DALLAS - Fort Hays State's Ty Riley has earned the latest NCBWA Central Region Pitcher of the Week award, announced Tuesday by the writer's association.

Riley tossed his fourth complete game of the season Friday night against Northwest Missouri State, fanning 11 Bearcats while holding the visitors to just one run over nine innings of work. The Bentonville, Ark. native collected his ninth victory in the process, the most in the MIAA this season.

The righty scattered six hits and three walks across the contest, limiting NWMSU hitters to a batting average of .176. He lowered his ERA to 2.69 in the process, second best in the MIAA. Riley took the lead in the league with 106 strikeouts this season, setting a new school record in the process.

Riley has 46 strikeouts over his last four outings, averaging 12.9 strikeouts per nine innings over that span.

Isaac Pegors of UMary was named the regional hitter of the week after hitting four home runs and driving in 10 RBI last week.

This week's National Pitcher of the Week will be announced on Thursday. 

The 19th-ranked Tigers will wrap up the regular season later this week (May 1-3) at Rogers State before heading to Joplin, Mo. for the 2025 MIAA Championship Tournament May 7-10.

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsDALLAS - Fort Hays State's Ty Riley has earned the latest NCBWA Central Region Pitcher of the Week award, announced Tuesday by the writer's association.Riley tossed his fourth complete game of the season Friday night against Northwest Missouri State, fanning 11 Bearcats while holding the visitors to just one run over nine innings of work. The Bentonville, Ark. native collected his ninth victory in the process, the most in the MIAA this season.The righty scattered six hits and three walks across the contest, limiting NWMSU hitters to a batting average of .176. He lowered his ERA to 2.69 in the process, second best in the MIAA. Riley took the lead in the league with 106 strikeouts this season, setting a new school record in the process.Riley has 46 strikeouts over his last four outings, averaging 12.9 strikeouts per nine innings over that span.Isaac Pegors of UMary was named the regional hitter of the week after hitting four home runs and driving in 10 RBI last week.This week's National Pitcher of the Week will be announced on Thursday. The 19th-ranked Tigers will wrap up the regular season later this week (May 1-3) at Rogers State before heading to Joplin, Mo. for the 2025 MIAA Championship Tournament May 7-10.

⚾ FHSU's Riley named Central Region Pitcher of the Week

GREENSBORO, N.C. - The Fort Hays State baseball team moved up two more spots to No. 19 in the latest ABCA NCAA Division II Coaches Poll, released Tuesday by coaches association.

Now 32-12 on the year, the Tigers accumulated 120 points in the balloting process this week, up from 100 last week. This is the highest ranking achieved by the team this season, two higher than the previous high of 21st last week. The Tigers have now been listed in the coaches top 30 each of the last seven weeks.

Two other MIAA programs are in the poll this week, including fifth ranked Central Missouri and No. 22 Pittsburg State, while Central Oklahoma is receiving votes.

Fort Hays State and Central Missouri are tied for first place at 26-7 in the MIAA standings with three games to play. This is the first time the Tigers have cracked 30 wins since 2010, while FHSU's 26 conference victories are their most in a season since joining the MIAA in 2007.

The Tigers will wrap up the regular season at Rogers State this week (May 1-3) before traveling to Joplin, Mo. for the 2025 MIAA Baseball Championship Tournament May 7-10.

ABCA Division II Coaches Poll - 4/29/25 Rank - School - Record - Points 1 - Angelo State (Texas) - 41-7 - 295 2 - Tampa (Fla.) - 38-6 - 290 3 - Texas-Tyler - 41-9 - 275 4 - Minnesota State - 39-5 - 272 5 - Central Missouri - 35-10 - 260 6 - Westmont (Calif.) - 37-11 - 250 7 - Young Harris (Ga.) - 37-13 - 240 8 - Millersville (Pa.) - 34-7 - 225 9 - Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) - 40-9 - 220 10 - Florida Southern - 32-12 - 218 11 - Catawba (N.C.) - 36-12 - 200 12 - North Greenville (S.C.) - 42-11 - 190 13 - North Georgia - 36-13 - 180 14 - Davenport (Mich.) - 33-12 - 165 15 - Colorado Mesa - 33-10 - 154 16 - East Stroudsburg (Pa.) - 35-9 - 144 17 - Grand Valley State (Mich.) - 35-10 - 135 18 - Carson-Newman (Tenn.) - 35-15 - 125 19 - Fort Hays State (Kan.) - 32-12 - 120 20 - Francis Marion (S.C.) - 39-11 - 110 21 - Jefferson (Pa.) - 33-13 - 100 22 - Pittsburg State (Kan.) - 36-9 - 90 23 - West Florida - 31-17 - 80 24 - Point Loma (Calif.) - 32-12 - 70 25 - Belmont Abbey (N.C.) - 34-14 - 60 26 - Lewis (Ill.) - 34-12 - 55 27 - West Chester (Pa.) - 32-13 - 40 28 - Delta State (Miss.) - 32-16 - 30 29 - Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) - 38-12 - 20 T30 - Cal State Dominguez Hills - 28-17 - 10 T30 - Lander (S.C.) - 37-13 - 10

Others receiving votes: Bentley (Mass.); California (Pa.); Central Oklahoma; Lynn (Fla.); San Francisco State (Calif.); Ashland (Ohio); Valdosta State (Ga.); Mississippi College; Seton Hill (Pa.); Slippery Rock (Pa.); Felician (N.J.); Southern Arkansas; Arkansas-Monticello; Arkansas Tech

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsGREENSBORO, N.C. - The Fort Hays State baseball team moved up two more spots to No. 19 in the latest ABCA NCAA Division II Coaches Poll, released Tuesday by coaches association.Now 32-12 on the year, the Tigers accumulated 120 points in the balloting process this week, up from 100 last week. This is the highest ranking achieved by the team this season, two higher than the previous high of 21st last week. The Tigers have now been listed in the coaches top 30 each of the last seven weeks.Two other MIAA programs are in the poll this week, including fifth ranked Central Missouri and No. 22 Pittsburg State, while Central Oklahoma is receiving votes.Fort Hays State and Central Missouri are tied for first place at 26-7 in the MIAA standings with three games to play. This is the first time the Tigers have cracked 30 wins since 2010, while FHSU's 26 conference victories are their most in a season since joining the MIAA in 2007.The Tigers will wrap up the regular season at Rogers State this week (May 1-3) before traveling to Joplin, Mo. for the 2025 MIAA Baseball Championship Tournament May 7-10.ABCA Division II Coaches Poll - 4/29/25 Rank - School - Record - Points 1 - Angelo State (Texas) - 41-7 - 295 2 - Tampa (Fla.) - 38-6 - 290 3 - Texas-Tyler - 41-9 - 275 4 - Minnesota State - 39-5 - 272 5 - Central Missouri - 35-10 - 260 6 - Westmont (Calif.) - 37-11 - 250 7 - Young Harris (Ga.) - 37-13 - 240 8 - Millersville (Pa.) - 34-7 - 225 9 - Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) - 40-9 - 220 10 - Florida Southern - 32-12 - 218 11 - Catawba (N.C.) - 36-12 - 200 12 - North Greenville (S.C.) - 42-11 - 190 13 - North Georgia - 36-13 - 180 14 - Davenport (Mich.) - 33-12 - 165 15 - Colorado Mesa - 33-10 - 154 16 - East Stroudsburg (Pa.) - 35-9 - 144 17 - Grand Valley State (Mich.) - 35-10 - 135 18 - Carson-Newman (Tenn.) - 35-15 - 125 19 - Fort Hays State (Kan.) - 32-12 - 120 20 - Francis Marion (S.C.) - 39-11 - 110 21 - Jefferson (Pa.) - 33-13 - 100 22 - Pittsburg State (Kan.) - 36-9 - 90 23 - West Florida - 31-17 - 80 24 - Point Loma (Calif.) - 32-12 - 70 25 - Belmont Abbey (N.C.) - 34-14 - 60 26 - Lewis (Ill.) - 34-12 - 55 27 - West Chester (Pa.) - 32-13 - 40 28 - Delta State (Miss.) - 32-16 - 30 29 - Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) - 38-12 - 20 T30 - Cal State Dominguez Hills - 28-17 - 10 T30 - Lander (S.C.) - 37-13 - 10Others receiving votes: Bentley (Mass.); California (Pa.); Central Oklahoma; Lynn (Fla.); San Francisco State (Calif.); Ashland (Ohio); Valdosta State (Ga.); Mississippi College; Seton Hill (Pa.); Slippery Rock (Pa.); Felician (N.J.); Southern Arkansas; Arkansas-Monticello; Arkansas Tech

⚾ Tigers up two more spots in latest ABCA rankings

It was a great weekend for the Hays High girls swim team of back-to-back meets in Salina and Wichita.

Sophomore Jaylen Hughes made state qualifying times in three events (50 free, 100 free, and 100 back) this weekend. In addition to Senior Izabel Schmidt’s many state-qualifying times, the relay team is also state-qualified in all three relays. 

They are hosting a home meeting today at 4 p.m. at Fort Hays State University and welcome community support.

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 </figure>SubmittedIt was a great weekend for the Hays High girls swim team of back-to-back meets in Salina and Wichita.Sophomore Jaylen Hughes made state qualifying times in three events (50 free, 100 free, and 100 back) this weekend. In addition to Senior Izabel Schmidt’s many state-qualifying times, the relay team is also state-qualified in all three relays. They are hosting a home meeting today at 4 p.m. at Fort Hays State University and welcome community support.

🏊 Successful weekend of swimming for Hays High girls

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State senior catcher Madison Pierce was named to the 2025 All-MIAA Softball Team on Tuesday. She was a second-team selection and it is the first all-conference selection of her career at FHSU.

Pierce has put together a strong offensive season for Fort Hays State, entering the MIAA Tournament with a team-leading .367 batting average, 22 RBIs, 28 runs scored, 47 hits, 17 walks, and .438 on-base percentage. She has six doubles and five home runs. Defensively, she has thrown out 43 percent of players attempting to steal bases, while holding a .982 fielding percentage for the season. Pierce ranks second on the career putouts list at FHSU with 1,057, but it is the most by any player with four years of eligibility. She also ranks second on the career caught stealing list by catchers with 39.

Pierce is the highest selection on the All-MIAA team for the Tigers since 2022 when Peyton Shepard earned a second-team selection in the outfield.

Below is the All-MIAA Softball Team for the 2025 season.

2025 MIAA SOFTBALL POSTSEASON AWARDS &amp; ALL-MIAA TEAMS Player of the Year – Terin Ritz – Central Oklahoma, Sr. Pitcher of the Year – Kiki Pickens – Missouri Southern, So. Defensive Player of the Year – Rylee Lemos – Central Oklahoma, Jr. Freshman of the Year – Bailey Dillon – Missouri Southern Coaching Staff of the Year – Central Oklahoma – Cody White, Jon Hunter, Jordan Dixon and Jacee Minter

ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Kiki Pickens – Missouri Southern Pitcher: Sydney Rader – Missouri Western Pitcher: Brooke Weimer – Central Missouri Catcher: Abbey Rogers – Rogers State First Base: Katie Gray – Missouri Southern Second Base: McKayla Carney – Rogers State Shortstop: Heather Arnett – Pittsburg State Third Base: Kaylee Lyon – Rogers State Outfield: Bailey Dillon – Missouri Southern Outfield: Rylee Lemos – Central Oklahoma Outfield: Courtney Storey – Pittsburg State Designated Player: Taylor Thompson – Central Missouri Utility/Pitcher: Terin Ritz – Central Oklahoma* *Unanimous Selection

ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM Pitcher: Ava Laurent – Pittsburg State Pitcher: Harley Culie – Rogers State Pitcher: Jade Sanders – Rogers State Catcher: Madison Pierce – Fort Hays State First Base: Jaden LaBarge – Washburn Second Base: Alexis Tanguma – Washburn Shortstop: Emily Deramus – Central Oklahoma Third Base: Kadyn Trochim – Pittsburg State Outfield: Lillie Filger – Northwest Missouri Outfield: Makenzie Sais – Washburn Outfield: Callie Yellin – Rogers State Designated Player: Chloe Bohuslavicky – Rogers State Utility/Pitcher: Madison Heinle – Northeastern State

GOLD GLOVE TEAM Pitcher: Sydney Rader – Missouri Western Catcher: Abbey Rogers – Rogers State First Base: Katie Gray – Missouri Southern Second Base: Rylee Anglen – Central Oklahoma Second Base: Jadyn Sheffield – Central Missouri Shortstop: Curstin Todd – Northwest Missouri Third Base: Kadyn Trochim – Pittsburg State Outfield: Erin Boles – Washburn Outfield: Juliana De Luna – Emporia State Outfield: Taylor Jones – Missouri Western Outfield: Rylee Lemos – Central Oklahoma (Team Includes Ties)

HONORABLE MENTION Central Missouri: Bailey Brumley (First Base) Central Oklahoma: Kennedy Clark (Catcher); Rylee Anglen (Second Base); Brooklyn Ryan&nbsp;(Outfield) Emporia State: Sydney Wagner (Shortstop); Brooke Flewelling (Third Base); Taryn Burkhardt (Outfield) Missouri Southern: Kate Thurman (Catcher); Kylee Jacks (Outfield) Nebraska Kearney: Mary Chvatal (Shortstop) Northeastern State: Korynn Tindel (Shortstop); Maddie Messenger (Third Base) Northwest Missouri: Jadyn Streigle (Pitcher); Skylar Pieper (First Base); Malia Cuevas(Second Base); Omara Love (Outfield) Pittsburg State: Aydenne Brown (Pitcher); Alleyna Rushing (Outfield); Amaya Snyder (Designated Player)

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🥎 FHSU's Pierce named Second Team All-MIAA catcher

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

Tuesday, April 29
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 5:30pm

Wednesday, April 30 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB vs. Emporia State, 2:40pm &nbsp;KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 5:30pm

Thursday, May 1
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB (if win 4/29) vs. Central Oklahoma, 10:40am
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 11:30am 
 KFIX: Hays High BSB
(DH) vs. Liberal, 3:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian SB (DH) at Hays, 3:45pm

Friday, May 2
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB (if win 5/1) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB (DH) vs. Russell, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pm

Saturday, May 3
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB (if win 5/1) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pm

Sunday, May 4
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 12:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Tuesday, April 29
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 5:30pmWednesday, April 30 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB vs. Emporia State, 2:40pm &nbsp;KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 5:30pmThursday, May 1
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB (if win 4/29) vs. Central Oklahoma, 10:40am
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 11:30am 
 KFIX: Hays High BSB
(DH) vs. Liberal, 3:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian SB (DH) at Hays, 3:45pmFriday, May 2
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB (if win 5/1) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB (DH) vs. Russell, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pmSaturday, May 3
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB (if win 5/1) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pmSunday, May 4
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 12:00pm

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#21 Fort Hays State looks for the series win as they play the rubber game of their 3-game series with NW Missouri State, It's also Senior Day on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan.

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🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-BSB vs. NW Missouri State

HAYS
- Great Bend raced out to an early 8-0 lead then held off a late Hays High
comeback bid and beat the Indians softball team 13-7 Monday at the Bickle-Schmidt
Sports Complex, handing Hays their sixth-straight loss. The game was the conclusion
of a doubleheader which started on Thursday but was postponed due to weather.

The
Panthers scored three in the first and five in the second and built an early
8-0 lead. The Indians (9-7) answered with two in the bottom the second on an
Avery Solida home run and Brynlee Rupp groundout, but the Panthers struck for two
more in the top of the third then added another run in the fourth to go up
11-2.

Down
13-2, the Indians rallied with five in the bottom of the seventh. With one out,
Lauren Klein singled to center which scored Brooklynn Dinkel. Brynlee Brous drove
in a run with a bases loaded, Solida added a sac fly and Katie Klein an RBI single.
Two more walks loaded the bases with two outs but Rupp grounded out to end the
game.

Lauren
Klein and Avery Solida both had two of Hays High’s six hits with Solida driving
in two.

Riley
Dreher allowed eight runs (six earned) on eight hits with one walk and one strikeout
over two innings and took the loss. Lanie Becker gave up five runs on seven
hits with one strikeout and no walks over the final five innings of relief.

The
Indians host TMP-Marian Thursday at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.

Hays Post SportsHAYS
- Great Bend raced out to an early 8-0 lead then held off a late Hays High
comeback bid and beat the Indians softball team 13-7 Monday at the Bickle-Schmidt
Sports Complex, handing Hays their sixth-straight loss. The game was the conclusion
of a doubleheader which started on Thursday but was postponed due to weather.The
Panthers scored three in the first and five in the second and built an early
8-0 lead. The Indians (9-7) answered with two in the bottom the second on an
Avery Solida home run and Brynlee Rupp groundout, but the Panthers struck for two
more in the top of the third then added another run in the fourth to go up
11-2.Down
13-2, the Indians rallied with five in the bottom of the seventh. With one out,
Lauren Klein singled to center which scored Brooklynn Dinkel. Brynlee Brous drove
in a run with a bases loaded, Solida added a sac fly and Katie Klein an RBI single.
Two more walks loaded the bases with two outs but Rupp grounded out to end the
game.Lauren
Klein and Avery Solida both had two of Hays High’s six hits with Solida driving
in two.Riley
Dreher allowed eight runs (six earned) on eight hits with one walk and one strikeout
over two innings and took the loss. Lanie Becker gave up five runs on seven
hits with one strikeout and no walks over the final five innings of relief.UP
NEXTThe
Indians host TMP-Marian Thursday at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex.

🥎 Indians drop finale with Great Bend

HAYS
– The TMP-Marian baseball team bounced back from their first losses of the season
with a pair of 15-0 run-rule wins over Decatur Community Monday. 

Caden Dinkel
and Adler Brown combined on a 2-hitter in the opener that went only four
innings. Ian Nehls had three hits and Connor Breit drove in three runs. The Monarchs
(14-2) scored five in the first, three in the second then six in the third. The
game ended when the plated a run in the fourth.

Austin
Gilbert allowed only one hit over three innings in game two. Jacob Seib had two
of TMP”s six hits. Easton Werth, Trevor Fabrizius and Derek Becker each drove
in three runs. TMP scored four in the first, eight in the second and three in the
third.

The
Monarchs host Russell/Victoria in a doubleheader Friday beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Hays Post SportsHAYS
– The TMP-Marian baseball team bounced back from their first losses of the season
with a pair of 15-0 run-rule wins over Decatur Community Monday. Caden Dinkel
and Adler Brown combined on a 2-hitter in the opener that went only four
innings. Ian Nehls had three hits and Connor Breit drove in three runs. The Monarchs
(14-2) scored five in the first, three in the second then six in the third. The
game ended when the plated a run in the fourth.Austin
Gilbert allowed only one hit over three innings in game two. Jacob Seib had two
of TMP”s six hits. Easton Werth, Trevor Fabrizius and Derek Becker each drove
in three runs. TMP scored four in the first, eight in the second and three in the
third.UP
NEXTThe
Monarchs host Russell/Victoria in a doubleheader Friday beginning at 4:00 p.m.

⚾ Monarchs cruise past Decatur Community

GARDEN CITY - The Hays High boys tennis won Monday's Garden City Invitational. The Indians scored 124 points, six ahead of second place Dodge City.

Preston Parr and Mason Schleicher went 4-0 and finished first in doubles.&nbsp;Kale Schwien went 3-1 for a second-place singles finish. Ken Shaffer went 2-2 and finished fourth in singles. Christian Miller and Madox Zimmerman also went 2-2 and placed seventh in doubles.

Hays Post SportsGARDEN CITY - The Hays High boys tennis won Monday's Garden City Invitational. The Indians scored 124 points, six ahead of second place Dodge City.Preston Parr and Mason Schleicher went 4-0 and finished first in doubles.&nbsp;Kale Schwien went 3-1 for a second-place singles finish. Ken Shaffer went 2-2 and finished fourth in singles. Christian Miller and Madox Zimmerman also went 2-2 and placed seventh in doubles.

🎾 HHS boys win Garden City Invitational

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State's Ty Riley has been named the latest MIAA Pitcher of the Week, announced Monday by the league office.

Riley twirled his fourth complete game of the season Friday night against Northwest Missouri State, fanning 11 Bearcats while holding the visitors to just one run over nine innings of work. The Bentonville, Ark. native collected his ninth victory in the process, the most in the MIAA this season.

Fort Hays State leads the league with five weekly conference awards this season, one in front of Central Missouri and Pittsburg State. Three Tigers have earned the pitching award this season (Riley, Cade Flaherty&nbsp;2/25, Paul Panduro&nbsp;4/21) while two hitters have received Player of the Week distinction (Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;2/3, Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;3/17).

The 21st-ranked Tigers will wrap up the regular season later this week (May 1-3) at Rogers State before heading to Joplin, Mo. for the 2025 MIAA Championship Tournament May 7-10.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State's Ty Riley has been named the latest MIAA Pitcher of the Week, announced Monday by the league office.Riley twirled his fourth complete game of the season Friday night against Northwest Missouri State, fanning 11 Bearcats while holding the visitors to just one run over nine innings of work. The Bentonville, Ark. native collected his ninth victory in the process, the most in the MIAA this season.The righty scattered six hits and three walks across the contest, limiting NWMSU hitters to a batting average of .176. He lowered his ERA to 2.69 in the process, second best in the MIAA. Riley took the lead in the league with 106 strikeouts this season, setting a new school record in the process.Riley has 46 strikeouts over his last four outings, averaging 12.9 strikeouts per nine innings over that span.Fort Hays State leads the league with five weekly conference awards this season, one in front of Central Missouri and Pittsburg State. Three Tigers have earned the pitching award this season (Riley, Cade Flaherty&nbsp;2/25, Paul Panduro&nbsp;4/21) while two hitters have received Player of the Week distinction (Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;2/3, Trey DeGarmo&nbsp;3/17).The 21st-ranked Tigers will wrap up the regular season later this week (May 1-3) at Rogers State before heading to Joplin, Mo. for the 2025 MIAA Championship Tournament May 7-10.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ FHSU's Riley named MIAA Pitcher of the Week

Tuesday, April29
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 5:30pm

Wednesday, April 30
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB vs. Emporia State, 2:40pm &nbsp;KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 5:30pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Monday, April 28
 noneTuesday, April29
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 5:30pmWednesday, April 30
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB vs. Emporia State, 2:40pm &nbsp;KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 5:30pmThursday, May 1
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB (if win 4/29) vs. Central Oklahoma, 10:40am
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Tampa Bay Rays, 11:30am 
 KFIX: Hays High BSB
(DH) vs. Liberal, 3:45pm
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian SB (DH) at Hays, 3:45pmFriday, May 2
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB (if win 5/1) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KHAZ: TMP-Marian BSB (DH) vs. Russell, 3:45pm
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pmSaturday, May 3
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
SB (if win 5/1) vs. TBD, 11:40am
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 5:30pmSunday, May 4
 KAYS: Kansas City
Royals at Baltimore Orioles, 12:00pm

Fort Hays State baseball hosts Northwest Missouri State in the annual Pack the Park game on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan.

Fort Hays State baseball hosts Northwest Missouri State in the annual Pack the Park game on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan.<div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind-BSB vs. NW Missouri State (April 25, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=bv34v-18929cc-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Yordan Alvarez’s long home run backed a solid start by Hunter Brown as the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Sunday in the series finale to avoid being swept.

Alvarez snapped Houston’s 26-inning scoreless streak, crushing Kris Bubic’s sinker 436 feet to center for a three-run homer and a 3-0 Astros lead in the third inning.

Brown (4-1), who allowed one run on seven hits and a walk with nine strikeouts over six innings, surrendered a lone hit in each of the first four innings but struck out seven while not allowing a runner past second.

Brown’s 28-inning shutout streak – fifth longest in franchise history – ended in the fifth inning on a two-out single by Jonathan India and an RBI double by Bobby Witt Jr.

Leading off the fifth, Chas McCormick doubled and scored on Jeremy Peña’s single. McCormick had three hits and scored three runs for the Astros.

Peña’s two-out, two-run double in the sixth extended Houston’s lead to 6-1. Peña collected three RBIs in his first game batting leadoff.

Yainer Diaz added a solo home run in the seventh.

Bubic (2-2) allowed four runs on five hits and three walks, striking out four in five innings.

India had a pair of singles and drove in a run while Witt extended his hitting streak to a career-best 19 games.

Isaac Paredes drew a four-pitch walk ahead of Alvarez’s three-run blast.

Alvarez, who led left-handed major leaguers with a .362 average against left-handed pitchers in 2024, hit his first homer of this season against a left-hander.

The Astros open a three-game homestand Monday against Detroit with Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty (1-2, 2.63 ERA) opposing RHP Ronel Blanco (2-2, 5.01).

Tuesday, the Royals begin a three-game series against the Rays in Tampa with Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (2-3, 3.90) against RHP Taj Bradley (2-1, 5.08).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745797590457.jpeg" alt="Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run with Chas McCormick (20) and Isaac Paredes (15) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez (44) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run with Chas McCormick (20) and Isaac Paredes (15) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Yordan Alvarez’s long home run backed a solid start by Hunter Brown as the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Sunday in the series finale to avoid being swept.Alvarez snapped Houston’s 26-inning scoreless streak, crushing Kris Bubic’s sinker 436 feet to center for a three-run homer and a 3-0 Astros lead in the third inning.Brown (4-1), who allowed one run on seven hits and a walk with nine strikeouts over six innings, surrendered a lone hit in each of the first four innings but struck out seven while not allowing a runner past second.Brown’s 28-inning shutout streak – fifth longest in franchise history – ended in the fifth inning on a two-out single by Jonathan India and an RBI double by Bobby Witt Jr.Leading off the fifth, Chas McCormick doubled and scored on Jeremy Peña’s single. McCormick had three hits and scored three runs for the Astros.Peña’s two-out, two-run double in the sixth extended Houston’s lead to 6-1. Peña collected three RBIs in his first game batting leadoff.Yainer Diaz added a solo home run in the seventh.Bubic (2-2) allowed four runs on five hits and three walks, striking out four in five innings.India had a pair of singles and drove in a run while Witt extended his hitting streak to a career-best 19 games.<h2>Key moment</h2>Isaac Paredes drew a four-pitch walk ahead of Alvarez’s three-run blast.<h2>Key stat</h2>Alvarez, who led left-handed major leaguers with a .362 average against left-handed pitchers in 2024, hit his first homer of this season against a left-hander.<h2>Up next</h2>The Astros open a three-game homestand Monday against Detroit with Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty (1-2, 2.63 ERA) opposing RHP Ronel Blanco (2-2, 5.01).Tuesday, the Royals begin a three-game series against the Rays in Tampa with Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (2-3, 3.90) against RHP Taj Bradley (2-1, 5.08).

⚾️ Alvarez’s  home run backs Brown’s solid start in Astros win over Royals

HAYS, Kan. - The 21st-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team rallied for a Senior Day series-clinching victory Sunday against Northwest Missouri State, scoring four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to knock off the Bearcats 4-3. The Tigers (32-12, 26-7 MIAA) fell behind 3-0 in the top of the first before a pair of sophomores in Brandon Chavez&nbsp;and Brett Jacobs&nbsp;combined to hold the Bearcats (22-24, 16-17 MIAA) scoreless over the next eight frames.

The Tigers now have 26 MIAA victories this season, their highest conference win total since joining the league in 2007. Fort Hays State finishes the regular season 20-7 at home, winning 20 games at Larks Park for the first time since 2009 (24-8).

With the win and No. 3 Central Missouri's home loss to Northeastern State, the Tigers and Mules are now tied atop the MIAA standings at 26-7 with three games to play in the regular season. Pittsburg State is two games back in third place at 23-9 in league play.

Northwest Missouri State took advantage of four hits and two walks in the first inning, pushing across three runs. Making his first start of the season and just the second start of his career, Chavez was able to get out of the jam with back-to-back strikeouts to the last two batters in the NWMSU lineup.

The sophomore limited the Bearcats to just two more hits over the next six innings, leaving the game after seven innings of work and allowing just the three runs on six hits, four walks and five strikeouts.

The Tigers struggled to get things going offensively against NWMSU starter Brock Steggall, who retired the first nine batters while allowing only two hits and three total baserunners over the first seven frames.

Several seniors playing in their final home game at Larks Park helped Fort Hays State finally able to break through in the bottom of the eighth. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;got things going with a leadoff walk, just the second walk issued by Steggall in the game. Luis Ayala&nbsp;later picked up his second double of the game, driving in Herrmann and helping FHSU pull within 3-1.

The Bearcats went to the bullpen after Cooper Howell extended his hitting streak to 12 games with an infield single. Cooper Howell&nbsp;kept things rolling by beating out an infield single. Zane Knox then worked a pinch hit walk against the relief pitcher to load the bases for the top of the order. Tony Moore&nbsp;trimmed the deficit to one with a sacrifice fly to deep left field before Isaiah Ural&nbsp;and Trey DeGarmo worked back-to-back walks, helping FHSU tie things up at three.

Derek Woolwine&nbsp;gave the Tigers their first lead of the day with a single to left field, putting FHSU on top 4-3 heading into the ninth.

After Jacobs worked around a single in the top of the eighth, the sophomore went back out to the mound to finish things off in the ninth. Northwest managed a pair of baserunners with a single and a walk, but with two men in scoring position Jacobs was able to complete the win with a strikeout and a pop up to short.

Jacobs (3-0) earned the win after tossing two scoreless innings of relief, giving up two hits and one walk while striking out a pair. Ayala had two of FHSU's five hits in the win.

The Tigers wrap up the regular season on the road next Thursday through Saturday when they take on Rogers State in Claremore, Okla. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and noon on Saturday. Central Missouri concludes the regular season on the road against Newman while Pittsburg State will finish at home against Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Fort Hays State has already clinched a spot in the 2025 MIAA Championship Tournament, scheduled for May 7-10 in Joplin, Mo. The Tigers are guaranteed to finish no lower than third, while one win in the final series would clinch a top two finish for the squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745789810972.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Brandon Chavez pumps his fist after getting an out during an NCAA college baseball game against Northwest Missouri State on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Brandon Chavez pumps his fist after getting an out during an NCAA college baseball game against Northwest Missouri State on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Larks Park in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The 21st-ranked Fort Hays State baseball team rallied for a Senior Day series-clinching victory Sunday against Northwest Missouri State, scoring four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to knock off the Bearcats 4-3. The Tigers (32-12, 26-7 MIAA) fell behind 3-0 in the top of the first before a pair of sophomores in Brandon Chavez&nbsp;and Brett Jacobs&nbsp;combined to hold the Bearcats (22-24, 16-17 MIAA) scoreless over the next eight frames.The Tigers now have 26 MIAA victories this season, their highest conference win total since joining the league in 2007. Fort Hays State finishes the regular season 20-7 at home, winning 20 games at Larks Park for the first time since 2009 (24-8).With the win and No. 3 Central Missouri's home loss to Northeastern State, the Tigers and Mules are now tied atop the MIAA standings at 26-7 with three games to play in the regular season. Pittsburg State is two games back in third place at 23-9 in league play.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2086163475&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/4-27-25-fhsu-bsb-coach" title="Justin Wichert Postgame vs. NW Missouri State (April 27, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Justin Wichert Postgame vs. NW Missouri State (April 27, 2025)</a></div></div>Northwest Missouri State took advantage of four hits and two walks in the first inning, pushing across three runs. Making his first start of the season and just the second start of his career, Chavez was able to get out of the jam with back-to-back strikeouts to the last two batters in the NWMSU lineup.The sophomore limited the Bearcats to just two more hits over the next six innings, leaving the game after seven innings of work and allowing just the three runs on six hits, four walks and five strikeouts.The Tigers struggled to get things going offensively against NWMSU starter Brock Steggall, who retired the first nine batters while allowing only two hits and three total baserunners over the first seven frames.Several seniors playing in their final home game at Larks Park helped Fort Hays State finally able to break through in the bottom of the eighth. Elliott Herrmann&nbsp;got things going with a leadoff walk, just the second walk issued by Steggall in the game. Luis Ayala&nbsp;later picked up his second double of the game, driving in Herrmann and helping FHSU pull within 3-1.The Bearcats went to the bullpen after Cooper Howell extended his hitting streak to 12 games with an infield single. Cooper Howell&nbsp;kept things rolling by beating out an infield single. Zane Knox then worked a pinch hit walk against the relief pitcher to load the bases for the top of the order. Tony Moore&nbsp;trimmed the deficit to one with a sacrifice fly to deep left field before Isaiah Ural&nbsp;and Trey DeGarmo worked back-to-back walks, helping FHSU tie things up at three.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2086161249&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/4-27-25-fhsu-bsb-highlights-v" title="#21 Fort Hays State BSB Highlights vs. NW Missouri State (April 27, 2025)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">#21 Fort Hays State BSB Highlights vs. NW Missouri State (April 27, 2025)</a></div></div>Derek Woolwine&nbsp;gave the Tigers their first lead of the day with a single to left field, putting FHSU on top 4-3 heading into the ninth.After Jacobs worked around a single in the top of the eighth, the sophomore went back out to the mound to finish things off in the ninth. Northwest managed a pair of baserunners with a single and a walk, but with two men in scoring position Jacobs was able to complete the win with a strikeout and a pop up to short.Jacobs (3-0) earned the win after tossing two scoreless innings of relief, giving up two hits and one walk while striking out a pair. Ayala had two of FHSU's five hits in the win.UP NEXTThe Tigers wrap up the regular season on the road next Thursday through Saturday when they take on Rogers State in Claremore, Okla. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and noon on Saturday. Central Missouri concludes the regular season on the road against Newman while Pittsburg State will finish at home against Arkansas-Fort Smith.Fort Hays State has already clinched a spot in the 2025 MIAA Championship Tournament, scheduled for May 7-10 in Joplin, Mo. The Tigers are guaranteed to finish no lower than third, while one win in the final series would clinch a top two finish for the squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ Tigers rally past Bearcats on Senior Day, tied atop MIAA standings

Sunday, April 27 KJLS: Fort Hays State BSB vs. Northwest Missouri State, 11:40am&nbsp; KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros, 12:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sunday, April 27 KJLS: Fort Hays State BSB vs. Northwest Missouri State, 11:40am&nbsp; KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros, 12:30pm&nbsp;&nbsp;

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach saw the same thing that everyone else saw during the Super Bowl:&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">His team was beaten up front</a>&nbsp;on both sides of the ball by the Philadelphia Eagles in a lopsided and humbling defeat.

He certainly took some swings at rectifying the situation in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/nfl-draft-2025-picks-updates">the NFL draft</a>.

The Chiefs used the final pick in the first round on Thursday night to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-draft-kansas-city-chiefs-466de8bc6d14bf4192111f5a9100147b">select Ohio State’s Josh Simmons</a>, believed by many to be the most talented offensive tackle in the draft. The biggest reason Simmons fell to No. 32 overall is that he’s coming off a torn patellar tendon, but the Chiefs are confident after their medical checks that he will play this season.

Then, in the second round Friday night, they used the penultimate pick on Tennessee’s Omarr Norman-Lott, who will slide into the middle of the defensive line alongside perennial Pro Bowl tackle Chris Jones.

Throw in another draft pick on the defensive front in the third round — pass rusher Ashton Gillotte of Louisville — and the Chiefs were able to address their most pressing needs before they even reached the middle rounds of the draft.

“Well, certainly there was a lot of discussion about the offensive line following the Super Bowl, and Brett — as he often does — took advantage of free agency to go ahead and reinforce it,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said, alluding to the signing of offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and defensive lineman Jerry Tillery earlier in the offseason.

“That’s one of the best things that he does,” Hunt said, “is he puts us in a position going into the draft where we don’t have to draft based on need, and particularly when you’re drafting as late as we do every year. Taking the best player available gives you a chance of getting somebody who can stick with the organization and make an impact long-term.”

That is exactly what the Chiefs see in their first- and second-round picks.

The Chiefs believed so strongly in California cornerback Nohl Williams that they sent their 95th pick and a fourth-rounder next year to New England to move up 10 spots and pick him 85th overall. The Chiefs needed help at the position, and Williams certainly was productive in college, picking off 14 passes during five seasons.

Some draftniks thought Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals could go as high as the second round. So when he was still there in the fourth round, the Chiefs grabbed him to help fill out a young but exciting wide receiver room. The Chiefs should get Rashee Rice back from injury this season, and Xavier Worthy is coming off a breakout rookie season.

The Chiefs picked up a fifth-round pick in a first-day trade with Philadelphia, and they used it on Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa, who should provide depth while also having the versatility to play all four phases of special teams.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694834649833.png" alt=" " />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs general manager Brett Veach saw the same thing that everyone else saw during the Super Bowl:&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2025-eagles-chiefs-score-e2ff209c074a00a6faff39750ff048f8">His team was beaten up front</a>&nbsp;on both sides of the ball by the Philadelphia Eagles in a lopsided and humbling defeat.He certainly took some swings at rectifying the situation in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/live/nfl-draft-2025-picks-updates">the NFL draft</a>.The Chiefs used the final pick in the first round on Thursday night to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-draft-kansas-city-chiefs-466de8bc6d14bf4192111f5a9100147b">select Ohio State’s Josh Simmons</a>, believed by many to be the most talented offensive tackle in the draft. The biggest reason Simmons fell to No. 32 overall is that he’s coming off a torn patellar tendon, but the Chiefs are confident after their medical checks that he will play this season.Then, in the second round Friday night, they used the penultimate pick on Tennessee’s Omarr Norman-Lott, who will slide into the middle of the defensive line alongside perennial Pro Bowl tackle Chris Jones.Throw in another draft pick on the defensive front in the third round — pass rusher Ashton Gillotte of Louisville — and the Chiefs were able to address their most pressing needs before they even reached the middle rounds of the draft.“Well, certainly there was a lot of discussion about the offensive line following the Super Bowl, and Brett — as he often does — took advantage of free agency to go ahead and reinforce it,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said, alluding to the signing of offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and defensive lineman Jerry Tillery earlier in the offseason.“That’s one of the best things that he does,” Hunt said, “is he puts us in a position going into the draft where we don’t have to draft based on need, and particularly when you’re drafting as late as we do every year. Taking the best player available gives you a chance of getting somebody who can stick with the organization and make an impact long-term.”That is exactly what the Chiefs see in their first- and second-round picks.“Well, certainly there was a lot of discussion about the offensive line following the Super Bowl, and Brett — as he often does — took advantage of free agency to go ahead and reinforce it,” Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said, alluding to the signing of offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and defensive lineman Jerry Tillery earlier in the offseason.“That’s one of the best things that he does,” Hunt said, “is he puts us in a position going into the draft where we don’t have to draft based on need, and particularly when you’re drafting as late as we do every year. Taking the best player available gives you a chance of getting somebody who can stick with the organization and make an impact long-term.”That is exactly what the Chiefs see in their first- and second-round picks.<h2>Trading up</h2>The Chiefs believed so strongly in California cornerback Nohl Williams that they sent their 95th pick and a fourth-rounder next year to New England to move up 10 spots and pick him 85th overall. The Chiefs needed help at the position, and Williams certainly was productive in college, picking off 14 passes during five seasons.<h2>Day 3 steal</h2>Some draftniks thought Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals could go as high as the second round. So when he was still there in the fourth round, the Chiefs grabbed him to help fill out a young but exciting wide receiver room. The Chiefs should get Rashee Rice back from injury this season, and Xavier Worthy is coming off a breakout rookie season.<h2>Depth at linebacker</h2>The Chiefs picked up a fifth-round pick in a first-day trade with Philadelphia, and they used it on Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa, who should provide depth while also having the versatility to play all four phases of special teams.

🏈 Chiefs solidify their offensive and defensive lines while plugging other holes during NFL draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha scattered four hits over six innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 2-0 for the second straight night Saturday to run their winning streak to six.

Wacha (1-3) once again received little run support, but the veteran right-hander made the meager production stand up on chilly evening at Kauffman Stadium. He struck out six while walking two and never allowed a runner past second base.

Steven Cruz worked the seventh for Kansas City, his seventh appearance this season without allowing a run. John Schreiber left runners on the corners in the eighth, and Carlos Estévez had a perfect ninth for his seventh save.

Bobby Witt Jr. doubled and scored in the first inning for the Royals, extending his career-best hitting streak to 18 games.

Framber Valdez (1-3) gave up a sacrifice fly to Mark Canha in the first inning and Pasquantino's shot down the right-field line in the fifth. Otherwise, the Astros left-hander kept Kansas City in check, allowing three hits and two walks over eight innings.

Valdez had tossed seven shutout innings against the Royals last August in a 3-2 victory.

The Astros, who have lost five straight at the K, have managed just nine hits while getting shut out over the first two games of the series. They had rolled into Kansas City having won three straight and five of their last six games.

Isaac Parades hit a two-out double and Jeremy Peña followed with a single to give Houston runners on the corners in the eighth inning. Schreiber bounced back to strike out Christian Walker with a four-seam fastball to end the threat.

The Royals have only scored seven runs in the 32 innings that Wacha has pitched this season.

RHP Hunter Brown (3-1, 1.16) tries to extend a 24-inning scoreless streak for Houston in the series finale Sunday. LHP Kris Bubic (2-1, 1.45) gets the start for Kansas City after tossing seven shutout innings against the Rockies his last time out.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745720098244.png" alt="Photo Kansas City Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo Kansas City Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha scattered four hits over six innings, Vinnie Pasquantino homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 2-0 for the second straight night Saturday to run their winning streak to six.Wacha (1-3) once again received little run support, but the veteran right-hander made the meager production stand up on chilly evening at Kauffman Stadium. He struck out six while walking two and never allowed a runner past second base.Steven Cruz worked the seventh for Kansas City, his seventh appearance this season without allowing a run. John Schreiber left runners on the corners in the eighth, and Carlos Estévez had a perfect ninth for his seventh save.Bobby Witt Jr. doubled and scored in the first inning for the Royals, extending his career-best hitting streak to 18 games.Framber Valdez (1-3) gave up a sacrifice fly to Mark Canha in the first inning and Pasquantino's shot down the right-field line in the fifth. Otherwise, the Astros left-hander kept Kansas City in check, allowing three hits and two walks over eight innings.Valdez had tossed seven shutout innings against the Royals last August in a 3-2 victory.The Astros, who have lost five straight at the K, have managed just nine hits while getting shut out over the first two games of the series. They had rolled into Kansas City having won three straight and five of their last six games.<h2>Key moment</h2>Isaac Parades hit a two-out double and Jeremy Peña followed with a single to give Houston runners on the corners in the eighth inning. Schreiber bounced back to strike out Christian Walker with a four-seam fastball to end the threat.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Royals have only scored seven runs in the 32 innings that Wacha has pitched this season.<h2>Up next</h2>RHP Hunter Brown (3-1, 1.16) tries to extend a 24-inning scoreless streak for Houston in the series finale Sunday. LHP Kris Bubic (2-1, 1.45) gets the start for Kansas City after tossing seven shutout innings against the Rockies his last time out.

⚾ Pasquantino homers as KC beats Astros for the second straight night

The Fort Hays State Tiger football team and head coach Chris
Brown dodged the rain Saturday morning as they closed out the annual spring
practices with their final Saturday scrimmage. 

Brown said he thought the team had a good spring overall,
but there are still some areas where they are looking for improvement.

“We’ve got to shake some things up for the secondary a
little bit right now, find some guys that we can plug in some holes and make us
better back there,” Brown said.

He emphasized the importance of commitment in the summer.

“They really need to make sure they get together this summer
and do the seven on sevens, and make sure they're lifting, as a team and as a
group and really putting the time and effort in in the film room together, you
know, not just as one individual,” Brown said.

He said it will be up to the upperclassmen to get that buy-in.

“We need to make sure our starters and our backups are
definitely here to make this thing run, summer is the biggest part of it,
because you make some guys think it's time to take a break, time to take it
easy,” Brown said. “But that's the most important part of it, because when fall
camp rolls around, we need to be hitting all cylinders and getting ready to go.”

The Tigers open the season August 28 at home against Angelo
State. 

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsThe Fort Hays State Tiger football team and head coach Chris
Brown dodged the rain Saturday morning as they closed out the annual spring
practices with their final Saturday scrimmage. Brown said he thought the team had a good spring overall,
but there are still some areas where they are looking for improvement.“We’ve got to shake some things up for the secondary a
little bit right now, find some guys that we can plug in some holes and make us
better back there,” Brown said.<figure>
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 </figure>He emphasized the importance of commitment in the summer.“They really need to make sure they get together this summer
and do the seven on sevens, and make sure they're lifting, as a team and as a
group and really putting the time and effort in in the film room together, you
know, not just as one individual,” Brown said.<figure>
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 </figure>He said it will be up to the upperclassmen to get that buy-in.“We need to make sure our starters and our backups are
definitely here to make this thing run, summer is the biggest part of it,
because you make some guys think it's time to take a break, time to take it
easy,” Brown said. “But that's the most important part of it, because when fall
camp rolls around, we need to be hitting all cylinders and getting ready to go.”<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2085822036&color=%23000000&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/4-26-25-fhsu-spring-scrimmage-chris-brown" title="4-26-25 - FHSU Spring Scrimmage Chris Brown" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">4-26-25 - FHSU Spring Scrimmage Chris Brown</a></div></div>The Tigers open the season August 28 at home against Angelo
State.

🏈🎧Tigers close out spring with annual scrimmage

HAYS, Kan. - No. 21 Fort Hays State dropped a tough one to Northwest Missouri State, 13-2, Saturday afternoon at Larks Park. The Tigers fell to 31-12 and 25-7 in MIAA play while the Bearcats improved to 22-23 and 16-16 in the conference.

Northwest Missouri struck first in the second inning with an RBI single before Fort Hays evened the score in the bottom half, thanks to a double from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/8422">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;and an RBI single from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cooper-howell/8459">Cooper Howell</a>. However, Northwest responded immediately, regaining the lead in the third on an RBI single from Sam Wornson.

The Bearcats pulled away with two more runs in the fourth, including a double from Jacob Selock and a single by Ryan Williams, forcing an early exit for Tiger starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/paul-panduro/8460">Paul Panduro</a>. Northwest then broke the game open with a five-run sixth inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Kaehukai Young and an RBI double by Ashton Neuman.

The Tigers' bullpen including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/kaleb-carpenter/8453">Kaleb Carpenter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/mike-acierno/8450">Mike Acierno</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/landyn-sterling/8434">Landyn Sterling</a>, tried to stem the tide but couldn't fully contain the Bearcats, who added four more runs in the ninth. Sam Wornson capped off the scoring with a three-run homer.

Offensively, Fort Hays managed just five hits, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/derek-woolwine/8557">Derek Woolwine</a>&nbsp;providing a bright spot by hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning.

Starter Jaren Guck threw a complete game for Northwest Missouri, holding the Tigers to two runs while striking out seven.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/paul-panduro/8460">Paul Panduro</a>&nbsp;took the loss, giving up four runs over three innings, while Carpenter, Acierno, and Sterling finished the game for FHSU.

The Tigers and Bearcats will square off in the rubber match tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. at Larks Park. Fort Hays State will also honor its seniors prior to first pitch in what will be the team's final home game of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745716752541.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo/Ryan Prickett" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - No. 21 Fort Hays State dropped a tough one to Northwest Missouri State, 13-2, Saturday afternoon at Larks Park. The Tigers fell to 31-12 and 25-7 in MIAA play while the Bearcats improved to 22-23 and 16-16 in the conference.Northwest Missouri struck first in the second inning with an RBI single before Fort Hays evened the score in the bottom half, thanks to a double from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/elliott-herrmann/8422">Elliott Herrmann</a>&nbsp;and an RBI single from&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/cooper-howell/8459">Cooper Howell</a>. However, Northwest responded immediately, regaining the lead in the third on an RBI single from Sam Wornson.The Bearcats pulled away with two more runs in the fourth, including a double from Jacob Selock and a single by Ryan Williams, forcing an early exit for Tiger starter&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/paul-panduro/8460">Paul Panduro</a>. Northwest then broke the game open with a five-run sixth inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Kaehukai Young and an RBI double by Ashton Neuman.The Tigers' bullpen including&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/kaleb-carpenter/8453">Kaleb Carpenter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/mike-acierno/8450">Mike Acierno</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/landyn-sterling/8434">Landyn Sterling</a>, tried to stem the tide but couldn't fully contain the Bearcats, who added four more runs in the ninth. Sam Wornson capped off the scoring with a three-run homer.Offensively, Fort Hays managed just five hits, with&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/derek-woolwine/8557">Derek Woolwine</a>&nbsp;providing a bright spot by hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning. Starter Jaren Guck threw a complete game for Northwest Missouri, holding the Tigers to two runs while striking out seven.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/paul-panduro/8460">Paul Panduro</a>&nbsp;took the loss, giving up four runs over three innings, while Carpenter, Acierno, and Sterling finished the game for FHSU.The Tigers and Bearcats will square off in the rubber match tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. at Larks Park. Fort Hays State will also honor its seniors prior to first pitch in what will be the team's final home game of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ No. 21 Tigers fall to Bearcats in middle game of series

HAYS, Kan. – It came down to the final game of the regular season to solidify a spot in the MIAA Tournament, but Fort Hays State came through in the clutch for a split with Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday. UNK won game one 4-1, but FHSU punched its ticket with a 6-3 win in game two. FHSU moved to 24-20 on the season and finished 9-15 in MIAA play, while UNK moved to 23-26 and also 9-15 in the MIAA. Both teams finished in a three-way tie for ninth with Northwest Missouri State, but FHSU and UNK had the tiebreaker to claim the final two spots in the conference tournament.

Fort Hays State has been predesignated to host the MIAA Tournament this next week, April 30 through May 3 at Fleharty Family Field, the home of Tiger Softball. The Tigers are one of ten teams to qualify for the tournament and will play on the first day of the tournament.

Game 1: Nebraska-Kearney 4, Fort Hays State 1 The Tigers and Lopers played to a scoreless tie through four innings of the first contest. The Lopers broke through with some small-ball luck and an overturned call off replay in the fifth. A single, followed by a bang-bang play at first base on a bunt where replay overturned an out call with the batter barely beating the throw. Another bunt single then loaded the bases for the Lopers. That set up a 3-run inning, which included an RBI single by Alyssa Fortik and a 2-RBI double by Addy Deal.

The Tigers got on the board in the bottom half of the fifth when a deep fly by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;was dropped by the center fielder, allowing her to get all the way to third.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;drove her in with an RBI single.A throwing error by the Tigers in the sixth allowed the Lopers to get a run back and lead by three once again, which would be the final margin.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;went the distance for the Tigers in the circle with a nine-strikeout complete game. Three of the four Loper runs were earned. Daniella Morillas threw a complete game for the Lopers, scattering just five hits with one strikeout.

Game 2: Fort Hays State 6, Nebraska-Kearney 3 Knowing a win was most likely needed to get into the MIAA Tournament, the Tigers came out swinging in game two putting a run up in the first, three in the second, and one in the third to build a 5-0 lead. UNK scored its first run in the fourth, but FHSU countered with a run in the sixth. The Lopers built a little bit of a rally in the seventh, but it was not enough as the Tigers jumped into the MIAA Tournament and ended Northwest Missouri State's season with the result.

The Tigers built a two-out rally in the first when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;singled,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/abbey-duarte/8206">Abbey Duarte</a>&nbsp;doubled,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;walked, and her sister&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;drove in a run with a single. Loper miscues helped the Tigers in the second.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/paige-thexton/8200">Paige Thexton</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;singled and then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;drove in a run with another single. A bad throw from the outfield by UNK allowed a second run to score on the play. Pierce followed that with a sacrifice fly RBI to make it 4-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;capped the five-run Tiger burst to open the game with a solo home run to left-center field in the third.

A two-out RBI single put the Lopers on the board in the fourth, but small ball helped the Tigers create their final run in the sixth.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;had a well-placed bunt for a single and the Loper catcher threw the ball down the right field line, allowing Haag get all the way to third.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;drove her in with an RBI sacrifice fly.

The Lopers scored their final two runs on a one-out, two-RBI double in the seventh, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;shut the door on any hope of a UNK comeback. She got a pop up out of UNK's best hitter and followed that with a strikeout looking to end the game. Schmidt threw a complete game with six strikeouts, while scattering six hits with three walks. UNK starter Jerzie Schindler lasted just 1 1/3 innings in her start and two of her three runs allowed were earned. Madeline Janssen threw 4 2/3 innings of relief and only one of her three runs allowed were earned.

The Tigers are the nine-seed in next week's MIAA Tournament and will open Emporia State in the first round on Wednesday at Fleharty Family Field.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1745717068136.png" alt="FHSU Athletics photo" />
 <figcaption>FHSU Athletics photo</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – It came down to the final game of the regular season to solidify a spot in the MIAA Tournament, but Fort Hays State came through in the clutch for a split with Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday. UNK won game one 4-1, but FHSU punched its ticket with a 6-3 win in game two. FHSU moved to 24-20 on the season and finished 9-15 in MIAA play, while UNK moved to 23-26 and also 9-15 in the MIAA. Both teams finished in a three-way tie for ninth with Northwest Missouri State, but FHSU and UNK had the tiebreaker to claim the final two spots in the conference tournament.Fort Hays State has been predesignated to host the MIAA Tournament this next week, April 30 through May 3 at Fleharty Family Field, the home of Tiger Softball. The Tigers are one of ten teams to qualify for the tournament and will play on the first day of the tournament.Game 1: Nebraska-Kearney 4, Fort Hays State 1 The Tigers and Lopers played to a scoreless tie through four innings of the first contest. The Lopers broke through with some small-ball luck and an overturned call off replay in the fifth. A single, followed by a bang-bang play at first base on a bunt where replay overturned an out call with the batter barely beating the throw. Another bunt single then loaded the bases for the Lopers. That set up a 3-run inning, which included an RBI single by Alyssa Fortik and a 2-RBI double by Addy Deal.The Tigers got on the board in the bottom half of the fifth when a deep fly by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;was dropped by the center fielder, allowing her to get all the way to third.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;drove her in with an RBI single.A throwing error by the Tigers in the sixth allowed the Lopers to get a run back and lead by three once again, which would be the final margin.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/savanah-egger/8183">Savanah Egger</a>&nbsp;went the distance for the Tigers in the circle with a nine-strikeout complete game. Three of the four Loper runs were earned. Daniella Morillas threw a complete game for the Lopers, scattering just five hits with one strikeout.Game 2: Fort Hays State 6, Nebraska-Kearney 3 Knowing a win was most likely needed to get into the MIAA Tournament, the Tigers came out swinging in game two putting a run up in the first, three in the second, and one in the third to build a 5-0 lead. UNK scored its first run in the fourth, but FHSU countered with a run in the sixth. The Lopers built a little bit of a rally in the seventh, but it was not enough as the Tigers jumped into the MIAA Tournament and ended Northwest Missouri State's season with the result.The Tigers built a two-out rally in the first when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/madison-pierce/8188">Madison Pierce</a>&nbsp;singled,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/abbey-duarte/8206">Abbey Duarte</a>&nbsp;doubled,&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;walked, and her sister&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lexi-mohr/8187">Lexi Mohr</a>&nbsp;drove in a run with a single. Loper miscues helped the Tigers in the second.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/paige-thexton/8200">Paige Thexton</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;singled and then&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/jules-bosco/8199">Jules Bosco</a>&nbsp;drove in a run with another single. A bad throw from the outfield by UNK allowed a second run to score on the play. Pierce followed that with a sacrifice fly RBI to make it 4-0.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilly-mohr/8194">Lilly Mohr</a>&nbsp;capped the five-run Tiger burst to open the game with a solo home run to left-center field in the third.A two-out RBI single put the Lopers on the board in the fourth, but small ball helped the Tigers create their final run in the sixth.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/kaydawn-haag/8195">Kaydawn Haag</a>&nbsp;had a well-placed bunt for a single and the Loper catcher threw the ball down the right field line, allowing Haag get all the way to third.&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/lilliana-ramirez-johnson/8189">Lilliana Ramirez-Johnson</a>&nbsp;drove her in with an RBI sacrifice fly.The Lopers scored their final two runs on a one-out, two-RBI double in the seventh, but&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/sports/softball/roster/morgan-schmidt/8190">Morgan Schmidt</a>&nbsp;shut the door on any hope of a UNK comeback. She got a pop up out of UNK's best hitter and followed that with a strikeout looking to end the game. Schmidt threw a complete game with six strikeouts, while scattering six hits with three walks. UNK starter Jerzie Schindler lasted just 1 1/3 innings in her start and two of her three runs allowed were earned. Madeline Janssen threw 4 2/3 innings of relief and only one of her three runs allowed were earned.The Tigers are the nine-seed in next week's MIAA Tournament and will open Emporia State in the first round on Wednesday at Fleharty Family Field.

🥎 Tigers split with Lopers, battle way into MIAA Tournament

Saturday, April 26
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros, 5:30pm

Sunday, April 27
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
BSB vs. Northwest Missouri State, 11:40am &nbsp;KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros, 12:30pm

Saturday, April 26
 KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros, 5:30pmSunday, April 27
 KJLS: Fort Hays State
BSB vs. Northwest Missouri State, 11:40am &nbsp;KAYS: Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros, 12:30pm

ABILENE – The Abilene Cowboys ended the TMP-Marian Monarchs’
baseball team's first losses Friday, ending the Monarchs' 12-game win streak to
start the season.

GAME: Abilene 7, TMP 2 In the first game of the doubleheader, Abilene took advantage
of a pair of first-inning errors by TMP, jumping out to a 7-0 lead, and they went
on to the 7-2 victory.

The Monarchs' only runs came in the top of the second
inning. 

Adler Brown singled to center field with a pair of runners
aboard, and Connor Breit added an RBI groundout in the next at-bat, making it
7-2 Abilene. 

TMP threatened to score several times over the next five
innings but couldn’t push across another run as Abilene held on to the 7-2
lead.

Carson Liles allowed all seven runs, but none were earned,
with one walk and five strikeouts, in six innings.

Brown, Jacob Seib and Ian Nehls each collected a pair of
hits.

GAME: Abilene 10, TMP 9 It took extra innings for the Monarchs and Cowboys to
determine a winner in the second game of the doubleheader, but unfortunately for
TMP, the Cowboys scored the game-winner on the Monarchs’ fourth error.

After two scoreless innings, the Monarchs broke onto the
scoreboard, scoring three times in the top of the third.

Ty Schmeidler gave TMP the early lead with a double to left,
scoring the game's first run.

Two batters later, TMP’s Grant Nehls doubled to left field, driving
in two runs, for a 3-0 TMP lead.

Abilene answered right back, scoring three runs in the
bottom of the inning for a 3-3 tie.

The Cowboys scored a run in the fourth and held onto a 4-3
lead before TMPP scored three runs in the top of the sixth. TMP scored on RBI
singles by Caden Dinkel, Grant Nehls and Connor Breit, giving TMP a 6-4 lead
heading into the bottom of the sixth.

The lead was short-lived with the Cowboys scoring three
times and retaking a 7-6 lead. 

TMP got a run back, tying the game at seven, in the top of
the seventh on a Schmeidler sacrifice fly.

In extra innings, TMP scored two runs in the top of the
eighth. Scoring on an Austin Gilbert RBI ground out and a wild pitch for a 9-7
lead. 

But Abilene came right back, scoring two in the bottom of
the eighth. 

Neither team threatened in the ninth, and then TMP worked
around a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 10th inning. But TMP
also failed to score with the bases loaded and no outs in the top of the 11th.

Finally, in the bottom of the 11th with one out,
TMP first baseman Ian Nehls misplayed a bunt, allowing the game-winning run to
score from third, giving Abilene the 10-9 victory. 

Grant Nehls drove in three runs and Connor Breit collected
three hits for TMP.

Nehls suffered the loss on the mound. He allowed six runs,
four earned, on seven hits with seven walks and five strikeouts in five and a
third innings.

Now 12-2 TMP will host Oberlin in a doubleheader Monday.  

ABILENE – The Abilene Cowboys ended the TMP-Marian Monarchs’
baseball team's first losses Friday, ending the Monarchs' 12-game win streak to
start the season.GAME: Abilene 7, TMP 2 In the first game of the doubleheader, Abilene took advantage
of a pair of first-inning errors by TMP, jumping out to a 7-0 lead, and they went
on to the 7-2 victory. The Monarchs' only runs came in the top of the second
inning. Adler Brown singled to center field with a pair of runners
aboard, and Connor Breit added an RBI groundout in the next at-bat, making it
7-2 Abilene. TMP threatened to score several times over the next five
innings but couldn’t push across another run as Abilene held on to the 7-2
lead.Carson Liles allowed all seven runs, but none were earned,
with one walk and five strikeouts, in six innings.Brown, Jacob Seib and Ian Nehls each collected a pair of
hits.GAME: Abilene 10, TMP 9 It took extra innings for the Monarchs and Cowboys to
determine a winner in the second game of the doubleheader, but unfortunately for
TMP, the Cowboys scored the game-winner on the Monarchs’ fourth error.After two scoreless innings, the Monarchs broke onto the
scoreboard, scoring three times in the top of the third.Ty Schmeidler gave TMP the early lead with a double to left,
scoring the game's first run.Two batters later, TMP’s Grant Nehls doubled to left field, driving
in two runs, for a 3-0 TMP lead.Abilene answered right back, scoring three runs in the
bottom of the inning for a 3-3 tie.The Cowboys scored a run in the fourth and held onto a 4-3
lead before TMPP scored three runs in the top of the sixth. TMP scored on RBI
singles by Caden Dinkel, Grant Nehls and Connor Breit, giving TMP a 6-4 lead
heading into the bottom of the sixth.The lead was short-lived with the Cowboys scoring three
times and retaking a 7-6 lead. TMP got a run back, tying the game at seven, in the top of
the seventh on a Schmeidler sacrifice fly.In extra innings, TMP scored two runs in the top of the
eighth. Scoring on an Austin Gilbert RBI ground out and a wild pitch for a 9-7
lead. But Abilene came right back, scoring two in the bottom of
the eighth. Neither team threatened in the ninth, and then TMP worked
around a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 10th inning. But TMP
also failed to score with the bases loaded and no outs in the top of the 11th.Finally, in the bottom of the 11th with one out,
TMP first baseman Ian Nehls misplayed a bunt, allowing the game-winning run to
score from third, giving Abilene the 10-9 victory. Grant Nehls drove in three runs and Connor Breit collected
three hits for TMP.Nehls suffered the loss on the mound. He allowed six runs,
four earned, on seven hits with seven walks and five strikeouts in five and a
third innings.Now 12-2 TMP will host Oberlin in a doubleheader Monday.

⚾Abilene hands TMP its first losses of the season

DODGE CITY – The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team remained unbeaten
with a pair of run-rule victories over the Dodge City Red Deamons Friday in
Dodge City. &nbsp;

GAME 1: TMP 17, Dodge City 2 In the first game of the day, the Monarchs' offense exploded
for 11 runs in the fifth inning in a 17-2 win over the Dodge City Red Demons.

All nine Monarchs in the lineup collected at least one hit,
and eight drove in at least one run.

With one out in the top of the first, the Monarchs recorded
three straight singles, with Brooke Koenigsman and Paige Koenigsman driving in
runs, putting TMP up 2-0.

Dodge City scored two in the bottom of the first inning, tying
the game at two.

After a scoreless second, TMP broke on the scoreboard again,
scoring four more runs in the top of the third inning.

The Monarchs scored three runs on an error, and Adison
Watson added an RBI single, helping the Monarchs build a 6-2 lead through two
and a half innings.

TMP’s big inning came in the top of the fifth inning,
scoring 11 runs. 

With the bases loaded, Dodge City’s shortstop committed an error,
putting TMP up 7-2.

Two hitters later, Brooke Koenigsman doubled to left, scoring
three runs, giving TMP a 10-2 lead.

Two batters later, Bria Windholz singled Koenigsman home for
an 11-2 lead.

Adison Watson followed with a two-run double, making it 13-2
TMP.

DODGE CITY – The TMP-Marian Monarchs softball team remained unbeaten
with a pair of run-rule victories over the Dodge City Red Deamons Friday in
Dodge City. &nbsp;GAME 1: TMP 17, Dodge City 2 In the first game of the day, the Monarchs' offense exploded
for 11 runs in the fifth inning in a 17-2 win over the Dodge City Red Demons.All nine Monarchs in the lineup collected at least one hit,
and eight drove in at least one run.With one out in the top of the first, the Monarchs recorded
three straight singles, with Brooke Koenigsman and Paige Koenigsman driving in
runs, putting TMP up 2-0.Dodge City scored two in the bottom of the first inning, tying
the game at two.After a scoreless second, TMP broke on the scoreboard again,
scoring four more runs in the top of the third inning.The Monarchs scored three runs on an error, and Adison
Watson added an RBI single, helping the Monarchs build a 6-2 lead through two
and a half innings.TMP’s big inning came in the top of the fifth inning,
scoring 11 runs. With the bases loaded, Dodge City’s shortstop committed an error,
putting TMP up 7-2.Two hitters later, Brooke Koenigsman doubled to left, scoring
three runs, giving TMP a 10-2 lead.Two batters later, Bria Windholz singled Koenigsman home for
an 11-2 lead.Adison Watson followed with a two-run double, making it 13-2
TMP.Following an error, Teagan Gottschalk drove in two more with
an RBI single.TMP followed that with back-to-back RBI triples from Raegan
Allen and Brynn Rebel as they built a 17-2 lead on their way to the victory.Brooke Koenigsman drove in four runs and scored three times.
Adison Watson added three RBIs. Brynn Rebel allowed just one earned run, on three hits with
four walks and eight strikeouts in five innings for the win.GAME 2: TMP 18, Dodge City 1 The Monarchs carried their offensive explosion from the
first game into game two, scoring 11 runs in the first inning on their way to an
18-1 win.The game's first two hitters reached base for TMP, and
Brooke Koenigsman promptly drove them home with a two-RBI double.Koenigsman scored on a passed ball, and the next four
Monarchs walked with a fourth run crossing the plate on an error by the
pitcher.A fifth walk in the inning, with the bases loaded, by Molly
Helget put TMP up 5-0.Brynn Rebel followed up with a two-run double, then back-to-back
RBI singles for Hannan Rose and Koenigsman made it 9-0 TMP.Bria Windholz added an RBI single and Addison Watson a
sacrifice fly to put TMP up 11-0 in the top half of the first inning.After Dodge City scored a run in the bottom of the first,
TMP scored more in the top of the second inning. Scoring on a Rose RBI single
and a Paige Koenigsman ground out, putting TMP up 13-1.A Bridget Feldt RBI single made it 14-1 TMP in the top of
the third inning.Teagan Gottschalk’s two-run home run led off a four-run inning
for TMP, putting the Monarchs up 16-1.They also scored on an error and a Feldt single on their way
to the 18-1 victory.Brooke Koenigsman drove in three runs in the game for TMP.
Hannah Rose and Brynn Schoepf each added three runs scored. Bria Windholz earned the win in the circle for TMP. She
allowed just one run, on two hits, with two walks and five strikeouts in four
innings.TMP has won 18 straight and will play at Hays High on Thursday.