KANSAS CITY -&nbsp; The Kansas City Royals have launched what they are calling a “Fanbassador” program in which up to 500 fans may purchase a plastic cutout of their likeness for $40 apiece that will be displayed in a seat at Kauffman Stadium during the abbreviated 2020 season. 

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Royals Respond Fund.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY -&nbsp; The Kansas City Royals have launched what they are calling a “Fanbassador” program in which up to 500 fans may purchase a plastic cutout of their likeness for $40 apiece that will be displayed in a seat at Kauffman Stadium during the abbreviated 2020 season. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Royals Respond Fund.

Royals launch Fanbassador program 

LASALLE, CO. – The Colorado Roughriders scored five runs in
the bottom of the eighth inning and turned a pitcher’s duel into an easy 7-2
win over the Hays Larks Wednesday in LaSalle Colorado.

The Larks were held scoreless through six innings before
they loaded the bases with one down in the seventh inning for Matt Cavanagh who
drew a bases loaded walk. Two batters later Leo Jiminian scored on a wild pitch
to tie the game at two.

With the game tied at two, the first seven hitters that came
to the plate in a five-run eighth inning for the Roughriders reached base, five
on base hits, as they built a 7-2 lead and got the win.

Larks starter Rustin Hayes allowed just one run on four
hits, while striking out four and walking five, but did not factor into the decision.

Reliever Drew Buhr retired the side in order in the seventh
but allowed all five runs in the eighth inning and suffered the loss. 

Dylan Dreiling had two of Hays’ five hits. The Larks drop to
6-2 and take on the Colorado Sox for the first of two games Thursday evening in
LaSalle.

LASALLE, CO. – The Colorado Roughriders scored five runs in
the bottom of the eighth inning and turned a pitcher’s duel into an easy 7-2
win over the Hays Larks Wednesday in LaSalle Colorado.The Larks were held scoreless through six innings before
they loaded the bases with one down in the seventh inning for Matt Cavanagh who
drew a bases loaded walk. Two batters later Leo Jiminian scored on a wild pitch
to tie the game at two.With the game tied at two, the first seven hitters that came
to the plate in a five-run eighth inning for the Roughriders reached base, five
on base hits, as they built a 7-2 lead and got the win.Larks starter Rustin Hayes allowed just one run on four
hits, while striking out four and walking five, but did not factor into the decision.Reliever Drew Buhr retired the side in order in the seventh
but allowed all five runs in the eighth inning and suffered the loss. Dylan Dreiling had two of Hays’ five hits. The Larks drop to
6-2 and take on the Colorado Sox for the first of two games Thursday evening in
LaSalle.

Big inning lifts Roughriders past Larks

The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following a virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

The person spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced that the preseason will be cut from four games to two.

Players are still discussing with their union whether to ask for cancellation of all preseason games, according to two people familiar with their thinking. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because a decision hasn't been made.

The pandemic forced teams to conduct their entire offseason programs via videoconference. So, teams will be gathering together for the first time when training camps open July 28.

Minus the usual minicamps, on-field practices and in-person weight training from April to June, players’ conditioning won’t be what it normally is. So, eliminating the first week of preseason games Aug. 13-16 will give them more time to ratchet up their football fitness.

Teams will now play exhibitions Aug. 20-24 and Aug. 27-31 during what were originally the second and third weeks of exhibition play, with all 32 teams playing one home and one road game.

Most of those games will remain the same as originally scheduled, although some matchups in that second slate will have to be changed so every team gets a game at home.

The exhibition finales on Sept. 3 were also scrapped, giving teams more time to get ready for the regular season, which opens Sept. 10 with Houston at Kansas City.

There are no changes to the regular season schedule.

The league continues to draw up protocols, not only for COVID-19 mitigation but for ramping up practices during the first few weeks of training camp.

The annual Hall of Fame Game pitting Pittsburgh and Dallas on Aug. 6 was recently scrapped as the induction ceremonies were pushed back to 2021.

The NFL will cut its preseason in half and push back the start of exhibition play so teams have more time to train following a virtual offseason made necessary by the coronavirus pandemic, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced that the preseason will be cut from four games to two.Players are still discussing with their union whether to ask for cancellation of all preseason games, according to two people familiar with their thinking. Both people spoke on condition of anonymity because a decision hasn't been made.The pandemic forced teams to conduct their entire offseason programs via videoconference. So, teams will be gathering together for the first time when training camps open July 28.Minus the usual minicamps, on-field practices and in-person weight training from April to June, players’ conditioning won’t be what it normally is. So, eliminating the first week of preseason games Aug. 13-16 will give them more time to ratchet up their football fitness.Teams will now play exhibitions Aug. 20-24 and Aug. 27-31 during what were originally the second and third weeks of exhibition play, with all 32 teams playing one home and one road game.Most of those games will remain the same as originally scheduled, although some matchups in that second slate will have to be changed so every team gets a game at home.The exhibition finales on Sept. 3 were also scrapped, giving teams more time to get ready for the regular season, which opens Sept. 10 with Houston at Kansas City.There are no changes to the regular season schedule.The league continues to draw up protocols, not only for COVID-19 mitigation but for ramping up practices during the first few weeks of training camp.The annual Hall of Fame Game pitting Pittsburgh and Dallas on Aug. 6 was recently scrapped as the induction ceremonies were pushed back to 2021.

AP Source: NFL cutting preseason in half, pushing back start

UNDATED (AP) — Baseball players began reporting to their teams Wednesday in the most significant step yet as MLB presses ahead with its plan for a 60-game sprint of a season.

Most players underwent a battery of health checks, not only for COVID-19 but also for any other lingering ailments from spring training, ahead of planned workouts beginning Friday and Saturday. 

And one thing was clear: Despite rising numbers of positive tests and some players opting out, most players and executives are bullish about the season taking place in just a few weeks.

UNDATED (AP) — Baseball players began reporting to their teams Wednesday in the most significant step yet as MLB presses ahead with its plan for a 60-game sprint of a season.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A welcome sight. Official workouts begin Friday. 💪 <a href="https://t.co/JLynv7yuWs">pic.twitter.com/JLynv7yuWs</a>&mdash; Kansas City Royals (@Royals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1278448334139805698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Most players underwent a battery of health checks, not only for COVID-19 but also for any other lingering ailments from spring training, ahead of planned workouts beginning Friday and Saturday. And one thing was clear: Despite rising numbers of positive tests and some players opting out, most players and executives are bullish about the season taking place in just a few weeks.

MLB players begin reporting for tests as first workouts near

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA’s infractions case against the University of Kansas men’s basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases.

The Infractions Referral Committee said Wednesday that the case against the Jayhawks and coach Bill Self would go through the Independent Accountability Resolution Process. The approval is the first significant step in a process that was created in August 2018 to deal with select cases and minimize perceived conflicts of interest.

Kansas has been accused by the NCAA of committing five Level I violations, which are considered the most egregious, as part of the fallout of an FBI investigation into college basketball corruption. The case hinges on whether representatives of apparel company Adidas were acting as boosters when two of them arrange payments to prospective recruits.

The case against Kansas is the third to be accepted by the review panel. The NCAA’s case against James Wiseman and Memphis was the first and four violations involving North Carolina State and ex-coach Mark Gottfried was the second.

Kansas administrators believe the independent review process is their best chance of getting the charges levied by the NCAA dismissed. For one thing, it eliminates the governing body from the decision — both Kansas and the NCAA have been trading emotionally charged barbs for months. For another, it puts the case in the hands of legal experts chosen from a 15-member pool, rather than the typical committee on infraction comprised of longtime sports administrators.

That expertise is important because the school is trying to make the legal argument that Adidas representatives, whom Kansas has acknowledged paid prospects and their representatives, should not be considered boosters.

Yet the IARP also comes with significant risk: There are no appeals once its decision is handed down.

The process does not preclude Self or the university from taking other legal action, though. Self’s attorney recently sent a notice of claims and request to preserve evidence to the NCAA in anticipation of a potential lawsuit.

“Without limiting Mr. Self’s claims, he is considering bringing legal action against the NCAA and NCAA officers, employees and representatives for negligence, breach of contract, defamation, fraud, tortious interference with contract and tortious interference with prospective contract,” attorney Scott Tompsett wrote. “To put it bluntly, the NCAA enforcement staff is attempting to end Mr. Self’s long and very successful coaching career for conduct which all coaches engage in and which the NCAA has known for many years is commonplace and permissible.”

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The NCAA’s infractions case against the University of Kansas men’s basketball program has been accepted into a newly created independent investigation process that was created to handle especially complex cases.The Infractions Referral Committee said Wednesday that the case against the Jayhawks and coach Bill Self would go through the Independent Accountability Resolution Process. The approval is the first significant step in a process that was created in August 2018 to deal with select cases and minimize perceived conflicts of interest.Kansas has been accused by the NCAA of committing five Level I violations, which are considered the most egregious, as part of the fallout of an FBI investigation into college basketball corruption. The case hinges on whether representatives of apparel company Adidas were acting as boosters when two of them arrange payments to prospective recruits.The case against Kansas is the third to be accepted by the review panel. The NCAA’s case against James Wiseman and Memphis was the first and four violations involving North Carolina State and ex-coach Mark Gottfried was the second.Kansas administrators believe the independent review process is their best chance of getting the charges levied by the NCAA dismissed. For one thing, it eliminates the governing body from the decision — both Kansas and the NCAA have been trading emotionally charged barbs for months. For another, it puts the case in the hands of legal experts chosen from a 15-member pool, rather than the typical committee on infraction comprised of longtime sports administrators.That expertise is important because the school is trying to make the legal argument that Adidas representatives, whom Kansas has acknowledged paid prospects and their representatives, should not be considered boosters.Yet the IARP also comes with significant risk: There are no appeals once its decision is handed down.The process does not preclude Self or the university from taking other legal action, though. Self’s attorney recently sent a notice of claims and request to preserve evidence to the NCAA in anticipation of a potential lawsuit.“Without limiting Mr. Self’s claims, he is considering bringing legal action against the NCAA and NCAA officers, employees and representatives for negligence, breach of contract, defamation, fraud, tortious interference with contract and tortious interference with prospective contract,” attorney Scott Tompsett wrote. “To put it bluntly, the NCAA enforcement staff is attempting to end Mr. Self’s long and very successful coaching career for conduct which all coaches engage in and which the NCAA has known for many years is commonplace and permissible.”

NCAA case against Kansas hoops taken for independent review

LA SALLE, CO. – Jake Wyeth hit two of the Larks four
homeruns Tuesday and drove in six as Hays beat the Colorado Pirates 14-8 in in
La Salle Colorado.

Wyatt Divis and Wyeth each homered in the first but Colorado
scored five in the bottom of the first inning and led 5-3.

The Larks scored five in the top of the third thanks to a
3-run Wyeth homerun and a pair of bases loaded walks as they built an 8-5 lead.

Hays got two runs in the eighth and added four in the ninth,
highlighted by a two-run Dylan Dreiling homerun on their way to the 14-8 win.

Jake Wyeth homered twice and drove in six runs and Wyatt
Divis and Grant Lung collected three hits and scored three runs. 

Cole Zimmerman earned the win in relief. He allowed just one
hit and one walk while striking out three in three innings. 

Hays improved to 6-1 and will take on the Colorado
Roughriders Wednesday afternoon.

LA SALLE, CO. – Jake Wyeth hit two of the Larks four
homeruns Tuesday and drove in six as Hays beat the Colorado Pirates 14-8 in in
La Salle Colorado.Wyatt Divis and Wyeth each homered in the first but Colorado
scored five in the bottom of the first inning and led 5-3.The Larks scored five in the top of the third thanks to a
3-run Wyeth homerun and a pair of bases loaded walks as they built an 8-5 lead.Hays got two runs in the eighth and added four in the ninth,
highlighted by a two-run Dylan Dreiling homerun on their way to the 14-8 win.Jake Wyeth homered twice and drove in six runs and Wyatt
Divis and Grant Lung collected three hits and scored three runs. Cole Zimmerman earned the win in relief. He allowed just one
hit and one walk while striking out three in three innings. Hays improved to 6-1 and will take on the Colorado
Roughriders Wednesday afternoon.

Larks hit four homeruns in win over Pirates

HAYS – The TMP Monarchs split a home doubleheader with
Hoisington Tuesday at TMP Field. In the first game Mason Robbins gave the
Monarchs with walk-off victory 5-4. In game two Hoisington scored three runs in
the top of the sixth on their way to a 6-5 win.

Game 1: TMP 5,
Hoisington 4 Hoisington took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning
before the Monarchs answered with three runs in the bottom of the fourth
inning.

The first three hitters of the inning reached base on
singles before a one-out error put the Monarchs up 2-1. Tyson Dinkel added a
sacrifice fly to put TMP up 3-1.

Hoisington got two runs back in the fifth tying the game at
three. 

TMP added a run in the bottom of the fifth and Hoisington
tied the game at four with a run in the sixth innings. 

Into the bottom of the seventh Mark Rack led off the inning
with a walk, stole second and then moved to third on a groundout ahead of Mason
Robbins who singled to center lifting TMP to the 5-4 walk-off win.

Rack allowed three unearned runs in four innings of relief.
He struck out three and earned the win. Jace Wentling collected a pair of hits
and scored a run.

Game 2: Hoisington 6,
TMP 5 In game two Hoisington jumped out to a 1-0 first inning lead
only to see the Monarchs get three runs back in the bottom of the inning.

TMP tied the game on an RBI groundout by Jace Wentling.
Mason Robbins gave TMP the lead with an RBI single and Ethan Atherton followed
with an RBI double to put TMP up 3-1.

The Monarchs added another run on a passed ball and led 4-1
heading into the fourth inning. Hoisington got a pair of runs in the inning to
cut the TMP lead to 4-3.

After another TMP run crossed the plate they led 5-3 through
five innings but Hoisington scored three runs in the top of the six to take a
6-5 lead.

Nick Herrman suffered the loss for TMP. He can in relief in
the sixth inning and allowed three runs on five hits while striking out three
in an inning and a third.

Tyson Dinkel was three-for-four and scored twice. 

TMP is 11-8 and will travel to Ellinwood tomorrow.

HAYS – The TMP Monarchs split a home doubleheader with
Hoisington Tuesday at TMP Field. In the first game Mason Robbins gave the
Monarchs with walk-off victory 5-4. In game two Hoisington scored three runs in
the top of the sixth on their way to a 6-5 win.Game 1: TMP 5,
Hoisington 4 Hoisington took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning
before the Monarchs answered with three runs in the bottom of the fourth
inning.The first three hitters of the inning reached base on
singles before a one-out error put the Monarchs up 2-1. Tyson Dinkel added a
sacrifice fly to put TMP up 3-1.Hoisington got two runs back in the fifth tying the game at
three. TMP added a run in the bottom of the fifth and Hoisington
tied the game at four with a run in the sixth innings. Into the bottom of the seventh Mark Rack led off the inning
with a walk, stole second and then moved to third on a groundout ahead of Mason
Robbins who singled to center lifting TMP to the 5-4 walk-off win.Rack allowed three unearned runs in four innings of relief.
He struck out three and earned the win. Jace Wentling collected a pair of hits
and scored a run.Game 2: Hoisington 6,
TMP 5 In game two Hoisington jumped out to a 1-0 first inning lead
only to see the Monarchs get three runs back in the bottom of the inning. TMP tied the game on an RBI groundout by Jace Wentling.
Mason Robbins gave TMP the lead with an RBI single and Ethan Atherton followed
with an RBI double to put TMP up 3-1.The Monarchs added another run on a passed ball and led 4-1
heading into the fourth inning. Hoisington got a pair of runs in the inning to
cut the TMP lead to 4-3.After another TMP run crossed the plate they led 5-3 through
five innings but Hoisington scored three runs in the top of the six to take a
6-5 lead.Nick Herrman suffered the loss for TMP. He can in relief in
the sixth inning and allowed three runs on five hits while striking out three
in an inning and a third.Tyson Dinkel was three-for-four and scored twice. TMP is 11-8 and will travel to Ellinwood tomorrow.

TMP splits doubleheader with Hoisington

HAYS - The annual Wild West Fest baseball tournament gets underway Friday morning at Larks Park in Hays.&nbsp;

11 a.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v Smith Center 2

5 p.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v Smith Center 1

7 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Smith Center 1

2 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Smith Center 2

HAYS - The annual Wild West Fest baseball tournament gets underway Friday morning at Larks Park in Hays.&nbsp;Here is a complete schedule of games:9 a.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Russell11 a.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v Smith Center 21 p.m. – Liberal v Smith Center 13 p.m. – Russell v Smith Center 25 p.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v Smith Center 17 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Smith Center 19 p.m. – Hays Senior Eagles v LiberalSaturday8 a.m. – Liberal v Smith Center 210 a.m. – Russell v Smith Center 12 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Smith Center 24 p.m. – Hays Junior Eagles v Liberal6 p.m. – Russell v Hays Senior EaglesBracket play begins at 11 a.m. Sunday.<figure>
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Wild West Fest baseball tournament schedule

Manhattan (AP) — Legendary former Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder says he misses being on the field but has no interest in returning to the sidelines more than 18 months after wrapping up a Hall of Fame career.

Snyder&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/bf2c52a682ba4a07832d8b9a8fde05a8">stepped away</a>&nbsp;in 2018 after 27 seasons on the sidelines that included winning 215 games, reaching 19 bowls and claiming a pair of Big 12 titles. He said he’s now mostly at home spending time with his wife and family.

“I don’t wake up thinking, ‘Boy do I miss football,’” Snyder told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article243789582.html" target="_blank">The Wichita Eagle</a>&nbsp;during a recent video conference. “I don’t really think about it all that much.”

Snyder said that when he first retired in 2005, it took him about half a year to get accustomed to the new role. And though he returned from retirement three years later, it’s never bothered him since.

“I can’t say that I don’t miss being on the field, but it’s not something that I think about going back to,” Snyder said. “The time has come and passed and I enjoyed it.”

Snyder arrived at Kansas State in the fall of 1988, a nondescript offensive coordinator from Iowa who once coached high school swimming before learning under legendary Hawkeyes coach Hayden Fry. During his tenure in Manhattan, which began in the Big Eight, he weathered seismic shifts in college football. Along the way he overcame throat cancer, sent dozens of players to the NFL and gave countless more an opportunity to succeed on and off the field.

Snyder said he still talks to many of his former players and recently made the case for Michael Bishop and Darren Sproles to join him in the College Football Hall of Fame

Synder said he’s always loved mentoring young players and imparting wisdom. He offered insight to anyone struggling with the unprecedented times we’re living through.

“I would like to think that it would be virtually the same,” Snyder said. “With all the turmoil that goes on, one thing that stands at the top is the quality of character and the type of person that you are and the value system that you possess.”

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 </figure>Manhattan (AP) — Legendary former Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder says he misses being on the field but has no interest in returning to the sidelines more than 18 months after wrapping up a Hall of Fame career.Snyder&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/bf2c52a682ba4a07832d8b9a8fde05a8">stepped away</a>&nbsp;in 2018 after 27 seasons on the sidelines that included winning 215 games, reaching 19 bowls and claiming a pair of Big 12 titles. He said he’s now mostly at home spending time with his wife and family.“I don’t wake up thinking, ‘Boy do I miss football,’” Snyder told&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas.com/sports/college/big-12/kansas-state/article243789582.html" target="_blank">The Wichita Eagle</a>&nbsp;during a recent video conference. “I don’t really think about it all that much.”Snyder said that when he first retired in 2005, it took him about half a year to get accustomed to the new role. And though he returned from retirement three years later, it’s never bothered him since.“I can’t say that I don’t miss being on the field, but it’s not something that I think about going back to,” Snyder said. “The time has come and passed and I enjoyed it.”Snyder arrived at Kansas State in the fall of 1988, a nondescript offensive coordinator from Iowa who once coached high school swimming before learning under legendary Hawkeyes coach Hayden Fry. During his tenure in Manhattan, which began in the Big Eight, he weathered seismic shifts in college football. Along the way he overcame throat cancer, sent dozens of players to the NFL and gave countless more an opportunity to succeed on and off the field.Snyder said he still talks to many of his former players and recently made the case for Michael Bishop and Darren Sproles to join him in the College Football Hall of FameSynder said he’s always loved mentoring young players and imparting wisdom. He offered insight to anyone struggling with the unprecedented times we’re living through.“I would like to think that it would be virtually the same,” Snyder said. “With all the turmoil that goes on, one thing that stands at the top is the quality of character and the type of person that you are and the value system that you possess.”

Longtime Kansas State coach Snyder says he enjoys retirement

HAYS – The Hays Larks scored at least one run in each of the
first five innings Sunday on their way to an 8-1 win over the Colorado Springs
Outlaws at Larks Park.

The Outlaws took the lead in the top of the first when they
scored on an error but the Larks answered with two in their half of the first.

Corbin Truslow got the Larks on the board with an RBI ground
out and then Hays took the lead when they scored on a wild pitch in the next at
bat. 

Over the next three innings the Larks scored two more runs
on wild pitches and one more on an error to take a 5-1 lead in the fourth
inning. Truslow added a two-run single in the fourth to blow the game open, 7-1.
He finished with three RBI’s.

Paddy Walsh allowed just one unearned run in three hitless
innings in his first start of the season. But he did not factor into the decision.
Cole Zimmerman picked up the win with three shutout innings of relief. 

The Larks improve to 5-1. They are at the Colorado Pirates on
Tuesday. 

HAYS – The Hays Larks scored at least one run in each of the
first five innings Sunday on their way to an 8-1 win over the Colorado Springs
Outlaws at Larks Park.The Outlaws took the lead in the top of the first when they
scored on an error but the Larks answered with two in their half of the first.Corbin Truslow got the Larks on the board with an RBI ground
out and then Hays took the lead when they scored on a wild pitch in the next at
bat. Over the next three innings the Larks scored two more runs
on wild pitches and one more on an error to take a 5-1 lead in the fourth
inning. Truslow added a two-run single in the fourth to blow the game open, 7-1.
He finished with three RBI’s.Paddy Walsh allowed just one unearned run in three hitless
innings in his first start of the season. But he did not factor into the decision.
Cole Zimmerman picked up the win with three shutout innings of relief. The Larks improve to 5-1. They are at the Colorado Pirates on
Tuesday.

Larks complete sweep of Outlaws

SALINA – After a thrilling 5-2
semifinal win over the Kansas Scrappers, the Hays Senior Eagles ran out of gas in the finals, losing 10-0 in four innings to Millard North at the Kansas
Grand Slam Wood Bat Tournament.

Millard North, who went 5-0 in the tournament and outscored their opponents 69-4, scored four runs in the second,
three in the third then three in the fourth for the run-rule victory at Dean Evans Stadium.

The Eagles (12-2) were held to a
pair of singles from Carson Jacobs and Josh Haynes.

Colby Dreiling pitched a scoreless
first but suffered the loss after allowing seven runs on nine hits over three
innings.

Millard North has now won two
straight and eight of the last 10 Kansas Grand Slam titles. The only runs
scored on them were by the Eagles during pool play on Friday.

Carson Jacobs pitched a gem and the
Eagles were stellar defensively in their semifinal win over the Scrappers at
James Matson Field. The TMP-Marian senior went the distance, allowing two runs
on four hits with 10 strikeouts and five walks. He also led the Eagles at the
plate collecting three hits.

Hays took a 5-0 lead into the
bottom of the seventh when Topeka scored on a one-out single and sacrifice fly but
Jacobs got a strikeout with a runner at second to end the game.

The Eagles grabbed the early lead
with a run in the top of the first on a Brock Lummus single. The game stayed
that way until the fourth when Brady Kreutzer drove in Dawson VonFeldt on a
groundout in the fourth.

The Eagles added three insurance
runs in the sixth. After VonFeldt opened the inning with a double, he scored
on Dalton Dale’s single to center. Dale later scored on a passed ball then
Carson Jacobs base hit to left scoring Garrett Wellbrock who reached on a walk.


The Eagles return to action Tuesday against another Nebraska team. Their doubleheader with McCook begins at 5 p.m. at Larks Park.

After going 0-3 in pool play, the
Junior Eagles lost 7-4 to the Salina Eagles in their consolation game Sunday.

Omaha Sportclips defeated the Salina
Hawks 19-3 in the title game.

SALINA – After a thrilling 5-2
semifinal win over the Kansas Scrappers, the Hays Senior Eagles ran out of gas in the finals, losing 10-0 in four innings to Millard North at the Kansas
Grand Slam Wood Bat Tournament.<figure>
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 </figure>Millard North, who went 5-0 in the tournament and outscored their opponents 69-4, scored four runs in the second,
three in the third then three in the fourth for the run-rule victory at Dean Evans Stadium.The Eagles (12-2) were held to a
pair of singles from Carson Jacobs and Josh Haynes.Colby Dreiling pitched a scoreless
first but suffered the loss after allowing seven runs on nine hits over three
innings.Millard North has now won two
straight and eight of the last 10 Kansas Grand Slam titles. The only runs
scored on them were by the Eagles during pool play on Friday.Carson Jacobs pitched a gem and the
Eagles were stellar defensively in their semifinal win over the Scrappers at
James Matson Field. The TMP-Marian senior went the distance, allowing two runs
on four hits with 10 strikeouts and five walks. He also led the Eagles at the
plate collecting three hits.Hays took a 5-0 lead into the
bottom of the seventh when Topeka scored on a one-out single and sacrifice fly but
Jacobs got a strikeout with a runner at second to end the game.The Eagles grabbed the early lead
with a run in the top of the first on a Brock Lummus single. The game stayed
that way until the fourth when Brady Kreutzer drove in Dawson VonFeldt on a
groundout in the fourth.The Eagles added three insurance
runs in the sixth. After VonFeldt opened the inning with a double, he scored
on Dalton Dale’s single to center. Dale later scored on a passed ball then
Carson Jacobs base hit to left scoring Garrett Wellbrock who reached on a walk.
The Eagles return to action Tuesday against another Nebraska team. Their doubleheader with McCook begins at 5 p.m. at Larks Park.Jr. Eagles go 0-4After going 0-3 in pool play, the
Junior Eagles lost 7-4 to the Salina Eagles in their consolation game Sunday.Omaha Sportclips defeated the Salina
Hawks 19-3 in the title game.

Senior Eagles finish runner-up at Kansas Grand Slam

ELLIS - The TMP-Marian Monarchs rallied
for four runs in the top of the seventh inning for an 8-6 win over Ellis Sunday
night. 

The Monarchs (10-7) were out hit
11-10 and had to overcome four errors as they win their second straight game.

A walk, an error and a single by
Mark Rack led to the Monarchs first run in the seventh. Ethan Atherton drew a
bases loaded walk which gave TMP the lead. Noah Gibson singled to left scoring
Rack then Jace Wentling scored on a passed ball to make the score 8-5.

Ellis turned a single and two
errors into a run in the bottom of the inning but Mason Robbins got a strikeout
to end the game.

Robbins pitched the final three
innings and picked up the win. He allowed two unearned runs on four this with
seven strikeouts and no walks.

Tegan Cain homered and doubled and had
three of Ellis’ 11 hits. Cain and Carter Bollig both drove in two runs.

ELLIS - The TMP-Marian Monarchs rallied
for four runs in the top of the seventh inning for an 8-6 win over Ellis Sunday
night. The Monarchs (10-7) were out hit
11-10 and had to overcome four errors as they win their second straight game.A walk, an error and a single by
Mark Rack led to the Monarchs first run in the seventh. Ethan Atherton drew a
bases loaded walk which gave TMP the lead. Noah Gibson singled to left scoring
Rack then Jace Wentling scored on a passed ball to make the score 8-5.Ellis turned a single and two
errors into a run in the bottom of the inning but Mason Robbins got a strikeout
to end the game.Robbins pitched the final three
innings and picked up the win. He allowed two unearned runs on four this with
seven strikeouts and no walks.Tegan Cain homered and doubled and had
three of Ellis’ 11 hits. Cain and Carter Bollig both drove in two runs.

Monarchs rally late to edge Ellis

SALINA – Colby Dreiling scored from
first base after an errant throw to second on a potential double play ball with
one out in the bottom of the fifth to lift the Hays Senior Eagles to a 10-9 win
over the Hutchinson Colts to begin bracket play Saturday night at the Kansas Grand
Slam Tournament.

The game was called after five
innings due to time limit.

The wild finish capped a wild night
which saw the Eagles (11-1) fall behind 6-0 before their first at bat. The Colts scored the six runs on only two hits but took advantage of six first inning walks.

Hays cut the deficit in half when
Brock Lummus drove a 3-2 pitch over the left field fence for a three-run homer.
The Eagles threatened for more but Carson Jacobs was thrown out trying to score
from third on a double steal and later Garrett Wellbrock grounded into a
double-play to end the inning.

The Eagles would grab the lead in the
second. After back-to-back walks by Jack Fields and Brady Kreutzer to start the
innings, Colby Dreiling was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Carson Jacobs hit
a one-out single which scored two. Josh Haynes followed with a base hit over the
first base bag to score Dreiling. Remington Cox then lined out to center,
scoring Jacobs to put the Eagles up 8-7.

The Eagles tacked on another run on
a throwing error in the third to build the lead to 9-7

Hutch drew five more walks in the top of
the fourth and scored three runs and take the lead back at 9-8.

In the bottom of the inning, Remington Cox singled and eventually scored the tying run by stealing home.

Carson Jacobs worked around a hit
batter in the top of the fifth to keep the game tied. Jacobs pitched one inning of relief and got the win.

Carson Spray, who was called up
from the Junior Eagles team, entered in the first and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless
innings of relief with four strikeouts and one walk to keep the Eagles in the game
early.

Brady Kreutzer, Josh Haynes and
Jack Fields all had two hits with Brock Lummus driving in three runs and Carson
Jacobs two RBIs.

The Colts managed only three hits
off four Eagles pitchers but took advantage of 11 walks.

The Eagles take on the Topeka
Scrappers in Sunday’s semifinals at 3 p.m. at James Matson Field. The Scrappers
won their pool and are 3-0 in the tournament with shutout wins over Hutchinson
and Great Bend and a 10-2 victory over the Wichita Sluggers.

SALINA – Colby Dreiling scored from
first base after an errant throw to second on a potential double play ball with
one out in the bottom of the fifth to lift the Hays Senior Eagles to a 10-9 win
over the Hutchinson Colts to begin bracket play Saturday night at the Kansas Grand
Slam Tournament.The game was called after five
innings due to time limit.The wild finish capped a wild night
which saw the Eagles (11-1) fall behind 6-0 before their first at bat. The Colts scored the six runs on only two hits but took advantage of six first inning walks.Hays cut the deficit in half when
Brock Lummus drove a 3-2 pitch over the left field fence for a three-run homer.
The Eagles threatened for more but Carson Jacobs was thrown out trying to score
from third on a double steal and later Garrett Wellbrock grounded into a
double-play to end the inning.The Eagles would grab the lead in the
second. After back-to-back walks by Jack Fields and Brady Kreutzer to start the
innings, Colby Dreiling was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Carson Jacobs hit
a one-out single which scored two. Josh Haynes followed with a base hit over the
first base bag to score Dreiling. Remington Cox then lined out to center,
scoring Jacobs to put the Eagles up 8-7.The Eagles tacked on another run on
a throwing error in the third to build the lead to 9-7Hutch drew five more walks in the top of
the fourth and scored three runs and take the lead back at 9-8.In the bottom of the inning, Remington Cox singled and eventually scored the tying run by stealing home.Carson Jacobs worked around a hit
batter in the top of the fifth to keep the game tied. Jacobs pitched one inning of relief and got the win.Carson Spray, who was called up
from the Junior Eagles team, entered in the first and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless
innings of relief with four strikeouts and one walk to keep the Eagles in the game
early.Brady Kreutzer, Josh Haynes and
Jack Fields all had two hits with Brock Lummus driving in three runs and Carson
Jacobs two RBIs.The Colts managed only three hits
off four Eagles pitchers but took advantage of 11 walks.The Eagles take on the Topeka
Scrappers in Sunday’s semifinals at 3 p.m. at James Matson Field. The Scrappers
won their pool and are 3-0 in the tournament with shutout wins over Hutchinson
and Great Bend and a 10-2 victory over the Wichita Sluggers.

Senior Eagles advance to semifinals in Salina

HAYS – The Hays Larks sent eight men to the plate in three
innings Saturday and two pitchers combined on a four-hitter has they took down
the Colorado Springs Outlaws 11-1 at Larks Park.

After both teams were retired in order in the first inning
the Outlaws were able to load the bases against Larks starter Landon Schirer in
the top of the second inning. Schirer allowed a four-pitch walk to the number
nine hitter Hayden Ambuehl giving Colorado Springs the 1-0 lead. But that lead
was short lived.

In the bottom half of the inning the first four batters of
the inning reached by. Corbin Truslow collected one of his two singles on the
night to lead off the inning. Jake Wyeth walked and the Palmer Hutchison laid down
a perfect bunt to load the bases. 

Truslow scored Hays’ first run of the game when Outlaws starter
Devin Dodson threw the ball to the backstop. Sean Cooper drove in his first of
two runs on the night with a fielder’s choice grounder to first and then two
batters later, with the bases loaded again, Hutchison scored on Dodson’s second
wild pitch of the inning. Hays led 3-1 through two innings.

In the third inning, Wyatt Divis collected his first hit of
the summer, a solo homerun to right, to lead off the inning putting Hays up
4-1.

Truslow singled in the next at bat and with two outs in the
inning Cooper drove him in with a singe to right. Two batters later, with the
bases loaded again, Drew Buhr singled home Cooper putting Hays up 6-1.

In the bottom of the sixth the first five Larks to come to the
plate reached, three of them on walks and one on a hit-by-pitch. Truslow was
hit in the back on a breaking ball with the bases loaded to make it 7-1. Wyeth
walked with the bases loaded in the next at bat giving Hays an 8-1 lead. 

Hays got two more in the inning when reliever Micah Bregard threw
a pair of wild pitches and through six innings Hays led 10-1.

In the seventh Buhr walked and three batters later Divis
drove him in with a single to center to secure the Larks 11-1 run-rule win in
seven innings.

Schirer allowed just one run on three hits and struck out four
in for innings for Hays.

Ryan Ruder earned the win. He allowed one hit and struck out
three in three innings of relief.

The Larks improve to 4-1 and will look for the sweep of the
Outlaws Sunday at Larks Park.

HAYS – The Hays Larks sent eight men to the plate in three
innings Saturday and two pitchers combined on a four-hitter has they took down
the Colorado Springs Outlaws 11-1 at Larks Park.Larks coach Frank Leo<div><iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/848167480&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=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/hays-larks-frank-leo-062720" title="Hays Larks Frank Leo 062720" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays Larks Frank Leo 062720</a></div></div>After both teams were retired in order in the first inning
the Outlaws were able to load the bases against Larks starter Landon Schirer in
the top of the second inning. Schirer allowed a four-pitch walk to the number
nine hitter Hayden Ambuehl giving Colorado Springs the 1-0 lead. But that lead
was short lived.In the bottom half of the inning the first four batters of
the inning reached by. Corbin Truslow collected one of his two singles on the
night to lead off the inning. Jake Wyeth walked and the Palmer Hutchison laid down
a perfect bunt to load the bases. Truslow scored Hays’ first run of the game when Outlaws starter
Devin Dodson threw the ball to the backstop. Sean Cooper drove in his first of
two runs on the night with a fielder’s choice grounder to first and then two
batters later, with the bases loaded again, Hutchison scored on Dodson’s second
wild pitch of the inning. Hays led 3-1 through two innings.In the third inning, Wyatt Divis collected his first hit of
the summer, a solo homerun to right, to lead off the inning putting Hays up
4-1.Truslow singled in the next at bat and with two outs in the
inning Cooper drove him in with a singe to right. Two batters later, with the
bases loaded again, Drew Buhr singled home Cooper putting Hays up 6-1.In the bottom of the sixth the first five Larks to come to the
plate reached, three of them on walks and one on a hit-by-pitch. Truslow was
hit in the back on a breaking ball with the bases loaded to make it 7-1. Wyeth
walked with the bases loaded in the next at bat giving Hays an 8-1 lead. Hays got two more in the inning when reliever Micah Bregard threw
a pair of wild pitches and through six innings Hays led 10-1.In the seventh Buhr walked and three batters later Divis
drove him in with a single to center to secure the Larks 11-1 run-rule win in
seven innings.Schirer allowed just one run on three hits and struck out four
in for innings for Hays.Ryan Ruder earned the win. He allowed one hit and struck out
three in three innings of relief.The Larks improve to 4-1 and will look for the sweep of the
Outlaws Sunday at Larks Park.

Larks take down Outlaws in series opener

HAYS – The Hays Larks made a couple of costly errors and the
Denver Cougars took advantage of those mistakes as they handed the Larks their
first loss of the season Friday at Larks Part.

Denver 4, Hays Larks 2 The Denver Cougars took and early 1-0 lead in the first
inning as Hays starter Zach Firmature struggled to find his rhythm in his first
career appearance for the Larks.

On the second pitch of the game Firmature hit the leadoff
batter Ricardo Preciado. After a sacrifice bunt and a single Preciado came in
to score on an RBI groundout by Steve Priest that put Denver up 1-0. Firmature
was able to strand a runner at third to end the inning.

After the Larks were retired in order in the bottom of the
first Denver threatened again in the second by Firmature was able to get a pair
of strikeouts to end the inning with the bases loaded.

It took the Larks offense until the third inning before they
were able to get on the board against Denver starter Dylan Munroe.

Palmer Hutchison put together a 10-pitch at-bat that ended
with a leadoff double in the bottom of the third. Two batters later Sean Cooper
delivered an RBI single to left scoring Hutchison to tie the game at 1.

After two straight scoreless inning the Cougars got the
leadoff hitter on in the sixth inning and then an error on a potential
double-play ball allowed the Cougars to get the first the first two runners of
the inning aboard. Three batters later the Cougars plated a run on an error by
shortstop Matt Cavanaugh that put Denver up 2-1.

The Cougars added two more runs in the seventh inning to
build a 4-1 lead through seven innings.

The Larks got a run back in the bottom of the eight inning
on a Jake Wyeth double but the Larks couldn’t get any closer in a 4-2 loss.

Dylan Munroe earned the win for Denver. He allowed just one
run on five hits in five innings. Aston Wetzler allowed one run in four innings
and earned the save.

Drew Buhr got the loss in relief for Hays. He allowed one
unearned run in three innings with three strikeouts.

Sean Cooper was two-for-three with and RBI for Hays and
Corin Truslow collected three hits.

They will host the Colorado Springs Outlaws for the first of
two games Saturday.

HAYS – The Hays Larks made a couple of costly errors and the
Denver Cougars took advantage of those mistakes as they handed the Larks their
first loss of the season Friday at Larks Part.<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/847667665&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/hays-larks-frank-leo-post-0626" title="Hays Larks Frank Leo Post 0626" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Hays Larks Frank Leo Post 0626</a></div></div>Denver 4, Hays Larks 2 The Denver Cougars took and early 1-0 lead in the first
inning as Hays starter Zach Firmature struggled to find his rhythm in his first
career appearance for the Larks.On the second pitch of the game Firmature hit the leadoff
batter Ricardo Preciado. After a sacrifice bunt and a single Preciado came in
to score on an RBI groundout by Steve Priest that put Denver up 1-0. Firmature
was able to strand a runner at third to end the inning.After the Larks were retired in order in the bottom of the
first Denver threatened again in the second by Firmature was able to get a pair
of strikeouts to end the inning with the bases loaded.It took the Larks offense until the third inning before they
were able to get on the board against Denver starter Dylan Munroe.Palmer Hutchison put together a 10-pitch at-bat that ended
with a leadoff double in the bottom of the third. Two batters later Sean Cooper
delivered an RBI single to left scoring Hutchison to tie the game at 1.After two straight scoreless inning the Cougars got the
leadoff hitter on in the sixth inning and then an error on a potential
double-play ball allowed the Cougars to get the first the first two runners of
the inning aboard. Three batters later the Cougars plated a run on an error by
shortstop Matt Cavanaugh that put Denver up 2-1.The Cougars added two more runs in the seventh inning to
build a 4-1 lead through seven innings.The Larks got a run back in the bottom of the eight inning
on a Jake Wyeth double but the Larks couldn’t get any closer in a 4-2 loss.Dylan Munroe earned the win for Denver. He allowed just one
run on five hits in five innings. Aston Wetzler allowed one run in four innings
and earned the save.Drew Buhr got the loss in relief for Hays. He allowed one
unearned run in three innings with three strikeouts.Sean Cooper was two-for-three with and RBI for Hays and
Corin Truslow collected three hits.Hays drops to 3-1.They will host the Colorado Springs Outlaws for the first of
two games Saturday.

Larks suffer first loss of season against Denver

SALINA – After a tough loss to the defending champions to
start the day, the Hays Senior Eagles bounced back with a thrilling win over
the host team to finish pool play 2-1 at the Kansas Grand Slam Wood Bat
Tournament in Salina Friday.

The Eagles (10-1) will begin bracket play against a yet to
be determined opponent at 9 p.m. Saturday night at Dean Evans Stadium.

Millard North 14,
Eagles 4 (4 innings) 
Millard North, who’s won seven of the last nine Grand Slam championships,
scored five runs in the first inning, four in second and three in the third for
a 12-3 lead.

Dalton Dale collected two of the Eagles five hits while
Brady Kreutzer drove in two runs.

Colby Dreiling gave up all five first innings runs on three
hits and took the loss.

Eagles 14, Salina
Falcons 12 (8 innings) 
For a second straight day, the Eagles pulled out a slugfest win at James
Matson Field. After holding off the Topeka Scrappers 13-11 to open pool play Thursday, they needed extra innings to get by the Falcons Friday afternoon.

The Eagles struck first with three runs in the top of the
second. Dalton Dale’s one-out single following two straight walks, scored
Carson Jacobs. Jack Fields followed with a walk which scored Dawson VonFeldt.
Brady Kreutzer’s fielder’s choice to the pitcher scored Garrett Wellbrock.

Salina answered with five unearned
runs in the bottom of the inning off of starter Garrett Wellbrock who walked
four in the frame.

The Falcons tacked on two more
unearned runs in the third before the Eagles exploded with a six-run fourth to
take a 9-7 lead. Colby Dreiling’s two-run double to left closed the gap to 7-5.
Carson Jacobs hit a two-out single to left to tie the game 7-7. Following a
Josh Haynes walk, Dawson VonFeldt doubled to left which scored two.

The Falcons tacked on single runs in
the fifth and sixth to tie the game 9-9.

Brady Kreutzer’s single to left
scored Remington Cox in the top of the seventh but the Falcons answered with a
two-out double to tie the game in the bottom of the innings.

With each team getting a runner at
second base in extra innings, the Eagles tallied four runs with two outs in the
eighth.

After loading the bases with a
single and hit batter, Brock Lummus and Josh Haynes scored on a throwing error
by the shortstop on a grounder from Dalton Dale. Following a Jack Fields walk,
Brady Kreutzer singled to left scoring Cox and Dale which gave Hays a 14-10
lead.

Salina made things interesting in the
bottom the inning, scoring twice and had runners at second and third when
reliever Brady Kreutzer got a flyout to left to end the game.

Kreutzer allowed two runs on four
hits with two strikeouts and two walks over two innings of relief for the win. 

Starter Garrett Wellbrock went five
innings allowing eight runs, all unearned, on five hits with six walks and four
strikeouts.

Kreutzer, Carson Jacobs and Jack
Fields all had three of the Eagles 12 hits with Kreutzer driving in four,
Jacobs two and Dawson VonFeldt two.

The Junior Eagles fell 17-3 to the Salina Hawks to go 0-3 in pool play. They
play a consolation game at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at Dean Evans Stadium.

SALINA – After a tough loss to the defending champions to
start the day, the Hays Senior Eagles bounced back with a thrilling win over
the host team to finish pool play 2-1 at the Kansas Grand Slam Wood Bat
Tournament in Salina Friday.The Eagles (10-1) will begin bracket play against a yet to
be determined opponent at 9 p.m. Saturday night at Dean Evans Stadium.Millard North 14,
Eagles 4 (4 innings) 
Millard North, who’s won seven of the last nine Grand Slam championships,
scored five runs in the first inning, four in second and three in the third for
a 12-3 lead.Dalton Dale collected two of the Eagles five hits while
Brady Kreutzer drove in two runs.Colby Dreiling gave up all five first innings runs on three
hits and took the loss.Eagles 14, Salina
Falcons 12 (8 innings) 
For a second straight day, the Eagles pulled out a slugfest win at James
Matson Field. After holding off the Topeka Scrappers 13-11 to open pool play Thursday, they needed extra innings to get by the Falcons Friday afternoon.The Eagles struck first with three runs in the top of the
second. Dalton Dale’s one-out single following two straight walks, scored
Carson Jacobs. Jack Fields followed with a walk which scored Dawson VonFeldt.
Brady Kreutzer’s fielder’s choice to the pitcher scored Garrett Wellbrock.Salina answered with five unearned
runs in the bottom of the inning off of starter Garrett Wellbrock who walked
four in the frame.The Falcons tacked on two more
unearned runs in the third before the Eagles exploded with a six-run fourth to
take a 9-7 lead. Colby Dreiling’s two-run double to left closed the gap to 7-5.
Carson Jacobs hit a two-out single to left to tie the game 7-7. Following a
Josh Haynes walk, Dawson VonFeldt doubled to left which scored two.The Falcons tacked on single runs in
the fifth and sixth to tie the game 9-9.Brady Kreutzer’s single to left
scored Remington Cox in the top of the seventh but the Falcons answered with a
two-out double to tie the game in the bottom of the innings.With each team getting a runner at
second base in extra innings, the Eagles tallied four runs with two outs in the
eighth.After loading the bases with a
single and hit batter, Brock Lummus and Josh Haynes scored on a throwing error
by the shortstop on a grounder from Dalton Dale. Following a Jack Fields walk,
Brady Kreutzer singled to left scoring Cox and Dale which gave Hays a 14-10
lead.Salina made things interesting in the
bottom the inning, scoring twice and had runners at second and third when
reliever Brady Kreutzer got a flyout to left to end the game.Kreutzer allowed two runs on four
hits with two strikeouts and two walks over two innings of relief for the win. Starter Garrett Wellbrock went five
innings allowing eight runs, all unearned, on five hits with six walks and four
strikeouts.Kreutzer, Carson Jacobs and Jack
Fields all had three of the Eagles 12 hits with Kreutzer driving in four,
Jacobs two and Dawson VonFeldt two.<h2>Jr. Eagles lose to Hawks
</h2>The Junior Eagles fell 17-3 to the Salina Hawks to go 0-3 in pool play. They
play a consolation game at 4:45 p.m. Saturday at Dean Evans Stadium.

Senior Eagles close out pool play 2-1 in Salina

FHSU Athletics The 11th&nbsp;annual Tiger Auction and Dinner, hosted by Fort Hays State Athletics, will take place&nbsp;ONLINE&nbsp;in 2020 due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;FHSU Athletics will host a live event on Zoom, Saturday, August 22, 2020 to go along with the online auction. With the online format planned for this year, participants can place bids on items leading up to the live Zoom event, and for a few days after.&nbsp;Bidding for the online auction will start on Monday, August 17 at 9 AM and last until Friday, August 28 at 9 PM. How do I participate?

What to know about this year's format…

Look for further updates on the event at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tigerauction.org/">www.tigerauction.org</a>.

FHSU Athletics The 11th&nbsp;annual Tiger Auction and Dinner, hosted by Fort Hays State Athletics, will take place&nbsp;ONLINE&nbsp;in 2020 due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;FHSU Athletics will host a live event on Zoom, Saturday, August 22, 2020 to go along with the online auction. With the online format planned for this year, participants can place bids on items leading up to the live Zoom event, and for a few days after.&nbsp;Bidding for the online auction will start on Monday, August 17 at 9 AM and last until Friday, August 28 at 9 PM. How do I participate?<ul>
 <li>Sign up for the live Zoom event by filling out the registration form mailed to your address, or our quick&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sb_output.aspx?form=25">ONLINE FORM</a>. You can also sign up by calling&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/staff.aspx?staff=251">Tobi Neuburger</a>&nbsp;at 785-628-4050.</li><li>Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tigerauction.org/">www.tigerauction.org</a>&nbsp;to see auction items and to place bids. Information on the site will update throughout the months of July and August leading up to the online auction and live Zoom event.</li><li>Deadline to donate items for the 2020 Auction is July 31. If you have an item you would like to donate, contact&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/staff.aspx?staff=134">Matt Cook</a>&nbsp;at 785-324-0994 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mjcook8@fhsu.edu">mjcook8@fhsu.edu</a>.</li>
 </ul> What to know about this year's format…<ul>
 <li>The live Zoom event will feature updates from Athletic Director&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/staff.aspx?staff=5">Curtis Hammeke</a>, head coaches, and special guests.</li><li>We will provide information in the near future on the process of pickup and delivery of items purchased.</li><li>FHSU Online Auction participants are encouraged to enjoy a nice meal and beverages from the comfort of their home during the live Zoom event.</li><li>Be on the lookout for the mailing, which will include a letter from Athletic Director&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/staff.aspx?staff=5">Curtis Hammeke</a>, a registration form for the Zoom event, and information about donating to Item #40.</li>
 </ul> Look for further updates on the event at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tigerauction.org/">www.tigerauction.org</a>.

11th annual Tiger Auction moved to online format in 2020

HAYS - The Hays Larks took advantage of 10 walks and five Denver errors and beat the Cougars 9-2 in their series opener Thursday night at Larks Park.

Five of the Larks batters who reached via base on balls scored and only five of their nine runs were earned.

Max McGuire and Leo Jiminian both had two hits including a double. McGuire drive in two runs.

Starter Wyatt Divis pitched five scoreless innings allowing three hits while striking out eight and walking none for the win.

The two teams close out the two-game RMBL series Friday at 7 p.m.. You can hear the game on KAYS (94.3-FM, 1400-AM).

HAYS - The Hays Larks took advantage of 10 walks and five Denver errors and beat the Cougars 9-2 in their series opener Thursday night at Larks Park.Five of the Larks batters who reached via base on balls scored and only five of their nine runs were earned.Max McGuire and Leo Jiminian both had two hits including a double. McGuire drive in two runs.Starter Wyatt Divis pitched five scoreless innings allowing three hits while striking out eight and walking none for the win.The two teams close out the two-game RMBL series Friday at 7 p.m.. You can hear the game on KAYS (94.3-FM, 1400-AM).

Larks walk past the Denver Cougars

HAYS - The
TMP-Marian Monarchs split their home doubleheader with Larned Thursday night at the TMP Field. The Monarchs (9-7) won the first game 11-1 then scored three runs in the fifth inning to take a 3-2 lead&nbsp; in the second game, but Larned answered with three in the top of the sixth and held on the rest of the way for a 5-3 victory.

Jace
Wentling, Mason Robbins and Nick Helget all drove in three runs in the opener which
was called after four innings by run-rule.

Mason
Robbins pitched all three innings gets the win in the first game, scattering four hits while walking one and striking out one.

Jace
Wentling had three of TMP's seven hits in game two.

Nick Herman suffered the loss on the mound. He allowed three runs on four hits with three walks and a strikeout.

The
Monarchs play at Ellis Sunday at 7 p.m.

HAYS - The
TMP-Marian Monarchs split their home doubleheader with Larned Thursday night at the TMP Field. The Monarchs (9-7) won the first game 11-1 then scored three runs in the fifth inning to take a 3-2 lead&nbsp; in the second game, but Larned answered with three in the top of the sixth and held on the rest of the way for a 5-3 victory.Jace
Wentling, Mason Robbins and Nick Helget all drove in three runs in the opener which
was called after four innings by run-rule.Mason
Robbins pitched all three innings gets the win in the first game, scattering four hits while walking one and striking out one.Jace
Wentling had three of TMP's seven hits in game two.Nick Herman suffered the loss on the mound. He allowed three runs on four hits with three walks and a strikeout.The
Monarchs play at Ellis Sunday at 7 p.m.

Monarchs split with Larned

SALINA – The Hays Senior Eagles rallied for five runs in the
bottom of the sixth to take a four-run lead then held off a seventh inning
rally to beat the Topeka Senators 13-11 in their opener at the Kansas Grand
Slam Wood Bat Tournament at James Matson Field.

Trailing 9-8, the Eagles (8-0) scored five runs in the
bottom of the sixth to go up 13-9. Brady Kreutzer started the rally with a
leadoff single then scored the tying run when Colby Dreiling reached on an
error. Brock Lummus followed with an RBI triple on a ball the left fielder failed
to locate. Carson Jacobs then doubled to left scoring Lummus. Jacobs touched
the plate when Remington Cox singled then Garrett Wellbrock drove home Cox with
a base hit to left.

The Senators opened the seventh with a single and RBI
double, then added another run on a two-out fielding error by Wellbrock, but
Brady Kreutzer got a strikeout to end the game and picked up the win The
TMP-Marian senior allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits with three
strikeouts and a walk over two innings of relief. 

SALINA – The Hays Senior Eagles rallied for five runs in the
bottom of the sixth to take a four-run lead then held off a seventh inning
rally to beat the Topeka Senators 13-11 in their opener at the Kansas Grand
Slam Wood Bat Tournament at James Matson Field.Trailing 9-8, the Eagles (8-0) scored five runs in the
bottom of the sixth to go up 13-9. Brady Kreutzer started the rally with a
leadoff single then scored the tying run when Colby Dreiling reached on an
error. Brock Lummus followed with an RBI triple on a ball the left fielder failed
to locate. Carson Jacobs then doubled to left scoring Lummus. Jacobs touched
the plate when Remington Cox singled then Garrett Wellbrock drove home Cox with
a base hit to left.The Senators opened the seventh with a single and RBI
double, then added another run on a two-out fielding error by Wellbrock, but
Brady Kreutzer got a strikeout to end the game and picked up the win The
TMP-Marian senior allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits with three
strikeouts and a walk over two innings of relief. Both teams took advantage of a strong southerly wind blowing
out to left, combining for 30 hits, three of them home runs. 13 of the game’s 24
runs came in the first two innings. After retiring the first two batters of the game, Eagles
starter Dawson VonFeldt ran into trouble and gave up three runs.The Eagles responded with four runs in the bottom of the first
on RBI singles from Brock Lummus, Josh Haynes and Dawson VonFeldt.The Senators retook the lead at 5-4 with a two-run homer in
the second but the Eagles came back with a four-spot in the bottom of the
inning. Two of the runs came on Carson Jacobs home run giving Hays an 8-5 lead.Garrett Wellbrock replaced VonFeldt on the mound in the
third and pitched two scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out
six and walking none.Dalton Dale pitched the fifth for Hays and gave up four runs,
three of them on a wind-aided home run which put the Senators up 9-8, where it
would remain until the Eagles rally in the sixth.Carson
Jacobs and Josh Haynes both had three hits. Jacobs drove in three and Haynes
two. Dawson VonFeldt also had two RBIs.The Eagles close out pool play with two games Friday. They
take on defending tournament champ Millard North at 10 a.m. at Dean Evans
Stadium then face the Salina Falcons at 2:30 p.m. at James Matson Field.<h2>Junior Eagles lose twice</h2>The Junior Eagles started pool play 0-2 Thursday, losing 8-0 to the Topeka Scrappers and 12-4 to Omaha Sportsclips.The Junior Eagles (4-6) close out pool play Friday at 10 a.m. against the Salina Hawks.