a pair of singles and a walk in the top of seventh inning. Rhoades ended the Redskins' hopes and the game with another strikeout.

Each team scored a single run in the first. Hays took advantage of two Liberal errors for their run. A Bennett Smith single in the fourth inning scored Trace Jacobs for the go ahead run. Johnny Cano and Tiger Johnson led off the fifth inning with a single and walk. Carter Graham and Brett Rhoades drove them in with singles for the 4-1 difference.&nbsp;

Hays High (10-6, 9-1) moves within a game of winning the Western Athletic Conference title. They have that chance when they host Garden City on Friday. Liberal (6-15, 2-6) will host Hays in a single game on May 15th.

By DUSTIN ARMBRUSTER Hays PostHAYS - Hays High took a big step towards winning the Western Athletic Conference title with a sweep of Liberal on Thursday at Leo-Harper Field.Game 1: Hays 10, Liberal 5 Liberal jumped out in front with five runs over the first two innings. Two Hays errors in second inning helped the Redskins to four runs. Liberal added a run in the top of the third inning for the 5-0 advantage.The Indians started to battle back in the bottom of the third. Ian McGuire and Cam Sanders led off the inning with singles. Landon Hardman reached on a fielders choice that drove in McGuire for the Indians' first run. Johnny Cano followed with a run scoring single that scored Weston Werth who was running for Sanders. Carter Graham and Brett Rhoades each drove in a run to close the gap down to 5-4.Hays took the lead in the fifth inning. Jalen Smith sent a ball over the outfield fence on one hop for a ground rule double that brought Brett Rhoades home to tie the game. McGuire lifted a ball to centerfield for a sacrifice fly that gave the Indians a 6-5 lead.The Indians added four insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth despite not recording a hit for the 10-5 victory.Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2088556311&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/5-1-25-hhs-bsb-dh-game-1" title="5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Game 1 Highlights v. Liberal" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Game 1 Highlights v. Liberal</a></div></div>Johnny Cano (3-1) earned the victory in relief throwing four innings. He allowed no runs on three hits, struck out one and walked one.Jalen Smith was the only Indian to record two hits.Game 2: Hays 4, Liberal 1 Two Hays pitchers combined to allow one run and strikeout nine batters in front of an excellent defensive day by the rest of the team for a 4-1 victory.Trenton Welch (1-0) worked through two outs in the fifth inning for his longest outing of the year and first career victory. The tall lefty allowed one run on three hits, walked three and struck out six. Brett Rhoades by every definition earned his first career save. He came into a bases loaded top of the sixth inning and slammed the door shut with a strikeout.Liberal then loaded the bases with a pair of singles and a walk in the top of seventh inning. Rhoades ended the Redskins' hopes and the game with another strikeout.Each team scored a single run in the first. Hays took advantage of two Liberal errors for their run. A Bennett Smith single in the fourth inning scored Trace Jacobs for the go ahead run. Johnny Cano and Tiger Johnson led off the fifth inning with a single and walk. Carter Graham and Brett Rhoades drove them in with singles for the 4-1 difference.&nbsp;Highlights<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2088610755&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/5-1-25-hhs-bsb-dh-game-2" title="5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Game 2 Highlights v. Liberal" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Game 2 Highlights v. Liberal</a></div></div>Hays High (10-6, 9-1) moves within a game of winning the Western Athletic Conference title. They have that chance when they host Garden City on Friday. Liberal (6-15, 2-6) will host Hays in a single game on May 15th.Coach Dustin Dreher<div><iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2088607722&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/5-1-25-hhs-bsb-dh-coach-interview-v-liberal" title="5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Coach Interview v. Liberal" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">5-1-25 HHS BSB DH Coach Interview v. Liberal</a></div></div>