KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State will play in the 2024 MIAA Baseball Championship Tournament after locking up the No. 8 seed in the bracket, announced Monday afternoon by the league office.

The Tigers finished the regular season tied for seventh in the league standings, but will play as the No. 8 seed in the tournament via tiebreaking procedures with No. 7 Northwest Missouri State. The Tigers will draw top-seeded Central Missouri in the opening round, which is a best-of-three series hosted by the higher seed.

The Tigers and Mules will begin the series on Friday (May 3) beginning at 6 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. first pitch on Saturday (May 4). The if necessary game is scheduled for Sunday (May 5) at 1 p.m.

Tickets will be available at a price of $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for youth 6-17 and $3 for visiting college students. Kids 6 and under get in free. Live video will be available with a subscription to&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">The MIAA Network</a>, while live radio coverage with voice fo the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock will be available for free on&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">KJLS 103.3 FM</a>. Live stats will also be posted online&nbsp;<a href="https://ucmathletics.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary">here</a>.

The winners of the four first round series will then advance to Pittsburg, Kan. for a double-elimination tournament May 9-12.

This is Fort Hays State's first trip to the postseason since 2013. The Tigers played in the MIAA Tournament seven times in their first eight years in the league, going a combined 5-11 in those seven appearances. The Tigers are 0-4 against Central Missouri in the MIAA Tournament.

2024 MIAA Baseball Championship Tournament Quarterfinals - Schedule No. 1 Central Missouri hosts No 8 Fort Hays State - Warrensburg, Mo. May 3 – 6 p.m. May 4 – 2 p.m. May 5 – 1 p.m. (if necessary) No. 4 Central Oklahoma hosts No. 5 Washburn - Edmond, Okla. May 3 – 6 p.m. May 4 – 3 p.m. May 5 – 1 p.m. (if necessary) No. 2 Missouri Southern hosts No. 7 Northwest Missouri - Joplin Mo. May 3 – 3 p.m. May 4 – 1 p.m. May 5 – 1 p.m. (if necessary) No. 3 Pittsburg State hosts No. 6 Rogers State - Pittsburg, Kan. May 3 – 6 p.m. May 4 – 2 p.m. May 5 – Noon (if necessary)

Winners of first round series advance to Pittsburg, Kan. to play in a double-elimination bracket May 9-12&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State will play in the 2024 MIAA Baseball Championship Tournament after locking up the No. 8 seed in the bracket, announced Monday afternoon by the league office.The Tigers finished the regular season tied for seventh in the league standings, but will play as the No. 8 seed in the tournament via tiebreaking procedures with No. 7 Northwest Missouri State. The Tigers will draw top-seeded Central Missouri in the opening round, which is a best-of-three series hosted by the higher seed.The Tigers and Mules will begin the series on Friday (May 3) beginning at 6 p.m. followed by a 2 p.m. first pitch on Saturday (May 4). The if necessary game is scheduled for Sunday (May 5) at 1 p.m.Tickets will be available at a price of $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for youth 6-17 and $3 for visiting college students. Kids 6 and under get in free. Live video will be available with a subscription to&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">The MIAA Network</a>, while live radio coverage with voice fo the Tigers Gerard Wellbrock will be available for free on&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">KJLS 103.3 FM</a>. Live stats will also be posted online&nbsp;<a href="https://ucmathletics.com/sidearmstats/baseball/summary">here</a>.The winners of the four first round series will then advance to Pittsburg, Kan. for a double-elimination tournament May 9-12.This is Fort Hays State's first trip to the postseason since 2013. The Tigers played in the MIAA Tournament seven times in their first eight years in the league, going a combined 5-11 in those seven appearances. The Tigers are 0-4 against Central Missouri in the MIAA Tournament.2024 MIAA Baseball Championship Tournament Quarterfinals - Schedule No. 1 Central Missouri hosts No 8 Fort Hays State - Warrensburg, Mo. May 3 – 6 p.m. May 4 – 2 p.m. May 5 – 1 p.m. (if necessary) No. 4 Central Oklahoma hosts No. 5 Washburn - Edmond, Okla. May 3 – 6 p.m. May 4 – 3 p.m. May 5 – 1 p.m. (if necessary) No. 2 Missouri Southern hosts No. 7 Northwest Missouri - Joplin Mo. May 3 – 3 p.m. May 4 – 1 p.m. May 5 – 1 p.m. (if necessary) No. 3 Pittsburg State hosts No. 6 Rogers State - Pittsburg, Kan. May 3 – 6 p.m. May 4 – 2 p.m. May 5 – Noon (if necessary)Winners of first round series advance to Pittsburg, Kan. to play in a double-elimination bracket May 9-12&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ FHSU secures first MIAA Tournament spot since 2013

INDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State senior golfer Morgan Brasser&nbsp;has been selected to compete as an individual at the 2024 NCAA Division II Central Region Championships, announced Monday by the NCAA. Brasser is the first player in team history to make four trips to the regional meet in a career.

The 2024 Central Regional will be held at Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Okla. May 6-8. Nine teams and six individuals will make up the 51-player regional field. The MIAA will send four teams and three individuals to the regional this year. The low three teams and the top two individuals not on those teams will advance to the 2024 NCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championships, set for May 21-25 at Orange County National Golf Club in Winter Garden, Fla.

Brasser has had an incredibly consistent senior season, posting a stroke average of 74.52 through 25 rounds so far this year. She set the school record with a stroke average of 75.82 last season and will break the mark yet again this year. Brasser had a season-low round of 69, tying the best round in team history, while carding 23 rounds in the 70s and turning in just one score over 80.

The Andale, Kan. native has seven top-10 finishes in 11 events this year, including six appearances in the top five. She won two events this spring, helping her tie the school record with six career tournament victories. Brasser fired seven rounds at-or-under par on the season. She is the fifth-ranked individual in the Central Region according to the Clippd/Scoreboard rankings and is the 67th-ranked golfer in all DII.

Earlier this month Brasser became the first FHSU women's golfer to earn All-MIAA honors four times in a career. The 2022-23 MIAA Player of the Year was a first team All-MIAA pick again this year after earning honorable mention status as a freshman and sophomore.

Brasser has competed in 42 events in her four seasons as a Tiger, finishing in the top five 16 times and recording 24 top-10 finishes. She has 19 rounds at-or-under par in her career, including eight sub-par rounds and 11 at even-par. Her career stroke average of 76.53 in 96 rounds is a school record.

Brasser finished t-11th at the Central Regional Preview in September at Hillcrest CC, posting rounds of 4-over 76 and even-par 72.

2024 NCAA Division II Central Region Championship Participants Hillcrest Country Club • Bartlesville, Oklahoma Host: Rogers State University

Teams: 1. Henderson State [Great American Conference] 2. Central Missouri [Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletics Association] 3. Southwestern Oklahoma 4. Rogers State 5. Augustana (South Dakota) [Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference] 6. Northeastern State7. Minnesota State - Mankato 8. Central Oklahoma 9. Harding

Individuals: 1. Morgan Brasser, Fort Hays State 2. Juliana Botero, Nebraska-Kearney 3. Morgan Becker, Oklahoma Baptist 4. Ellen Spigner, Arkansas Tech 5. Paige Hoffman, Northwest Missouri 6. Carly Moon, Winona State

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsINDIANAPOLIS - Fort Hays State senior golfer Morgan Brasser&nbsp;has been selected to compete as an individual at the 2024 NCAA Division II Central Region Championships, announced Monday by the NCAA. Brasser is the first player in team history to make four trips to the regional meet in a career.The 2024 Central Regional will be held at Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Okla. May 6-8. Nine teams and six individuals will make up the 51-player regional field. The MIAA will send four teams and three individuals to the regional this year. The low three teams and the top two individuals not on those teams will advance to the 2024 NCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championships, set for May 21-25 at Orange County National Golf Club in Winter Garden, Fla.Brasser has had an incredibly consistent senior season, posting a stroke average of 74.52 through 25 rounds so far this year. She set the school record with a stroke average of 75.82 last season and will break the mark yet again this year. Brasser had a season-low round of 69, tying the best round in team history, while carding 23 rounds in the 70s and turning in just one score over 80.The Andale, Kan. native has seven top-10 finishes in 11 events this year, including six appearances in the top five. She won two events this spring, helping her tie the school record with six career tournament victories. Brasser fired seven rounds at-or-under par on the season. She is the fifth-ranked individual in the Central Region according to the Clippd/Scoreboard rankings and is the 67th-ranked golfer in all DII.Earlier this month Brasser became the first FHSU women's golfer to earn All-MIAA honors four times in a career. The 2022-23 MIAA Player of the Year was a first team All-MIAA pick again this year after earning honorable mention status as a freshman and sophomore.Brasser has competed in 42 events in her four seasons as a Tiger, finishing in the top five 16 times and recording 24 top-10 finishes. She has 19 rounds at-or-under par in her career, including eight sub-par rounds and 11 at even-par. Her career stroke average of 76.53 in 96 rounds is a school record.Brasser finished t-11th at the Central Regional Preview in September at Hillcrest CC, posting rounds of 4-over 76 and even-par 72.2024 NCAA Division II Central Region Championship Participants Hillcrest Country Club • Bartlesville, Oklahoma Host: Rogers State UniversityTeams: 1. Henderson State [Great American Conference] 2. Central Missouri [Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletics Association] 3. Southwestern Oklahoma 4. Rogers State 5. Augustana (South Dakota) [Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference] 6. Northeastern State7. Minnesota State - Mankato 8. Central Oklahoma 9. HardingIndividuals: 1. Morgan Brasser, Fort Hays State 2. Juliana Botero, Nebraska-Kearney 3. Morgan Becker, Oklahoma Baptist 4. Ellen Spigner, Arkansas Tech 5. Paige Hoffman, Northwest Missouri 6. Carly Moon, Winona State

⛳ FHSU's Brasser earns fourth trip to NCAA Regionals

TMP-Marian vs Sacred Heart Monday, April 29 – 4:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. - TMP Field

Radio: KHAZ (99.5) <a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1053529">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

The TMP-Marian Monarchs hosts the Sacred Heart Knights in a Monday afternoon rivalry matchup at the TMP Field in Hays.

The Monarchs are coming off a sweep of Russell and are 12-6 on the season.&nbsp;

First pitch of the first game of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. with the second game to follow from TMP Field on the Monarchs Sports Network.

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 </figure>TMP-Marian vs Sacred Heart Monday, April 29 – 4:00 p.m. Hays, Kan. - TMP FieldRadio: KHAZ (99.5) <a href="https://99kzcountry.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video: TMP-Marian Sports Network <a href="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/1053529">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>The TMP-Marian Monarchs hosts the Sacred Heart Knights in a Monday afternoon rivalry matchup at the TMP Field in Hays.The Monarchs are coming off a sweep of Russell and are 12-6 on the season.&nbsp;The Knights are a perfect 16-0.First pitch of the first game of the doubleheader is set for 4 p.m. with the second game to follow from TMP Field on the Monarchs Sports Network.

⚾🎥 WATCH LIVE Thomas More Prep-Marian vs Hays High

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State junior&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ty-riley/7793">Ty Riley</a>&nbsp;has been named the latest MIAA Baseball Pitcher of the Week, announced Monday (April 29) by the league office.

The right-handed starter wrapped up the regular season with a dominant start at Pittsburg State, striking out 12 Gorillas in a 13-8 victory on Friday. After loading the bases with no outs in the first inning, Riley proceeded to retire the next 15 batters, keeping PSU scoreless through the fifth inning. He finished the game allowing three runs on three hits and three walks in 6.0 innings of work. Riley now ranks third in the MIAA with 73 strikeouts on the year.

Riley is the fourth Tiger to earn a weekly conference honor this season, joining Isaiah Ural&nbsp;(co-Hitter of the Week of 4/22), Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;(co-Hitter of the Week - 3/12) and Cade Flaherty&nbsp;(Pitcher of the Week - 2/19).

Riley and the rest of the Tigers will play in the postseason for the first time since 2013 beginning Friday when FHSU takes on top-seed Central Missouri in a best two-of-three series in Warrensburg, Mo.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State junior&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/ty-riley/7793">Ty Riley</a>&nbsp;has been named the latest MIAA Baseball Pitcher of the Week, announced Monday (April 29) by the league office.The right-handed starter wrapped up the regular season with a dominant start at Pittsburg State, striking out 12 Gorillas in a 13-8 victory on Friday. After loading the bases with no outs in the first inning, Riley proceeded to retire the next 15 batters, keeping PSU scoreless through the fifth inning. He finished the game allowing three runs on three hits and three walks in 6.0 innings of work. Riley now ranks third in the MIAA with 73 strikeouts on the year.Riley is the fourth Tiger to earn a weekly conference honor this season, joining Isaiah Ural&nbsp;(co-Hitter of the Week of 4/22), Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;(co-Hitter of the Week - 3/12) and Cade Flaherty&nbsp;(Pitcher of the Week - 2/19).Riley and the rest of the Tigers will play in the postseason for the first time since 2013 beginning Friday when FHSU takes on top-seed Central Missouri in a best two-of-three series in Warrensburg, Mo.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ FHSU's Riley named MIAA Pitcher of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– Fort Hays State runner Faith Little&nbsp;was named the MIAA Women's Track Athlete of the Week on Monday.

Little&nbsp;delivered a standout performance at the Alex Francis Classic, triumphing in the open 800-meter run. With unwavering determination, she surged past her competitors, crossing the finish line in a time of 2:19.25. Leading the pack of 12 participants, Little showcased her dominance, solidifying her status as a formidable force on the track. Her victory earned her MIAA's Women's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week to round out the outdoor season.

Liberty Booker&nbsp;found herself on the notable performances as she threw a pair of personal bests, including one provisional qualifying mark at the Alex Francis Classic. Securing victory in the hammer throw with a remarkable distance of 175-4.0, she outshone a field of 27 competitors, her performance earning her an NCAA provisional status and placing her 26th on the national DII performance list. Additionally, Booker demonstrated her versatility by clinching second place in the shot put, achieving a commendable distance of 43 feet, 3.25 inches, amidst a competitive field of 21 participants.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– Fort Hays State runner Faith Little&nbsp;was named the MIAA Women's Track Athlete of the Week on Monday.Little&nbsp;delivered a standout performance at the Alex Francis Classic, triumphing in the open 800-meter run. With unwavering determination, she surged past her competitors, crossing the finish line in a time of 2:19.25. Leading the pack of 12 participants, Little showcased her dominance, solidifying her status as a formidable force on the track. Her victory earned her MIAA's Women's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week to round out the outdoor season.Liberty Booker&nbsp;found herself on the notable performances as she threw a pair of personal bests, including one provisional qualifying mark at the Alex Francis Classic. Securing victory in the hammer throw with a remarkable distance of 175-4.0, she outshone a field of 27 competitors, her performance earning her an NCAA provisional status and placing her 26th on the national DII performance list. Additionally, Booker demonstrated her versatility by clinching second place in the shot put, achieving a commendable distance of 43 feet, 3.25 inches, amidst a competitive field of 21 participants.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🏃‍♀️ FHSU's Little named MIAA Track Athlete of the Week

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State added a piece to its backfield on Monday with the signing of transfer running back&nbsp;Dylan Edwards&nbsp;to a Financial Aid Agreement.

Edwards, who is transferring in from Colorado and will have three years of eligibility remaining, returns to his home state after playing high school football at Derby. Additionally, Edwards is a legacy Wildcat as his father, Leon, was a K-State running back who lettered from 1992 through 1994.

During his lone season in Boulder, Edwards played in all 12 games with six starts and rushed for 321 yards and a touchdown while also serving as a receiving weapon out of the backfield by hauling in 36 receptions for 299 yards and another four scores. He became the first true freshman in Colorado history with at least 250 rushing yards and receiving yards in the same season and just the ninth Buffalo all-time to accomplish the feat.

Edwards began his collegiate career on a high note, accounting for 177 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns as the Buffaloes won at No. 17 TCU, 45-42. He became the first FBS freshman over the past 20 seasons with three receiving touchdowns and a rushing score in his collegiate debut en route to Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors.

Coming out of Derby High School, Edwards was regarded as one of the top 200 players in the Class of 2023 by Rivals (No. 100) and ESPN (No. 140), while he was rated one of the top 25 running backs in the class by all four major recruiting services.

Prepping under former Wildcat Brandon Clark at Derby, Edwards helped the Panthers to a combined 42-7 record over his four seasons, including state championships as a freshman and sophomore and a runner-up finish as a junior.

In his high school career, Edwards rushed for 6,426 yards and 95 touchdowns on 622 carries as he produced 32 100-yard rushing games out of 36 total games played. He also recorded 556 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, 521 kickoff-return yards and three touchdowns, and he added 441 punt-return yards and three touchdowns.

Kansas State enters the 2024 season – the sixth season under head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;– after 9-4 campaign and a Pop-Tarts Bowl victory in 2023 as the Wildcats finished the year ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 (No. 18), AFCA Coaches Poll (No. 19) and College Football Playoff Top 25 (No. 25). The Wildcats are the only Big 12 program – and one of only 11 Power 4 teams – currently riding a streak of three eight-plus win seasons.

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 </figure>Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. - Kansas State added a piece to its backfield on Monday with the signing of transfer running back&nbsp;Dylan Edwards&nbsp;to a Financial Aid Agreement.Edwards, who is transferring in from Colorado and will have three years of eligibility remaining, returns to his home state after playing high school football at Derby. Additionally, Edwards is a legacy Wildcat as his father, Leon, was a K-State running back who lettered from 1992 through 1994.During his lone season in Boulder, Edwards played in all 12 games with six starts and rushed for 321 yards and a touchdown while also serving as a receiving weapon out of the backfield by hauling in 36 receptions for 299 yards and another four scores. He became the first true freshman in Colorado history with at least 250 rushing yards and receiving yards in the same season and just the ninth Buffalo all-time to accomplish the feat.Edwards began his collegiate career on a high note, accounting for 177 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns as the Buffaloes won at No. 17 TCU, 45-42. He became the first FBS freshman over the past 20 seasons with three receiving touchdowns and a rushing score in his collegiate debut en route to Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors.Coming out of Derby High School, Edwards was regarded as one of the top 200 players in the Class of 2023 by Rivals (No. 100) and ESPN (No. 140), while he was rated one of the top 25 running backs in the class by all four major recruiting services.Prepping under former Wildcat Brandon Clark at Derby, Edwards helped the Panthers to a combined 42-7 record over his four seasons, including state championships as a freshman and sophomore and a runner-up finish as a junior.In his high school career, Edwards rushed for 6,426 yards and 95 touchdowns on 622 carries as he produced 32 100-yard rushing games out of 36 total games played. He also recorded 556 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, 521 kickoff-return yards and three touchdowns, and he added 441 punt-return yards and three touchdowns.Kansas State enters the 2024 season – the sixth season under head coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;– after 9-4 campaign and a Pop-Tarts Bowl victory in 2023 as the Wildcats finished the year ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 (No. 18), AFCA Coaches Poll (No. 19) and College Football Playoff Top 25 (No. 25). The Wildcats are the only Big 12 program – and one of only 11 Power 4 teams – currently riding a streak of three eight-plus win seasons.

🏈 K-State signs transfer running back Dylan Edwards

Monday, April 29
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian baseball vs. Sacred Heart (DH), 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays, 5:30pm

Tuesday, April 30
 KFIX: Hays High softball vs. Liberal (DH), 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays, 5:30pm

Monday, April 29
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian baseball vs. Sacred Heart (DH), 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays, 5:30pmTuesday, April 30
 KFIX: Hays High softball vs. Liberal (DH), 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Toronto Blue Jays, 5:30pm

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DETROIT (AP) — Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.

“He hit one to the track last night,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “I guess he did a couple extra pushups this morning.”

Jake Rogers also homered for the Tigers, who have won five of seven. It was Detroit's 10th come-from-behind win of the season.

The Royals have lost two in a row after a four-game winning streak.

“I don't think we drove a ball after the first inning until maybe the seventh,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “We couldn't square them up.”

Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal (4-0) pitched seven innings of one-run ball.

“He gave up a seeing-eye double and a two-strike base hit in the first, but he got another gear after that,” Hinch said. “That's what you expect from a guy who is going to anchor your rotation.”

Skubal struck out six while improving to 2-7 with a 4.65 ERA in 12 career games against the Royals.

“We knew coming in it was going to be a challenge. He's one of the best pitchers in the league,” Quatraro said. “Upper-90s velocity, location, plus changeup, curveball — you name it.”

Jason Foley pitched the ninth for his ninth save.

Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (1-3) permitted four runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Kansas City took a 1-0 lead on Bobby Witt Jr.'s RBI single in the first, but Pérez put Detroit in front with a drive to right in the bottom half.

“As soon as I hit it, I knew it was gone,” said Pérez, who is hitting .286 since making his major league debut on April 8. “And when we give (Skubal) a lead, the game is done. We know he's going to do the job.”

The Tigers made it 3-1 in the second when Rogers singled, took third on Parker Meadows' double and scored on Riley Greene's sacrifice fly.

Rogers added his second homer of the season in the sixth, and Skubal stranded runners on first and third in the seventh.

“We were probably a little fastball heavy early in the game, but then he was really dominant with the changeup,” said Rogers, who has caught all of Skubal's starts this season.

Kansas City's Salvador Perez walked in the ninth, extending his on-base streak to 18 games.

Royals: Start a three-game series Monday in Toronto. Kansas City is expected to call up RHP Jonathan Bowlan (2024 debut) from Triple-A Omaha to face RHP Yariel Rodriguez (0-1, 3.86 ERA).

Tigers: Start a three-game series Monday against St. Louis. RHP Kenta Maeda (0-1, 5.96 ERA) is scheduled to start against Cardinals LHP Steven Matz (1-2, 5.55 ERA).

DETROIT (AP) — Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Sunday.“He hit one to the track last night,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “I guess he did a couple extra pushups this morning.”Jake Rogers also homered for the Tigers, who have won five of seven. It was Detroit's 10th come-from-behind win of the season.The Royals have lost two in a row after a four-game winning streak.“I don't think we drove a ball after the first inning until maybe the seventh,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “We couldn't square them up.”Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal (4-0) pitched seven innings of one-run ball.“He gave up a seeing-eye double and a two-strike base hit in the first, but he got another gear after that,” Hinch said. “That's what you expect from a guy who is going to anchor your rotation.”Skubal struck out six while improving to 2-7 with a 4.65 ERA in 12 career games against the Royals.“We knew coming in it was going to be a challenge. He's one of the best pitchers in the league,” Quatraro said. “Upper-90s velocity, location, plus changeup, curveball — you name it.”Jason Foley pitched the ninth for his ninth save.Royals right-hander Michael Wacha (1-3) permitted four runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.Kansas City took a 1-0 lead on Bobby Witt Jr.'s RBI single in the first, but Pérez put Detroit in front with a drive to right in the bottom half.“As soon as I hit it, I knew it was gone,” said Pérez, who is hitting .286 since making his major league debut on April 8. “And when we give (Skubal) a lead, the game is done. We know he's going to do the job.”The Tigers made it 3-1 in the second when Rogers singled, took third on Parker Meadows' double and scored on Riley Greene's sacrifice fly.Rogers added his second homer of the season in the sixth, and Skubal stranded runners on first and third in the seventh.“We were probably a little fastball heavy early in the game, but then he was really dominant with the changeup,” said Rogers, who has caught all of Skubal's starts this season.Kansas City's Salvador Perez walked in the ninth, extending his on-base streak to 18 games.UP NEXTRoyals: Start a three-game series Monday in Toronto. Kansas City is expected to call up RHP Jonathan Bowlan (2024 debut) from Triple-A Omaha to face RHP Yariel Rodriguez (0-1, 3.86 ERA).Tigers: Start a three-game series Monday against St. Louis. RHP Kenta Maeda (0-1, 5.96 ERA) is scheduled to start against Cardinals LHP Steven Matz (1-2, 5.55 ERA).

⚾Wenceel Pérez hits 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals

Sunday, April 28 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

Sunday, April 28 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

DETROIT (AP) — Matt Vierling hit a three-run homer to highlight Detroit's five-run seventh inning and the Tigers beat Kansas City 6-5 Saturday night, ending the Royals' four-game winning streak.

“When I hit it, I didn't think it was going out,” said Vierling, whose 111-mph line drive had a 14-degree launch angle. “That's a big comeback win, so I was fired up.”

Trailing 3-1, Detroit rallied against Chris Stratton (2-2) in the seventh. After Jake Rogers walked, Riley Greene and Mark Canha singled, driving in Rogers.

Wenceel Perez flew out to the wall in right, allowing Greene to take third, and Kerry Carpenter tied the game with a base hit. After Spencer Torkelson popped out, Vierling lined Stratton's 1-2 sinker over the left-field fence to put the Tigers up 6-3.

“I left pitches over the middle,” Stratton said. “They are big league hitters and they did exactly what they are supposed to do.”

The Royals bullpen came into the game with a 2.12 ERA in its last 21 innings.

“Stratton's going to pitch big innings for us,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Sometimes during those high-leverage situations, it doesn't go your way, but he's done this before and he'll bounce back.”

The Royals scored twice in the ninth off Tigers closer Jason Foley, but Vinnie Pasquatino flew out to deep center to end the game.

“I threw a four-seamer up and got him,” Foley said. “He's a really good hitter, so it felt great to get him out.”

The Tigers won despite four infield errors, two by Javier Báez.

“We can't keep winning games like that,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “The fight in this team is really good, but this is unsustainable. You give them extra outs, and then Foley is looking at (Bobby) Witt Jr. and Pasquatino in the ninth inning.”

Alex Faedo (2-1) got the win with two innings of relief of starter Casey Mize, who allowed three runs, two earned, in five innings.

Royals starter Brady Singer allowed one run in five innings.

The Royals only needed four batters to take a two-run lead. Maikel Garcia and Witt Jr. started the game with singles, with Garcia moving to third. After Witt stole second, Pasquatino made it 1-0 with a RBI groundout, and Salvador Perez followed with an RBI single. The base hit extended Perez's on-base streak to 17 games, matching his career high.

Kansas City made it 3-0 in the second with a pair of errors setting up Garcia's RBI single.

The Tigers got a run back in the bottom of the inning, and could have had more. Colt Keith walked and scored on Zach McKinstry's triple, but Singer got Báez and Rogers to ground out before striking out Greene to strand the runner.

The teams finish the weekend series on Sunday with Tigers' ace LHP Tarik Skubal (3-0, 1.82 ERA) facing RHP Michael Wacha (1-2, 3.81).

DETROIT (AP) — Matt Vierling hit a three-run homer to highlight Detroit's five-run seventh inning and the Tigers beat Kansas City 6-5 Saturday night, ending the Royals' four-game winning streak.“When I hit it, I didn't think it was going out,” said Vierling, whose 111-mph line drive had a 14-degree launch angle. “That's a big comeback win, so I was fired up.”Trailing 3-1, Detroit rallied against Chris Stratton (2-2) in the seventh. After Jake Rogers walked, Riley Greene and Mark Canha singled, driving in Rogers.Wenceel Perez flew out to the wall in right, allowing Greene to take third, and Kerry Carpenter tied the game with a base hit. After Spencer Torkelson popped out, Vierling lined Stratton's 1-2 sinker over the left-field fence to put the Tigers up 6-3.“I left pitches over the middle,” Stratton said. “They are big league hitters and they did exactly what they are supposed to do.”The Royals bullpen came into the game with a 2.12 ERA in its last 21 innings.“Stratton's going to pitch big innings for us,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Sometimes during those high-leverage situations, it doesn't go your way, but he's done this before and he'll bounce back.”The Royals scored twice in the ninth off Tigers closer Jason Foley, but Vinnie Pasquatino flew out to deep center to end the game.“I threw a four-seamer up and got him,” Foley said. “He's a really good hitter, so it felt great to get him out.”The Tigers won despite four infield errors, two by Javier Báez.“We can't keep winning games like that,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “The fight in this team is really good, but this is unsustainable. You give them extra outs, and then Foley is looking at (Bobby) Witt Jr. and Pasquatino in the ninth inning.”Alex Faedo (2-1) got the win with two innings of relief of starter Casey Mize, who allowed three runs, two earned, in five innings.Royals starter Brady Singer allowed one run in five innings.The Royals only needed four batters to take a two-run lead. Maikel Garcia and Witt Jr. started the game with singles, with Garcia moving to third. After Witt stole second, Pasquatino made it 1-0 with a RBI groundout, and Salvador Perez followed with an RBI single. The base hit extended Perez's on-base streak to 17 games, matching his career high.Kansas City made it 3-0 in the second with a pair of errors setting up Garcia's RBI single.The Tigers got a run back in the bottom of the inning, and could have had more. Colt Keith walked and scored on Zach McKinstry's triple, but Singer got Báez and Rogers to ground out before striking out Greene to strand the runner.UP NEXTThe teams finish the weekend series on Sunday with Tigers' ace LHP Tarik Skubal (3-0, 1.82 ERA) facing RHP Michael Wacha (1-2, 3.81).

⚾ Vierling's 3-run homer highlights 5-run 7th as Tigers beat Royals

&nbsp; KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Softball will be the No. 10 seed in the 10-team MIAA Softball Championship Tournament, set to begin on Wednesday in Edmond, Okla. The Tigers will take on No. 7 seed Missouri Western in the opening round on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. The tournament will be held at Gerry Pinkston Stadium, home of the University of Central Oklahoma softball team.

This season the tournament expanded to 10 teams and will be a single-elimination format. In past years, the tournament had an eight-team double elimination format.

Due to a suspended game on Saturday, there is still potential that Missouri Western can tie for sixth in the MIAA standings with Emporia State. However, Emporia State holds the tiebreak for the No. 6 seed should the teams finish in a tie. Emporia State and Washburn will resume Game 2 of their conference doubleheader on Monday, which was suspended in the sixth inning on Saturday due to weather.

The winner of the Fort Hays State vs. Missouri Western game on Wednesday will move on to the tournament quarterfinals Thursday night to meet No. 2 seed Pittsburg State at 6:30 p.m. Fort Hays State enters the tournament at 26-24 overall, while Missouri Western is 31-19 overall.

The full tournament bracket is available <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/documents/2024/4/27/2024_MIAA_SB_Bracket.pdf">here</a>.&nbsp;Fans can purchase tickets at the Gerry Pinkston Stadium Box Office or online at the tournament website link above. All nine tournament games will be broadcast live, exclusively on&nbsp;<a href="http://themiaanetwork.com/">The MIAA Network</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics&nbsp; KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Softball will be the No. 10 seed in the 10-team MIAA Softball Championship Tournament, set to begin on Wednesday in Edmond, Okla. The Tigers will take on No. 7 seed Missouri Western in the opening round on Wednesday evening at 5:30 p.m. The tournament will be held at Gerry Pinkston Stadium, home of the University of Central Oklahoma softball team.This season the tournament expanded to 10 teams and will be a single-elimination format. In past years, the tournament had an eight-team double elimination format.Due to a suspended game on Saturday, there is still potential that Missouri Western can tie for sixth in the MIAA standings with Emporia State. However, Emporia State holds the tiebreak for the No. 6 seed should the teams finish in a tie. Emporia State and Washburn will resume Game 2 of their conference doubleheader on Monday, which was suspended in the sixth inning on Saturday due to weather.The winner of the Fort Hays State vs. Missouri Western game on Wednesday will move on to the tournament quarterfinals Thursday night to meet No. 2 seed Pittsburg State at 6:30 p.m. Fort Hays State enters the tournament at 26-24 overall, while Missouri Western is 31-19 overall.The full tournament bracket is available <a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/documents/2024/4/27/2024_MIAA_SB_Bracket.pdf">here</a>.&nbsp;Fans can purchase tickets at the Gerry Pinkston Stadium Box Office or online at the tournament website link above. All nine tournament games will be broadcast live, exclusively on&nbsp;<a href="http://themiaanetwork.com/">The MIAA Network</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 FHSU to face Missouri Western in MIAA Tournament opening round

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had two distinct holes on their roster as they headed into the offseason.

The two-time defending Super Bowl champions filled them with their first two picks in the NFL draft.

While every general manager talks about taking “the best player available,” and some make a surprising pick that goes against the grain, Brett Veach did exactly what was expected. The Chiefs' GM moved up modestly in the first round to take&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-kansas-city-nfl-draft-281f23c4474ec86771102ddb941bcd45#:~:text=(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20The%20Kansas%20City,Hill%20was%20on%20the%20roster.">Texas burner Xavier Worthy</a>, instantly upgrading what was one of the league's worst wide receiving corps last year, then made another minor trade-up in Round 2 to take BYU's Kingsley Suamataia, potentially filling a glaring hole at left tackle.

“We just let the board play out and saw the value there,” Veach said.

Indeed, the Chiefs' draft board played out perfectly.

Worthy set the NFL combine record by running the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds, giving Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes a legitimate deep threat for the first time since they traded Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins. Worthy is also an underrated route-runner with sure hands, something the Chiefs lacked while leading the league in dropped passes.

The Chiefs hope Worthy can pair well with Marquise Brown, whom they signed in free agency, and Rashee Rice, whose future is up in the air while dealing with legal trouble stemming from a street racing crash in Texas.

“It doesn’t hurt to have down-the-field speed,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. "We’ve functioned without the great speed down the field and done well, (but) if you have an opportunity to get somebody that you think is a good player — just not a speed guy but a good football player — I think you probably need to take advantage of that.”

The issue then becomes giving Mahomes time to get the ball to those guys, and that's where Suamataia comes into the picture.

Many scouts gave him a first-round grade, yet the 6-foot-5, 328-pound offensive tackle fell to Kansas City late in the second round, and he could start from Day 1. The Chiefs allowed Donovan Smith to reach free agency, so Suamataia will likely compete with Wanya Morris and Lucas Niang for the opportunity to protect Mahomes' blind side.

“If I do get the opportunity to be his blindside, shoot, that would mean the world to me,” Suamataia said. “I’m just ready to come in wherever I best fit on the team and just get it rolling from there.”

The Chiefs did not have a third-round selection, so they used their two fourth-rounders on less pressing holes at tight end and safety. Jared Wiley of TCU can be groomed for the day when Travis Kelce decides to hang up the cleats, while Jaden Hicks — ranked by some draft pundits as the No. 1 safety in the class — can provide immediate help in the secondary.

The Chiefs spent a fifth-rounder on Penn State's Hunter Nourzad, who played right tackle at Cornell before starting at center the past two seasons at Penn State. Creed Humphrey, a two-time Pro Bowl pick at center for Kansas City, had some problems with his snaps last season. Nourzad could push him or perhaps slide to guard, where Joe Thuney is coming off pectoral surgery.

The Chiefs chose Tennessee cornerback Kamal Hadden in the sixth round and hope he can follow a string of successful late-round picks at the position. Two years ago, they took regular contributors Josh Williams in the fourth round and Jaylen Watson in the seventh. Last year, fourth-rounder Chamarri Conner played a big role in their success.

Kansas City built one of the league's best defenses through the draft, using several high picks in recent years. But it used its first three selections this year to prop up the offense, then hit the defense in the later rounds.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had two distinct holes on their roster as they headed into the offseason.The two-time defending Super Bowl champions filled them with their first two picks in the NFL draft.While every general manager talks about taking “the best player available,” and some make a surprising pick that goes against the grain, Brett Veach did exactly what was expected. The Chiefs' GM moved up modestly in the first round to take&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-kansas-city-nfl-draft-281f23c4474ec86771102ddb941bcd45#:~:text=(AP)%20%E2%80%94%20The%20Kansas%20City,Hill%20was%20on%20the%20roster.">Texas burner Xavier Worthy</a>, instantly upgrading what was one of the league's worst wide receiving corps last year, then made another minor trade-up in Round 2 to take BYU's Kingsley Suamataia, potentially filling a glaring hole at left tackle.“We just let the board play out and saw the value there,” Veach said.Indeed, the Chiefs' draft board played out perfectly.Worthy set the NFL combine record by running the 40-yard dash in 4.21 seconds, giving Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes a legitimate deep threat for the first time since they traded Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins. Worthy is also an underrated route-runner with sure hands, something the Chiefs lacked while leading the league in dropped passes.The Chiefs hope Worthy can pair well with Marquise Brown, whom they signed in free agency, and Rashee Rice, whose future is up in the air while dealing with legal trouble stemming from a street racing crash in Texas.“It doesn’t hurt to have down-the-field speed,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. "We’ve functioned without the great speed down the field and done well, (but) if you have an opportunity to get somebody that you think is a good player — just not a speed guy but a good football player — I think you probably need to take advantage of that.”The issue then becomes giving Mahomes time to get the ball to those guys, and that's where Suamataia comes into the picture.Many scouts gave him a first-round grade, yet the 6-foot-5, 328-pound offensive tackle fell to Kansas City late in the second round, and he could start from Day 1. The Chiefs allowed Donovan Smith to reach free agency, so Suamataia will likely compete with Wanya Morris and Lucas Niang for the opportunity to protect Mahomes' blind side.“If I do get the opportunity to be his blindside, shoot, that would mean the world to me,” Suamataia said. “I’m just ready to come in wherever I best fit on the team and just get it rolling from there.”FOURTH-ROUND FINDSThe Chiefs did not have a third-round selection, so they used their two fourth-rounders on less pressing holes at tight end and safety. Jared Wiley of TCU can be groomed for the day when Travis Kelce decides to hang up the cleats, while Jaden Hicks — ranked by some draft pundits as the No. 1 safety in the class — can provide immediate help in the secondary.THE CENTER OF IT ALLThe Chiefs spent a fifth-rounder on Penn State's Hunter Nourzad, who played right tackle at Cornell before starting at center the past two seasons at Penn State. Creed Humphrey, a two-time Pro Bowl pick at center for Kansas City, had some problems with his snaps last season. Nourzad could push him or perhaps slide to guard, where Joe Thuney is coming off pectoral surgery.LATE-ROUND CORNERSThe Chiefs chose Tennessee cornerback Kamal Hadden in the sixth round and hope he can follow a string of successful late-round picks at the position. Two years ago, they took regular contributors Josh Williams in the fourth round and Jaylen Watson in the seventh. Last year, fourth-rounder Chamarri Conner played a big role in their success.GETTING DEFENSIVEKansas City built one of the league's best defenses through the draft, using several high picks in recent years. But it used its first three selections this year to prop up the offense, then hit the defense in the later rounds.WORK TO DO

Chiefs address biggest concerns in NFL draft with selections of wide receiver and offensive tackle

PITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader at Pittsburg State on the final day of the 2024 regular season Saturday, losing 14-2 in the opener before falling 10-9 in the second contest on a walk-off home run. The Tigers conclude the regular season 25-24 overall and 12-21 in conference play, securing a winning record in the regular season for the first time since 2013. The Gorillas move to 32-16 on the year and 22-11 in league action with the sweep.

With multiple games yet to play around the conference, the Tigers currently sit alone in seventh place in the conference standings. Three teams can match FHSU in the win column, one of which could pass the Tigers in the standings. However, because of the Tigers' 2-1 series win against Emporia State and their sweep of Northeastern State, FHSU is in a comfortable position to secure its first trip to the postseason since 2013. 

Final seeds and matchups for the 2024 MIAA Baseball Championship will be announced at the conclusion of the regular season, currently set for Monday afternoon (weather pending).

Game 1: Pittsburg State 14, Fort Hays State 2 After rattling off 15 hits in Friday's series-opening win, the Tiger bats struggled to get going in the opener, compiling just four base knocks. FHSU's first seven batters were retired, while Pittsburg State took control with three runs in the first and three more in the second. Luis Ayala&nbsp;singled in the third for the first Tiger baserunner, but the catcher was stranded at first before the Gorillas scored two more in the bottom of the inning.

The Tigers loaded the bases in the fifth, but were unable to push across a run. The Gorillas continued to pile on in the bottom of the frame, scoring five more to push their lead to 13-0.

Fort Hays State got on the board in the top of the sixth when Isaiah Ural&nbsp;smacked a one-out single to left. Kyle Morrell&nbsp;followed with a pinch-hit home run to left, driving in the only two runs of the contest for the Tigers. Pittsburg State wrapped up the scoring with one more run in the bottom of the inning.

Ayala, Ural, Morrell and Jose Cintron&nbsp;had the four Tiger base knocks. Freshman Rafael Espinoza&nbsp;(4-2) took the loss after allowing eight runs on 10 hits in 2 2/3 innings. He struck out two batters and did not walk a batter. Brandon Chavez&nbsp;retired both batters he faced, including one strikeout.

Game 2: Pittsburg State 10, Fort Hays State 9 Fort Hays State bounced back offensively in the nightcap, compiling 12 base hits and scoring nine runs. The series finale started in the same manner as the opener - with a Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;home run. Isaiah Ural&nbsp;followed with another long ball two batters later, putting the Tigers on top 2-0.

Tiger starter Trevor Baugh&nbsp;worked around two singles in the bottom of the inning thanks to an inning-ending double play. Baugh went on to post five-straight scoreless innings, working around baserunners in each frame.

The Tiger bats added to their lead in the top of the third when Saavedra led off with a single. Ural doubled two batters later before Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;drove in a pair with a single. Trey DeGarmo pushed across two more runs later in the inning with a double down the left-field line, stretching FHSU's lead to 6-0.

The Gorillas broke through in the sixth, scoring two runs. Landyn Sterling&nbsp;entered the game in a sticky situation, facing the bases loaded with no outs and a 6-2 lead. The junior was up to the challenge, striking out a pair before getting out of the inning with a groundout.

A three-run home run for the home team narrowed the score to 6-5 in the bottom of the seventh, but the Tigers answered right back with three runs in the top of the eighth. Jamison Armstrong&nbsp;led off the frame with a pinch-hit home run right field, his third home run of the season. DeGarmo and Kyle Morrell&nbsp;kept things going with two singles before DeGarmo scored on a wild pitch, pushing the lead to 8-5. Ural later worked a bases-loaded walk, building the lead to four runs.

Three hits and one walk allowed the Gorillas to close within 9-8 in the bottom of the eighth, but Spencer Maley&nbsp;managed to get out of the inning by retiring two of the three batters he faced in the frame, including an inning-ending strikeout.

The Tigers went down in order in the top of the ninth before Maley retired the leadoff man in the home half of the inning. The next Gorilla singled before PSU won the game on a pinch-hit home run to left center, completing the comeback.

Baugh allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five batters in 5 innings of work. Sterling struck out two batters in 2 innings of work, allowing four runs, while Maley (2-4) took the loss after allowing two runs and striking out one in 1 inning of relief. Five different Tigers had two hits, including Saavedra, Ural, Herrmann, DeGarmo and Morrell. Saavedra and Ural both scored twice in the loss.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader at Pittsburg State on the final day of the 2024 regular season Saturday, losing 14-2 in the opener before falling 10-9 in the second contest on a walk-off home run. The Tigers conclude the regular season 25-24 overall and 12-21 in conference play, securing a winning record in the regular season for the first time since 2013. The Gorillas move to 32-16 on the year and 22-11 in league action with the sweep.With multiple games yet to play around the conference, the Tigers currently sit alone in seventh place in the conference standings. Three teams can match FHSU in the win column, one of which could pass the Tigers in the standings. However, because of the Tigers' 2-1 series win against Emporia State and their sweep of Northeastern State, FHSU is in a comfortable position to secure its first trip to the postseason since 2013. Final seeds and matchups for the 2024 MIAA Baseball Championship will be announced at the conclusion of the regular season, currently set for Monday afternoon (weather pending).Game 1: Pittsburg State 14, Fort Hays State 2 After rattling off 15 hits in Friday's series-opening win, the Tiger bats struggled to get going in the opener, compiling just four base knocks. FHSU's first seven batters were retired, while Pittsburg State took control with three runs in the first and three more in the second. Luis Ayala&nbsp;singled in the third for the first Tiger baserunner, but the catcher was stranded at first before the Gorillas scored two more in the bottom of the inning.The Tigers loaded the bases in the fifth, but were unable to push across a run. The Gorillas continued to pile on in the bottom of the frame, scoring five more to push their lead to 13-0.Fort Hays State got on the board in the top of the sixth when Isaiah Ural&nbsp;smacked a one-out single to left. Kyle Morrell&nbsp;followed with a pinch-hit home run to left, driving in the only two runs of the contest for the Tigers. Pittsburg State wrapped up the scoring with one more run in the bottom of the inning.Ayala, Ural, Morrell and Jose Cintron&nbsp;had the four Tiger base knocks. Freshman Rafael Espinoza&nbsp;(4-2) took the loss after allowing eight runs on 10 hits in 2 2/3 innings. He struck out two batters and did not walk a batter. Brandon Chavez&nbsp;retired both batters he faced, including one strikeout.Game 2: Pittsburg State 10, Fort Hays State 9 Fort Hays State bounced back offensively in the nightcap, compiling 12 base hits and scoring nine runs. The series finale started in the same manner as the opener - with a Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;home run. Isaiah Ural&nbsp;followed with another long ball two batters later, putting the Tigers on top 2-0.Tiger starter Trevor Baugh&nbsp;worked around two singles in the bottom of the inning thanks to an inning-ending double play. Baugh went on to post five-straight scoreless innings, working around baserunners in each frame.The Tiger bats added to their lead in the top of the third when Saavedra led off with a single. Ural doubled two batters later before Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;drove in a pair with a single. Trey DeGarmo pushed across two more runs later in the inning with a double down the left-field line, stretching FHSU's lead to 6-0.The Gorillas broke through in the sixth, scoring two runs. Landyn Sterling&nbsp;entered the game in a sticky situation, facing the bases loaded with no outs and a 6-2 lead. The junior was up to the challenge, striking out a pair before getting out of the inning with a groundout.A three-run home run for the home team narrowed the score to 6-5 in the bottom of the seventh, but the Tigers answered right back with three runs in the top of the eighth. Jamison Armstrong&nbsp;led off the frame with a pinch-hit home run right field, his third home run of the season. DeGarmo and Kyle Morrell&nbsp;kept things going with two singles before DeGarmo scored on a wild pitch, pushing the lead to 8-5. Ural later worked a bases-loaded walk, building the lead to four runs.Three hits and one walk allowed the Gorillas to close within 9-8 in the bottom of the eighth, but Spencer Maley&nbsp;managed to get out of the inning by retiring two of the three batters he faced in the frame, including an inning-ending strikeout.The Tigers went down in order in the top of the ninth before Maley retired the leadoff man in the home half of the inning. The next Gorilla singled before PSU won the game on a pinch-hit home run to left center, completing the comeback.Baugh allowed two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out five batters in 5 innings of work. Sterling struck out two batters in 2 innings of work, allowing four runs, while Maley (2-4) took the loss after allowing two runs and striking out one in 1 inning of relief. Five different Tigers had two hits, including Saavedra, Ural, Herrmann, DeGarmo and Morrell. Saavedra and Ural both scored twice in the loss.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Tigers fall twice to Gorillas; still in mix for postseason

TOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Tennis closed its 2023-24 season on Saturday with a 7-0 loss to No. 13 ranked Washburn. The Tigers finished 6-15 overall for the season. Washburn improved to 18-4 overall and 6-2 in the MIAA.

Ines Latorre&nbsp;(No. 4) won the first set of her match in singles play, but saw her opponent rally for a second set win and a 10-5 win in the tiebreaker set. Fiorella Mendez&nbsp;(No. 5) won four games within her match, taking two in each set in her final match at FHSU. Grace Unruh&nbsp;(No. 6) won three games in the first set of her match, while Yone Pereiro&nbsp;(No. 3) also took three games in her match with two in the first set and one in the second. Irina Alfonso&nbsp;(No. 2) took a game in each set of her match, while Shreethika Vangala&nbsp;took a game off the No. 5 ranked player in the nation, Maja Jung, in the firs set of her match.

Washburn swept doubles competition by yielding only two games to the Tigers over the three matches contested. The only difference from the usual Tiger lineup was Latorre being paired with Vangala at No. 1 and Mendez being paired with Alfonso at No. 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Tennis closed its 2023-24 season on Saturday with a 7-0 loss to No. 13 ranked Washburn. The Tigers finished 6-15 overall for the season. Washburn improved to 18-4 overall and 6-2 in the MIAA.Ines Latorre&nbsp;(No. 4) won the first set of her match in singles play, but saw her opponent rally for a second set win and a 10-5 win in the tiebreaker set. Fiorella Mendez&nbsp;(No. 5) won four games within her match, taking two in each set in her final match at FHSU. Grace Unruh&nbsp;(No. 6) won three games in the first set of her match, while Yone Pereiro&nbsp;(No. 3) also took three games in her match with two in the first set and one in the second. Irina Alfonso&nbsp;(No. 2) took a game in each set of her match, while Shreethika Vangala&nbsp;took a game off the No. 5 ranked player in the nation, Maja Jung, in the firs set of her match.Washburn swept doubles competition by yielding only two games to the Tigers over the three matches contested. The only difference from the usual Tiger lineup was Latorre being paired with Vangala at No. 1 and Mendez being paired with Alfonso at No. 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎾 Tigers close season with loss to No. 13 Ichabods

CLAREMORE, Okla. – Fort Hays State fell twice to No. 12 ranked Rogers State on Saturday in the final doubleheader of the regular season. The Hillcats won both contests by shutout, 7-0 and 5-0, to claim a share of the MIAA regular season title with Pittsburg State. The Tigers closed the regular season at 26-24 overall, 10-16 in the MIAA, while the Hillcats improved to 40-10 overall, 23-3 in the MIAA.

Game 1: Rogers State 7, Fort Hays State&nbsp;0 The Hillcats took an early 2-0 lead on a first inning two-run home run by Abbey Rogers and never looked back as they tacked on four runs in the fourth and one in the sixth to win 7-0. Rogers went on to finish with two home runs and five RBIs in the game. FHSU scratched out four hits, but never got a runner into scoring position. The four hits were split among four players.

Sara Lllamas-Howell picked up the win for Rogers State, throwing the first 5 2/3 innings of the game. She allowed just two hits and struck out nine. Harley Culie relieved for the final 1 1/3 innings, allowing the other two hits with one strikeout. Llamas-Howell moved to 19-6 on the season with the win.

Savanah Egger&nbsp;threw 3 2/3 innings for FHSU and allowed six runs on 10 hits. Bailey Carlson&nbsp;relieved for 2 1/3 innings and struck out two, while allowing three hits. Egger moved to 14-11 on the season with the loss.

Game 2: Rogers State 5, Fort Hays State 0 The Hillcats used a similar recipe to win game two as they did in game one, using a home run in the first inning to take control. Kaylee Lyon drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to start the scoring, but Callie Yellin followed with a three-run homer to instantly make it 4-0. Lyon tacked on an insurance run for the Hillcats in the third with a solo home run.

Jade Sanders threw a complete game shutout for the Hillcats, allowing just three hits and a walk. She struck out five batters to move to 15-3 on the season. Morgan Schmidt&nbsp;took the loss for FHSU, allowing five runs in 3 innings of work with three strikeouts. She allowed four hits and a walk. Emma Montoya&nbsp;relieved for the final 3 innings and held RSU scoreless with just one hit allowed. She struck out four batters. FHSU's three hits in the game were distributed among three players.

Fort Hays State finished alone in 10th&nbsp;in the MIAA standings and will await the announcement from the MIAA for pairings in the MIAA Tournament starting next week in Edmond, Okla. The Tigers will play in the opening round on Wednesday, facing the No. 7 seed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsCLAREMORE, Okla. – Fort Hays State fell twice to No. 12 ranked Rogers State on Saturday in the final doubleheader of the regular season. The Hillcats won both contests by shutout, 7-0 and 5-0, to claim a share of the MIAA regular season title with Pittsburg State. The Tigers closed the regular season at 26-24 overall, 10-16 in the MIAA, while the Hillcats improved to 40-10 overall, 23-3 in the MIAA.Game 1: Rogers State 7, Fort Hays State&nbsp;0 The Hillcats took an early 2-0 lead on a first inning two-run home run by Abbey Rogers and never looked back as they tacked on four runs in the fourth and one in the sixth to win 7-0. Rogers went on to finish with two home runs and five RBIs in the game. FHSU scratched out four hits, but never got a runner into scoring position. The four hits were split among four players.Sara Lllamas-Howell picked up the win for Rogers State, throwing the first 5 2/3 innings of the game. She allowed just two hits and struck out nine. Harley Culie relieved for the final 1 1/3 innings, allowing the other two hits with one strikeout. Llamas-Howell moved to 19-6 on the season with the win.Savanah Egger&nbsp;threw 3 2/3 innings for FHSU and allowed six runs on 10 hits. Bailey Carlson&nbsp;relieved for 2 1/3 innings and struck out two, while allowing three hits. Egger moved to 14-11 on the season with the loss.Game 2: Rogers State 5, Fort Hays State 0 The Hillcats used a similar recipe to win game two as they did in game one, using a home run in the first inning to take control. Kaylee Lyon drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to start the scoring, but Callie Yellin followed with a three-run homer to instantly make it 4-0. Lyon tacked on an insurance run for the Hillcats in the third with a solo home run.Jade Sanders threw a complete game shutout for the Hillcats, allowing just three hits and a walk. She struck out five batters to move to 15-3 on the season. Morgan Schmidt&nbsp;took the loss for FHSU, allowing five runs in 3 innings of work with three strikeouts. She allowed four hits and a walk. Emma Montoya&nbsp;relieved for the final 3 innings and held RSU scoreless with just one hit allowed. She struck out four batters. FHSU's three hits in the game were distributed among three players.Fort Hays State finished alone in 10th&nbsp;in the MIAA standings and will await the announcement from the MIAA for pairings in the MIAA Tournament starting next week in Edmond, Okla. The Tigers will play in the opening round on Wednesday, facing the No. 7 seed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🥎 Tigers shutout twice by No. 12 Hillcats to close out regular season

Saturday, April 27
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 4:30pm

Saturday, April 27
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 4:30pmSunday, April 28 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Detroit Tigers, 12:00pm

PITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team picked up a critical series-opening win over Pittsburg State Friday evening, winning 13-8. The Tigers (25-22, 12-19 MIAA) scored six runs in the first inning and five more in the top of the eighth to seal the road win over the Gorillas (35-11, 21-10 MIAA).

The Tigers set the tone early when Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;homered on the first pitch of the game, immediately giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;followed with a ground-rule double before Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;worked a four-pitch walk. Jose Cintron&nbsp;added a pair of runs with a triple to right center, pushing the lead to 3-0. Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;followed with an RBI single before Jamison Armstrong&nbsp;later plated a pair on a single of his own, stretching the Tiger lead to 6-0.

Tiger starter Ty Riley&nbsp;worked himself into a jam in the bottom of the first, allowing one walk and two singles to the first three batters. But Riley was able to escape the situation with a pop up and two strikeouts, kickstarting a run of 15-conseutive retired batters by the hard-throwing right hander. He struck out nine of those 15 batters, including striking out five in a row at one point.

The Tigers left a man in scoring position in the second before padding the lead to 7-0 in the top of the third. Sebastian Burgos&nbsp;led off with a single and later scored on another RBI base hit from Armstrong.

Fort Hays State continued to get men on base in every inning, including leaving the bases loaded in the sixth, but the Tigers were unable to scratch across another run. Pittsburg State finally broke through in the sixth when Riley allowed his second hit of the game, a two-run home run that made the score 7-2.

The Black and Gold answered right back in the top of the seventh when DeGarmo and Burgos worked back-to-back one-out walks. Luis Ayala&nbsp;followed with an RBI single up the middle, putting the Tigers on top by six, 8-2.

The Gorillas continued their rally after the seventh-inning stretch, scoring six runs to tie things up at eight thanks to four hits and two walks. Dylan Rinker and Spencer Maley&nbsp;combined to record all three outs via strikeout in the inning, getting out of the frame without surrendering the lead.

Fort Hays State punched back in the top of the eighth, putting up another crooked number with five runs. Kreutzer&nbsp;worked a leadoff walk before Isaiah Ural&nbsp;crushed a no-doubter soaring over the scoreboard in left center, putting the Tigers back on top, 10-8. Cintron kept things rolling with a one-out double before coming around to score on an RBI single from DeGarmo. Armstrong continued his solid day at the plate, driving in a pair with a two-out double into the right-field corner, giving FHSU a 13-8 lead.

After striking out the final two batters in the top of the seventh, Maley continued to dominate over the final two innings, retiring eight-straight batters to finish off the win. Maley (2-3) earned the win after striking out five batters over 2 2/3 innings of work, allowing two runs on two hits. Riley finished the game with a season-high 12 strikeouts in 6 innings of work, surrendering three runs on three hits and three walks.

Eight different Tigers picked up at least one hit in the win, combing for 15 base knocks. DeGarmo and Armstrong both had three base hits, with Armstrong driving in a team-high five RBI. Kreutzer, Ural and Cintron all had two hits each while DeGarmo and Burgos both scored three runs.

Due to impending weather in southwest Kansas, the Tigers and Gorillas will attempt to wrap up the series with a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPITTSBURG, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team picked up a critical series-opening win over Pittsburg State Friday evening, winning 13-8. The Tigers (25-22, 12-19 MIAA) scored six runs in the first inning and five more in the top of the eighth to seal the road win over the Gorillas (35-11, 21-10 MIAA).The Tigers set the tone early when Cesar Saavedra&nbsp;homered on the first pitch of the game, immediately giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. Brady Kreutzer&nbsp;followed with a ground-rule double before Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;worked a four-pitch walk. Jose Cintron&nbsp;added a pair of runs with a triple to right center, pushing the lead to 3-0. Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;followed with an RBI single before Jamison Armstrong&nbsp;later plated a pair on a single of his own, stretching the Tiger lead to 6-0.Tiger starter Ty Riley&nbsp;worked himself into a jam in the bottom of the first, allowing one walk and two singles to the first three batters. But Riley was able to escape the situation with a pop up and two strikeouts, kickstarting a run of 15-conseutive retired batters by the hard-throwing right hander. He struck out nine of those 15 batters, including striking out five in a row at one point.The Tigers left a man in scoring position in the second before padding the lead to 7-0 in the top of the third. Sebastian Burgos&nbsp;led off with a single and later scored on another RBI base hit from Armstrong.Fort Hays State continued to get men on base in every inning, including leaving the bases loaded in the sixth, but the Tigers were unable to scratch across another run. Pittsburg State finally broke through in the sixth when Riley allowed his second hit of the game, a two-run home run that made the score 7-2.The Black and Gold answered right back in the top of the seventh when DeGarmo and Burgos worked back-to-back one-out walks. Luis Ayala&nbsp;followed with an RBI single up the middle, putting the Tigers on top by six, 8-2.The Gorillas continued their rally after the seventh-inning stretch, scoring six runs to tie things up at eight thanks to four hits and two walks. Dylan Rinker and Spencer Maley&nbsp;combined to record all three outs via strikeout in the inning, getting out of the frame without surrendering the lead.Fort Hays State punched back in the top of the eighth, putting up another crooked number with five runs. Kreutzer&nbsp;worked a leadoff walk before Isaiah Ural&nbsp;crushed a no-doubter soaring over the scoreboard in left center, putting the Tigers back on top, 10-8. Cintron kept things rolling with a one-out double before coming around to score on an RBI single from DeGarmo. Armstrong continued his solid day at the plate, driving in a pair with a two-out double into the right-field corner, giving FHSU a 13-8 lead.After striking out the final two batters in the top of the seventh, Maley continued to dominate over the final two innings, retiring eight-straight batters to finish off the win. Maley (2-3) earned the win after striking out five batters over 2 2/3 innings of work, allowing two runs on two hits. Riley finished the game with a season-high 12 strikeouts in 6 innings of work, surrendering three runs on three hits and three walks.Eight different Tigers picked up at least one hit in the win, combing for 15 base knocks. DeGarmo and Armstrong both had three base hits, with Armstrong driving in a team-high five RBI. Kreutzer, Ural and Cintron all had two hits each while DeGarmo and Burgos both scored three runs.UP NEXT Due to impending weather in southwest Kansas, the Tigers and Gorillas will attempt to wrap up the series with a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Tigers use quick start to top Gorillas in series opener

The San Francisco 49ers traded up the 86th-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With the 86th pick, the 49ers have drafted offensive lineman Dominick Puni from the University of Kansas. The offensive lineman is San Francisco's third pick in this year's draft.

Puni's stats from his collegiate career across Central Missouri (2018-21) and Kansas (2022-23):

The San Francisco 49ers traded up the 86th-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With the 86th pick, the 49ers have drafted offensive lineman Dominick Puni from the University of Kansas. The offensive lineman is San Francisco's third pick in this year's draft.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Earned it. Dominick Puni, San Francisco 49er. <a href="https://t.co/IgEQfoAuSO">pic.twitter.com/IgEQfoAuSO</a>&mdash; Kansas Football (@KU_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/KU_Football/status/1784053655345185187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Puni's stats from his collegiate career across Central Missouri (2018-21) and Kansas (2022-23):<ul>
 <li>In 2018, Puni played in seven games with starts in the final three games at right tackle.</li><li>In 2019, he earned an honorable mention for the All-Midwest Intercollegiate Athletic Association Award (MIAA), starting all 13 games at left tackle.</li><li>In 2022, started all 13 games at left guard, earning an All-Big 12 Conference honorable mention.</li><li>In 2023, Puni was a finalist for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year. He was also named to the First-team All-Big 12 Conference and was the starting left tackle at Kansas.</li>
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NFL Draft: 49ers select KU's Dominick Puni with the No. 86 pick 

FRISCO, Texas —&nbsp;Knowing they were on the hunt to add picks to their eventual 2024 NFL Draft haul, the Dallas Cowboys went to work in the first round and struck a deal when the Detroit Lions gave them a call for the 24th-overall pick. The deal gave the Cowboys the 29th-overall pick — selecting offensive tackle Tyler Guyton — but also an extra third-round pick.

And at the 73rd-overall pick, by way of the Motor City in the Motor City, the Cowboys select interior offensive lineman Cooper Beebe out of Kansas State.

FRISCO, Texas —&nbsp;Knowing they were on the hunt to add picks to their eventual 2024 NFL Draft haul, the Dallas Cowboys went to work in the first round and struck a deal when the Detroit Lions gave them a call for the 24th-overall pick. The deal gave the Cowboys the 29th-overall pick — selecting offensive tackle Tyler Guyton — but also an extra third-round pick.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/cooper_beebe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cooper_beebe</a> is a Dallas Cowboy. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KStateFB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KStateFB</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/dallascowboys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dallascowboys</a> <a href="https://t.co/uGiw8bIbAu">pic.twitter.com/uGiw8bIbAu</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1784040021734867029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>And at the 73rd-overall pick, by way of the Motor City in the Motor City, the Cowboys select interior offensive lineman Cooper Beebe out of Kansas State.

NFL Draft: K-State's Cooper Beebe to Cowboys as 3rd-Round Pick

RUSSELL – The TMP baseball team combined to score 35 total runs in a
doubleheader sweep of Russell on the road Friday as they remain unbeaten in the
MCL.

GAME 1: TMP-Marian 19, Russell 2 In the first game of the doubleheader the Monarchs scored
all 19 of their runs in just three innings.

The opened the game with a seven-run first.

Carson Liles got his career day started with an RBI double
in the first inning putting TMP up 1-0. Logan Baalman followed with his second
homerun of the season as the Monarchs took a 3-0 lead.

Later in the inning the Monarchs scored on a Kendall Walker
RBI groundout, a wild pitch and Joey Mindrup double for a 7-0 lead through one-half
inning.

Both teams were held scoreless until the top of the fourth
when Ty Schmeilder doubled home a pair of runs putting TMP up 9-0.

Three batters later Joey Mindrup drove in a run with an RBI
single and then Baxton Basgall plated two more, putting TMP up 12-0, with a two-run
single.

After Russell got a run back in the bottom of the fourth TMP
struck for seven more runs in the top of the fifth inning.

Back-to-back walks opened the inning and then with one out Schmeidler
drove in a run on a single to center. The Monarchs then scored on a balk, a
pair of bases loaded walks, a sacrifice fly by Basgall and a wild pitch as the
Monarchs go on to win game one 19-2.

Schmeilder drove in three runs and he, Adler Brown and Baalman
each collected a pair of hits. Schmeidler and Brown scored three times each.

Baalman earned the win for TMP. He allowed one run on four
hits with seven strikeouts in four innings.

GAME 2: TMP-Marian 16, Russell 3 The Monarchs offense picked up right where it left off in
game two.

TMP scored five runs in three innings in a 16-3 win.

Carson Liles tripled in a pair of runs to open the TMP
scoring. Logan Baalman followed with a triple of his own making it 3-0 TMP.
They also scored on a balk and wild pitch in the inning for a 5-0 lead.

With one out in the second and after back-to-back walks
Lines single in a run for a 6-0 lead. Schmeidler then doubled in two for an 8-0
TMP lead. The Monarchs also scored on an Adler Brown RBI groundout and a Kendal
Walker triple.

Russell cut TMP’s lead to 10-3 in the bottom of the second
but the Monarchs got a run back in the top of the third on a Liles RBI single.

In the fifth the Monarchs scored five more runs. 

With one out TMP got two men on base with back-to-back hit by
pitches before four straight singles. 

Liles drove in a run, Baalman plated two and then Brown
added another for a 16-3 TMP lead.

Carson Liles finished four-for-four with five RBI’s. He, Baalman,
Basgall and Schmeidler scored three times. 

Liles also earned the win. He allowed three runs on seven
hits with four strikeouts in four innings of work.

TMP improved to 12-6 and will host Sacred Heart on Monday.

Hays PostRUSSELL – The TMP baseball team combined to score 35 total runs in a
doubleheader sweep of Russell on the road Friday as they remain unbeaten in the
MCL.GAME 1: TMP-Marian 19, Russell 2 In the first game of the doubleheader the Monarchs scored
all 19 of their runs in just three innings.The opened the game with a seven-run first.Carson Liles got his career day started with an RBI double
in the first inning putting TMP up 1-0. Logan Baalman followed with his second
homerun of the season as the Monarchs took a 3-0 lead.Later in the inning the Monarchs scored on a Kendall Walker
RBI groundout, a wild pitch and Joey Mindrup double for a 7-0 lead through one-half
inning.Both teams were held scoreless until the top of the fourth
when Ty Schmeilder doubled home a pair of runs putting TMP up 9-0.Three batters later Joey Mindrup drove in a run with an RBI
single and then Baxton Basgall plated two more, putting TMP up 12-0, with a two-run
single.After Russell got a run back in the bottom of the fourth TMP
struck for seven more runs in the top of the fifth inning.Back-to-back walks opened the inning and then with one out Schmeidler
drove in a run on a single to center. The Monarchs then scored on a balk, a
pair of bases loaded walks, a sacrifice fly by Basgall and a wild pitch as the
Monarchs go on to win game one 19-2.Schmeilder drove in three runs and he, Adler Brown and Baalman
each collected a pair of hits. Schmeidler and Brown scored three times each.Baalman earned the win for TMP. He allowed one run on four
hits with seven strikeouts in four innings.GAME 2: TMP-Marian 16, Russell 3 The Monarchs offense picked up right where it left off in
game two.TMP scored five runs in three innings in a 16-3 win.Carson Liles tripled in a pair of runs to open the TMP
scoring. Logan Baalman followed with a triple of his own making it 3-0 TMP.
They also scored on a balk and wild pitch in the inning for a 5-0 lead.With one out in the second and after back-to-back walks
Lines single in a run for a 6-0 lead. Schmeidler then doubled in two for an 8-0
TMP lead. The Monarchs also scored on an Adler Brown RBI groundout and a Kendal
Walker triple.Russell cut TMP’s lead to 10-3 in the bottom of the second
but the Monarchs got a run back in the top of the third on a Liles RBI single.In the fifth the Monarchs scored five more runs. With one out TMP got two men on base with back-to-back hit by
pitches before four straight singles. Liles drove in a run, Baalman plated two and then Brown
added another for a 16-3 TMP lead.Carson Liles finished four-for-four with five RBI’s. He, Baalman,
Basgall and Schmeidler scored three times. Liles also earned the win. He allowed three runs on seven
hits with four strikeouts in four innings of work.TMP improved to 12-6 and will host Sacred Heart on Monday.

⚾ Monarchs use big innings in doubleheader sweep at Russell

ELLINWOOD – The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team bounced back
from just the second doubleheader loss of the season with a sweep of Ellinwood
on Friday in a pair of make-up games from earlier this season.

Game 1: TMP 10, Ellinwood 6 In the first game of the doubleheader the Monarchs opened
the game with a four-run first inning and three Monarchs collected three hits
each as they claimed the 10-6 victory.

TMP freshman Brynn Rebel led off the game with her first
career homerun putting TMP up 1-0. Two hitters Brooke Koenigsman doubled in a
run. Bridget Feldt and Teagan Gottschalk added RBI singles in the inning as TMP
built a 4-0 lead.

Hays PostELLINWOOD – The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team bounced back
from just the second doubleheader loss of the season with a sweep of Ellinwood
on Friday in a pair of make-up games from earlier this season.Game 1: TMP 10, Ellinwood 6 In the first game of the doubleheader the Monarchs opened
the game with a four-run first inning and three Monarchs collected three hits
each as they claimed the 10-6 victory.TMP freshman Brynn Rebel led off the game with her first
career homerun putting TMP up 1-0. Two hitters Brooke Koenigsman doubled in a
run. Bridget Feldt and Teagan Gottschalk added RBI singles in the inning as TMP
built a 4-0 lead.The Monarchs scored a single run on a passed ball in the
second inning. Ellinwood cut the deficit to 5-3 with a run in the bottom of
the second and two more in the third inning.The Monarchs answered back with two runs in the top of the
fourth inning. Halle Dreiling drove in a run with a double and then Bria Wildholz singled in a run making it 7-3 TMP.Brooke Koenigsman hit her fourth homerun of the season, a
two-run homer, in the top of the sixth inning putting TMP up 9-4. A Gottschalk sacrifice
fly later in the inning made it 10-4 TMP.The Eagles got a pair of runs back in the bottom of the
inning but the Monarchs went on to secure the 10-6 victory.Brynn Rebel, Brooke Koenigsman and Bria Windholz all
collected three hit each. Koenigsman drove in three runs. Koenigsman and Rebel
homered. Rebel earned the win. She allowed four unearned runs on
three hits with five walks and six strikeouts.Game 2: TMP 13, Ellinwood 1 The Monarchs offense exploded for six runs in the first
inning in a 13-1 win in game two of the doubleheader.Brooke Koenigsman doubled in the first run of the game
putting TMP up 1-0. Bridget Feldt and Teagan Gottschalk followed with back-to-back
RBI single to for 3-0 TMP lead.Two batters later Raegan Allen drove in two more with an RBI
single for a 5-0 lead. Molly Helget added an RBI single putting TMP up 6-0 after
the top half of the first inning.Koenigsman homered for the second time in the doubleheader
putting TMP up 7-0.Leading 7-1 the Monarchs got back-to-back singles to lead
off the fourth inning when Halle Dreiling doubled home a run for an 8-1 TMP
lead. Two hitters later Koenigsman singled in a run in a 10-1 TMP
lead. A Feldt sacrifice fly made it 11-1 TMP.In the top of the fifth inning Brynn Rebel singled in a run
and Brynn Rebel followed with a run scoring double putting TMP up 13-1.Dreiling and Koenigsman collected three hits each.
Koenigsman homered and drove in four runs. Bria Windholz earned the win, She allowed just one run on
five hits with five strikeouts in five innings. TMP improved to 14-6 on the season.They will travel to Plainville on Tuesday.