KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jose Ramirez homered, Josh Naylor had a pair of RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Saturday.

Vinnie Pasquantino hit his 10th homer of the season while Michael Massey belted his seventh into the right field bullpen to put the Royals ahead 2-1 in the second inning.

Those two homers were the only runs Tanner Bibee (7-2) gave up over six innings. He allowed four hits and struck out three.

The Guardians took a 3-2 lead after a two-run homer by Jhonkensy Noel. The play was challenged, but was upheld as a home run.

Ramirez extended the lead with an RBI double in the fifth and his 23rd homer of the season in the seventh inning to make it 7-2.

Cole Ragans (5-6) went 4 2/3 innings and allowed five earned runs. He gave up six hits and struck out six.

Prior to the game, Bo Jackson was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame. He played for Kansas City for four seasons and was named the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player in 1989.

Cleveland activated RHP Eli Morgan from the 15-day Injured List, signed and placed LHP Matthew Boyd on the 15-day Injured List, optioned RHP Darren McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus and Designated for Assignment RHP Zak Kent.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719706815795.jpeg" alt="Cleveland Guardians' Tyler Freeman (2) is congratulated by Josh Naylor, right, after scoring from second base off a Jose Ramirez double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Cleveland Guardians' Tyler Freeman (2) is congratulated by Josh Naylor, right, after scoring from second base off a Jose Ramirez double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jose Ramirez homered, Josh Naylor had a pair of RBIs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 on Saturday.Vinnie Pasquantino hit his 10th homer of the season while Michael Massey belted his seventh into the right field bullpen to put the Royals ahead 2-1 in the second inning.Those two homers were the only runs Tanner Bibee (7-2) gave up over six innings. He allowed four hits and struck out three.The Guardians took a 3-2 lead after a two-run homer by Jhonkensy Noel. The play was challenged, but was upheld as a home run.Ramirez extended the lead with an RBI double in the fifth and his 23rd homer of the season in the seventh inning to make it 7-2.Cole Ragans (5-6) went 4 2/3 innings and allowed five earned runs. He gave up six hits and struck out six.Prior to the game, Bo Jackson was inducted into the Royals Hall of Fame. He played for Kansas City for four seasons and was named the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player in 1989.TRAINER'S ROOMCleveland activated RHP Eli Morgan from the 15-day Injured List, signed and placed LHP Matthew Boyd on the 15-day Injured List, optioned RHP Darren McCaughan to Triple-A Columbus and Designated for Assignment RHP Zak Kent.UP NEXT

⚾ Ramirez homers to lead Guardians over Royals

The Hays Larks are on the road for a pair of Rocky Mountain Baseball League games against the Fort Collins Foxes.

The Larks close the series with a single game Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. at City Park Field in Fort Collins.

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MbqyGAgZkk">Larks YouTube channel.</a>

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1717183089670.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Hays Larks are on the road for a pair of Rocky Mountain Baseball League games against the Fort Collins Foxes.The Larks close the series with a single game Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. at City Park Field in Fort Collins.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MbqyGAgZkk">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 take on Fort Collins Foxes

BUNKER HILL – Smoky Hills PBS will be re-airing the 2024 State Track Championship that took place on May 24th&nbsp;and 25th&nbsp;at Cessna Stadium in Wichita.

We understand the importance of this event to our viewers and are committed to providing the best possible coverage in its entirety. The re-airing will ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the hard work and dedication of the athletes around our state.

July 4 at 8 AM – Complete coverage of Day 1 events held on May 24th

July 5 at 8 AM – Complete coverage of Day 2 events held on May 25th

Betsy Schwien, General Manager of Smoky Hills PBS, says: “We are dedicated to providing our community with quality coverage, and we believe that re-airing the State Track &amp; Field event will allow everyone to see the outstanding performances of the athletes throughout Kansas."

For more information, visit<a href="http://smokyhillspbs.org/">&nbsp;SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>&nbsp;or call 1-800-337-4788.

Local coverage like this is made possible by<a href="https://www.fireboltag.com/">&nbsp;Firebolt AG</a>,<a href="https://www.nex-tech.com/">&nbsp;Nex-Tech</a>, VIEWERS LIKE YOU, and many local businesses who support Smoky Hills PBS.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579894481233.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>BUNKER HILL – Smoky Hills PBS will be re-airing the 2024 State Track Championship that took place on May 24th&nbsp;and 25th&nbsp;at Cessna Stadium in Wichita.We understand the importance of this event to our viewers and are committed to providing the best possible coverage in its entirety. The re-airing will ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy and celebrate the hard work and dedication of the athletes around our state.Re-Airing Schedule:July 4 at 8 AM – Complete coverage of Day 1 events held on May 24thJuly 5 at 8 AM – Complete coverage of Day 2 events held on May 25thBetsy Schwien, General Manager of Smoky Hills PBS, says: “We are dedicated to providing our community with quality coverage, and we believe that re-airing the State Track &amp; Field event will allow everyone to see the outstanding performances of the athletes throughout Kansas."For more information, visit<a href="http://smokyhillspbs.org/">&nbsp;SmokyHillsPBS.org</a>&nbsp;or call 1-800-337-4788.Local coverage like this is made possible by<a href="https://www.fireboltag.com/">&nbsp;Firebolt AG</a>,<a href="https://www.nex-tech.com/">&nbsp;Nex-Tech</a>, VIEWERS LIKE YOU, and many local businesses who support Smoky Hills PBS.

Smoky Hills PBS to re-air KSHSAA State Track Championship

Saturday, June 29
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pm

Sunday, June 30
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

Saturday, June 29
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmSunday, June 30
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

FORT COLLINS – The Hays Larks (16-3, 12-2 RMBL) rallied from
an early deficit and won a 17-9 shutout against the Fort Collins Foxes Friday
night in their series inning.

Fort Collins took an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first
before Hays answered with four in the second inning.

The Larks went on to score three in the third and four in
the forth for an 11-4 lead.

Down 15-4 through six and a half Fort Collins made it interesting,
scoring five in the bottom of the seventh but Hays tacked on two the top of the
eighth inning and Hays went on to secure the 17-9 win in eight innings.

Wilbert Espinal and Will Carpenter both doubled twice. Carpenter
finished four-for-four with four runs scored.

Thomas Lyssy drove in four runs for the Larks. 

The Larks and Foxes close out the two-game series Saturday in
Fort Collins. 

FORT COLLINS – The Hays Larks (16-3, 12-2 RMBL) rallied from
an early deficit and won a 17-9 shutout against the Fort Collins Foxes Friday
night in their series inning.Fort Collins took an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first
before Hays answered with four in the second inning.The Larks went on to score three in the third and four in
the forth for an 11-4 lead.Down 15-4 through six and a half Fort Collins made it interesting,
scoring five in the bottom of the seventh but Hays tacked on two the top of the
eighth inning and Hays went on to secure the 17-9 win in eight innings.Wilbert Espinal and Will Carpenter both doubled twice. Carpenter
finished four-for-four with four runs scored.Thomas Lyssy drove in four runs for the Larks. UP NEXT: The Larks and Foxes close out the two-game series Saturday in
Fort Collins.

⚾Larks rally for series win over Foxes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez, Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 10-3 win over the AL-leading Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

Perez hit his 13th homer of the season in the second inning, a 447-foot shot over the bullpen in left to tie the game at 1-all. Renfroe followed with his eighth homer of the season that put the Royals ahead to stay. Pasquantino added a two-run shot in the eighth inning, his ninth of the season that extended the Kansas City lead to 10-3. The KC trio went a combined 6 for 12 with six RBIs and five runs scored.

“We have a great offense and its always great to show it,” Renfroe said. “Our bullpen has been great for us as well.”

Guardians starter Triston McKenzie (3-5) lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits, with three strikeouts and three walks.

“I wasn't commanding the zone early on, but I thought I did a good job working around that,” McKenzie said. “Some of those guys were able to put good swings on the pitches when they were ahead of the count. I thought my stuff looked good I just fell behind guys and never gave myself a chance to get ahead of guys.”

Isbel hit his sixth homer of the season in the fourth inning, and Freddy Fermin added an RBI in the fifth.

“I thought there was good discipline and good patience when we needed to be,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “And then to continue to expand later in the game was really good.”

José Ramírez hit his 22nd homer of the season, a 436-foot blast in the first inning that gave Cleveland the early lead.

Alec Marsh (6-5) gave up the homer to Ramírez and worked six innings, giving up four hits. He struck out five and walked two.

Over the last 10 games, Royals starting pitchers have a combined 1.98 ERA and have thrown six quality starts.

Kansas City has won four of its last five games. Cleveland dropped its third straight.

“Every series is important for us no matter where we are playing,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “This is a very important series for us and we lost the first two but we've got two more to turn this around.”

Cleveland sends RHP Tanner Bibee (6-2, 3.50 ERA) to the mound to face LHP Cole Ragans (5-5, 3.03) for Kansas City on Saturday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719642566542.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) congratulates Vinnie Pasquantino, right, for a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, June 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) congratulates Vinnie Pasquantino, right, for a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, June 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>By AVERY OSEN&nbsp;KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez, Hunter Renfroe, Kyle Isbel and Vinnie Pasquantino homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 10-3 win over the AL-leading Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.Perez hit his 13th homer of the season in the second inning, a 447-foot shot over the bullpen in left to tie the game at 1-all. Renfroe followed with his eighth homer of the season that put the Royals ahead to stay. Pasquantino added a two-run shot in the eighth inning, his ninth of the season that extended the Kansas City lead to 10-3. The KC trio went a combined 6 for 12 with six RBIs and five runs scored.“We have a great offense and its always great to show it,” Renfroe said. “Our bullpen has been great for us as well.”Guardians starter Triston McKenzie (3-5) lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits, with three strikeouts and three walks.“I wasn't commanding the zone early on, but I thought I did a good job working around that,” McKenzie said. “Some of those guys were able to put good swings on the pitches when they were ahead of the count. I thought my stuff looked good I just fell behind guys and never gave myself a chance to get ahead of guys.”Isbel hit his sixth homer of the season in the fourth inning, and Freddy Fermin added an RBI in the fifth.“I thought there was good discipline and good patience when we needed to be,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “And then to continue to expand later in the game was really good.”José Ramírez hit his 22nd homer of the season, a 436-foot blast in the first inning that gave Cleveland the early lead.Alec Marsh (6-5) gave up the homer to Ramírez and worked six innings, giving up four hits. He struck out five and walked two.Over the last 10 games, Royals starting pitchers have a combined 1.98 ERA and have thrown six quality starts.Kansas City has won four of its last five games. Cleveland dropped its third straight.“Every series is important for us no matter where we are playing,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “This is a very important series for us and we lost the first two but we've got two more to turn this around.”UP NEXTCleveland sends RHP Tanner Bibee (6-2, 3.50 ERA) to the mound to face LHP Cole Ragans (5-5, 3.03) for Kansas City on Saturday.

⚾ Royals hit 4 home runs and send Guardians to their 3rd straight loss

The Larks open the series with a single game Friday night at 6:05 p.m. at City Park Field in Fort Collins.

You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_82CSSs3610">Larks YouTube channel.</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1717183089670.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Hays Larks are on the road for a pair of Rocky Mountain Baseball League games against the Fort Collins Foxes.The Larks open the series with a single game Friday night at 6:05 p.m. at City Park Field in Fort Collins.You can catch on the action on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_82CSSs3610">Larks YouTube channel.</a> Hays Larks baseball on HaysPost.com is courtesy of the Hays
Larks. The broadcast is produced by the Hays Larks

Friday, June 28
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:30pm

Friday, June 28
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:30pmSaturday, June 29
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmSunday, June 30
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

GERING, Neb. – The Hays
Larks saw their season-best 10-game winning streak snapped on Thursday. Western
Nebraska scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings
then used a walk-off two-run homer in the 11th for a 9-7 win in the completion
of Wednesday’s suspended game at Oregon Trail Park Stadium. The Larks (15-3,
11-2 RMBL) defeated the Pioneers (14-10, 6-9 RMBL) 10-2 in Thursday’s regularly
scheduled game.

Game 1: Western
Nebraska 9, Hays 7 (11 innings)
 The Larks held a 5-1 lead when the game was suspended Wednesday in the top of
the fifth due to rain.

The Larks added another
run in the fifth then scored another in the top of the seventh to build a 7-1
lead.

The Pioneers scored two
in the seventh then tied the game with four runs in the bottom of the ninth. The
Larks committed back-to-back errors with one-out to help fuel the rally. With
two outs, the Pioneers used and RBI single and two-run double to tie the game.

A two-out walk followed
by a Francisco Laya home run gave the Pioneers the walk-off win.

Houston Russell had four
hits and Kaiden Ashton added three.

Aiden Schmidgall (2-1) allowed
two runs on two hits over two innings of relief and suffered the loss.

The Larks had 15 hits
but stranded 13 baserunners. The Larks stole three bases but were caught stealing
four times.

Game 2: Hays
10, Western Nebraska 2
 Thomas Lyssy doubled to open the fourth then scored on CJ Reid’s groundout to
break a 2-2 tie and give the Larks the lead.

The Larks blew the game
open with five in the sixth then two in the seventh. Gage Gilchrist had a one-out
RBI double to start the scoring in the decisive fifth inning. CJ Reid later
scored on a passed pass then Garrett Gruell added a two-run double. Wilbert
Espinal pushed the lead to 8-2 with an RBI single.

Gage Gilchrist doubled
then scored on a Thomas Lyssy sacrifice fly in the seventh. Kaiden Ashton drove
in the second run with a double.

Starter Dalton Campbell (2-0)
allowed two runs on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks and picked up
the win.

- Six of the Larks 13 hits
were doubles. Kaleb Duncan, Kaiden Ashton, Garrett Gruell, Gage Gilchrist,
Taber Stokes and Thomas Lyssy all had two-baggers.

- This is the first time the Larks have been walked off by an opponent since losing 4-3 in 10 innings at the Fort Collins Foxes on July 1, 2022.

The Larks continue their
seven-game road trip with the first of two against the Fort Collins Foxes
Friday. 

Hays PostGERING, Neb. – The Hays
Larks saw their season-best 10-game winning streak snapped on Thursday. Western
Nebraska scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings
then used a walk-off two-run homer in the 11th for a 9-7 win in the completion
of Wednesday’s suspended game at Oregon Trail Park Stadium. The Larks (15-3,
11-2 RMBL) defeated the Pioneers (14-10, 6-9 RMBL) 10-2 in Thursday’s regularly
scheduled game.Game 1: Western
Nebraska 9, Hays 7 (11 innings)
 The Larks held a 5-1 lead when the game was suspended Wednesday in the top of
the fifth due to rain.The Larks added another
run in the fifth then scored another in the top of the seventh to build a 7-1
lead.The Pioneers scored two
in the seventh then tied the game with four runs in the bottom of the ninth. The
Larks committed back-to-back errors with one-out to help fuel the rally. With
two outs, the Pioneers used and RBI single and two-run double to tie the game.A two-out walk followed
by a Francisco Laya home run gave the Pioneers the walk-off win.Houston Russell had four
hits and Kaiden Ashton added three.Aiden Schmidgall (2-1) allowed
two runs on two hits over two innings of relief and suffered the loss.STAT OF THE GAMEThe Larks had 15 hits
but stranded 13 baserunners. The Larks stole three bases but were caught stealing
four times.Game 2: Hays
10, Western Nebraska 2
 Thomas Lyssy doubled to open the fourth then scored on CJ Reid’s groundout to
break a 2-2 tie and give the Larks the lead.The Larks blew the game
open with five in the sixth then two in the seventh. Gage Gilchrist had a one-out
RBI double to start the scoring in the decisive fifth inning. CJ Reid later
scored on a passed pass then Garrett Gruell added a two-run double. Wilbert
Espinal pushed the lead to 8-2 with an RBI single.Gage Gilchrist doubled
then scored on a Thomas Lyssy sacrifice fly in the seventh. Kaiden Ashton drove
in the second run with a double.Starter Dalton Campbell (2-0)
allowed two runs on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks and picked up
the win.STAT OF THE GAME- Six of the Larks 13 hits
were doubles. Kaleb Duncan, Kaiden Ashton, Garrett Gruell, Gage Gilchrist,
Taber Stokes and Thomas Lyssy all had two-baggers.- This is the first time the Larks have been walked off by an opponent since losing 4-3 in 10 innings at the Fort Collins Foxes on July 1, 2022.UP NEXTThe Larks continue their
seven-game road trip with the first of two against the Fort Collins Foxes
Friday.

⚾ Larks 10-game win streak snapped, bounce back with win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia hit back-to-back triples to start a sixth-inning rally, and Vinnie Pasquantino delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly that sent the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night.

Sam Long (2-1) earned the win in relief, wiggling his way out of Michael Wacha's jam in the sixth and then retiring the side in the seventh. John Schreiber handled the eighth before James McArthur worked a perfect ninth for his 14th save.

Ben Lively (7-4) got some help against one of his former teams from a Cleveland defense that turned a pair of double plays to wipe away leadoff singles. The right-hander wound up allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings.

Wacha permitted one run on seven hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings while striking out six.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected by third base umpire Tripp Gibson for arguing a call during the fifth inning.

Nick Loftin appeared to have evaded a tag on a grounder by Hunter Renfroe, but Gibson said Loftin went out of the basepath and he was called out — even though he was never farther outside than if he were rounding third base and heading home. Quatraro argued for a minute, then had turned to walk back to the dugout when Gibson threw him out.

The Guardians were clinging to a 1-0 lead Daniel Schneemann provided with his sacrifice fly in the fifth when Isbel led off the sixth with a triple to right field, narrowly beating Schneemann's throw to third. Garcia followed with his own triple to right, sliding in just ahead of Schneemann's throw again and tying the game.

Pasquantino followed two batters later with a sacrifice fly to give Kansas City the lead.

Both teams squandered plenty of chances. The Guardians left the bases loaded in the second inning and again in the sixth, and stranded nine runners in all. And the Royals had leadoff singles in three straight innings but nothing to show for them.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/guardians-matthew-boyd-247159297e4c5090299f2010e5b9f1f8">Guardians agreed to a deal Thursday with LHP Matthew Boyd</a>, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the 33-year-old Boyd, who underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last year, must still pass a physical. He went 5-5 with a 5.45 ERA in 15 starts for Detroit last season.

The Guardians placed OF Will Brennan (rib inflammation) on the injured list, retroactive to Tuesday. They recalled INF José Tena and RHP Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus. RHP Xzavion Curry was optioned to the same club Wednesday night.

Cleveland RHP Triston McKenzie (3-4, 4.66 ERA) faces Kansas City RHP Alec Marsh (5-5, 4.40) on Friday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719543983858.png" alt="Maikel Garcia races towards third base in the sixth inning of a major league&nbsp; baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. (Kansas City Royals photo)" />
 <figcaption>Maikel Garcia races towards third base in the sixth inning of a major league&nbsp; baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. (Kansas City Royals photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel and Maikel Garcia hit back-to-back triples to start a sixth-inning rally, and Vinnie Pasquantino delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly that sent the Kansas City Royals to a 2-1 win over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians on Thursday night.Sam Long (2-1) earned the win in relief, wiggling his way out of Michael Wacha's jam in the sixth and then retiring the side in the seventh. John Schreiber handled the eighth before James McArthur worked a perfect ninth for his 14th save.Ben Lively (7-4) got some help against one of his former teams from a Cleveland defense that turned a pair of double plays to wipe away leadoff singles. The right-hander wound up allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings.Wacha permitted one run on seven hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings while striking out six.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719567893523.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha watches a throw to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha watches a throw to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, June 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>Royals manager Matt Quatraro was ejected by third base umpire Tripp Gibson for arguing a call during the fifth inning.Nick Loftin appeared to have evaded a tag on a grounder by Hunter Renfroe, but Gibson said Loftin went out of the basepath and he was called out — even though he was never farther outside than if he were rounding third base and heading home. Quatraro argued for a minute, then had turned to walk back to the dugout when Gibson threw him out.It sure seemed to ignite Kansas City.The Guardians were clinging to a 1-0 lead Daniel Schneemann provided with his sacrifice fly in the fifth when Isbel led off the sixth with a triple to right field, narrowly beating Schneemann's throw to third. Garcia followed with his own triple to right, sliding in just ahead of Schneemann's throw again and tying the game.Pasquantino followed two batters later with a sacrifice fly to give Kansas City the lead.Both teams squandered plenty of chances. The Guardians left the bases loaded in the second inning and again in the sixth, and stranded nine runners in all. And the Royals had leadoff singles in three straight innings but nothing to show for them.HELP ON THE WAYThe&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/guardians-matthew-boyd-247159297e4c5090299f2010e5b9f1f8">Guardians agreed to a deal Thursday with LHP Matthew Boyd</a>, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the 33-year-old Boyd, who underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last year, must still pass a physical. He went 5-5 with a 5.45 ERA in 15 starts for Detroit last season.ROSTER MOVESThe Guardians placed OF Will Brennan (rib inflammation) on the injured list, retroactive to Tuesday. They recalled INF José Tena and RHP Darren McCaughan from Triple-A Columbus. RHP Xzavion Curry was optioned to the same club Wednesday night.UP NEXTCleveland RHP Triston McKenzie (3-4, 4.66 ERA) faces Kansas City RHP Alec Marsh (5-5, 4.40) on Friday night.

⚾ Royals rally to beat AL Central-rival Guardians in series opener

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas guard Johnny Furphy was the 35th&nbsp;overall selection and Kevin McCullar was selected 56th&nbsp;overall in the 2024 NBA Draft Thursday afternoon conducted from ESPN studios in New York City.

Furphy was selected by the San Antonio Spurs and his pick was later part of a proposed trade with the Indiana Pacers. McCullar was selected by the Phoenix Suns and was then part of a proposed trade to the New York Knicks.

With the pair of selections, Kansas now has 89 all-time NBA Draft selections, including 31 in the Self era. Since the NBA adopted a two-round draft in 1989, Kansas has had 29 first-round selections and 44 total draft picks.

“Last night was a very tough and humbling night for Johnny,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “The anticipation of being in the Green Room and the assurance that he and his representation had been told that he would be drafted didn’t turn out that way. It was a tough night and I thought Johnny handled it very maturely and very well, but it was not easy for he or his family.

“For him to come back, get drafted and find out he is traded to the Pacers is great,” Self continued. “It’s an up and coming franchise. They’ve got really good players. I spoke with them (the Pacers) this morning and they were very excited about Johnny. They ended up trading up a pick to get him.

“I’m excited for Johnny,” Self added. “I think they will do a great job in developing him. Johnny knows that he needs time to improve his strength for the NBA game. I think it’s a good landing place for him.”

A 2024 Big 12 All-Freshman and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection, Furphy averaged 9.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for Kansas this past season. The Melbourne, Australia native started 19 games, including 18 of the last 19 contests. Furphy averaged 11.4 points and 6.1 rebounds in Big 12 play and led Kansas with 44 three-point field goals made last season.

Prior to Kansas, Furphy played prep basketball for Centre of Excellence (CoE) – Australia’s development program hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport alongside NBA Global Academy. He reclassified for the 2023 class and garnered attention when he participated in various NBA Academy events in the United States. Additionally, Furphy played for Victoria at the 2023 Australia-U20 Championship.

“Kevin is a first-round player and I think anybody that saw him healthy this year would agree to that,” Self said. “Kevin will play in the league for a long time and the Knicks got one of the toughest players we have had in our program. We are all excited that Kevin heard his named called. He will be a great fit to a playoff team and such a storied franchise.

“Unfortunately, Kevin got injured at the end of January wasn’t the same the rest of the season and had a setback after the season as well,” Self added. “He wants it bad and he will respond. He will do well in New York.”

A 2024 All-America Honorable Mention and All-Big 12 First Team selection, McCullar led the conference in scoring in 2023-24 with an 18.3 points per game average. The San Antonio native was a 2024 finalist for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year award and, including 2023-24, was a three-time semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. This past season, McCullar posted back-to-back triple doubles, which were the third and fourth in Kansas history and the first time in NCAA history since the 2007-08 season.

A graduate of Kansas in May 2023, McCullar concluded his career with 217 steals, which ranks 11th&nbsp;on the Big 12 career steals records list. He finished with 1,517 points, 745 rebounds, 338 assists and 217 steals with three seasons at Texas Tech (2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22) and the last two at Kansas (2022-23, 2023-24).

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 </figure>Kansas AthleticsLAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas guard Johnny Furphy was the 35th&nbsp;overall selection and Kevin McCullar was selected 56th&nbsp;overall in the 2024 NBA Draft Thursday afternoon conducted from ESPN studios in New York City.Furphy was selected by the San Antonio Spurs and his pick was later part of a proposed trade with the Indiana Pacers. McCullar was selected by the Phoenix Suns and was then part of a proposed trade to the New York Knicks.With the pair of selections, Kansas now has 89 all-time NBA Draft selections, including 31 in the Self era. Since the NBA adopted a two-round draft in 1989, Kansas has had 29 first-round selections and 44 total draft picks.“Last night was a very tough and humbling night for Johnny,” KU head coach Bill Self said. “The anticipation of being in the Green Room and the assurance that he and his representation had been told that he would be drafted didn’t turn out that way. It was a tough night and I thought Johnny handled it very maturely and very well, but it was not easy for he or his family.“For him to come back, get drafted and find out he is traded to the Pacers is great,” Self continued. “It’s an up and coming franchise. They’ve got really good players. I spoke with them (the Pacers) this morning and they were very excited about Johnny. They ended up trading up a pick to get him.“I’m excited for Johnny,” Self added. “I think they will do a great job in developing him. Johnny knows that he needs time to improve his strength for the NBA game. I think it’s a good landing place for him.”A 2024 Big 12 All-Freshman and All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection, Furphy averaged 9.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for Kansas this past season. The Melbourne, Australia native started 19 games, including 18 of the last 19 contests. Furphy averaged 11.4 points and 6.1 rebounds in Big 12 play and led Kansas with 44 three-point field goals made last season.Prior to Kansas, Furphy played prep basketball for Centre of Excellence (CoE) – Australia’s development program hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport alongside NBA Global Academy. He reclassified for the 2023 class and garnered attention when he participated in various NBA Academy events in the United States. Additionally, Furphy played for Victoria at the 2023 Australia-U20 Championship.“Kevin is a first-round player and I think anybody that saw him healthy this year would agree to that,” Self said. “Kevin will play in the league for a long time and the Knicks got one of the toughest players we have had in our program. We are all excited that Kevin heard his named called. He will be a great fit to a playoff team and such a storied franchise.“Unfortunately, Kevin got injured at the end of January wasn’t the same the rest of the season and had a setback after the season as well,” Self added. “He wants it bad and he will respond. He will do well in New York.”A 2024 All-America Honorable Mention and All-Big 12 First Team selection, McCullar led the conference in scoring in 2023-24 with an 18.3 points per game average. The San Antonio native was a 2024 finalist for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year award and, including 2023-24, was a three-time semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award. This past season, McCullar posted back-to-back triple doubles, which were the third and fourth in Kansas history and the first time in NCAA history since the 2007-08 season.A graduate of Kansas in May 2023, McCullar concluded his career with 217 steals, which ranks 11th&nbsp;on the Big 12 career steals records list. He finished with 1,517 points, 745 rebounds, 338 assists and 217 steals with three seasons at Texas Tech (2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22) and the last two at Kansas (2022-23, 2023-24).

🏀 KU's Furphy and McCullar Selected on Day 2 of the 2024 NBA Draft

The Hays Larks are on the road for a pair of Rocky Mountain Baseball League games against the Western Nebraska Pioneers.

Wednesday's game was suspended so they will finish that game before playing the second game of the series Thursday evening in Gering, Neb.

You can catch on the action from Oregon Trail Park Stadium on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMKbbWK7B5U">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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 </figure>The Hays Larks are on the road for a pair of Rocky Mountain Baseball League games against the Western Nebraska Pioneers.Wednesday's game was suspended so they will finish that game before playing the second game of the series Thursday evening in Gering, Neb.You can catch on the action from Oregon Trail Park Stadium on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMKbbWK7B5U">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 take on Western Nebraska

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.

The jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to the residential class and $96 million in damages to the commercial class.

The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV. The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price. The subscribers also say the league restricted competition by offering “Sunday Ticket” only on a satellite provider.

The NFL said it would appeal the verdict. That appeal would go to the 9th Circuit and then possibly the Supreme Court.

“We are disappointed with the jury’s verdict today in the NFL Sunday Ticket class action lawsuit,” the league said in a statement. “We continue to believe that our media distribution strategy, which features all NFL games broadcast on free over-the-air television in the markets of the participating teams and national distribution of our most popular games, supplemented by many additional choices including RedZone, Sunday Ticket and NFL+, is by far the most fan friendly distribution model in all of sports and entertainment.

“We will certainly contest this decision as we believe that the class action claims in this case are baseless and without merit.”

The jury of five men and three women deliberated for nearly five hours before reaching its decision.

“This case transcends football. This case matters,” plaintiffs attorney Bill Carmody said during Wednesday’s closing arguments. “It’s about justice. It’s about telling the 32 team owners who collectively own all the big TV rights, the most popular content in the history of TV — that’s what they have. It’s about telling them that even you cannot ignore the antitrust laws. Even you cannot collude to overcharge consumers. Even you can’t hide the truth and think you’re going to get away with it.”

The league maintained it has the right to sell “Sunday Ticket” under its antitrust exemption for broadcasting. The plaintiffs say that only covers over-the-air broadcasts and not pay TV.

DirecTV had “Sunday Ticket” from its inception in 1994 through 2022. The league signed a seven-year deal with Google’s YouTube TV that began with the 2023 season.

The lawsuit was originally filed in 2015 by the Mucky Duck sports bar in San Francisco but was dismissed in 2017. Two years later, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over California and eight other states, reinstated the case. Gutierrez ruled last year the case could proceed as a class action.

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 </figure>LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.The jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to the residential class and $96 million in damages to the commercial class.The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV. The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price. The subscribers also say the league restricted competition by offering “Sunday Ticket” only on a satellite provider.The NFL said it would appeal the verdict. That appeal would go to the 9th Circuit and then possibly the Supreme Court.“We are disappointed with the jury’s verdict today in the NFL Sunday Ticket class action lawsuit,” the league said in a statement. “We continue to believe that our media distribution strategy, which features all NFL games broadcast on free over-the-air television in the markets of the participating teams and national distribution of our most popular games, supplemented by many additional choices including RedZone, Sunday Ticket and NFL+, is by far the most fan friendly distribution model in all of sports and entertainment.“We will certainly contest this decision as we believe that the class action claims in this case are baseless and without merit.”The jury of five men and three women deliberated for nearly five hours before reaching its decision.“This case transcends football. This case matters,” plaintiffs attorney Bill Carmody said during Wednesday’s closing arguments. “It’s about justice. It’s about telling the 32 team owners who collectively own all the big TV rights, the most popular content in the history of TV — that’s what they have. It’s about telling them that even you cannot ignore the antitrust laws. Even you cannot collude to overcharge consumers. Even you can’t hide the truth and think you’re going to get away with it.”The league maintained it has the right to sell “Sunday Ticket” under its antitrust exemption for broadcasting. The plaintiffs say that only covers over-the-air broadcasts and not pay TV.DirecTV had “Sunday Ticket” from its inception in 1994 through 2022. The league signed a seven-year deal with Google’s YouTube TV that began with the 2023 season.The lawsuit was originally filed in 2015 by the Mucky Duck sports bar in San Francisco but was dismissed in 2017. Two years later, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over California and eight other states, reinstated the case. Gutierrez ruled last year the case could proceed as a class action.

🏈 Jury orders NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case for violating antitrust laws

Thursday, June 27
 KAYS:
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:30pm

Thursday, June 27
 KAYS:
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:30pmFriday, June 28
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:30pmSaturday, June 29
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmSunday, June 30
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State men's basketball head coach Mark Johnson&nbsp;announced the signing of five more players for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The latest additions include three transfers and two high school signings. Coming off a 23-8 record and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2023-24, the Tigers welcome Jahvari Martino, Dan Mukuna, Alec Carlson, Aidan McDowell, and Kuet Gatwech. This brings their 2024-25 newcomer list to seven after the early signings of Kansas all-state performers Tori Homan and Eli Lawson back in November.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2023/11/16/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-signs-pair-of-kansas-products.aspx">Early Signee Release</a>

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2023/11/16/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-signs-pair-of-kansas-products.aspx"></a>Jahvari Martino comes to FHSU from Portland Community College, where he was an All-America selection by the NABC for the Northwest Athletic Conference, while also earning South Region Most Valuable Player and Freshman of the Year honors in 2023-24. Standing at 6-feet, 1-inch, the Gresham, Oregon native is a dynamic guard who averaged a team-best 20.4 points and 3.4 assists per game, but also hauled in an impressive 7.1 rebounds per game in his first year of collegiate competition. He scored a season-high 34 points twice and reached at least 20 points in a game 18 times.

Dan Mukuna comes to FHSU from the University of Denver, where he played in 19 games over the last two seasons. A 6-foot, 8-inch native of Dortmund, Germany, Mukuna enjoyed success at the International Basketball Academy of Munich, where he averaged 17.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the German academy in 2021-22 prior to coming to the United States to start his collegiate career.

Alec Carlson, 6-foot, 3-inch native of Burdett, Kansas, comes to the program from Colby (Kan.) Community College where he played in 28 games as a freshman in 2023-24. He averaged 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game for Colby. Carlson was a KBCA, Wichita Eagle, and Sports in Kansas All-State First Team selection in Kansas Class 1A Division II at Pawnee Heights High School as a senior in 2022-23. He was also a state champion in both the long jump and triple jump in track and field.

Aidan McDowell comes to FHSU from Crete High School in Crete, Nebraska. He was a Nebraska Super State First Team selection by the Lincoln Journal Star and a Second Team pick by the Omaha World Herald. The 6-foot, 4-inch guard averaged 19.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game as a senior in 2023-24 and set his school's all-time scoring record, 3-point field goals made record, and free-throws made record. McDowell is also an accomplished tennis player, winning back-to-back state titles at No. 1 singles.

Kuet Gatwech comes to FHSU from Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was an all-state honorable mention pick in Nebraska Class A during the 2022-23 season, helping his school to a state tournament appearance that year. As a senior he averaged 11.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Gatwech is a guard standing at 6-feet, 4-inches.

2024-25 Men's Basketball Newcomers Name - Pos. - Ht. - Yr. - Hometown - Previous School Jahvari Martino - G - 6-1 - So. - Greshman, Ore. - Portland (Ore.) CC Dan Mukuna - F - 6-8 - Jr. - Dortmund, Germany - Denver University Alec Carlson - G - 6-3 - So. - Burdett, Kan. - Colby (Kan.) CC Aidan McDowell - G - 6-4 - Fr. - Crete, Neb. - Crete HS Kuet Gatwech - G - 6-4 - Fr. - Lincoln, Neb. - Lincoln North Star HS Early Signings Tory Homan - F - 6-7 - Fr. - Wichita, Kan. - Maize South HS Eli Lawson - F - 6-7 - Fr. - Bennington, Kan. - Bennington HS

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State men's basketball head coach Mark Johnson&nbsp;announced the signing of five more players for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The latest additions include three transfers and two high school signings. Coming off a 23-8 record and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2023-24, the Tigers welcome Jahvari Martino, Dan Mukuna, Alec Carlson, Aidan McDowell, and Kuet Gatwech. This brings their 2024-25 newcomer list to seven after the early signings of Kansas all-state performers Tori Homan and Eli Lawson back in November.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2023/11/16/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-signs-pair-of-kansas-products.aspx">Early Signee Release</a><a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2023/11/16/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-signs-pair-of-kansas-products.aspx"></a>Jahvari Martino comes to FHSU from Portland Community College, where he was an All-America selection by the NABC for the Northwest Athletic Conference, while also earning South Region Most Valuable Player and Freshman of the Year honors in 2023-24. Standing at 6-feet, 1-inch, the Gresham, Oregon native is a dynamic guard who averaged a team-best 20.4 points and 3.4 assists per game, but also hauled in an impressive 7.1 rebounds per game in his first year of collegiate competition. He scored a season-high 34 points twice and reached at least 20 points in a game 18 times.Dan Mukuna comes to FHSU from the University of Denver, where he played in 19 games over the last two seasons. A 6-foot, 8-inch native of Dortmund, Germany, Mukuna enjoyed success at the International Basketball Academy of Munich, where he averaged 17.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for the German academy in 2021-22 prior to coming to the United States to start his collegiate career.Alec Carlson, 6-foot, 3-inch native of Burdett, Kansas, comes to the program from Colby (Kan.) Community College where he played in 28 games as a freshman in 2023-24. He averaged 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game for Colby. Carlson was a KBCA, Wichita Eagle, and Sports in Kansas All-State First Team selection in Kansas Class 1A Division II at Pawnee Heights High School as a senior in 2022-23. He was also a state champion in both the long jump and triple jump in track and field.Aidan McDowell comes to FHSU from Crete High School in Crete, Nebraska. He was a Nebraska Super State First Team selection by the Lincoln Journal Star and a Second Team pick by the Omaha World Herald. The 6-foot, 4-inch guard averaged 19.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game as a senior in 2023-24 and set his school's all-time scoring record, 3-point field goals made record, and free-throws made record. McDowell is also an accomplished tennis player, winning back-to-back state titles at No. 1 singles.Kuet Gatwech comes to FHSU from Lincoln North Star High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was an all-state honorable mention pick in Nebraska Class A during the 2022-23 season, helping his school to a state tournament appearance that year. As a senior he averaged 11.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. Gatwech is a guard standing at 6-feet, 4-inches.2024-25 Men's Basketball Newcomers Name - Pos. - Ht. - Yr. - Hometown - Previous School Jahvari Martino - G - 6-1 - So. - Greshman, Ore. - Portland (Ore.) CC Dan Mukuna - F - 6-8 - Jr. - Dortmund, Germany - Denver University Alec Carlson - G - 6-3 - So. - Burdett, Kan. - Colby (Kan.) CC Aidan McDowell - G - 6-4 - Fr. - Crete, Neb. - Crete HS Kuet Gatwech - G - 6-4 - Fr. - Lincoln, Neb. - Lincoln North Star HS Early Signings Tory Homan - F - 6-7 - Fr. - Wichita, Kan. - Maize South HS Eli Lawson - F - 6-7 - Fr. - Bennington, Kan. - Bennington HS

🏀 FHSU men add five more for upcoming 2024-25 season

By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post

HAYS - The West All-Stars, who trained in Hays this week, head to Emporia for
the 51st Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 29th, at 7:00 p.m. at Welch
Stadium.

McPherson High School's Jace Pavlovich, a former Hays High assistant
coach and Fort Hays State player, leads the West squad. He shared his
excitement about returning to Hays.

"This is home, and I miss this place. It's been special to me. I
played here for six years, coached at Hays High for two, and even proposed to
my wife on this field."

Hays native Nicolas Schmidt, a TMP-Marian alum and Medicine Lodge head
coach, joins Pavlovich as an assistant.

“It feels like home. I played high school ball on this
field so it’s good getting back here, seeing the family, seeing some people get
out here. It’s just a blast.”

Schmidt’s Medicine Lodge team finished 9-3 and advanced to
the Class 1A state semifinals where they lost to eventual state champion Conway
Springs.

Hays High's Malik Bah, the school's all-time leading rusher, is one of three players representing the Western Athletic Conference along with Liberal quarterback Brooks Kappelman&nbsp; and Garden City defensive lineman Sebastian Lopez. 

Bah says he’s excited to play with
them as well as all of his other new teammates.

“It’s been awesome all of these years competing against them.
It’s real fun to actually be on a team with them and I feel we have that super
team to beat the East side” Bah said.

Plainville offensive lineman Mason Hogan says he’s trying to soak in the
entire experience.

“It’s been amazing” Hogan said. “Having players from
Plainville who’ve played in the past tell how much of an experience it is, just
take it in, be humble and just take in all of the experiences because it’s
going to be life changing.”

Both Bah and Hogan will continue their career on Fort Hays State.

Saturday’s game will be broadcast live on Smoky Hills PBS.

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 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays PostHAYS - The West All-Stars, who trained in Hays this week, head to Emporia for
the 51st Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 29th, at 7:00 p.m. at Welch
Stadium.McPherson High School's Jace Pavlovich, a former Hays High assistant
coach and Fort Hays State player, leads the West squad. He shared his
excitement about returning to Hays."This is home, and I miss this place. It's been special to me. I
played here for six years, coached at Hays High for two, and even proposed to
my wife on this field."Hays native Nicolas Schmidt, a TMP-Marian alum and Medicine Lodge head
coach, joins Pavlovich as an assistant.“It feels like home. I played high school ball on this
field so it’s good getting back here, seeing the family, seeing some people get
out here. It’s just a blast.”Schmidt’s Medicine Lodge team finished 9-3 and advanced to
the Class 1A state semifinals where they lost to eventual state champion Conway
Springs.Hays High's Malik Bah, the school's all-time leading rusher, is one of three players representing the Western Athletic Conference along with Liberal quarterback Brooks Kappelman&nbsp; and Garden City defensive lineman Sebastian Lopez. Bah says he’s excited to play with
them as well as all of his other new teammates.“It’s been awesome all of these years competing against them.
It’s real fun to actually be on a team with them and I feel we have that super
team to beat the East side” Bah said.Plainville offensive lineman Mason Hogan says he’s trying to soak in the
entire experience.“It’s been amazing” Hogan said. “Having players from
Plainville who’ve played in the past tell how much of an experience it is, just
take it in, be humble and just take in all of the experiences because it’s
going to be life changing.”Both Bah and Hogan will continue their career on Fort Hays State.Saturday’s game will be broadcast live on Smoky Hills PBS.<figure>
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🏈 West All-Stars prepare for Kansas Shrine Bowl in Emporia

GERING, Neb. - The Hays Larks series opener with the Western Nebraska Pioneers at Oregon Trail Park Stadium was suspended Wednesday.

The Larks were leading 5-1 when play was halted due to rain.

The game will resume from the point it was stopped Thursday at 5 p.m. followed by the regularly scheduled game.

The Larks (14-2, 10-1 RMBL) have won 10-straight.

Hays PostGERING, Neb. - The Hays Larks series opener with the Western Nebraska Pioneers at Oregon Trail Park Stadium was suspended Wednesday.The Larks were leading 5-1 when play was halted due to rain.The game will resume from the point it was stopped Thursday at 5 p.m. followed by the regularly scheduled game.The Larks (14-2, 10-1 RMBL) have won 10-straight.

⚾ Larks game at Western Nebraska suspended

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez highlighted a five-run, two-out rally in the eighth inning with a go-ahead double down the left-field line, and the Kansas City Royals went on to beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 on Wednesday to pick up the series win.

Angel Zerpa (1-0) got the final two outs of the eighth in relief of Brady Singer, who allowed an RBI single to Vidal Bruján in the second inning but little else on a sunny afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. James McArthur handled the ninth to finish it off.

“Just incredible,” Singer said. “For those guys to grind back, that's how we're going to win games.”

Indeed, Kansas City had been shut down by Valente Bellozo and the Miami bullpen until the eighth, when Bobby Witt Jr. started the rally with a triple off Huascar Brazoban (0-1). Vinnie Pasquantino followed with a tying single, and after pinch runner Dairon Blanco swiped second, Perez delivered the double that gave Kansas City the lead.

Nick Loftin added an RBI single and Freddy Fermin drove in two more runs to provide McArthur some breathing room.

“We had been pretty dead offensively,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Two outs, nobody on, right? Just the quality of what they were swinging at, too. The guys put some really good swings on it.”

The outbreak came after Kansas City had scored two runs or fewer in five of its last seven games.

“Momentum is huge, and that's who we are,” Witt said. “It was just a matter of time.”

Singer allowed five hits and a walk while striking out five, though he again was victimized by poor run support: The Royals have scored two runs or fewer in 12 of his 16 starts, and he has not won since May 19 against Oakland.

“The efficiency of him was the most impressive thing," said Quatraro, whose team had lost four straight series and been 2-7 in series-deciding games this season. “He wanted to keep going. He had it in his mind that he was going to carry us.”

Meanwhile, Bellozo was dominant in his big league debut for Miami, pitching five innings of two-hit ball.

The only bit of trouble the 24-year-old from Mexico ran into came in the second inning, and it wasn't entirely his fault: Hunter Renfroe hit a two-out single, then Bruján lost Fermin's popup in the sun and it landed for a double. But Bellozo promptly struck out Garrett Hampson to leave the runners on second and third.

He then retired his final 10 hitters before getting a swarm of high-fives in the Marlins dugout.

“I had a lot of adrenalin, a little nervous, but we controlled the game and did a really good job,” Bellozo said. ”Play with the zone, attack with the breaking balls and make all my pitches work.”

Marlins: LHP Kent Emanuel was designated for assignment to clear space for Bellozo on the roster. Emanuel had allowed eight runs, seven earned, while appearing in five games this season.

Marlins: Head to Philadelphia to open a four-game series Thursday night with Trevor Rogers (1-8, 4.90 ERA) on the mound.

Royals: Welcome Cleveland to town Thursday night with RHP Michael Wacha (4-6, 4.07) getting the start.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez highlighted a five-run, two-out rally in the eighth inning with a go-ahead double down the left-field line, and the Kansas City Royals went on to beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 on Wednesday to pick up the series win.Angel Zerpa (1-0) got the final two outs of the eighth in relief of Brady Singer, who allowed an RBI single to Vidal Bruján in the second inning but little else on a sunny afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. James McArthur handled the ninth to finish it off.“Just incredible,” Singer said. “For those guys to grind back, that's how we're going to win games.”Indeed, Kansas City had been shut down by Valente Bellozo and the Miami bullpen until the eighth, when Bobby Witt Jr. started the rally with a triple off Huascar Brazoban (0-1). Vinnie Pasquantino followed with a tying single, and after pinch runner Dairon Blanco swiped second, Perez delivered the double that gave Kansas City the lead.Nick Loftin added an RBI single and Freddy Fermin drove in two more runs to provide McArthur some breathing room.“We had been pretty dead offensively,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Two outs, nobody on, right? Just the quality of what they were swinging at, too. The guys put some really good swings on it.”The outbreak came after Kansas City had scored two runs or fewer in five of its last seven games.“Momentum is huge, and that's who we are,” Witt said. “It was just a matter of time.”Singer allowed five hits and a walk while striking out five, though he again was victimized by poor run support: The Royals have scored two runs or fewer in 12 of his 16 starts, and he has not won since May 19 against Oakland.“The efficiency of him was the most impressive thing," said Quatraro, whose team had lost four straight series and been 2-7 in series-deciding games this season. “He wanted to keep going. He had it in his mind that he was going to carry us.”Meanwhile, Bellozo was dominant in his big league debut for Miami, pitching five innings of two-hit ball.The only bit of trouble the 24-year-old from Mexico ran into came in the second inning, and it wasn't entirely his fault: Hunter Renfroe hit a two-out single, then Bruján lost Fermin's popup in the sun and it landed for a double. But Bellozo promptly struck out Garrett Hampson to leave the runners on second and third.He then retired his final 10 hitters before getting a swarm of high-fives in the Marlins dugout.“I had a lot of adrenalin, a little nervous, but we controlled the game and did a really good job,” Bellozo said. ”Play with the zone, attack with the breaking balls and make all my pitches work.”ROSTER MOVESMarlins: LHP Kent Emanuel was designated for assignment to clear space for Bellozo on the roster. Emanuel had allowed eight runs, seven earned, while appearing in five games this season.UP NEXTMarlins: Head to Philadelphia to open a four-game series Thursday night with Trevor Rogers (1-8, 4.90 ERA) on the mound.Royals: Welcome Cleveland to town Thursday night with RHP Michael Wacha (4-6, 4.07) getting the start.

⚾  5-run rally in the 8th lifts the Royals over the Marlins

Wednesday, June 26
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Miami Marlins, 12:30pm

Wednesday, June 26
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Miami Marlins, 12:30pmThursday, June 27
 KAYS:
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:30pmFriday, June 28
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:30pmSaturday, June 29
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmSunday, June 30
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Gordon’s infield hit highlighted the Miami Marlins late two-out rally for a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday evening.

After collecting just two singles in six scoreless innings against Seth Lugo, the Marlins recorded four hits in the seventh, scoring both runs with two out against relievers Carlos Hernández (0-1) and Will Smith.

“It’s never an easy decision,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of removing Lugo. “He’s so good. With the heat and where they were in the batting order and how we felt about Carlos in that spot, all those things factor in.”

Otto López doubled and scored the tying run when second baseman Maikel Garcia threw wildly after making a diving stop on Gordon’s grounder.

Gordon later scored on Jazz Chisholm’s infield hit and Smith’s throwing error.

“We put the ball in play and got a little fortunate on a couple of those plays,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “But there’s value in putting the ball in play. We made things happen. It wasn’t a ton of hard contact, but a win’s a win.”

López had two hits and has four of the Marlins’ 11 hits in the series.

Starter Yonny Chirinos and four Marlins relievers retired 15 consecutive Royals hitters before Salvador Perez’s single with one out in the ninth.

“The bullpen was just outstanding,” Schumaker said. “Chirinos, really good. Five strong innings, a lot of weak contact, pounded the strike zone with his slider, really opened up his sinker and was able to elevate his fastball at times.”

In his second start of the season, Chirinos permitted a run on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts in five innings.

“Part of the key, just to go a little deeper in the game, was attacking hitters,” Chirinos said. “Getting ahead in the count, getting the first pitch for a strike, that gives you more options.”

A.J. Puk (2-8) struck out two while recording four outs for the win. Tanner Scott earned his 10th save as the Marlins have won 5 of 7.

Lugo spun four hitless innings, allowing only a second-inning walk. He finished six shutout innings, allowing two hits and two walks, striking out eight. Lugo leads the majors with 110 innings pitched, and his 12 starts of at least six innings with no more than two runs allowed are most in the majors.

“Lugo was really good,” Schumaker said. “He can spin the ball as good as anybody in the league. He kept us off-balance with his changeup and elevated fastball. He was excellent tonight.”

The Royals took a first-inning lead when Maikel Garcia walked, stole two bases and scored on Vinnie Pasquantino’s sharp single to center.

Kansas City managed just four hits and have lost 12 of 16.

“We were just bad tonight,” Pasquantino said. “It seems to be a common theme over the past few weeks. Hoping to take a step forward after last night. We didn’t do that.”

Royals RHP Brady Singer (4-4, 3.29 ERA) takes the mound. The Marlins will call up RHP Valente Bellozo for his major league debut in Wednesday afternoon’s series finale.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719394882388.jpeg" alt="Miami Marlins starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Miami Marlins starting pitcher Yonny Chirinos throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Gordon’s infield hit highlighted the Miami Marlins late two-out rally for a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday evening.After collecting just two singles in six scoreless innings against Seth Lugo, the Marlins recorded four hits in the seventh, scoring both runs with two out against relievers Carlos Hernández (0-1) and Will Smith.“It’s never an easy decision,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said of removing Lugo. “He’s so good. With the heat and where they were in the batting order and how we felt about Carlos in that spot, all those things factor in.”Otto López doubled and scored the tying run when second baseman Maikel Garcia threw wildly after making a diving stop on Gordon’s grounder.Gordon later scored on Jazz Chisholm’s infield hit and Smith’s throwing error.“We put the ball in play and got a little fortunate on a couple of those plays,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. “But there’s value in putting the ball in play. We made things happen. It wasn’t a ton of hard contact, but a win’s a win.”López had two hits and has four of the Marlins’ 11 hits in the series.Starter Yonny Chirinos and four Marlins relievers retired 15 consecutive Royals hitters before Salvador Perez’s single with one out in the ninth.“The bullpen was just outstanding,” Schumaker said. “Chirinos, really good. Five strong innings, a lot of weak contact, pounded the strike zone with his slider, really opened up his sinker and was able to elevate his fastball at times.”In his second start of the season, Chirinos permitted a run on three hits and three walks with five strikeouts in five innings.“Part of the key, just to go a little deeper in the game, was attacking hitters,” Chirinos said. “Getting ahead in the count, getting the first pitch for a strike, that gives you more options.”A.J. Puk (2-8) struck out two while recording four outs for the win. Tanner Scott earned his 10th save as the Marlins have won 5 of 7.Lugo spun four hitless innings, allowing only a second-inning walk. He finished six shutout innings, allowing two hits and two walks, striking out eight. Lugo leads the majors with 110 innings pitched, and his 12 starts of at least six innings with no more than two runs allowed are most in the majors.“Lugo was really good,” Schumaker said. “He can spin the ball as good as anybody in the league. He kept us off-balance with his changeup and elevated fastball. He was excellent tonight.”The Royals took a first-inning lead when Maikel Garcia walked, stole two bases and scored on Vinnie Pasquantino’s sharp single to center.Kansas City managed just four hits and have lost 12 of 16.“We were just bad tonight,” Pasquantino said. “It seems to be a common theme over the past few weeks. Hoping to take a step forward after last night. We didn’t do that.”UP NEXTRoyals RHP Brady Singer (4-4, 3.29 ERA) takes the mound. The Marlins will call up RHP Valente Bellozo for his major league debut in Wednesday afternoon’s series finale.

⚾ Gordon's and Chisholm's two-out hits rally Marlins past Royals

Tuesday, June 25
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Miami Marlins, 6:30pm

Tuesday, June 25
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Miami Marlins, 6:30pmWednesday, June 26
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Miami Marlins, 12:30pmThursday, June 27
 KAYS:
Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:30pmFriday, June 28
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:30pmSaturday, June 29
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 2:30pmSunday, June 30
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:30pm

OMAHA, Neb. –&nbsp;The 2024 Tennessee baseball team made history Monday night in Omaha – winning the program's first national title with a 6-5 game three victory over No. 3 Texas A&amp;M at the Men's College World Series at Charles Schwab Field.

The top-ranked Vols won 60 games en route to the program's MCWS crown – the first SEC team in history to reach 60 victories in a single season and just the fourth conference team to win the SEC regular season title, SEC Tournament title and the MCWS in the same season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tennessee also made history as it became the second No. 1 overall seed to win a national title since the tournament switched to its current format in 1999 – joining Miami who did so in 1999.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/6/1719311857486.jpeg" alt="Dylan Dreiling holds the championship trophy following Tennessee's 6-5 win over Texas A&amp;M on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Charles Schwab Field on Omaha, Neb. (Tennessee Athletics photo)" />
 <figcaption>Dylan Dreiling holds the championship trophy following Tennessee's 6-5 win over Texas A&amp;M on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Charles Schwab Field on Omaha, Neb. (Tennessee Athletics photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Tennessee AthleticsOMAHA, Neb. –&nbsp;The 2024 Tennessee baseball team made history Monday night in Omaha – winning the program's first national title with a 6-5 game three victory over No. 3 Texas A&amp;M at the Men's College World Series at Charles Schwab Field.The top-ranked Vols won 60 games en route to the program's MCWS crown – the first SEC team in history to reach 60 victories in a single season and just the fourth conference team to win the SEC regular season title, SEC Tournament title and the MCWS in the same season.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tennessee also made history as it became the second No. 1 overall seed to win a national title since the tournament switched to its current format in 1999 – joining Miami who did so in 1999.Holding a two-run lead in the seventh inning, MCWS MVP Dylan Dreiling&nbsp;hit a two-run bomb that sparked a three-run half-inning – giving Tennessee the insurance it needed to win college baseball's final game of the season.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">WHO ELSE?!?! MR. CLUTCH!! 📺 <a href="https://t.co/57mSIippEi">https://t.co/57mSIippEi</a> (ESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBO?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GBO</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OTH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OTH</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCWS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCWS</a> // <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeatTAMU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BeatTAMU</a> <a href="https://t.co/l3KUqT9jWl">pic.twitter.com/l3KUqT9jWl</a>&mdash; Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vol_Baseball/status/1805415660329095502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Dreiling, a Hays native, was named the series MVP after going 7-for-12 with four runs scored and seven RBIs in the championship series. The sophomore homered in each game of the MCWS finals – the first player to ever do so.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">DYLAN DREILING. OMAHA LEGEND. The 2024 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCWS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCWS</a> Most Outstanding Player. <a href="https://t.co/YmJw2SDiaw">pic.twitter.com/YmJw2SDiaw</a>&mdash; Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vol_Baseball/status/1805434764611960920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Texas A&amp;M made a late charge in the eighth as it scored a pair of runs off two singles and a double. Kirby Connell&nbsp;came on to pitch in relief&nbsp;and promptly shut down the rally, ending the inning with a pair of strikeouts.In the ninth, A&amp;M scratched across two more runs before Aaron Combs&nbsp;struck out Ted Burton to end the game and send Tennessee into a dogpile.