HAYS – The Hays Larks left the bases loaded in a tie ball
game, in the bottom of the ninth inning and finished in a 5-5 tie with the
Kansas Cannons in a non-league contest Tuesday night at Larks Park. 

The Larks out-hit the Cannons 12-9, and all but one Lark in
the lineup had at least one hit. But they loaded the bases in the bottom of the
ninth inning with no outs, but they failed to produce, resulting in the tie
game.

Brady Kreutzer homered and collected a pair of hits in his
Larks debut. Jackson Babcock walked and drove in a pair of runs. 

Larks’ starter Keevyn Goss allowed just one run, on two
hits, with seven strikeouts in four innings. But got the no decision.

Hays Post SportsHAYS – The Hays Larks left the bases loaded in a tie ball
game, in the bottom of the ninth inning and finished in a 5-5 tie with the
Kansas Cannons in a non-league contest Tuesday night at Larks Park. The Larks out-hit the Cannons 12-9, and all but one Lark in
the lineup had at least one hit. But they loaded the bases in the bottom of the
ninth inning with no outs, but they failed to produce, resulting in the tie
game.Brady Kreutzer homered and collected a pair of hits in his
Larks debut. Jackson Babcock walked and drove in a pair of runs. Larks’ starter Keevyn Goss allowed just one run, on two
hits, with seven strikeouts in four innings. But got the no decision.

⚾Larks and Cannons ends in tie

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Austin Wells hit a three-run homer and finished with five RBIs, Aaron Judge hit&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-york-yankees-kansas-city-royals-2ea322cc91d74f45eb79b63a232dc463">the third-longest homer</a>&nbsp;in the majors this season, and the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Tuesday night.

Max Fried (9-1) bounced back from his first loss of the season, pitching seven innings of two-run ball for New York.

Wells homered on a full-count pitch from Noah Cameron (2-2) with two outs in the fourth inning, then added a two-run double in the sixth after a 10-pitch duel with Taylor Clarke. He matched his career high for RBIs in a game.

Judge's two-run homer in the first had an exit velocity of 117.9 mph and traveled 469 feet, landing on the roof of the Royals Hall of Fame in left field. Only the Angels' Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe have hit longer home runs this season.

Judge added a bloop RBI single in the sixth inning, when the Yankees put the game away with five more runs off the Kansas City bullpen. Cody Bellinger drove in one of them with the 1,000th hit of his career.

Cameron wound up allowing six runs and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings. It was the first time in the left-hander's first six big league starts that he allowed more than one run or failed to make it through six innings.

Jac Caglianone singled and had an RBI groundout in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-royals-jac-caglianone-b91fc63d53d5aa12ec0283b72e8f7f14">his home debut</a>&nbsp;for Kansas City. Jonathan India homered in the sixth, and Tyler Tolbert singled in the eighth for his first big league hit.

Judge's homer sent a shock through a star-studded crowd. Among those at Kauffman Stadium were Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Hall of Famers George Brett and Reggie Jackson, and actor and noted Yankees fan Alfonso Ribeiro.

Judge has reached safely in 61 of 65 games this season, including every game the Yankees have played on the road.

RHP Clarke Schmidt (2-3, 4.04 ERA) starts Tuesday night for New York. LHP Kris Bubic (5-3, 1.43 ERA) gets the nod for Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Austin Wells hit a three-run homer and finished with five RBIs, Aaron Judge hit&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-york-yankees-kansas-city-royals-2ea322cc91d74f45eb79b63a232dc463">the third-longest homer</a>&nbsp;in the majors this season, and the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Tuesday night.Max Fried (9-1) bounced back from his first loss of the season, pitching seven innings of two-run ball for New York.Wells homered on a full-count pitch from Noah Cameron (2-2) with two outs in the fourth inning, then added a two-run double in the sixth after a 10-pitch duel with Taylor Clarke. He matched his career high for RBIs in a game.Judge's two-run homer in the first had an exit velocity of 117.9 mph and traveled 469 feet, landing on the roof of the Royals Hall of Fame in left field. Only the Angels' Mike Trout and Logan O'Hoppe have hit longer home runs this season.Judge added a bloop RBI single in the sixth inning, when the Yankees put the game away with five more runs off the Kansas City bullpen. Cody Bellinger drove in one of them with the 1,000th hit of his career.Cameron wound up allowing six runs and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings. It was the first time in the left-hander's first six big league starts that he allowed more than one run or failed to make it through six innings.Jac Caglianone singled and had an RBI groundout in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-royals-jac-caglianone-b91fc63d53d5aa12ec0283b72e8f7f14">his home debut</a>&nbsp;for Kansas City. Jonathan India homered in the sixth, and Tyler Tolbert singled in the eighth for his first big league hit.<h2>Key moment</h2>Judge's homer sent a shock through a star-studded crowd. Among those at Kauffman Stadium were Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Hall of Famers George Brett and Reggie Jackson, and actor and noted Yankees fan Alfonso Ribeiro.<h2>Key stat</h2>Judge has reached safely in 61 of 65 games this season, including every game the Yankees have played on the road.<h2>Up next</h2>RHP Clarke Schmidt (2-3, 4.04 ERA) starts Tuesday night for New York. LHP Kris Bubic (5-3, 1.43 ERA) gets the nod for Kansas City.

⚾ Judge's 469-foot homer powers Yankees to rout of Royals in series opener

The Hays Larks host the Kansas Cannons Tuesday night at Larks Park.

First pitch is set for&nbsp;for 7 p.m at Larks Park.

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S6LkAwvNcA">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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Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Hays Larks host Kansas Cannons

The TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs softball team had three players
named to the 2-1A State Softball Coaches team, released Tuesday.

Monarchs senior Brooke Koenigsman was a first-team selection
on the infield, and junior Addison Watson was a first-team pick in the
outfield.

Sophomore Brynn Rebel was a second-team selection at
pitcher.

Koenigsman, who finished her career at TMP with a .558 batting
average, hit safely in 95 of 105 career games. She broke or set 11 career and single-season
records at TMP.

In her senior season, Koenigsman finished with a .624 batting
average, 30 extra base hits, 15 doubles, eight triples and seven home runs. She
drove in 64 runs for the second time in her career, scoring 61 runs. All while
striking out just twice.

She finishes her career as a three-time first-team all-state
selection. 

Addison Watson finished her junior season with a .471 batting
average. She finished with eight extra base hits, 29 RBI’s, and 28 runs scored.

This is the first all-state selection for Watson.

Rebel finished 14-1 with a 1.96 ERA in the circle. She allowed
38 runs, 19 earned, in 68 innings pitched. She struck out 82 and walked 34.

Rebel was a second-team selection as a freshman.

Hays Post SportsThe TMP-Marian Lady Monarchs softball team had three players
named to the 2-1A State Softball Coaches team, released Tuesday.Monarchs senior Brooke Koenigsman was a first-team selection
on the infield, and junior Addison Watson was a first-team pick in the
outfield.Sophomore Brynn Rebel was a second-team selection at
pitcher.Koenigsman, who finished her career at TMP with a .558 batting
average, hit safely in 95 of 105 career games. She broke or set 11 career and single-season
records at TMP.In her senior season, Koenigsman finished with a .624 batting
average, 30 extra base hits, 15 doubles, eight triples and seven home runs. She
drove in 64 runs for the second time in her career, scoring 61 runs. All while
striking out just twice.She finishes her career as a three-time first-team all-state
selection. Addison Watson finished her junior season with a .471 batting
average. She finished with eight extra base hits, 29 RBI’s, and 28 runs scored.This is the first all-state selection for Watson.Rebel finished 14-1 with a 1.96 ERA in the circle. She allowed
38 runs, 19 earned, in 68 innings pitched. She struck out 82 and walked 34.Rebel was a second-team selection as a freshman.The Monarchs finished the season 25-3.

🥎Monarchs land three on the 2-1A coaches All-State team

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

Tuesday, June 10
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. New York Yankees, 6:00pm

Wednesday, June 11
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. New York Yankees, 6:00pm

Thursday, June 12
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. New York Yankees, 6:00pm

Friday, June 13
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Athletics, 6:30pm

Saturday, June 14
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Athletics, 2:30pm

Sunday, June 15
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Athletics, 12:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Tuesday, June 10
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. New York Yankees, 6:00pmWednesday, June 11
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. New York Yankees, 6:00pmThursday, June 12
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. New York Yankees, 6:00pmFriday, June 13
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Athletics, 6:30pmSaturday, June 14
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Athletics, 2:30pmSunday, June 15
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Athletics, 12:30pm

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

The Hays Larks are inviting everyone to the 16th annual
Military Appreciation Night in conjunction with their game against the Denver
Cougars on Saturday, June 14th at Larks Park at 7 p.m.&nbsp; 

All active, reserve, and retired military personnel are
specially invited to attend and will be honored on the field during pregame
ceremonies. 

Military personnel will also be recognized after the 6th
inning prior to the singing of “God Bless America”. 

Military personnel in attendance should check in at the east
side of the grandstand by 6:45 pm Saturday evening.

Fans are encouraged to be in the park by 6:50 pm to show
their appreciation and support for all military personnel during pregame
ceremonies. 

Those ceremonies will feature recognition of all military
personnel in attendance, a Color Guard, and the National Anthem sung live by
Uncalled-4. 

Those in attendance will also enjoy patriotic music and a
red, white, and blue decorated park throughout the evening.&nbsp; 

Flags lining the park will be provided courtesy of American
Legion Riders Post #173 of Hays, KS. Free admission to the game will be
provided courtesy of the Hays VFW Post 9076, VFW Auxiliary, Kiwanis Club of
Hays, and M &amp; D Excavating.

See you at Larks Park on June 14th!&nbsp; 

Come join the team for fantastic baseball, pay tribute to
veteran, reserve, and active military personnel and enjoy an evening of
inexpensive fun!&nbsp; 

For more information please contact Frank Leo, Hays Larks
Manager at 785-628-6703.&nbsp; 

Hays Post SportsThe Hays Larks are inviting everyone to the 16th annual
Military Appreciation Night in conjunction with their game against the Denver
Cougars on Saturday, June 14th at Larks Park at 7 p.m.&nbsp; All active, reserve, and retired military personnel are
specially invited to attend and will be honored on the field during pregame
ceremonies. Military personnel will also be recognized after the 6th
inning prior to the singing of “God Bless America”. Military personnel in attendance should check in at the east
side of the grandstand by 6:45 pm Saturday evening.Fans are encouraged to be in the park by 6:50 pm to show
their appreciation and support for all military personnel during pregame
ceremonies. Those ceremonies will feature recognition of all military
personnel in attendance, a Color Guard, and the National Anthem sung live by
Uncalled-4. Those in attendance will also enjoy patriotic music and a
red, white, and blue decorated park throughout the evening.&nbsp; Flags lining the park will be provided courtesy of American
Legion Riders Post #173 of Hays, KS. Free admission to the game will be
provided courtesy of the Hays VFW Post 9076, VFW Auxiliary, Kiwanis Club of
Hays, and M &amp; D Excavating.See you at Larks Park on June 14th!&nbsp; Come join the team for fantastic baseball, pay tribute to
veteran, reserve, and active military personnel and enjoy an evening of
inexpensive fun!&nbsp; For more information please contact Frank Leo, Hays Larks
Manager at 785-628-6703.&nbsp;

⚾Larks set to host Military Appreciation Night 

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Monday, June 9
 noneTuesday, June 10
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. New York Yankees, 6:00pmWednesday, June 11
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. New York Yankees, 6:00pmThursday, June 12
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. New York Yankees, 6:00pmFriday, June 13
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Athletics, 6:30pmSaturday, June 14
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Athletics, 2:30pmSunday, June 15
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals vs. Athletics, 12:30pm

DODGE CITY – The Hays Larks suffered their first loss of the
season Sunday night on the road in Dodge City against the A’s. 

The A’s took advantage of early command issues by Larks
starter Jacob Stribling, who walked four and allowed three runs to score in the
first inning. 

Hays was able to get a run back in the top of the second
inning, when Trent Baker singled home a run, cutting the lead to 3-1, Dodge
City. 

But the A’s, thanks to two more walks, got the run back in
the bottom of the second and led 4-1 through two innings.

Dodge City added a single run in the fourth and three more
runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, building an 8-1 lead.

Hays’ Lane Sparks' home run in the eighth, and they scored
on an error, making it 8-3, Dodge City. 

But that was as close as the Larks would get as the A’s scored
twice in the bottom of the inning on their way to the 10-3 victory.

Jacob Stribling allowed four runs on one hit and allowed
seven walks in three innings and suffered the loss.

Lane Sparks and Trent Baker drove in a pair of runs for the
Larks. 

The Larks are 3-1 and 1-1 in the Rocky Mountain Baseball
League. They host the Kansas Cannons in a non-league game on Tuesday. 

Hays Post SportsDODGE CITY – The Hays Larks suffered their first loss of the
season Sunday night on the road in Dodge City against the A’s. The A’s took advantage of early command issues by Larks
starter Jacob Stribling, who walked four and allowed three runs to score in the
first inning. Hays was able to get a run back in the top of the second
inning, when Trent Baker singled home a run, cutting the lead to 3-1, Dodge
City. But the A’s, thanks to two more walks, got the run back in
the bottom of the second and led 4-1 through two innings.Dodge City added a single run in the fourth and three more
runs in the bottom of the sixth inning, building an 8-1 lead.Hays’ Lane Sparks' home run in the eighth, and they scored
on an error, making it 8-3, Dodge City. But that was as close as the Larks would get as the A’s scored
twice in the bottom of the inning on their way to the 10-3 victory.Jacob Stribling allowed four runs on one hit and allowed
seven walks in three innings and suffered the loss.Lane Sparks and Trent Baker drove in a pair of runs for the
Larks. The Larks are 3-1 and 1-1 in the Rocky Mountain Baseball
League. They host the Kansas Cannons in a non-league game on Tuesday.

⚾Larks suffer first loss of the season at Dodge City

The Hays Larks host the Dodge City A's Sunday night at Larks Park.

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ8LGRGZmiI">Larks YouTube channel.</a>

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 </figure>The Hays Larks host the Dodge City A's Sunday night at Larks Park.First pitch is set for&nbsp;for 7 p.m at Larks Park.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ8LGRGZmiI">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

CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking double in Kansas City's two-run seventh inning, and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.

Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. each hit a two-run homer for Kansas City, which had lost three of four. Jac Caglianone went 4 for 4 in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-jac-caglianone-7cf37caa0c43f86a4cfb462cb8689512">his sixth major league game</a>.

The Royals also got a big lift from Michael Lorenzen (4-6), who pitched six effective innings for his first win since April 29. The right-hander went 0-3 with a 6.89 ERA in his previous six starts.

Miguel Vargas homered and drove in three runs for Chicago, which had won three in a row, matching a season high.

Vargas drew a bases-loaded walk and Edgar Quero added an RBI single as the White Sox rallied for three runs in the ninth. But then Witt robbed Austin Slater of a run-scoring hit with a terrific diving catch at shortstop.

With two out and the bases loaded, Carlos Estévez earned his 19th save when he struck out Tim Elko swinging.

White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil allowed two runs and five hits over 3 1/3 innings in his first major league start.

Perez's fifth homer tied it at 2 in the fourth, and the Royals went ahead to stay in the seventh.

India drove in pinch-runner Drew Waters with a grounder down the third base line. After Witt popped out, Maikel Garcia made it 4-2 with an RBI single off Jordan Leasure.

India tacked on a run-scoring single in the ninth.

Tyler Alexander (3-6) took the loss in his first game with Chicago, allowing one run and five hits in three innings. The lefty&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/white-sox-mlb-5177234aef93c9fe46b1288e176e1ec2">signed a one-year deal</a>&nbsp;with the White Sox before the game.

The Royals finished with 16 hits, but they hit into five double plays.

Witt made it 7-2 when he connected for his eighth homer in the ninth against Bryse Wilson.

Caglianone went 2 for 21 in his first five games with Kansas City.

Royals: Following an off day, LHP Noah Cameron (2-1, 0.85 ERA) starts Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees.

White Sox: RHP Shane Smith (2-3, 2.45 ERA) takes the mound Tuesday night at Houston. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1, 4.44) starts for the Astros.

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 </figure>CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking double in Kansas City's two-run seventh inning, and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep.Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. each hit a two-run homer for Kansas City, which had lost three of four. Jac Caglianone went 4 for 4 in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-jac-caglianone-7cf37caa0c43f86a4cfb462cb8689512">his sixth major league game</a>.The Royals also got a big lift from Michael Lorenzen (4-6), who pitched six effective innings for his first win since April 29. The right-hander went 0-3 with a 6.89 ERA in his previous six starts.Miguel Vargas homered and drove in three runs for Chicago, which had won three in a row, matching a season high.Vargas drew a bases-loaded walk and Edgar Quero added an RBI single as the White Sox rallied for three runs in the ninth. But then Witt robbed Austin Slater of a run-scoring hit with a terrific diving catch at shortstop.With two out and the bases loaded, Carlos Estévez earned his 19th save when he struck out Tim Elko swinging.White Sox right-hander Mike Vasil allowed two runs and five hits over 3 1/3 innings in his first major league start.Perez's fifth homer tied it at 2 in the fourth, and the Royals went ahead to stay in the seventh.India drove in pinch-runner Drew Waters with a grounder down the third base line. After Witt popped out, Maikel Garcia made it 4-2 with an RBI single off Jordan Leasure.India tacked on a run-scoring single in the ninth.Tyler Alexander (3-6) took the loss in his first game with Chicago, allowing one run and five hits in three innings. The lefty&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/white-sox-mlb-5177234aef93c9fe46b1288e176e1ec2">signed a one-year deal</a>&nbsp;with the White Sox before the game.The Royals finished with 16 hits, but they hit into five double plays.<h2>Key moment</h2>Witt made it 7-2 when he connected for his eighth homer in the ninth against Bryse Wilson.<h2>Key stat</h2>Caglianone went 2 for 21 in his first five games with Kansas City.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals: Following an off day, LHP Noah Cameron (2-1, 0.85 ERA) starts Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees.White Sox: RHP Shane Smith (2-3, 2.45 ERA) takes the mound Tuesday night at Houston. RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1, 4.44) starts for the Astros.___

⚾India hits a tiebreaking double as the Royals beat the White Sox

Sunday, June 8 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 12:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Sunday, June 8 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 12:30pm

HAYS – On a night members of the NBC World Series presented
the Larks with their championship trophy from last season, the Hays Larks provided
the fireworks by hitting five home runs in a 13-3 rout of the Dodge City A’s in
their home and Rocky Mountain Baseball League opener at Larks Park.

Lane Sparks, Jackson Babcock and Taber Stokes all homered in
the Larks (3-0, 1-0 RMBL) four run first inning. After the A’s used a solo homer
in the second to close the gap tp 4-2, Ray Jesse answered with a solo homer in
the bottom of the inning.

The Larks pushed the lead to 6-2 on a Dylan LaRue two-run
single. Trent Baker added an RBI single in the sixth. Babcock hit a two-run
homer to close out the scoring in the eighth.

Three Larks pitchers combined to strike out 14 with only two
walks. Dalton Campbell allowed two runs on three hits with eight strikeouts and
two walks over four innings and was awarded the win. Braxton Bjur allowed on
earned run on two hits over three innings with four strikeouts and no walks. Julio
Ramos pitched the eighth and struck out two.

The Larks five home runs are the most in a single game since they hit five&nbsp;at the Colorado Roughriders on July 3, 2022.

The Larks travel to Dodge City Sunday to face the A's in another RMBL contest at 7:00 p.m. at Cavalier Field.

Hays Post SportsHAYS – On a night members of the NBC World Series presented
the Larks with their championship trophy from last season, the Hays Larks provided
the fireworks by hitting five home runs in a 13-3 rout of the Dodge City A’s in
their home and Rocky Mountain Baseball League opener at Larks Park.Lane Sparks, Jackson Babcock and Taber Stokes all homered in
the Larks (3-0, 1-0 RMBL) four run first inning. After the A’s used a solo homer
in the second to close the gap tp 4-2, Ray Jesse answered with a solo homer in
the bottom of the inning.The Larks pushed the lead to 6-2 on a Dylan LaRue two-run
single. Trent Baker added an RBI single in the sixth. Babcock hit a two-run
homer to close out the scoring in the eighth.Three Larks pitchers combined to strike out 14 with only two
walks. Dalton Campbell allowed two runs on three hits with eight strikeouts and
two walks over four innings and was awarded the win. Braxton Bjur allowed on
earned run on two hits over three innings with four strikeouts and no walks. Julio
Ramos pitched the eighth and struck out two.5-PACKThe Larks five home runs are the most in a single game since they hit five&nbsp;at the Colorado Roughriders on July 3, 2022.UP NEXTThe Larks travel to Dodge City Sunday to face the A's in another RMBL contest at 7:00 p.m. at Cavalier Field.

⚾ Larks use long ball to cruise past A's in home opener

CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Elko hit a two-run homer, Adrian Houser pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Saturday.

Chase Meidroth also went deep for the White Sox, who have won three straight for the second time this season.

Houser (2-1) gave up a run and six hits while striking out six and walking one. It was the 32-year-old right-hander's fourth quality start since signing with the White Sox on May 20.

Cam Booser and Steven Wilson each gave up a hit in a scoreless inning, and Dan Altavilla got the last three outs for his second career save — first since 2020 while pitching for Seattle.

Michael Wacha (3-5) allowed three runs and six hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out five.

Royals first baseman Vinny Pasquantino had was 3 for 3, including his 10th homer in the second inning for a 1-0 lead.

Elko's homer in the bottom of the second gave the White Sox a 2-1 lead. Meidroth pushed the advantage to two runs with his shot in the third, and Edgar Quero capped the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the eighth.

With runners on the corners and two outs in the eighth, Wilson struck out veteran catcher Salvador Pérez swinging to end the inning. Pérez struck out four times in four at-bats.

Other than Pasquantino, the rest of the Royals' lineup went 5 for 30 with nine strikeouts.

CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Elko hit a two-run homer, Adrian Houser pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Saturday.Chase Meidroth also went deep for the White Sox, who have won three straight for the second time this season.Houser (2-1) gave up a run and six hits while striking out six and walking one. It was the 32-year-old right-hander's fourth quality start since signing with the White Sox on May 20.Cam Booser and Steven Wilson each gave up a hit in a scoreless inning, and Dan Altavilla got the last three outs for his second career save — first since 2020 while pitching for Seattle.Michael Wacha (3-5) allowed three runs and six hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out five.Royals first baseman Vinny Pasquantino had was 3 for 3, including his 10th homer in the second inning for a 1-0 lead.Elko's homer in the bottom of the second gave the White Sox a 2-1 lead. Meidroth pushed the advantage to two runs with his shot in the third, and Edgar Quero capped the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the eighth.<h2>Key moment</h2>With runners on the corners and two outs in the eighth, Wilson struck out veteran catcher Salvador Pérez swinging to end the inning. Pérez struck out four times in four at-bats.<h2>Key stat</h2>Other than Pasquantino, the rest of the Royals' lineup went 5 for 30 with nine strikeouts.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Elko hits 2-run HR as White Sox beat the Royals 

The Hays Larks host their home opener Larks Park against the Dodge City A's.

The Larks will celebrate last year's NBC World Series title as well

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SOQpmSJeJM">Larks YouTube channel.</a>

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 </figure>The Hays Larks host their home opener Larks Park against the Dodge City A's.The Larks will celebrate last year's NBC World Series title as wellFirst pitch is set for&nbsp;for 7 p.m at Larks Park.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SOQpmSJeJM">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 7 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 2:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, June 7 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 2:30pmSunday, June 8 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 12:30pm

CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. drove in three runs in his return to the lineup, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Friday night.

Mike Tauchman homered to help the last-place White Sox to their third win in four games. Davis Martin struck out seven while pitching six innings of two-run ball.

White Sox catcher&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/white-sox-teel-5483da186d1af7e30bbcf366df4c3609">Kyle Teel</a>, one of baseball's top prospects, went 1 for 2 with two walks and scored a run in his major league debut.

Robert hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's five-run eighth inning. He also had a run-scoring single in the second.

It was Robert's first game since Monday. The slumping slugger has been working on some adjustments at the plate, and he got an extra day after he was struck on his head by a ball in the batting cage.

The White Sox beat the Royals for the second time in the last 20 matchups.

Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino hit back-to-back homers for Kansas City with two out in the third inning. It was the seventh of the season for Garcia, and No. 9 for Pasquantino.

Tauchman tied it at 2 when he connected against Seth Lugo in the fifth.

The White Sox loaded the bases with one out in the eighth, and Robert drove in pinch-runner Michael A. Taylor and Austin Slater with a bloop single to right against Jonathan Bowlan (1-1).

Teel scored on Taylor Clarke’s wild pitch, and errors on third baseman Garcia and Clarke brought home two more runs.

Jordan Leasure (1-4) pitched an inning for the win.

Royals rookie Jac Caglianone went 0 for 4. He is 1 for 17 in his first four games.

Leasure walked Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr. singled as Kansas City put the first two on in the eighth. Teel pounced on a bunt by Garcia and got the first out at third. Witt took third on a fielder’s choice before Salvador Perez fouled out, ending the inning.

The Royals swept a four-game home series with the White Sox from May 5-8 and outscored them 19-4. Chicago leads the all-time series 440-434.

Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (3-4, 2.88 ERA) starts Saturday against White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser (1-1, 1.47 ERA).

CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Robert Jr. drove in three runs in his return to the lineup, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Friday night.Mike Tauchman homered to help the last-place White Sox to their third win in four games. Davis Martin struck out seven while pitching six innings of two-run ball.White Sox catcher&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/white-sox-teel-5483da186d1af7e30bbcf366df4c3609">Kyle Teel</a>, one of baseball's top prospects, went 1 for 2 with two walks and scored a run in his major league debut.Robert hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's five-run eighth inning. He also had a run-scoring single in the second.It was Robert's first game since Monday. The slumping slugger has been working on some adjustments at the plate, and he got an extra day after he was struck on his head by a ball in the batting cage.The White Sox beat the Royals for the second time in the last 20 matchups.Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino hit back-to-back homers for Kansas City with two out in the third inning. It was the seventh of the season for Garcia, and No. 9 for Pasquantino.Tauchman tied it at 2 when he connected against Seth Lugo in the fifth.The White Sox loaded the bases with one out in the eighth, and Robert drove in pinch-runner Michael A. Taylor and Austin Slater with a bloop single to right against Jonathan Bowlan (1-1).Teel scored on Taylor Clarke’s wild pitch, and errors on third baseman Garcia and Clarke brought home two more runs.Jordan Leasure (1-4) pitched an inning for the win.Royals rookie Jac Caglianone went 0 for 4. He is 1 for 17 in his first four games.<h2>Key moment</h2>Leasure walked Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr. singled as Kansas City put the first two on in the eighth. Teel pounced on a bunt by Garcia and got the first out at third. Witt took third on a fielder’s choice before Salvador Perez fouled out, ending the inning.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals swept a four-game home series with the White Sox from May 5-8 and outscored them 19-4. Chicago leads the all-time series 440-434.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (3-4, 2.88 ERA) starts Saturday against White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser (1-1, 1.47 ERA).

⚾ Robert drives in 3 runs as the White Sox beat the Royals

Friday, June 6 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 6:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Friday, June 6 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 6:00pmSaturday, June 7 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 2:30pmSunday, June 8 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 12:30pm

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Maikel Garcia homered, doubled and scored three times, and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 in the second game of a day-night doubleheader on Thursday night.

Royals starter Cole Ragans pitched three innings in his return from the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain. He allowed five runs on five hits, struck out four and walked three.

Angel Zerpa (3-0) pitched three scoreless innings in relief, giving up one hit, one walk and striking out four. Carlos Estévez earned his 18th save in 21 tries.

Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore (3-5) was pulled after four-plus innings with fatigue-related issues. He allowed a season-high seven runs on eight hits.

The Cardinals rallied to take game one of the doubleheader 6-5 on Willson Contreras' RBI single in the tenth.

Garcia's two-run homer in the first gave the Royals a 2-0 lead in the nightcap.

Freddy Fermin hit a curveball 406 feet into the third deck in left field to lead off the third, sparking a three-run rally. Jonathan India singled and scored and Garcia doubled and scored on a Salvador Perez single to give the Royals a 5-1 lead.

Contreras singled home the Cardinals' first run in the first inning and jump started a four-run third with a two-run double. Nolan Arenado followed with a two-run homer to tie the game at 5-all.

Nick Loftin's RBI single scored Mark Canha to break the tie in the fourth. Garcia walked and scored on a Perez single in the fifth.

Liberatore left the game after surrendering a leadoff walk to Garcia in the fifth.

Garcia's homer gave the Royals a first-inning home run for the third straight game.

The Royals are at the Chicago White Sox on Friday night to open a series, while the Cardinals are home against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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 </figure>ST. LOUIS (AP) — Maikel Garcia homered, doubled and scored three times, and the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 in the second game of a day-night doubleheader on Thursday night.Royals starter Cole Ragans pitched three innings in his return from the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain. He allowed five runs on five hits, struck out four and walked three.Angel Zerpa (3-0) pitched three scoreless innings in relief, giving up one hit, one walk and striking out four. Carlos Estévez earned his 18th save in 21 tries.Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore (3-5) was pulled after four-plus innings with fatigue-related issues. He allowed a season-high seven runs on eight hits.The Cardinals rallied to take game one of the doubleheader 6-5 on Willson Contreras' RBI single in the tenth.Garcia's two-run homer in the first gave the Royals a 2-0 lead in the nightcap.Freddy Fermin hit a curveball 406 feet into the third deck in left field to lead off the third, sparking a three-run rally. Jonathan India singled and scored and Garcia doubled and scored on a Salvador Perez single to give the Royals a 5-1 lead.Contreras singled home the Cardinals' first run in the first inning and jump started a four-run third with a two-run double. Nolan Arenado followed with a two-run homer to tie the game at 5-all.Nick Loftin's RBI single scored Mark Canha to break the tie in the fourth. Garcia walked and scored on a Perez single in the fifth.Key momentLiberatore left the game after surrendering a leadoff walk to Garcia in the fifth.Key statGarcia's homer gave the Royals a first-inning home run for the third straight game.Up nextThe Royals are at the Chicago White Sox on Friday night to open a series, while the Cardinals are home against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

⚾️ Garcia homers as the Royals beat the Cards to split doubleheader

NEWTON
– Leadoff hitter Lane Sparks had three hits and walked twice, Lorenzo Rios
drove in two runs and the Hays Larks took advantage of 11 walks and three
Newton errors and defeated the Rebels 9-3 Thursday night at Klein Scott Field.

The
Larks (2-0) scored three in the fourth to take the lead for good. Taber Stokes
drew a leadoff walk, moved to third on an error then scored on Ray Jesse’s
groundout. Sparks reached on an error, advanced to third on a wild pitch then stole
home to put the Larks up 4-2. Thomas Lyssy capped off the inning with an RBI
single to left which scored Trent Baker.

The
Larks pushed the lead to 6-2 when Baker drive in a run with a sacrifice fly to
right in the fifth. They blew it open with three in the sixth. Rios had a
two-run double and Stokes a sacrifice fly.

Sparks
scored in the top of the first on a Jackson Babcock groundout. Newton scored two
in second to take the lead but the Larks quickly tied it up in the top of the
third when Lyssy scored on a Dylan LaRue groundout.

Nick
Gray (1-0) allowed one hit and no runs with four strikeouts and no walks in
three innings of relief and picked up the win. Starter Keevyn Goss allowed two
runs on three hits with four walks and three strikeouts over three innings. Jordan
Stribling allowed one run on two hits in one inning of relief. Trent Baker
pitched the final two scoreless innings of relief with four strikeouts and no
walks.

The
Larks will host the Dodge City A’s on Saturday for their home and Rocky
Mountain Baseball League opener. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at
Larks Park. 

Hays Post SportsNEWTON
– Leadoff hitter Lane Sparks had three hits and walked twice, Lorenzo Rios
drove in two runs and the Hays Larks took advantage of 11 walks and three
Newton errors and defeated the Rebels 9-3 Thursday night at Klein Scott Field.The
Larks (2-0) scored three in the fourth to take the lead for good. Taber Stokes
drew a leadoff walk, moved to third on an error then scored on Ray Jesse’s
groundout. Sparks reached on an error, advanced to third on a wild pitch then stole
home to put the Larks up 4-2. Thomas Lyssy capped off the inning with an RBI
single to left which scored Trent Baker.The
Larks pushed the lead to 6-2 when Baker drive in a run with a sacrifice fly to
right in the fifth. They blew it open with three in the sixth. Rios had a
two-run double and Stokes a sacrifice fly.Sparks
scored in the top of the first on a Jackson Babcock groundout. Newton scored two
in second to take the lead but the Larks quickly tied it up in the top of the
third when Lyssy scored on a Dylan LaRue groundout.Nick
Gray (1-0) allowed one hit and no runs with four strikeouts and no walks in
three innings of relief and picked up the win. Starter Keevyn Goss allowed two
runs on three hits with four walks and three strikeouts over three innings. Jordan
Stribling allowed one run on two hits in one inning of relief. Trent Baker
pitched the final two scoreless innings of relief with four strikeouts and no
walks.UP
NEXTThe
Larks will host the Dodge City A’s on Saturday for their home and Rocky
Mountain Baseball League opener. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at
Larks Park.

⚾ Larks walk their way past Rebels

The Hays Larks are on the road for a second straight night as they travel to Newton to take on the Rebels.

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHpA2-KfUYc">Larks YouTube channel.</a>

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Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Hays Larks travel to Newton

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras had an RBI single in the 10th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

Yohel Pozo scored on a fielder’s choice to tie it for the Cardinals before Contreras singled to left against Carlos Estévez (2-1) to score Lars Nootbaar.

Vinnie Pasquantino singled in a run in the top of the 10th to give the Royals a 5-4 lead.

Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas allowed three runs on eight hits in six innings. JoJo Romero (2-3) allowed a run in one inning.

Noah Cameron continued his string of impressive starts for the Royals with six scoreless innings. He struck out three, walked two and gave up two hits while lowering his ERA to 0.85 in five starts this season.

Jonathan India homered on the second pitch of the game — a 401-foot shot to left-center. Jac Caglianone added to the lead in the fourth with his first major league hit, a double that scored Salvador Perez to make it 2-0.

Contreras doubled and scored, and Nolan Arenado scored on Yohel Pozo's sacrifice fly in the seventh to cut the deficit to 3-2.

Iván Herrera’s two-run homer in the eighth inning gave the Cardinals a 4-3 lead. India’s sacrifice fly off Ryan Helsley scored Nick Loftin to tie it in the ninth.

With the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh and the Cardinals down 3-1, manager Oliver Marmol called on Nolan Gorman to pinch hit. Royals manager Matt Quatraro countered with left-hander Daniel Lynch IV out of the bullpen, forcing Marmol to use Yohel Pozo from the right side. Lynch limited Pozo to a sacrifice fly and got out of the jam by retiring Nootbaar.

India’s home run was the fourth he’s hit against Mikolas in his career. It was the 12th time India has led off a game with a homer,

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras had an RBI single in the 10th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.Yohel Pozo scored on a fielder’s choice to tie it for the Cardinals before Contreras singled to left against Carlos Estévez (2-1) to score Lars Nootbaar.Vinnie Pasquantino singled in a run in the top of the 10th to give the Royals a 5-4 lead.Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas allowed three runs on eight hits in six innings. JoJo Romero (2-3) allowed a run in one inning.Noah Cameron continued his string of impressive starts for the Royals with six scoreless innings. He struck out three, walked two and gave up two hits while lowering his ERA to 0.85 in five starts this season.Jonathan India homered on the second pitch of the game — a 401-foot shot to left-center. Jac Caglianone added to the lead in the fourth with his first major league hit, a double that scored Salvador Perez to make it 2-0.Contreras doubled and scored, and Nolan Arenado scored on Yohel Pozo's sacrifice fly in the seventh to cut the deficit to 3-2.Iván Herrera’s two-run homer in the eighth inning gave the Cardinals a 4-3 lead. India’s sacrifice fly off Ryan Helsley scored Nick Loftin to tie it in the ninth.<h2>Key moment</h2>With the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh and the Cardinals down 3-1, manager Oliver Marmol called on Nolan Gorman to pinch hit. Royals manager Matt Quatraro countered with left-hander Daniel Lynch IV out of the bullpen, forcing Marmol to use Yohel Pozo from the right side. Lynch limited Pozo to a sacrifice fly and got out of the jam by retiring Nootbaar.<h2>Key stat</h2>India’s home run was the fourth he’s hit against Mikolas in his career. It was the 12th time India has led off a game with a homer,<h2>Up next</h2>The Royals are at the Chicago White Sox on Friday night to open a series, while the Cardinals are home against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

⚾️ Contreras RBI single in 10th lifts Cards past Royals in doubleheader opener

Thursday, June 5 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals, 12:00 p.m. Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Thursday, June 5 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals, 12:00 p.m. Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals, 6:00pmFriday, June 6 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 6:00pmSaturday, June 7 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 2:30pmSunday, June 8 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox, 12:30pm

BELOIT, Kan. - Several Hutch Post-area student-athletes and coaches will be featured in the annual Eight-Man All-Star Football Games, set for Saturday at Trojan Football Stadium in Beloit.

The Kansas Eight-Man Football Association sponsors the event, which honors the top players from across the state in two showcase matchups. The Division II game will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the Division I contest at 1:30 p.m.

Among the local representatives, Victoria will be well represented in Division II. Cale Braun, Wyatt Griffin and Jeb Miller were selected to the West squad, and Aaron Dinkel will be the West head coach. Logan-Palco’s Rhett Kats and Caleb Sparks along with Wheatland-Grinnell’s Kaden Redburn are on the West team.

Ellis’ Caleb Noble and Trego’s Graeden Deines will play for the Division I West team along with Quinter’s Camden Polifka and Hill City’s Dayton Stephen. State champ Hoxie has three participants in Duncan Bell, Easton Nickelson and Sam Watkins. Hoxie’s Lance Baar is an assistant coach.

The Eight-Man All-Star Game tradition began in 1986 after a group of north central Kansas coaches came together to give recognition to athletes from the state’s smallest schools, many of whom were regularly overlooked for the Kansas Shrine Bowl. With support from similar associations in Nebraska and Oklahoma, the Kansas Eight-Man Football Association (KEMFA) was formed, and the first all-star game was played that summer.

The city of Beloit has served as the game’s permanent host site, with the annual event highlighting the excellence and legacy of eight-man football in Kansas.

Players reported to camp earlier this week to begin preparations.

Division I West • Caleb Noble, Ellis • Dayton Stephen, Hill City • Duncan Bell, Hoxie • Caleb Nickelson, Hoxie • Camden Polifka, Quinter • Graeden Deines, WaKeeney-Trego

Coaches • Lance Baar, Hoxie (West assistant)

Division I East • Dalton Garman, Osborne

East Team Kyler Bergkamp, Little River; Ruxton Birdsong, Little River; Cade Brokes, Sylvan-Lucas; Luke Budke, Chase County; Lucky Cherico, Sedan; Trent Haag, West Elk; Aiden Hekele, Central Plains; Dante Henley, Central-Burden; Eli Hurley, Central Plains; Josh Hutchinson, Oswego; Colton Isch, Madison; Creyo Koop, West Elk; Brodin Koch, Clifton-Clyde; Trextin Koch, Clifton-Clyde; Cooper McDill, Rock Hills; Rayden Myers, Oswego; Oliver Nobert, Clifton-Clyde; Logan Renken, Little River; Victor Ruiz-Torres, Ell-Saline; Jacob Tillberg, Ell-Saline.

Coaches – Derick Budke, Chase County (head); Colby Hamel, Lincoln; JD Johnson, Central Plains.

West Team Duncan Bell, Hoxie; Dorian Culwell, Rawlins County; Graeden Dienes, WaKeeney-Trego; Zac Hendrickson, South Gray; Khris Hermosillo, Wichita County; Alex Holguin, Meade; Cordell Jordan, Oxford; Zach Kraft, Kinsley; Damien Loewen, South Gray; Easton Nickelson, Hoxie; Caleb Noble, Ellis; Camden Polifka, Quinter; JT Prusa, South Central; Jase Rutherford, South Central; Jamie Sarmiento, South Central; Ryan Sramek, Rawlins County; Dayton Stephen, Hill City; Juan Tapia, Wichita County; Sam Watkins, Hoxie; Max Witham, Wichita County.

Coaches – Aaron Sramek, Rawlins County (head); Brett Westrup, South Central; Lance Baar, Hoxie.

Hays Post SportsBELOIT, Kan. - Several Hutch Post-area student-athletes and coaches will be featured in the annual Eight-Man All-Star Football Games, set for Saturday at Trojan Football Stadium in Beloit.The Kansas Eight-Man Football Association sponsors the event, which honors the top players from across the state in two showcase matchups. The Division II game will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the Division I contest at 1:30 p.m.Among the local representatives, Victoria will be well represented in Division II. Cale Braun, Wyatt Griffin and Jeb Miller were selected to the West squad, and Aaron Dinkel will be the West head coach. Logan-Palco’s Rhett Kats and Caleb Sparks along with Wheatland-Grinnell’s Kaden Redburn are on the West team.Ellis’ Caleb Noble and Trego’s Graeden Deines will play for the Division I West team along with Quinter’s Camden Polifka and Hill City’s Dayton Stephen. State champ Hoxie has three participants in Duncan Bell, Easton Nickelson and Sam Watkins. Hoxie’s Lance Baar is an assistant coach.The Eight-Man All-Star Game tradition began in 1986 after a group of north central Kansas coaches came together to give recognition to athletes from the state’s smallest schools, many of whom were regularly overlooked for the Kansas Shrine Bowl. With support from similar associations in Nebraska and Oklahoma, the Kansas Eight-Man Football Association (KEMFA) was formed, and the first all-star game was played that summer.The city of Beloit has served as the game’s permanent host site, with the annual event highlighting the excellence and legacy of eight-man football in Kansas.Players reported to camp earlier this week to begin preparations.<h2>Area Participants</h2>Division I West • Caleb Noble, Ellis • Dayton Stephen, Hill City • Duncan Bell, Hoxie • Caleb Nickelson, Hoxie • Camden Polifka, Quinter • Graeden Deines, WaKeeney-TregoCoaches • Lance Baar, Hoxie (West assistant)Division I East • Dalton Garman, Osborne<h2>Eight-Man All-Star Football Selections</h2>Division IEast Team Kyler Bergkamp, Little River; Ruxton Birdsong, Little River; Cade Brokes, Sylvan-Lucas; Luke Budke, Chase County; Lucky Cherico, Sedan; Trent Haag, West Elk; Aiden Hekele, Central Plains; Dante Henley, Central-Burden; Eli Hurley, Central Plains; Josh Hutchinson, Oswego; Colton Isch, Madison; Creyo Koop, West Elk; Brodin Koch, Clifton-Clyde; Trextin Koch, Clifton-Clyde; Cooper McDill, Rock Hills; Rayden Myers, Oswego; Oliver Nobert, Clifton-Clyde; Logan Renken, Little River; Victor Ruiz-Torres, Ell-Saline; Jacob Tillberg, Ell-Saline.Coaches – Derick Budke, Chase County (head); Colby Hamel, Lincoln; JD Johnson, Central Plains.West Team Duncan Bell, Hoxie; Dorian Culwell, Rawlins County; Graeden Dienes, WaKeeney-Trego; Zac Hendrickson, South Gray; Khris Hermosillo, Wichita County; Alex Holguin, Meade; Cordell Jordan, Oxford; Zach Kraft, Kinsley; Damien Loewen, South Gray; Easton Nickelson, Hoxie; Caleb Noble, Ellis; Camden Polifka, Quinter; JT Prusa, South Central; Jase Rutherford, South Central; Jamie Sarmiento, South Central; Ryan Sramek, Rawlins County; Dayton Stephen, Hill City; Juan Tapia, Wichita County; Sam Watkins, Hoxie; Max Witham, Wichita County.Coaches – Aaron Sramek, Rawlins County (head); Brett Westrup, South Central; Lance Baar, Hoxie.

🏈 Local athletes, coaches set for 8-Man All-Star Game in Beloit

DODGE
CITY - Jackson Babcock had three hits, Trent Baker drove in four runs and the
Hays Larks opened the 2025 season with a 9-2 non-league win over Dodge City
Wednesday night at Cavalier Field.

Baker’s
bases loaded double scored three in the top of the fourth inning and broke a
1-1 tie. The Larks (1-0) added four in the fifth on Thomas Lyssy’s RBI single to
center, back-to-back bases loaded walks and a groundout. They tacked on their
final run in the seventh on a Babcock single.

Braxton
Bjur (1-0), the only player out of high school on the Larks roster, allowed one
unearned run on three hits over three innings and was awarded the win. The lefty from Buckeye,
Ariz. and Pima Community College signee, struck out three and walked two.
Brooks Jones, Dalton Campbell and Julio Ramos all combined to allow one unearned
run on two hits over the final six innings.

The
Larks travel to Newton Thursday for a non-league game with the Rebels. First
pitch at scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Klein Scott Field.

The
Larks will host the Dodge City A’s on Saturday for their home and Rocky
Mountain Baseball League opener. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at
Larks Park.

The
directors of the NBC World Series will be on hand Saturday to present the 2024 NBC World
Series trophy prior to the game. Fans can get a photo with the trophy throughout the night. Laces, the
NBC mascot will also be in attendance and hamburgers and hot dogs will be $1
courtesy of Hays Med.

Hays Post SportsDODGE
CITY - Jackson Babcock had three hits, Trent Baker drove in four runs and the
Hays Larks opened the 2025 season with a 9-2 non-league win over Dodge City
Wednesday night at Cavalier Field.Baker’s
bases loaded double scored three in the top of the fourth inning and broke a
1-1 tie. The Larks (1-0) added four in the fifth on Thomas Lyssy’s RBI single to
center, back-to-back bases loaded walks and a groundout. They tacked on their
final run in the seventh on a Babcock single.Braxton
Bjur (1-0), the only player out of high school on the Larks roster, allowed one
unearned run on three hits over three innings and was awarded the win. The lefty from Buckeye,
Ariz. and Pima Community College signee, struck out three and walked two.
Brooks Jones, Dalton Campbell and Julio Ramos all combined to allow one unearned
run on two hits over the final six innings.UP
NEXTThe
Larks travel to Newton Thursday for a non-league game with the Rebels. First
pitch at scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Klein Scott Field.HOME
OPENERThe
Larks will host the Dodge City A’s on Saturday for their home and Rocky
Mountain Baseball League opener. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at
Larks Park.TROPHY PRESENTATIONThe
directors of the NBC World Series will be on hand Saturday to present the 2024 NBC World
Series trophy prior to the game. Fans can get a photo with the trophy throughout the night. Laces, the
NBC mascot will also be in attendance and hamburgers and hot dogs will be $1
courtesy of Hays Med.