The Hays Larks travel to Parker, Colorado Thursday for the first of two games against the Gameday Angels.

The first pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Double Angel Ballpark.

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hayslarksbaseball/streams">Larks YouTube channel.</a>

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

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Hays Larks travel to Parker, Colorado Thursday for the first of two games against the Gameday Angels.The first pitch is set for 6 p.m. at Double Angel Ballpark.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hayslarksbaseball/streams">Larks YouTube channel.</a>Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

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Thursday, July 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:30pm

Friday, July 4 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:00pm

Saturday, July 5 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pm

Sunday, July 6 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, July 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:30pmFriday, July 4 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:00pmSaturday, July 5 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pmSunday, July 6 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pm

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DENVER
– Merek Shannon hit a grand slam with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning
which capped a five-run rally and led the Collegiate (Colo.) Roughriders to a
13-12 win over the Hays Larks Wednesday night at the Regis Baseball Field.

The
Roughriders (8-10, 4-3 RMBL) started the rally with a leadoff walk. Dalton
Campbell then got a strikeout for the first out of the inning but a single, a hit
batter and walk scored a run. Julio Romas entered and gave up the game winning
homerun on a 1-0 pitch.

The
Larks (15-4-1, 11-4 RMBL) saw their five-game win streak snapped despite collecting
a season-high 18 hits and striking out a season-high 16 Roughrider batters. It's the first time this season they've lost a game when leading after the seventh and eighth innings.

Hays
scored a run in the first on a Garrett Gruell single then added two in the
second to grab an early 3-0 lead.

After
the Roughriders scored three in the bottom of the third to tie the game, Hays
answered with four in the top of the fifth. Gruell, Lorenzo Rios and CJ Reid
all had RBI doubles and Taber Stokes an RBI single.

The
Larks then scored three in the sixth on a Jackson Babcock single, Thomas Lyssy
sacrifice fly and Rios triple to up their lead to 10-4.

The
Roughriders came right back with four in the bottom of the inning on a two-run
single, hit batter and groundout to pull within 10-8.

The
Larks responded with single runs in the seventh and ninth and held a 12-8 lead
entering the bottom of the ninth.

Larks’
starter Trent Baker allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits with nine
strikeouts over five innings. Campbell gave up eight runs on three hits with
seven strikeouts but walked five. Ramos faced just one batter and suffered the
loss.

Jackson
Babcock went 5-for-5 and drove in two runs. Lorenzo Rios added three this and
drove in three runs.

The
Larks play the first of two against the Gameday Angels Thursday night in
Parker, Colorado. The Angels lost 13-9 to the Denver Cougars Wednesday night
and are 8-9 overall and 4-6 in the Rocky Mountain Baseball League. First pitch
is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CDT at Double Angel Field.

Hays Post SportsDENVER
– Merek Shannon hit a grand slam with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning
which capped a five-run rally and led the Collegiate (Colo.) Roughriders to a
13-12 win over the Hays Larks Wednesday night at the Regis Baseball Field.The
Roughriders (8-10, 4-3 RMBL) started the rally with a leadoff walk. Dalton
Campbell then got a strikeout for the first out of the inning but a single, a hit
batter and walk scored a run. Julio Romas entered and gave up the game winning
homerun on a 1-0 pitch.The
Larks (15-4-1, 11-4 RMBL) saw their five-game win streak snapped despite collecting
a season-high 18 hits and striking out a season-high 16 Roughrider batters. It's the first time this season they've lost a game when leading after the seventh and eighth innings.Hays
scored a run in the first on a Garrett Gruell single then added two in the
second to grab an early 3-0 lead.After
the Roughriders scored three in the bottom of the third to tie the game, Hays
answered with four in the top of the fifth. Gruell, Lorenzo Rios and CJ Reid
all had RBI doubles and Taber Stokes an RBI single.The
Larks then scored three in the sixth on a Jackson Babcock single, Thomas Lyssy
sacrifice fly and Rios triple to up their lead to 10-4.The
Roughriders came right back with four in the bottom of the inning on a two-run
single, hit batter and groundout to pull within 10-8.The
Larks responded with single runs in the seventh and ninth and held a 12-8 lead
entering the bottom of the ninth.Larks’
starter Trent Baker allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits with nine
strikeouts over five innings. Campbell gave up eight runs on three hits with
seven strikeouts but walked five. Ramos faced just one batter and suffered the
loss.Jackson
Babcock went 5-for-5 and drove in two runs. Lorenzo Rios added three this and
drove in three runs.UP
NEXTThe
Larks play the first of two against the Gameday Angels Thursday night in
Parker, Colorado. The Angels lost 13-9 to the Denver Cougars Wednesday night
and are 8-9 overall and 4-6 in the Rocky Mountain Baseball League. First pitch
is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CDT at Double Angel Field.

⚾ Larks lose to Roughriders on walk off grand slam

SEATTLE (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Mariners/status/1940620263231836630">Julio Rodriguez hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning</a>&nbsp;and Randy Arozarena drove in two runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Rodriguez, who left the bases loaded in the fifth inning, atoned for that missed opportunity by hitting a first-pitch cutter from reliever Steven Cruz, who entered for Angel Zerpa (3-1), to the left side. Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia got a piece of Rodriguez’s hit before it ricocheted past him, allowing the Mariners to take a 2-1 lead.

Arozarena, who hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, added an insurance run with a sacrifice fly to center in the seventh. The Mariners needed that extra run as the Royals closed within a run in the eighth inning on an RBI single from Salvador Perez.

Mariners reliever Carlos Vargas (3-5) struck out two in one inning of relieft and closer Andres Munoz picked up his 19th save.

With runners on first and third in the top of the first inning, Royals rookie right fielder Jac Caglianone lined out sharply to right. Kansas City scored just one run in the inning, but could have scored more had Caglianone's ball fallen for a hit.

<a href="https://x.com/Mariners/status/1940613533009694732">Arozarena has homered in three consecutive regular-season games for the first time in his major league career.</a>&nbsp;He also homered in three straight American League Division Series games with the Tampa Bay Rays from Oct. 5-7 in 2020.

Seattle RHP Bryan Woo (7-4, 2.93 ERA) goes against Kansas City RHP Seth Lugo (5-5, 2.74) in the finale of the four-game set.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751538414024.jpeg" alt="Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez hits an RBI single to score Ben Williamson against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)" />
 <figcaption>Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez hits an RBI single to score Ben Williamson against the Kansas City Royals during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)</figcaption>
 </figure>SEATTLE (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Mariners/status/1940620263231836630">Julio Rodriguez hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning</a>&nbsp;and Randy Arozarena drove in two runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday night.Rodriguez, who left the bases loaded in the fifth inning, atoned for that missed opportunity by hitting a first-pitch cutter from reliever Steven Cruz, who entered for Angel Zerpa (3-1), to the left side. Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia got a piece of Rodriguez’s hit before it ricocheted past him, allowing the Mariners to take a 2-1 lead.Arozarena, who hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, added an insurance run with a sacrifice fly to center in the seventh. The Mariners needed that extra run as the Royals closed within a run in the eighth inning on an RBI single from Salvador Perez.Mariners reliever Carlos Vargas (3-5) struck out two in one inning of relieft and closer Andres Munoz picked up his 19th save.<h2>Key moment</h2>With runners on first and third in the top of the first inning, Royals rookie right fielder Jac Caglianone lined out sharply to right. Kansas City scored just one run in the inning, but could have scored more had Caglianone's ball fallen for a hit.<h2>Key stat</h2><a href="https://x.com/Mariners/status/1940613533009694732">Arozarena has homered in three consecutive regular-season games for the first time in his major league career.</a>&nbsp;He also homered in three straight American League Division Series games with the Tampa Bay Rays from Oct. 5-7 in 2020.<h2>Up next</h2>Seattle RHP Bryan Woo (7-4, 2.93 ERA) goes against Kansas City RHP Seth Lugo (5-5, 2.74) in the finale of the four-game set.

⚾ Rodriguez go-ahead RBI single lifts the Mariners past Royals

The Hays Larks are on the road for another RMBL contest against the Colorado Roughriders on Wednesday.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1717183089670.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Hays Larks are on the road for another RMBL contest against the Colorado Roughriders on Wednesday.&nbsp;First pitch is set for 4 p.m.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hayslarksbaseball/streams">Larks YouTube channel.</a>Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Hays Larks at Colorado Roughriders

Wednesday, July 2 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Wednesday, July 2 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:00pmThursday, July 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:30pmFriday, July 4 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:00pmSaturday, July 5 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pmSunday, July 6 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pm

By ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports Writer

SEATTLE (AP) — The late sunsets that accompany Seattle summers are revered by most locals, but the odds are Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez was not a fan during the fifth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Kansas City Royals.

Rodríguez lost a flyball to center field from Royals catcher Salvador Perez in the twilight sky, and it turned into a two-run double.

Rodríguez climbed the center field wall, trying to rob a home run, but he misjudged the ball and it bounced off the wall nearby.

Not only did Perez's double give the Royals a 5-1 lead en route to a 6-3 victory, but it moved him past Alex Gordon for the sixth-most hits in Royals history. The 35-year-old backstop has 1,646 hits in 14-season MLB career.

“For him to just keep checking boxes on a Hall of Fame career is really special to be able to watch," said manager Matt Quatraro.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751452881892.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez follows through on a two-run double to score Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez follows through on a two-run double to score Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)</figcaption>
 </figure>By ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports WriterSEATTLE (AP) — The late sunsets that accompany Seattle summers are revered by most locals, but the odds are Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez was not a fan during the fifth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Kansas City Royals.Rodríguez lost a flyball to center field from Royals catcher Salvador Perez in the twilight sky, and it turned into a two-run double.Rodríguez climbed the center field wall, trying to rob a home run, but he misjudged the ball and it bounced off the wall nearby.Not only did Perez's double give the Royals a 5-1 lead en route to a 6-3 victory, but it moved him past Alex Gordon for the sixth-most hits in Royals history. The 35-year-old backstop has 1,646 hits in 14-season MLB career.“For him to just keep checking boxes on a Hall of Fame career is really special to be able to watch," said manager Matt Quatraro.

⚾ Perez moves into 6th place on Royals hit list

SEATTLE (AP) — Salvador Perez&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1940245133385244693">hit a pivotal two-run double</a>&nbsp;in the fifth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Tuesday night for just their second win in 10 games.

Perez lofted a fly ball off Emerson Hancock (3-5) that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-perez-rodriguez-1fe79b9c6a1547e0a59408cf7e58596e">center fielder Julio Rodríguez lost in the twilight sky</a>&nbsp;and dropped for a two-run double. Rodríguez climbed the center-field wall, trying to rob a home run, but he misjudged the ball and it bounced to the wall as the Royals took a 5-1 lead.

<a href="https://x.com/Mariners/status/1940247146802135189">Ben Williamson hit an RBI double in the bottom half and scored on J.P. Crawford's single</a>&nbsp;off Michael Lorenzen.

Five relievers combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings of one-hit relief. Lucas Erceg (3-2) entered with two on in the seventh and got a double-play grounder and a groundout, and Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in 26 chances.

Kansas City built a 3-0 lead on Maikel Garcia's run-scoring single in the first and a two-run second that included an RBI double by Nick Loftin, who scored when Kyle Isbel grounded into a forceout.

Randy Arozarena homered in the bottom half, his 11th this season and third in four at-bats.

After Angel Zerpa walked Dylan Moore starting the seventh, Cole Young grounded into a double play and Crawford grounded out.

Perez moved past Alex Gordon for sixth place on the Royals hits list with 1,646.

Seattle RHP Logan Gilbert (2-2, 3.55) and Kansas City Noah Cameron (2-4, 2.79) started Wednesday in the third game of the four-game set.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751432981631.jpeg" alt="Courtesy Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Courtesy Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>SEATTLE (AP) — Salvador Perez&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1940245133385244693">hit a pivotal two-run double</a>&nbsp;in the fifth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Tuesday night for just their second win in 10 games.Perez lofted a fly ball off Emerson Hancock (3-5) that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-perez-rodriguez-1fe79b9c6a1547e0a59408cf7e58596e">center fielder Julio Rodríguez lost in the twilight sky</a>&nbsp;and dropped for a two-run double. Rodríguez climbed the center-field wall, trying to rob a home run, but he misjudged the ball and it bounced to the wall as the Royals took a 5-1 lead.<a href="https://x.com/Mariners/status/1940247146802135189">Ben Williamson hit an RBI double in the bottom half and scored on J.P. Crawford's single</a>&nbsp;off Michael Lorenzen.Five relievers combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings of one-hit relief. Lucas Erceg (3-2) entered with two on in the seventh and got a double-play grounder and a groundout, and Carlos Estévez pitched a perfect ninth for his 23rd save in 26 chances.Kansas City built a 3-0 lead on Maikel Garcia's run-scoring single in the first and a two-run second that included an RBI double by Nick Loftin, who scored when Kyle Isbel grounded into a forceout.Randy Arozarena homered in the bottom half, his 11th this season and third in four at-bats.<h2>Key moment</h2>After Angel Zerpa walked Dylan Moore starting the seventh, Cole Young grounded into a double play and Crawford grounded out.<h2>Key stat</h2>Perez moved past Alex Gordon for sixth place on the Royals hits list with 1,646.<h2>Up next</h2>Seattle RHP Logan Gilbert (2-2, 3.55) and Kansas City Noah Cameron (2-4, 2.79) started Wednesday in the third game of the four-game set.___

⚾ Perez’s 2-run double lifts Royals over the Mariners

Tuesday, July 1 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Tuesday, July 1 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:00pmWednesday, July 2 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:00pmThursday, July 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:30pmFriday, July 4 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:00pmSaturday, July 5 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pmSunday, July 6 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pm

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 33rd homer and Randy Arozarena connected twice as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night.

Raleigh led off the seventh inning with a home run against reliever Daniel Lynch IV, prompting chants of “MVP! MVP!” from the home crowd.

Arozarena hit his 100th career homer with a solo shot in the fourth to give Seattle its first run. In the fifth, he broke open the game with a three-run drive, his 10th of the season. It was the first multihomer game for Arozarena since July 20, 2024.

George Kirby (2-4) allowed one run and three hits in six innings, striking out five without a walk. He also permitted just one run and three hits over six innings his previous time out at Minnesota.

Royals starter Michael Wacha (4-8) gave up five runs and eight hits over five innings.

Bobby Witt Jr. had two RBIs for the Royals.

Kansas City loaded the bases with one out in the eighth against reliever Trent Thornton, who then retired Witt and Maikel Garcia on grounders to limit the damage to one run.

Raleigh also had a sacrifice fly in the fifth. He leads the majors with 71 RBIs. ... Witt has at least one hit in 20 straight road games, two shy of the franchise record.

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (4-8, 4.91 ERA) starts Tuesday against RHP Emerson Hancock (3-3, 5.43) in the second game of the four-game series.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/7/1751365499842.jpeg" alt="Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh hits a solo home run off Kansas City Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch IV during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, June 30, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)" />
 <figcaption>Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh hits a solo home run off Kansas City Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch IV during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, June 30, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)</figcaption>
 </figure>SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 33rd homer and Randy Arozarena connected twice as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night.Raleigh led off the seventh inning with a home run against reliever Daniel Lynch IV, prompting chants of “MVP! MVP!” from the home crowd.Arozarena hit his 100th career homer with a solo shot in the fourth to give Seattle its first run. In the fifth, he broke open the game with a three-run drive, his 10th of the season. It was the first multihomer game for Arozarena since July 20, 2024.George Kirby (2-4) allowed one run and three hits in six innings, striking out five without a walk. He also permitted just one run and three hits over six innings his previous time out at Minnesota.Royals starter Michael Wacha (4-8) gave up five runs and eight hits over five innings.Bobby Witt Jr. had two RBIs for the Royals.<h2>Key moment</h2>Kansas City loaded the bases with one out in the eighth against reliever Trent Thornton, who then retired Witt and Maikel Garcia on grounders to limit the damage to one run.<h2>Key stats</h2>Raleigh also had a sacrifice fly in the fifth. He leads the majors with 71 RBIs. ... Witt has at least one hit in 20 straight road games, two shy of the franchise record.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (4-8, 4.91 ERA) starts Tuesday against RHP Emerson Hancock (3-3, 5.43) in the second game of the four-game series.

⚾ Raleigh extends MLB lead with 33rd homer in Mariners' win over Royals

HAYS
– The Hays Larks sent 20 batters to the plate in a 14-run third inning and closed
out their three game homestand with 20-2 blowout of the Dodge City A’s Monday
night at Larks Park.

Dylan
LaRue homered twice in the big frame. His two-run shot which pushed the lead to
8-1. Lane Sparks added a three-run blast to push the lead to 11-1. LaRue then added
another three-run homer to increase the lead to 15-1. The Larks (15-3-1, 11-3
RMBL) took advantage of six walks and had 10 hits in the inning.

Trent
Baker hit a two-run homer in the second to push the Larks lead to 6-1. Sparks
had&nbsp; two-run single and Thomas Lyssy a
two-run double earlier in the inning. 

Dodge
City (10-13, 5-6 RMBL) scored on a wild pitch in the second to take an early
1-0 lead.

Sparks
finished with three hits and seven RBIs which is the most since Brady Evans drive in seven vs. Colorado Springs Outlaws on July 8, 2022. LaRue had three hits and drove in
five, Baker also had three hits and three RBIs.

Nick
Gray (4-0) allowed one run on three hits with seven strikeouts over five
innings and picked up his team-leading fourth win.

The
20 runs scored by the Larks are the most in a game since they scored 21 at the
Colorado Springs Cage Rats on June 24, 2023. 

It’s
the second time this season the Larks have hit four or more home runs against
the A’s. They hit five out in their home opener on June 7th.

The
Larks have won five straight and move to 15-3-1 and 11-3 in the Rocky Mountain
Baseball League.



The Larks head to Colorado for a three-game road trip
beginning with the Collegiate Roughriders in Denver on Wednesday, July 2.

Hays Post SportsHAYS
– The Hays Larks sent 20 batters to the plate in a 14-run third inning and closed
out their three game homestand with 20-2 blowout of the Dodge City A’s Monday
night at Larks Park.Dylan
LaRue homered twice in the big frame. His two-run shot which pushed the lead to
8-1. Lane Sparks added a three-run blast to push the lead to 11-1. LaRue then added
another three-run homer to increase the lead to 15-1. The Larks (15-3-1, 11-3
RMBL) took advantage of six walks and had 10 hits in the inning.Trent
Baker hit a two-run homer in the second to push the Larks lead to 6-1. Sparks
had&nbsp; two-run single and Thomas Lyssy a
two-run double earlier in the inning. Dodge
City (10-13, 5-6 RMBL) scored on a wild pitch in the second to take an early
1-0 lead.Sparks
finished with three hits and seven RBIs which is the most since Brady Evans drive in seven vs. Colorado Springs Outlaws on July 8, 2022. LaRue had three hits and drove in
five, Baker also had three hits and three RBIs.Nick
Gray (4-0) allowed one run on three hits with seven strikeouts over five
innings and picked up his team-leading fourth win.The
20 runs scored by the Larks are the most in a game since they scored 21 at the
Colorado Springs Cage Rats on June 24, 2023. It’s
the second time this season the Larks have hit four or more home runs against
the A’s. They hit five out in their home opener on June 7th.The
Larks have won five straight and move to 15-3-1 and 11-3 in the Rocky Mountain
Baseball League.

UP
NEXTThe Larks head to Colorado for a three-game road trip
beginning with the Collegiate Roughriders in Denver on Wednesday, July 2.

⚾ Larks hit 4 homers in rout of Dodge City

The Hays Larks host the Dodge City A's Monday at Larks Park for a single RMBL contest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1717183089670.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Hays Larks host the Dodge City A's Monday at Larks Park for a single RMBL contest.First pitch is set for 7 p.m.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hayslarksbaseball/streams">Larks YouTube channel.</a>Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Hays Larks host Dodge City A's

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Former Wildcat Coleman Hawkins has signed a summer league contract with the Golden State Warriors and will begin his professional career at the upcoming California Classic, which is slated for July 5, 6 and 8 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

The Warriors will play three games against Summer League teams from the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, all on national television.

The opener with the Lakers at 5:30 p.m., CT on Saturday, July 5 can be seen nationally on ESPN2, while the matchup with the Spurs at 5:30 p.m., CT on Sunday, July 6 can be seen on NBA TV. The final contest with the Heat at 6 p.m., CT on Tuesday, July 8 will be available on ESPN+.

Hawkins is also expected to play for the Warriors at the NBA 2K26 Summer League, which runs from July 10-20 in Las Vegas.

A Sacramento, Calif., native, Hawkins will be joined on the Warriors Summer League team by several familiar foes from this past season, including Houston's L.J. Cryer and Ja'Vier Francis, Utah's Gabe Madsen, and Texas Tech's Chance McMillian.

Former Wildcats Cam Carter (Spurs) and Arthur Kaluma (Lakers) are also expected to play in the California Classic after concluding their college careers this past season.

Hawkins earned All-Big 12 Third Team honors in his one season at K-State in 2024-25, as he was the only Division I player in the country to average at least 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. He led the team in steals (1.8 spg.), blocks (1.3 bpg.), defensive rebounds (151) and minutes (33.6 mpg.), while he was second in rebounding (6.9 rpg.) and assists (4.3 apg.), third in field goals made (120) and fourth in scoring (10.7 ppg.). He scored in double figures in 16 games, including 10 times in Big 12 play, while he tallied 3 double-doubles, including a points/assists double-double at Kansas on Jan. 18.

More information on the California Classic and NBA 2K26 Summer League can be found here.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751305509974.jpeg" alt="Kansas State Athletics photo" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State Athletics photo</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. – Former Wildcat Coleman Hawkins has signed a summer league contract with the Golden State Warriors and will begin his professional career at the upcoming California Classic, which is slated for July 5, 6 and 8 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.The Warriors will play three games against Summer League teams from the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, all on national television.The opener with the Lakers at 5:30 p.m., CT on Saturday, July 5 can be seen nationally on ESPN2, while the matchup with the Spurs at 5:30 p.m., CT on Sunday, July 6 can be seen on NBA TV. The final contest with the Heat at 6 p.m., CT on Tuesday, July 8 will be available on ESPN+.Hawkins is also expected to play for the Warriors at the NBA 2K26 Summer League, which runs from July 10-20 in Las Vegas.A Sacramento, Calif., native, Hawkins will be joined on the Warriors Summer League team by several familiar foes from this past season, including Houston's L.J. Cryer and Ja'Vier Francis, Utah's Gabe Madsen, and Texas Tech's Chance McMillian.Former Wildcats Cam Carter (Spurs) and Arthur Kaluma (Lakers) are also expected to play in the California Classic after concluding their college careers this past season.Hawkins earned All-Big 12 Third Team honors in his one season at K-State in 2024-25, as he was the only Division I player in the country to average at least 10.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. He led the team in steals (1.8 spg.), blocks (1.3 bpg.), defensive rebounds (151) and minutes (33.6 mpg.), while he was second in rebounding (6.9 rpg.) and assists (4.3 apg.), third in field goals made (120) and fourth in scoring (10.7 ppg.). He scored in double figures in 16 games, including 10 times in Big 12 play, while he tallied 3 double-doubles, including a points/assists double-double at Kansas on Jan. 18.More information on the California Classic and NBA 2K26 Summer League can be found here.

🏀 Former K-State Wildcat to play with Golden State in NBA Summer League

ATLANTA — Major League Baseball announced Monday the rosters for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game, scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Truist Park in Atlanta.

Among the 50 top prospects selected for the annual showcase are a pair of Kansas City Royals farmhands: catcher Carter Jensen and left-handed pitcher Frank Mozzicato.

Jensen, ranked No. 80 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list, is the No. 3 prospect in the Royals’ system. Mozzicato, the No. 12 prospect in the organization, is currently pitching for Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Mozzicato has posted a 1-2 record with a 4.29 ERA in 14 starts this season. Over 63 innings, he has recorded 55 strikeouts, allowed 45 hits, and held opposing hitters to a .206 batting average.

<figure>
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 </figure>ATLANTA — Major League Baseball announced Monday the rosters for the 2025 All-Star Futures Game, scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Truist Park in Atlanta.Among the 50 top prospects selected for the annual showcase are a pair of Kansas City Royals farmhands: catcher Carter Jensen and left-handed pitcher Frank Mozzicato.Jensen, ranked No. 80 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 Prospects list, is the No. 3 prospect in the Royals’ system. Mozzicato, the No. 12 prospect in the organization, is currently pitching for Double-A Northwest Arkansas.Mozzicato has posted a 1-2 record with a 4.29 ERA in 14 starts this season. Over 63 innings, he has recorded 55 strikeouts, allowed 45 hits, and held opposing hitters to a .206 batting average.

⚾ Royals' Jensen, Mozzicato named to 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game

Monday, June 30 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Monday, June 30 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:00pmTuesday, July 1 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:00pmWednesday, July 2 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:00pmThursday, July 3 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Seattle Mariners, 8:30pmFriday, July 4 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 8:00pmSaturday, July 5 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pmSunday, July 6 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Arizona Diamondbacks, 2:30pm

HAYS
– Trent Baker hit a go-ahead grand slam in the fourth, Kaleb Duncan added a two-run
shot an inning later and the Hays Larks completed a two-game sweep of the
Collegiate (Colo.) Roughriders 8-3 in a non-league game Sunday evening at Larks Park.

Baker’s
bases-loaded line drive shot over the left field wall put the Larks (14-3-1,
10-3 RMBL) up 4-1 and was their second grand slam this week (Jackson Babcock at
Liberal, 6/26). Duncan’s homer extended the lead to 6-1.

After
the Roughriders (6-10, 3-3 RMBL) struck for two in the seventh to close the gap
to 7-3, the Larks answered with a run in the bottom of the seventh on Dylan
LaRue single then added another run in the eighth on a Baker sacrifice fly.

Duncan
finished with three of the Larks 11 hits and Baker drove in five runs.

Seven
Larks pitchers combined to strike out 13 while walking only three.

Lorenzo
Rios was the fourth pitcher of the night and picked up the win with an inning
of work.

Hays Post SportsHAYS
– Trent Baker hit a go-ahead grand slam in the fourth, Kaleb Duncan added a two-run
shot an inning later and the Hays Larks completed a two-game sweep of the
Collegiate (Colo.) Roughriders 8-3 in a non-league game Sunday evening at Larks Park.Baker’s
bases-loaded line drive shot over the left field wall put the Larks (14-3-1,
10-3 RMBL) up 4-1 and was their second grand slam this week (Jackson Babcock at
Liberal, 6/26). Duncan’s homer extended the lead to 6-1.After
the Roughriders (6-10, 3-3 RMBL) struck for two in the seventh to close the gap
to 7-3, the Larks answered with a run in the bottom of the seventh on Dylan
LaRue single then added another run in the eighth on a Baker sacrifice fly.Duncan
finished with three of the Larks 11 hits and Baker drove in five runs.Seven
Larks pitchers combined to strike out 13 while walking only three.Lorenzo
Rios was the fourth pitcher of the night and picked up the win with an inning
of work.UP
NEXT

⚾ Baker grand slam helps Larks finish off sweep of Roughriders

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer, Will Smith also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers got a dominant performance from Justin Wrobleski and the rest of their bullpen in a rain-delayed 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Wrobleski (4-2) pitched six innings of three-hit ball in place of opener Lou Trivino, Kirby Yates worked a perfect eighth and Jack Dreyer handled the ninth, helping Los Angeles win for the sixth time in seven games.

Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas also drove in runs for the Dodgers, who have won six consecutive series.

Kris Bubic (6-6) allowed Hernández's two-run shot in the second inning among his three hits and two walks in five innings. The left-hander struck out five but still took his fourth loss in his last five starts, despite maintaining a 2.25 ERA.

Bobby Witt Jr. doubled in the first to score the only run for the Royals, who have lost seven of their last eight games.

Both of the teams paid homage to the Negro Leagues, whose museum is less than 10 miles from Kauffman Stadium. The Dodgers wore hats from their Brooklyn days out of respect for Jackie Robinson, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs before breaking the color barrier, and the Royals wore the interlocking “KC” hats of the 1945 Monarchs.

The Dodgers were leading 2-1 in the fifth when Freddy Fermin led off with a bunt single for Kansas City. Drew Waters worked a 3-0 count before failing to get down a sacrifice bunt, striking out instead. Wrobleski proceeded to get Jonathan India to pop out and struck out Witt to end the threat.

The Royals went 6 for 12 with runners in scoring position in their 9-5 win Saturday. They were 1 for 5 on Sunday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751279398489.jpeg" alt="Los Angeles Dodgers' Kike Hernandez (8) celebrates with Andy Pages (44) after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Los Angeles Dodgers' Kike Hernandez (8) celebrates with Andy Pages (44) after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer, Will Smith also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers got a dominant performance from Justin Wrobleski and the rest of their bullpen in a rain-delayed 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.Wrobleski (4-2) pitched six innings of three-hit ball in place of opener Lou Trivino, Kirby Yates worked a perfect eighth and Jack Dreyer handled the ninth, helping Los Angeles win for the sixth time in seven games.Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas also drove in runs for the Dodgers, who have won six consecutive series.Kris Bubic (6-6) allowed Hernández's two-run shot in the second inning among his three hits and two walks in five innings. The left-hander struck out five but still took his fourth loss in his last five starts, despite maintaining a 2.25 ERA.Bobby Witt Jr. doubled in the first to score the only run for the Royals, who have lost seven of their last eight games.Both of the teams paid homage to the Negro Leagues, whose museum is less than 10 miles from Kauffman Stadium. The Dodgers wore hats from their Brooklyn days out of respect for Jackie Robinson, who played for the Kansas City Monarchs before breaking the color barrier, and the Royals wore the interlocking “KC” hats of the 1945 Monarchs.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Dodgers were leading 2-1 in the fifth when Freddy Fermin led off with a bunt single for Kansas City. Drew Waters worked a 3-0 count before failing to get down a sacrifice bunt, striking out instead. Wrobleski proceeded to get Jonathan India to pop out and struck out Witt to end the threat.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals went 6 for 12 with runners in scoring position in their 9-5 win Saturday. They were 1 for 5 on Sunday.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Dodgers' Hernández and Smith homer in win over Royals

The Hays Larks close out a two-game series against the&nbsp;Colorado Roughriders Sunday at Larks Park.

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 </figure>The Hays Larks close out a two-game series against the&nbsp;Colorado Roughriders Sunday at Larks Park.First pitch is set for 6 p.m.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hayslarksbaseball/streams">Larks YouTube channel.</a>Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Hays Larks host Colorado Roughriders

<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22STEPHEN%20WHYNO%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer</a>

D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer who became one of the most accomplished trainers in the history of horse racing and a face of the sport for decades, has died. He was 89.

His family said Sunday that Lukas died Saturday night at his Louisville, Kentucky, home.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/d-wayne-lukas-hosptialized-3696adc1800e69d3f7708374bd444d1c">Lukas had been hospitalized</a>&nbsp;with a severe MRSA blood infection that caused significant damage to his heart and digestive system and worsened pre-existing chronic conditions.

“Wayne devoted his life not only to horses but to the industry — developing generations of horsemen and horsewomen and growing the game by inviting unsuspecting fans into the winner’s circle,” his family said in a statement. “Whether he was boasting about a maiden 2-year-old as the next Kentucky Derby winner or offering quiet words of advice before a big race, Wayne brought heart, grace, and grit to every corner of the sport. His final days were spent at home in Kentucky, where he chose peace, family, and faith.”

Lukas won 15 Triple Crown races, including the Kentucky Derby four times. Only good friend Bob Baffert has more Triple Crown victories, and Lukas owns a record-tying 20 in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

“The whole secret of this game, I think, is being able to read the horse: Read what he needs, what he doesn’t need, what he can’t do, what he can do,” Lukas said in May before his 34th and final Preakness Stakes. “That’s the whole key. Everybody’s got the blacksmith, everybody’s got to the same bed available, the feed man. We all can hire a good jockey. We all can hire a pretty good exercise rider if we’ve got the means, so what the hell is the difference? The horse is the difference and what we do with him in reading him.”

Lukas was affectionately known around the barns and the racetrack as “Coach” because he coached high school basketball before his professional career with horses began. Even with months to go before his 90th birthday, he would get up on his pony in the early morning hours and go out to the track himself, rather than letting his assistants do the day-to-day work.

Born Darnell Wayne Lukas on Sept. 2, 1935, in Wisconsin as the second of three children, he rose to prominence in the sport with quarter horses in races that are effectively sprints. He moved into thoroughbreds in the late 1970s and won his first Preakness with Codex in 1980.

Lukas has 4,967 documented victories in thoroughbred racing, with his horses earning more than $310 million from more than 30,600 starts.

"Today we lost one of the great champions of Churchill Downs and one of the most significant figures in Thoroughbred racing over the last 50 years,” Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen said. “We will miss his humor, his wisdom and his unmatched capacity to thrill the fans with the performances of his horses on our sport’s biggest days.”

Achieving something of a career renaissance over the past decade, one he credits to finding the right owners willing to spend money on horses, Lukas won the Preakness last year with Seize the Grey. Asked what motivates him to keep doing his job well into his late 80s, he gave a pep talk fit for a locker room before a big game.

“If you have a passion, you eliminate all the excuses,” Lukas said. “That’s how it works. You get up early. You go without a meal. You drive. You go without sleep — as long as you got the passion. Don’t let that sofa pull you down. It’s a little easy when that alarm goes off to say, ‘Oh my God, I don’t know if I really want to do this today.’ Erase that. The most important decision you’ll ever make in your life is your attitude decision. Make it early, and make the right one.”

<figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22STEPHEN%20WHYNO%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest">By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer</a>D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Famer who became one of the most accomplished trainers in the history of horse racing and a face of the sport for decades, has died. He was 89.His family said Sunday that Lukas died Saturday night at his Louisville, Kentucky, home.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/d-wayne-lukas-hosptialized-3696adc1800e69d3f7708374bd444d1c">Lukas had been hospitalized</a>&nbsp;with a severe MRSA blood infection that caused significant damage to his heart and digestive system and worsened pre-existing chronic conditions.“Wayne devoted his life not only to horses but to the industry — developing generations of horsemen and horsewomen and growing the game by inviting unsuspecting fans into the winner’s circle,” his family said in a statement. “Whether he was boasting about a maiden 2-year-old as the next Kentucky Derby winner or offering quiet words of advice before a big race, Wayne brought heart, grace, and grit to every corner of the sport. His final days were spent at home in Kentucky, where he chose peace, family, and faith.”Lukas won 15 Triple Crown races, including the Kentucky Derby four times. Only good friend Bob Baffert has more Triple Crown victories, and Lukas owns a record-tying 20 in the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.“The whole secret of this game, I think, is being able to read the horse: Read what he needs, what he doesn’t need, what he can’t do, what he can do,” Lukas said in May before his 34th and final Preakness Stakes. “That’s the whole key. Everybody’s got the blacksmith, everybody’s got to the same bed available, the feed man. We all can hire a good jockey. We all can hire a pretty good exercise rider if we’ve got the means, so what the hell is the difference? The horse is the difference and what we do with him in reading him.”Lukas was affectionately known around the barns and the racetrack as “Coach” because he coached high school basketball before his professional career with horses began. Even with months to go before his 90th birthday, he would get up on his pony in the early morning hours and go out to the track himself, rather than letting his assistants do the day-to-day work.Born Darnell Wayne Lukas on Sept. 2, 1935, in Wisconsin as the second of three children, he rose to prominence in the sport with quarter horses in races that are effectively sprints. He moved into thoroughbreds in the late 1970s and won his first Preakness with Codex in 1980.Lukas has 4,967 documented victories in thoroughbred racing, with his horses earning more than $310 million from more than 30,600 starts."Today we lost one of the great champions of Churchill Downs and one of the most significant figures in Thoroughbred racing over the last 50 years,” Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen said. “We will miss his humor, his wisdom and his unmatched capacity to thrill the fans with the performances of his horses on our sport’s biggest days.”Achieving something of a career renaissance over the past decade, one he credits to finding the right owners willing to spend money on horses, Lukas won the Preakness last year with Seize the Grey. Asked what motivates him to keep doing his job well into his late 80s, he gave a pep talk fit for a locker room before a big game.“If you have a passion, you eliminate all the excuses,” Lukas said. “That’s how it works. You get up early. You go without a meal. You drive. You go without sleep — as long as you got the passion. Don’t let that sofa pull you down. It’s a little easy when that alarm goes off to say, ‘Oh my God, I don’t know if I really want to do this today.’ Erase that. The most important decision you’ll ever make in your life is your attitude decision. Make it early, and make the right one.”___

Hall of Fame horse trainer D. Wayne Lukas, a winner of 15 Triple Crown races, dies at 89

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

Sunday, June 29 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 12:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Sunday, June 29 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 12:30pm

HAYS – The Hays Larks raced out to an early lead then pulled away late for a 14-4 win over the Collegiate (Colo.) Roughriders in a battle of the first and second place teams in the Rocky Mountain Baseball League Saturday evening at Larks Park. The first place Larks improved to 13-3-1 overall and 10-3 RMBL while the Roughriders fell to 6-9 overall and 3-3 in league play.

The Larks used four hits, two walks and a hit batter to score four runs in the bottom of the first inning. Thomas Lyssy had an RBI single, Jackson Babcock a two-run double and CJ Reid an RBI single.

The Roughriders answered with four in the top of the second but the Larks would take back the lead for good when Lyssy drew a bases loaded walk in the fourth. 

The Larks would add three more runs in the sixth on a Trent Baker two-run homer and Brady Kreutzer RBI single which pushed the lead to 8-4.

They blew the game open with a five-run seventh. Kaleb Duncan started the scoring with an RBI single. Baker added an RBI double, Duncan scored on a wild pitch, Babcock and Kreutzer also had runs scoring singles.

Duncan closed out the scoring with an RBI single to left to end the game by run-rule in the eighth.

Baker and Taber Stokes both had three of the Larks 14 hits. Baker drove in three runs with Duncan, Lyssy, Babcock and Kreutzer all driving in two runs.

Brooks Jones (1-0) allowed only one hit in four shutout innings of relief with eight strikeouts and three walks and picked up the win.

Starting pitcher Jordan Stribling allowed four runs on three hits with six strikeouts and five walks.

The Larks stole 11 bases in the game. Stokes had four, the most since Damian Ruiz stole four in game one of a doubleheader against the Liberal Bee Jays on July 19, 2023.

The Larks and Roughriders close out the two-game series Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Larks Park. Admission is free courtesy of Fade Factory, Callahan Tax &amp; Accountant, Privian Wealth, A&amp;A Coors.

Hays Post SportsHAYS – The Hays Larks raced out to an early lead then pulled away late for a 14-4 win over the Collegiate (Colo.) Roughriders in a battle of the first and second place teams in the Rocky Mountain Baseball League Saturday evening at Larks Park. The first place Larks improved to 13-3-1 overall and 10-3 RMBL while the Roughriders fell to 6-9 overall and 3-3 in league play.The Larks used four hits, two walks and a hit batter to score four runs in the bottom of the first inning. Thomas Lyssy had an RBI single, Jackson Babcock a two-run double and CJ Reid an RBI single.The Roughriders answered with four in the top of the second but the Larks would take back the lead for good when Lyssy drew a bases loaded walk in the fourth. The Larks would add three more runs in the sixth on a Trent Baker two-run homer and Brady Kreutzer RBI single which pushed the lead to 8-4.They blew the game open with a five-run seventh. Kaleb Duncan started the scoring with an RBI single. Baker added an RBI double, Duncan scored on a wild pitch, Babcock and Kreutzer also had runs scoring singles.Duncan closed out the scoring with an RBI single to left to end the game by run-rule in the eighth.Baker and Taber Stokes both had three of the Larks 14 hits. Baker drove in three runs with Duncan, Lyssy, Babcock and Kreutzer all driving in two runs.Brooks Jones (1-0) allowed only one hit in four shutout innings of relief with eight strikeouts and three walks and picked up the win.Starting pitcher Jordan Stribling allowed four runs on three hits with six strikeouts and five walks.HIGHWAY ROBBERYThe Larks stole 11 bases in the game. Stokes had four, the most since Damian Ruiz stole four in game one of a doubleheader against the Liberal Bee Jays on July 19, 2023.UP NEXTThe Larks and Roughriders close out the two-game series Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Larks Park. Admission is free courtesy of Fade Factory, Callahan Tax &amp; Accountant, Privian Wealth, A&amp;A Coors.

⚾ Larks pull away from Roughriders to take series opener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered, doubled and drove in a career high-tying five runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-5 on Saturday to snap an 11-game home losing streak.

Ohtani made his third start of the season and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-pitching-882646a3578e99e4c81b1c0e774df7d1">threw the fastest pitch</a>&nbsp;of his career, a 101.7 mph fastball that induced an inning-ending double-play grounder by Pasquantino in the first.

The Dodgers' two-way superstar threw 27 pitches in two scoreless innings. He is working as an opener as he eases back into pitching following Tommy John surgery in 2023. Ohtani went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts as LA's leadoff batter.

Pasquantino’s&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1939074998011916473">430-foot, three-run blast</a>&nbsp;to right-center off Ben Casparius (6-2) capped a four-run fifth inning for the Royals, who won at Kaufmann Stadium for the first time since May 31. They ended a six-game skid overall.

Freddie Freeman went 3-for-3 with a homer for the Dodgers, whose five-game winning streak ended. Infielder Miguel Rojas pitched the eighth.

Seth Lugo (5-5) threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and five walks while striking out eight.

Casparius relieved Ohtani in the third and quickly allowed three hits and a pair of runs on Maikel Garcia’s two-out double off the left-field wall.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single in the fifth before Pasquantino went deep. Pasquantino added a two-run double in the seventh.

Jonathan India and Witt each had four hits as the top four Royals batters finished with 11 hits and eight runs.

The Royals' four-run fifth was their biggest inning at home since they scored four in the eighth against the Chicago White Sox on May 8.

The Royals' 15 home-field home runs are the fewest in the majors.

The Dodgers plan to use an opener for Sunday’s series finale against Royals LHP Kris Bubic (6-5, 2.16 ERA).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/6/1751156034931.png" alt="Image from KC Royals video" />
 <figcaption>Image from KC Royals video</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered, doubled and drove in a career high-tying five runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-5 on Saturday to snap an 11-game home losing streak.Ohtani made his third start of the season and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-pitching-882646a3578e99e4c81b1c0e774df7d1">threw the fastest pitch</a>&nbsp;of his career, a 101.7 mph fastball that induced an inning-ending double-play grounder by Pasquantino in the first.The Dodgers' two-way superstar threw 27 pitches in two scoreless innings. He is working as an opener as he eases back into pitching following Tommy John surgery in 2023. Ohtani went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts as LA's leadoff batter.Pasquantino’s&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/MLB/status/1939074998011916473">430-foot, three-run blast</a>&nbsp;to right-center off Ben Casparius (6-2) capped a four-run fifth inning for the Royals, who won at Kaufmann Stadium for the first time since May 31. They ended a six-game skid overall.Freddie Freeman went 3-for-3 with a homer for the Dodgers, whose five-game winning streak ended. Infielder Miguel Rojas pitched the eighth.Seth Lugo (5-5) threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and five walks while striking out eight.Casparius relieved Ohtani in the third and quickly allowed three hits and a pair of runs on Maikel Garcia’s two-out double off the left-field wall.Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single in the fifth before Pasquantino went deep. Pasquantino added a two-run double in the seventh.Jonathan India and Witt each had four hits as the top four Royals batters finished with 11 hits and eight runs.LA scored four runs in the ninth.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals' four-run fifth was their biggest inning at home since they scored four in the eighth against the Chicago White Sox on May 8.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals' 15 home-field home runs are the fewest in the majors.<h2>Up next</h2>The Dodgers plan to use an opener for Sunday’s series finale against Royals LHP Kris Bubic (6-5, 2.16 ERA).

⚾ Pasquantino's big day helps Royals beat Ohtani and the Dodgers 

The Hays Larks host the Colorado Roughriders for the first of a two-game series at Larks Park Saturday.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Hays Larks host the Colorado Roughriders for the first of a two-game series at Larks Park Saturday.First pitch is set for 7 p.m.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hayslarksbaseball/streams">Larks YouTube channel.</a>Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

Saturday, June 28 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 2:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, June 28 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 2:30pmSunday, June 29 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 12:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani led off the game with his 29th home run and also hit an RBI triple, and Freddie Freeman stretched as he fell over to complete a game-ending double play as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Ohtani hit his major league-leading eighth leadoff homer this season, a drive off off Noah Cameron (2-4), and Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer for a 3-1 lead in the second.

Bobby Witt Jr.'s two-run homer against Dustin May put Kansas City ahead 4-3 in the bottom half and gave the Royals their first lead since Sunday.

Ohtani tied the score in the fifth against Cameron (2-4) with his seventh triple of the season and scored on Mookie Betts' single off Steven Cruz.

Kansas City loaded the bases with one out in the ninth against Tanner Scott on singles by Mikael Garcia and Salvador Perez around Vinnie Pacquantino's walk.

Rookie Jac Caglianone grounded to second Tommy Edman, who made a backhand flip to Betts at second, and Betts bounced his throw to Freeman. The All-Star first baseman snagged the ball as he fell to the field, giving Scott his 18th save in 23 chances.

Kansas City has lost six straight overall and 11 home games in a row.

Lou Trivino (3-0) got five outs as five Dodgers relievers combined for shutout relief of Dustin May, who gave up four runs, six hits and three walks in four innings.

Cameron (2-4) allowed five runs, three hits and three walks in four-plus innings

Perez had a run-scoring single in the first. Kyle Isbel lined an RBI double just over the outstretched glove of right fielder Teoscar Hernandez in the three-run second for the Royals, who had scored on run during a three-game series against Tampa Bay.

Freeman, who won a Gold Glove in 2018, made the outstanding defensive play that ended the game.

Kansas City tied its record for consecutive home losses, set from Sept. 21, 2011, to April 23, 2012, and matched from May 6 to June 4, 2013.

Ohtani (0-0, 4.50 ERA) makes his third mound appearance since elbow surgery, facing RHP Seth Lugo (4-5, 2.93 ERA) on Saturday.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani led off the game with his 29th home run and also hit an RBI triple, and Freddie Freeman stretched as he fell over to complete a game-ending double play as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Friday night for their fifth straight win.Ohtani hit his major league-leading eighth leadoff homer this season, a drive off off Noah Cameron (2-4), and Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer for a 3-1 lead in the second.Bobby Witt Jr.'s two-run homer against Dustin May put Kansas City ahead 4-3 in the bottom half and gave the Royals their first lead since Sunday.Ohtani tied the score in the fifth against Cameron (2-4) with his seventh triple of the season and scored on Mookie Betts' single off Steven Cruz.Kansas City loaded the bases with one out in the ninth against Tanner Scott on singles by Mikael Garcia and Salvador Perez around Vinnie Pacquantino's walk.Rookie Jac Caglianone grounded to second Tommy Edman, who made a backhand flip to Betts at second, and Betts bounced his throw to Freeman. The All-Star first baseman snagged the ball as he fell to the field, giving Scott his 18th save in 23 chances.Kansas City has lost six straight overall and 11 home games in a row.Lou Trivino (3-0) got five outs as five Dodgers relievers combined for shutout relief of Dustin May, who gave up four runs, six hits and three walks in four innings.Cameron (2-4) allowed five runs, three hits and three walks in four-plus inningsPerez had a run-scoring single in the first. Kyle Isbel lined an RBI double just over the outstretched glove of right fielder Teoscar Hernandez in the three-run second for the Royals, who had scored on run during a three-game series against Tampa Bay.<h2>Key Moment</h2>Freeman, who won a Gold Glove in 2018, made the outstanding defensive play that ended the game.<h2>Key Stat</h2>Kansas City tied its record for consecutive home losses, set from Sept. 21, 2011, to April 23, 2012, and matched from May 6 to June 4, 2013.<h2>Up Next</h2>Ohtani (0-0, 4.50 ERA) makes his third mound appearance since elbow surgery, facing RHP Seth Lugo (4-5, 2.93 ERA) on Saturday.