By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

Rewards outweighing the risks. It is a concept that many use in their
personal lives and in business. The Great Bend school district’s plan to
restart school Aug. 27 with on-site learning mentions USD 428
wants to provide an environment where the rewards of attending school outweigh
the risks. 

To make reopening school buildings rewarding during the COVID-19
pandemic, the district formulated a 20-page Restart Plan that the Board of
Education examined Monday night. A return to on-site learning with a structure as
“normal as possible” is the preferred method, but USD 428 is also offering GB
Remote Learning which will offer off-campus education with school staff
monitoring. 

USD 428 Superintendent Khris Thexton says the hybrid option of on-site
and remote learning would only be used when required by elevated public health
concerns or when social distancing must be strictly enforced. 
"This could be one of those situations where the elementary is on-site and secondary goes hybrid," said Thexton. "It is not one size fits all." 
As of Monday night, 2,380 students were enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year.
Thexton noted 244 of those students, or roughly 10%, have chosen the
remote learning option. The deadline to choose the GB Remote Learning is Wednesday, Aug. 12.

"We want to keep the elementary kids in school as long as possible and as safely as possible," Thexton said. "The thing that helps the elementary schools is the static groups. That class stays together. When it is music time, the teacher will come to them."

Instructional time will be slightly reduced, especially
at the middle school and high school, to have students clean and disinfect
high-touch areas before moving to their next class. 

Everyone in the buildings
will be required to wear a mask, and all K-12 students and staff will be given
five masks before school starts. Thexton says keeping staff healthy will be
paramount to continue on-site learning. 
"We are already low on substitute teachers," Thexton added. "We have subs that won't be able to help us this year. "We are going to use a lot of our classified staff to help us in coverage. We are going to get pretty creative." Other guidelines and protocols: - Lockers will not be
used this school year in Great Bend. - Playing band instruments and singing
during class may be limited. -Students should be kept in static groups at recess
that remain the same from day to day on the playground and will be assigned
designated areas to play.

The entire Restart Plan can be viewed at <a href="https://www.greatbendschools.net/restart">greatbendschools.net</a>.&nbsp;

Listen below to the entire Restart Plan discussion from the school board meeting Aug. 10.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597109574102.jpeg" alt="USD 428 Assistant Superintendent John Popp (far right) explains the Restart Plan to the Board of Education Aug. 10, 2020." />
 <figcaption>USD 428 Assistant Superintendent John Popp (far right) explains the Restart Plan to the Board of Education Aug. 10, 2020.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostRewards outweighing the risks. It is a concept that many use in their
personal lives and in business. The Great Bend school district’s plan to
restart school Aug. 27 with on-site learning mentions USD 428
wants to provide an environment where the rewards of attending school outweigh
the risks. To make reopening school buildings rewarding during the COVID-19
pandemic, the district formulated a 20-page Restart Plan that the Board of
Education examined Monday night. A return to on-site learning with a structure as
“normal as possible” is the preferred method, but USD 428 is also offering GB
Remote Learning which will offer off-campus education with school staff
monitoring. USD 428 Superintendent Khris Thexton says the hybrid option of on-site
and remote learning would only be used when required by elevated public health
concerns or when social distancing must be strictly enforced. 
"This could be one of those situations where the elementary is on-site and secondary goes hybrid," said Thexton. "It is not one size fits all." 
As of Monday night, 2,380 students were enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year.
Thexton noted 244 of those students, or roughly 10%, have chosen the
remote learning option. The deadline to choose the GB Remote Learning is Wednesday, Aug. 12. "We want to keep the elementary kids in school as long as possible and as safely as possible," Thexton said. "The thing that helps the elementary schools is the static groups. That class stays together. When it is music time, the teacher will come to them."Instructional time will be slightly reduced, especially
at the middle school and high school, to have students clean and disinfect
high-touch areas before moving to their next class. Everyone in the buildings
will be required to wear a mask, and all K-12 students and staff will be given
five masks before school starts. Thexton says keeping staff healthy will be
paramount to continue on-site learning. 
"We are already low on substitute teachers," Thexton added. "We have subs that won't be able to help us this year. "We are going to use a lot of our classified staff to help us in coverage. We are going to get pretty creative." Other guidelines and protocols: - Lockers will not be
used this school year in Great Bend. - Playing band instruments and singing
during class may be limited. -Students should be kept in static groups at recess
that remain the same from day to day on the playground and will be assigned
designated areas to play. The entire Restart Plan can be viewed at <a href="https://www.greatbendschools.net/restart">greatbendschools.net</a>.&nbsp;Listen below to the entire Restart Plan discussion from the school board meeting Aug. 10.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/xckduqlt/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>

🎧USD 428 making sure the ‘rewards outweigh the risks’

Golden Belt Humane Society Annual Garage Sale-Friday & Saturday, Oct 23rd & 24th 

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Alice Paul Leads the Country for a Successful VOTE For Women-Saturday, August 29th 

Every
        Tuesday, August 4th - Sept. 8th

Shop
        Local &amp; Support Local Farmers every Tuesday evening at 6 pm at the
        Ellinwood Farmers Market located at Wolf Park!

We
        want the Farmers Market to be a safe and fun event for our community.
        Let's wear our masks so the market may continue to support all of the
        wonderful local people who need this outlet. So please, if you've
        recently been sick or feel sick - stay home.

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 Main St, Ellinwood, KS 67526</a><a href="https://www.ellinwoodchamber.com/so/67NEvl1bY/c?w=5bVEgHV0fdvQewJLTzH50k5neAolyCrcrOx-bw7J-iw.eyJ1IjoidGVsOiUyODYyMCUyOSs1NjYuNzM1MyIsInIiOiI0NmZjNTFkMy1kMDM5LTQ0YWYtYmFhYi1lZGZiYmQ0MzRmNGMiLCJtIjoibWFpbCIsImMiOiIyMTgzNDcxZS1hM2IzLTQ1MmQtOWQxZi0wMTE3MjQyNmMwYzYifQ" target="_blank">(620)
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Ellinwood Farmers Market- Every Tuesday-August 4th-September 8th 

&nbsp; Just because we have to be socially distant doesn’t mean we can’t come together! We are taking to the wires to bring you interviews with breweries you love, beer tastings from six breweries, new merchandise, and giveaways! (did we mention giveaways) So, tune in at 6pm central on August 15th for a good time. Let’s bring some fun to 2020! Beer list to be released soon. Keep an eye out for updates and keep being awesome.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information find them on facebook&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bikebrewq/">https://www.facebook.com/bikebrewq/</a>

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 </figure>&nbsp; Just because we have to be socially distant doesn’t mean we can’t come together! We are taking to the wires to bring you interviews with breweries you love, beer tastings from six breweries, new merchandise, and giveaways! (did we mention giveaways) So, tune in at 6pm central on August 15th for a good time. Let’s bring some fun to 2020! Beer list to be released soon. Keep an eye out for updates and keep being awesome.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information find them on facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bikebrewq/">https://www.facebook.com/bikebrewq/</a>

Bike Brew Q Virtual Brew Expo Saturday, August 15th 

Central Kansas Casa-Back to School Backpacks 

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Clear the Shelters 2020

Bark at the Waterpark-Saturday, Aug. 15 

VFW Post 3111 Fundraiser Raffle-Saturday, August 29th

Explore Great Bend-Free Outdoor Movie-Thursday, August 13th 

Explore Great Bend-Ladies Night Out-Thursday, August 13th 

Tuesday&nbsp;Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 90. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 92.

Thursday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Friday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Friday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Saturday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 92.

Saturday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Tuesday&nbsp;Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 90. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.Tuesday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.Wednesday&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.Wednesday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.Thursday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 92.Thursday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 70.Friday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.Friday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.Saturday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 92.Saturday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.Sunday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tuesday Weather

To assure that offices are operating with appropriate personnel, the Authorized
Positions listing is presented to the Barton County Commissioners for adoption.
The 2021 listing contains all county positions, including Central Kansas
Community Corrections and 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services,
since both fall under the umbrella of county services. 

Barton County
Administrator Phil Hathcock presented the list that was approved Monday morning. 
"We keep track of all authorized positions in the county, mainly to make sure we budget correctly each year to cover the number of positions that are allowed," said Hathcock. 
Barton County has a total of 242 employees. Out of those, 194 are full-time
workers, six part-time, 36 on-call employees and six temporary workers. 
The approved 2021 Operating Budget included a three-percent raise for all
county employees. Hathcock said the raise equates to approximately 50 cents per
hour increase for most employees.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>To assure that offices are operating with appropriate personnel, the Authorized
Positions listing is presented to the Barton County Commissioners for adoption.
The 2021 listing contains all county positions, including Central Kansas
Community Corrections and 20th Judicial District Juvenile Services,
since both fall under the umbrella of county services. Barton County
Administrator Phil Hathcock presented the list that was approved Monday morning. 
"We keep track of all authorized positions in the county, mainly to make sure we budget correctly each year to cover the number of positions that are allowed," said Hathcock. 
Barton County has a total of 242 employees. Out of those, 194 are full-time
workers, six part-time, 36 on-call employees and six temporary workers. 
The approved 2021 Operating Budget included a three-percent raise for all
county employees. Hathcock said the raise equates to approximately 50 cents per
hour increase for most employees.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

200+ Barton County employees receive 3% raise

On Sunday, August 9, 2020 at about 10 a.m., the Barton County Sheriff’s Office received a call at NW 30th Rd. Area 4, Lot 2 in the All Seasons Mobile Home Park. The caller advised two subjects armed with handguns, had entered his home, and robbed him.

Upon arrival Sheriff’s deputies contacted Donald Freed, the resident at that location. Freed stated he was pistol whipped about the head and face and tied to a chair. The assailants then broke into a gun cabinet took several firearms as well as cash from the residence.

Witnesses in the area saw a mid-90s, white, suburban type vehicle at about the time of the incident. The vehicle was seen leaving the area shortly after the incident.

A suspect has been developed in the case and is wanted for questioning. Howard Lee Johnson, age 24 of Wichita. Johnson is described as a black male, 5’7” in height, 135 pounds, black hair, brown eyes. Johnson has multiple tattoos. Johnson has multiple outstanding warrants in the Barton County District Court.

The second suspect is also described as a tall, heavyset, black male who was wearing a red bandanna at the time of the attack. No further description is available at this time.

Both suspects should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have information about the whereabouts of Johnson or the other suspect or any further information about this crime please contact the Barton County Sheriff’s Office at 620-793-1876 or you can call Crime Stoppers of Barton County at 620-792-1300

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 </figure>On Sunday, August 9, 2020 at about 10 a.m., the Barton County Sheriff’s Office received a call at NW 30th Rd. Area 4, Lot 2 in the All Seasons Mobile Home Park. The caller advised two subjects armed with handguns, had entered his home, and robbed him.Upon arrival Sheriff’s deputies contacted Donald Freed, the resident at that location. Freed stated he was pistol whipped about the head and face and tied to a chair. The assailants then broke into a gun cabinet took several firearms as well as cash from the residence.Witnesses in the area saw a mid-90s, white, suburban type vehicle at about the time of the incident. The vehicle was seen leaving the area shortly after the incident.A suspect has been developed in the case and is wanted for questioning. Howard Lee Johnson, age 24 of Wichita. Johnson is described as a black male, 5’7” in height, 135 pounds, black hair, brown eyes. Johnson has multiple tattoos. Johnson has multiple outstanding warrants in the Barton County District Court.The second suspect is also described as a tall, heavyset, black male who was wearing a red bandanna at the time of the attack. No further description is available at this time.Both suspects should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have information about the whereabouts of Johnson or the other suspect or any further information about this crime please contact the Barton County Sheriff’s Office at 620-793-1876 or you can call Crime Stoppers of Barton County at 620-792-1300

Law enforcement looking for two aggravated burglary/assault suspects

As USD 428 prepares for the first day of school Aug. 27,
the Great Bend school district works to ease the transition to heightened
health precautions due to COVID-19. 

With every K-12 student, staff member and
visitor required to wear masks while in the school building, the district will provide “mask breaks” throughout the day where students can remove their masks
in a safe environment. 

USD 428 Public Information Director Andrea Bauer said during Monday's Great Bend Chamber Chat that the
younger students will be given a lanyard to better keep tabs of their masks. 
"For elementary kids there will be a lanyard in their mask pack that will probably stay in the classroom," said Bauer. "This will be a way to keep track of it because wearing a mask does not necessarily mean it is on their face eight hours a day." 
As part of enrollment, the district is distributing a facemask care package to
each student and employee. The package will include five masks and a laundry
bag that the masks drop into to be cleaned at the end of the week.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

"In those passing periods or any common space, that is when it makes the most sense to make sure those masks are on," said Bauer. "During lunch and recess there will be times we need the kids to keep track of their masks."

Listen to the Chamber Chat from Aug. 10, 2020 by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=577549286258853">HERE</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597092443202.png" alt="The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Chamber Chat Aug. 10, 2020 included officials from USD 428." />
 <figcaption>The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Chamber Chat Aug. 10, 2020 included officials from USD 428.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostAs USD 428 prepares for the first day of school Aug. 27,
the Great Bend school district works to ease the transition to heightened
health precautions due to COVID-19. With every K-12 student, staff member and
visitor required to wear masks while in the school building, the district will provide “mask breaks” throughout the day where students can remove their masks
in a safe environment. USD 428 Public Information Director Andrea Bauer said during Monday's Great Bend Chamber Chat that the
younger students will be given a lanyard to better keep tabs of their masks. 
"For elementary kids there will be a lanyard in their mask pack that will probably stay in the classroom," said Bauer. "This will be a way to keep track of it because wearing a mask does not necessarily mean it is on their face eight hours a day." 
As part of enrollment, the district is distributing a facemask care package to
each student and employee. The package will include five masks and a laundry
bag that the masks drop into to be cleaned at the end of the week.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;"In those passing periods or any common space, that is when it makes the most sense to make sure those masks are on," said Bauer. "During lunch and recess there will be times we need the kids to keep track of their masks."Listen to the Chamber Chat from Aug. 10, 2020 by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=577549286258853">HERE</a>.

Facemask care package given to every USD 428 student & employee

Great Bend Pride weekly challenge...

Action from the Barton County Commission meeting (8/10/20)

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Supreme Court justice K. J. Wall

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: K. J. Wall" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/ptu86-e66b74?from=pb6admin&amp;download=1&amp;version=1&amp;vjs=1&amp;auto=1&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=0&amp;fonts=Helvetica&amp;skin=3&amp;pfauth="></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas Supreme Court justice K. J. Wall

🎤Forward Ever: Kan. Supreme Court Justice K. J. Wall

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Great Bend Post is honored to publish full obituaries and photos at no cost to families. 

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Recent Obituaries 

A tip for watching the&nbsp;Perseid meteor shower from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kdwpt/">Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism</a>&nbsp;Facebook page:

The Kansas Wetlands Education Center, just northeast of Great Bend, will hold a watch party Aug. 14 at 8:30 p.m.

A tip for watching the&nbsp;Perseid meteor shower from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/kdwpt/">Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism</a>&nbsp;Facebook page:The Kansas Wetlands Education Center, just northeast of Great Bend, will hold a watch party Aug. 14 at 8:30 p.m.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkdwpt%2Fposts%2F10157900367568640&width=500" width="500" height="565" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

KDWPT: Watch the Perseid meteor shower from a state park

On Sunday, Aug. 9 at approximately 9:01 p.m., officers with the Great Bend Police Department were dispatched to 3215 24th Street in Great Bend in reference to a burglary in progress. 

Anthony Shives, age 38, reported someone inside his residence. Shives reported his ex-wife Crystal Caruthers, age 36, had broken into the residence and set a fire. 

Upon officers arrival, they located a broken window on the residence. 

Officers located Caruthers in the bedroom. Caruthers was provided medical treatment by the Great Bend Fire Department for minor lacerations to the right hand and then transported to the Barton County Detention Center, where she was booked into custody for burglary and arson. 

If you have any information on this case or any other crime contact the Great Bend Police Department at 793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 792-1300.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597077118702.png" alt="Crystal Caruthers" />
 <figcaption>Crystal Caruthers</figcaption>
 </figure>On Sunday, Aug. 9 at approximately 9:01 p.m., officers with the Great Bend Police Department were dispatched to 3215 24th Street in Great Bend in reference to a burglary in progress. Anthony Shives, age 38, reported someone inside his residence. Shives reported his ex-wife Crystal Caruthers, age 36, had broken into the residence and set a fire. Upon officers arrival, they located a broken window on the residence. Officers located Caruthers in the bedroom. Caruthers was provided medical treatment by the Great Bend Fire Department for minor lacerations to the right hand and then transported to the Barton County Detention Center, where she was booked into custody for burglary and arson. If you have any information on this case or any other crime contact the Great Bend Police Department at 793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 792-1300.

Ex-wife breaks into residence and starts fire

Tue 8/115:00PM 1590KVGB/95.5FM – Kansas City Royals @ Cincinnati RedsWed 8/125:00PM 1590KVGB/95.5FM – Kansas City Royals @ Cincinnati RedsFri 8/146:30PM 1590KVGB/95.5FM – Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota TwinsSat 8/155:30PM 1590KVGB/95.5FM – Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota TwinsSun 8/1612:30PM 1590KVGB/95.5FM – Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota Twins5:00PM 1590KVGB/95.5FM – Boston Red Sox @ New York YankeesMon 8/176:30PM 1590KVGB/95.5FM – Kansas City Royals @ Minnesota TwinsTue 8/186:30PM 1590KVGB/95.5FM – Cincinnati Reds @ Kansas City RoyalsWed 8/196:30PM 1590KVGB/95.5FM – Cincinnati Reds @ Kansas City Royals

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6:00 Santa Barbara Foresters vs Cheney Diamond Dawgs

Cheney Diamond Dawgs 10 Hutchinson Monarchs 3

Santa Barbara Foresters 5 Cheney Diamond Dawgs 1

Hutchinson Monarchs 5 Hattiesburg Black Sox 4

Santa Barbara Foresters 8 Liberal Bee Jays 0

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier hit a two-run single in his first at-bat since testing positive for COVID-19, prized prospect Brady Singer earned his major league win and the Kansas City Royals swept the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Sunday.

The Royals won their fourth in a row overall. The Twins lost all three at Kauffman Stadium and have dropped four straight.

Dozier, who hit 26 home runs last year and tied for the big league lead with 10 triples, hadn’t played this season while recovering from the virus. He quickly delivered, putting the Royals ahead 2-0 in the first inning.

“Each guy just keeps getting better and I’m really impressed,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “Dozier was in here pretty early today and we are happy he is back.”

Singer (1-1) allowed two runs and five hits in five innings. A 24-year-old righty, the Royals’ first-round draft pick in 2018 struck out four and walked two in his fourth start in the majors.

“I’m really happy about it, but hopefully it’s just the start,” Singer said. “I felt good the whole outing and my body felt strong.”

The Kansas City bullpen threw four shutout innings, striking out six and allowing just two hits. After Greg Holland and Josh Staumont blanked the Twins, Scott Barlow closed for his first save.

“We’re always ready to go,” Staumont said. “We’ve been fighting so the clubhouse was negative, but we knew we needed to change it.”

Jose Berrios (1-2) went 5 1/3 innings giving up four runs. He allowed Maikel Franco’s leadoff homer in the sixth.

A wild pickoff throw by Singer helped the Twins scored twice in the third, keyed by Max Kepler’s RBI double.

“In general, the offense is probably a little flat,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “Why that is, couldn’t give you an exact answer. But I think that’s probably a point of emphasis and something we can focus on.”

Salvador Perez hit a sacrifice fly in the Royals third for a 3-2 lead.

Royals: OF Franchy Cordero was placed on the IL (right wrist sprain) and Dozier was reinstated.

Twins: RHP Randy Dobnak (2-1, 0.60 ERA) takes the mound in Milwaukee on Monday.

Royals: LHP Kris Bubic makes his third start of the season, facing Cincinnati on Tuesday night.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier hit a two-run single in his first at-bat since testing positive for COVID-19, prized prospect Brady Singer earned his major league win and the Kansas City Royals swept the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Sunday.The Royals won their fourth in a row overall. The Twins lost all three at Kauffman Stadium and have dropped four straight.Dozier, who hit 26 home runs last year and tied for the big league lead with 10 triples, hadn’t played this season while recovering from the virus. He quickly delivered, putting the Royals ahead 2-0 in the first inning.“Each guy just keeps getting better and I’m really impressed,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “Dozier was in here pretty early today and we are happy he is back.”Singer (1-1) allowed two runs and five hits in five innings. A 24-year-old righty, the Royals’ first-round draft pick in 2018 struck out four and walked two in his fourth start in the majors.“I’m really happy about it, but hopefully it’s just the start,” Singer said. “I felt good the whole outing and my body felt strong.”The Kansas City bullpen threw four shutout innings, striking out six and allowing just two hits. After Greg Holland and Josh Staumont blanked the Twins, Scott Barlow closed for his first save.“We’re always ready to go,” Staumont said. “We’ve been fighting so the clubhouse was negative, but we knew we needed to change it.”Jose Berrios (1-2) went 5 1/3 innings giving up four runs. He allowed Maikel Franco’s leadoff homer in the sixth.A wild pickoff throw by Singer helped the Twins scored twice in the third, keyed by Max Kepler’s RBI double.“In general, the offense is probably a little flat,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “Why that is, couldn’t give you an exact answer. But I think that’s probably a point of emphasis and something we can focus on.”Salvador Perez hit a sacrifice fly in the Royals third for a 3-2 lead.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: OF Franchy Cordero was placed on the IL (right wrist sprain) and Dozier was reinstated.UP NEXTTwins: RHP Randy Dobnak (2-1, 0.60 ERA) takes the mound in Milwaukee on Monday.Royals: LHP Kris Bubic makes his third start of the season, facing Cincinnati on Tuesday night.

Dozier, Singer lead Royals over Twins 4-2 for 3-game sweep

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The entire three-game series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis that was set to begin Monday night at Busch Stadium has been postponed while the Cardinals deal with a COVID-19 outbreak. There have now been 27 games postponed by Major League Baseball because of coronavirus concerns. The Cardinals have not played since July 30 and have had 13 games scrapped. Miami and Philadelphia each had seven games postponed earlier and have returned to the field since the disruptions. MLB said Sunday night that the league and the Cardinals “believe it is prudent to conduct additional testing while players and staff are quarantined before the team returns to play.”

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier hit a two-run single in his first at-bat since testing positive for COVID-19, prized prospect Brady Singer earned his first major league win and the Kansas City Royals swept the Minnesota Twins 4-2. The Royals won their fourth in a row overall. The Twins lost all three at Kauffman Stadium and have dropped four straight. Dozier, who hit 26 home runs last year and tied for the big league lead with 10 triples, hadn’t played this season while recovering from the virus. He quickly delivered, putting the Royals ahead 2-0 in the first inning.

UNDATED (AP) — The Power Five conference commissioners met to discuss the growing concern over whether the coming college football season will be played. And players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says no decisions on the season have been made, but conceded that the outlook has not improved in recent weeks. The Big Ten university presidents and chancellors were also having a previously unscheduled meeting, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. All this activity comes a day after the Mid-American Conference became the among 10 that play at the highest tier of Division I college football to cancel fall sports, including football.  

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Collin Morikawa eagled the par-4 16 and closed with a 6-under 64 to win the PGA Championship by two shots over Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey. Johnson carried the lead into the final round but fell behind with a bogey on the par-5 14. Jason Day, Matthew Wolff, Bryson DeChambeau, Tony Finau and Scottie Scheffler shared third at minus-10.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were able to wrap up the No. 2 seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs while preventing the Memphis Grizzlies from wrapping up a spot in the Western Conference play-in series. Pascal Siakam (see-A’-kam) scored 26 points to help the Raptors beat the Grizzlies, 108-99. Norman Powell chipped in 16 points and Kyle Lowry added 15 as Toronto wrapped up its fifth consecutive season with at least 50 wins.

UNDATED (AP) — The Indians sent Zach Plesac back to Cleveland on Sunday in a rental car after the young right-hander violated team rules and Major League Baseball’s coronavirus protocols. A club official told the Associated Press the 25-year-old Plesac went out with friends in Chicago on Saturday night following his win against the White Sox. The person added that the team got Plesac a car so he wouldn’t be on a plane with teammates and staff in the event he contracted the virus.

Baltimore	at	Washington	12:35 p.m.	(Suspended)

Chi Cubs	at	St. Louis	7:08 p.m.	(Postponed)

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 </figure>PITTSBURGH (AP) — The entire three-game series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis that was set to begin Monday night at Busch Stadium has been postponed while the Cardinals deal with a COVID-19 outbreak. There have now been 27 games postponed by Major League Baseball because of coronavirus concerns. The Cardinals have not played since July 30 and have had 13 games scrapped. Miami and Philadelphia each had seven games postponed earlier and have returned to the field since the disruptions. MLB said Sunday night that the league and the Cardinals “believe it is prudent to conduct additional testing while players and staff are quarantined before the team returns to play.”KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier hit a two-run single in his first at-bat since testing positive for COVID-19, prized prospect Brady Singer earned his first major league win and the Kansas City Royals swept the Minnesota Twins 4-2. The Royals won their fourth in a row overall. The Twins lost all three at Kauffman Stadium and have dropped four straight. Dozier, who hit 26 home runs last year and tied for the big league lead with 10 triples, hadn’t played this season while recovering from the virus. He quickly delivered, putting the Royals ahead 2-0 in the first inning.UNDATED (AP) — The Power Five conference commissioners met to discuss the growing concern over whether the coming college football season will be played. And players took to social media to urge leaders to let them play. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says no decisions on the season have been made, but conceded that the outlook has not improved in recent weeks. The Big Ten university presidents and chancellors were also having a previously unscheduled meeting, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press. All this activity comes a day after the Mid-American Conference became the among 10 that play at the highest tier of Division I college football to cancel fall sports, including football. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Collin Morikawa eagled the par-4 16 and closed with a 6-under 64 to win the PGA Championship by two shots over Dustin Johnson and Paul Casey. Johnson carried the lead into the final round but fell behind with a bogey on the par-5 14. Jason Day, Matthew Wolff, Bryson DeChambeau, Tony Finau and Scottie Scheffler shared third at minus-10.LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Toronto Raptors were able to wrap up the No. 2 seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs while preventing the Memphis Grizzlies from wrapping up a spot in the Western Conference play-in series. Pascal Siakam (see-A’-kam) scored 26 points to help the Raptors beat the Grizzlies, 108-99. Norman Powell chipped in 16 points and Kyle Lowry added 15 as Toronto wrapped up its fifth consecutive season with at least 50 wins.UNDATED (AP) — The Indians sent Zach Plesac back to Cleveland on Sunday in a rental car after the young right-hander violated team rules and Major League Baseball’s coronavirus protocols. A club official told the Associated Press the 25-year-old Plesac went out with friends in Chicago on Saturday night following his win against the White Sox. The person added that the team got Plesac a car so he wouldn’t be on a plane with teammates and staff in the event he contracted the virus.SUNDAY SCORESINTERLEAGUEBaltimore	at	Washington	12:35 p.m.	(Suspended)Final	Detroit	2	Pittsburgh	1	Final	Seattle	5	Colorado	3	AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Tampa Bay	4	N.Y. Yankees	3	Final	Boston	5	Toronto	3	Final	Kansas City	4	Minnesota	2	Final	Texas	7	L.A. Angels	3	Final	Oakland	7	Houston	2	Final	Cleveland	5	Chicago White Sox	4	NATIONAL LEAGUEChi Cubs	at	St. Louis	7:08 p.m.	(Postponed)Final	Atlanta	5	Philadelphia	2	Final	N.Y. Mets	4	Miami	2	Final	Milwaukee	9	Cincinnati	3	Final	L.A. Dodgers	6	San Francisco	2	Final	San Diego	9	Arizona	5	Final	Atlanta	8	Philadelphia	0	NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Oklahoma City	121	Washington	103	Final	Toronto	108	Memphis	99	Final	San Antonio	122	New Orleans	113	Final OT	Boston	122	Orlando	119	Final	Portland	124	Philadelphia	121	Final	Houston	129	Sacramento	112	Final	Brooklyn	129	L.A. Clippers	120	NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	Washington	2	Boston	1	Final	Columbus	3	Toronto	0	Final SO	Dallas	2	St. Louis	1

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By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football Writer

In many ways, the Mid-American Conference has little in common with Power Five leagues that first come to mind when fans think of major college football.

There are no 75,000-seat stadiums in the MAC. Million-dollar per year coaches are rare. In a typical season, NFL scouts might find one or two potential first-round draft picks playing at the 12 MAC schools that dot the Midwest. The MAC’s biggest games — #MACtion, if you will — are often played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Its television deal with ESPN pays per year only a few million more than the $9 million Clemson pays coach Dabo Swinney.

Still, the MAC is one of 10 conferences that competes in the NCAA’s highest level of football, and Saturday it became the first of those to surrender to the coronavirus pandemic and cancel the fall sports season.

So is the MAC an anomaly, done in by its small budgets or is this a dire sign of things to come in college football?

“I won’t try to judge what other folks are doing,” MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said. “I know we’re all in the same place. They all have their advisers. They’re going to make judgments based on the information they are receiving.”

Not long after the MAC announced it would explore second-semester seasons for all fall sports, including soccer and volleyball, the Big Ten made its own announcement that seemed ominous given the timing.

Tapping the brakes on football’s preseason, the Big Ten told its schools that until further notice full contact practices cannot begin. All teams will remain in the first two days of what is known as the “acclimatization period,” working out in just helmets. The first Big Ten games of the season are scheduled for Sept. 5.

“As we have consistently stated, we will continue to evaluate daily, while relying on our medical experts, to make the best decisions possible for the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes,” the Big Ten said in a statement.

The MAC’s schools were facing a significant financial burden by trying to maintain costly COVID-19 protocols, while also dealing with the uncertainty that campuses can be opened safely.

A move to the spring, however, could also be budget-buster if it means less revenue from the ESPN deal, which pays each school about $1 million per year, and football ticket sales. The MAC also shares about $90 million per year in College Football Playoff money with four other conferences.

“It would be naive to say that you don’t give thought and consideration to what the financial ramifications of any decision are, but this was a health and well-being decision first and foremost,” Steinbrecher said. “As we sit here today we don’t know what this will mean financially and how the rest of the fall plays out.”

Steinbrecher said the decision effects only fall sports, not basketball or others that begin in the second semester such as baseball, softball and lacrosse.

He added the decision was unanimous among the membership. Northern Illinois athletic director Sean Frazier, supported by NIU President Lisa Freeman, has been a vocal advocate of delaying the season.

“No one wants to have football or sports more than me,” said Frazier, who played football at Alabama in the late 1980s. “Football gave me all the opportunities I have today, but I can’t do it at the expense of people’s lives.”

Eastern Michigan athletic director Scott Wetherbee said he has been feeling a sense of inevitability for two weeks about the MAC canceling fall football, but can’t predict whether this decision trickles up to other conferences.

“Could it? Certainly. There’s certainly a narrative out there that could happen,” Wetherbee said. “No, it wouldn’t shock me if some followed suit. In fact, it would shock me if some didn’t.”

NCAA chief medical officer Brian Hainline made clear that even though plans for the football season have been adjusted to accommodate potential COVID-19 disruptions like the ones Major League Baseball has had, they are all still aspirational.

“Almost everything would have to be perfectly aligned to continue moving forward,” Hainline said Friday during the NCAA’s weekly video chat on social media.

As the Power Five conferences re-worked their schedules to play exclusively or mostly within their conferences, another of the MAC’s revenue streams dried up.

MAC schools, with athletic budgets in the $30 million range, rely heavily on payouts from road games against power conference teams. Kent State alone had more than $5 million in so-called guarantee games canceled. Whether they can be recouped and when is still to be determined. Without that revenue, the strain became too great of trying to keep players and staff safe during a pandemic.

“Certainly there was a cost attached to it,” Wetherbee said. “But as a league we were prepared to do it.”

The move to try spring football has already been going on in the second tier of Division I.

Nine of 13 conferences that play in the Championship Subdivision, have postponed fall football seasons. The first was the Ivy League in early July.

Now it’s the MAC, which was among the first conferences to limit fan access to its basketball tournament in March as concerns for the virus began to soar across the country. On March 12, the MAC was among many conferences to call off their tournaments hours before the NCAA canceled all of March Madness.

“If you told me in March we’d be here today,” Steinbrecher said, “I’d never have believed it”

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By RALPH D. RUSSO - AP College Football WriterIn many ways, the Mid-American Conference has little in common with Power Five leagues that first come to mind when fans think of major college football.There are no 75,000-seat stadiums in the MAC. Million-dollar per year coaches are rare. In a typical season, NFL scouts might find one or two potential first-round draft picks playing at the 12 MAC schools that dot the Midwest. The MAC’s biggest games — #MACtion, if you will — are often played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Its television deal with ESPN pays per year only a few million more than the $9 million Clemson pays coach Dabo Swinney.Still, the MAC is one of 10 conferences that competes in the NCAA’s highest level of football, and Saturday it became the first of those to surrender to the coronavirus pandemic and cancel the fall sports season.So is the MAC an anomaly, done in by its small budgets or is this a dire sign of things to come in college football?“I won’t try to judge what other folks are doing,” MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher said. “I know we’re all in the same place. They all have their advisers. They’re going to make judgments based on the information they are receiving.”Not long after the MAC announced it would explore second-semester seasons for all fall sports, including soccer and volleyball, the Big Ten made its own announcement that seemed ominous given the timing.Tapping the brakes on football’s preseason, the Big Ten told its schools that until further notice full contact practices cannot begin. All teams will remain in the first two days of what is known as the “acclimatization period,” working out in just helmets. The first Big Ten games of the season are scheduled for Sept. 5.“As we have consistently stated, we will continue to evaluate daily, while relying on our medical experts, to make the best decisions possible for the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes,” the Big Ten said in a statement.The MAC’s schools were facing a significant financial burden by trying to maintain costly COVID-19 protocols, while also dealing with the uncertainty that campuses can be opened safely.A move to the spring, however, could also be budget-buster if it means less revenue from the ESPN deal, which pays each school about $1 million per year, and football ticket sales. The MAC also shares about $90 million per year in College Football Playoff money with four other conferences.“It would be naive to say that you don’t give thought and consideration to what the financial ramifications of any decision are, but this was a health and well-being decision first and foremost,” Steinbrecher said. “As we sit here today we don’t know what this will mean financially and how the rest of the fall plays out.”Steinbrecher said the decision effects only fall sports, not basketball or others that begin in the second semester such as baseball, softball and lacrosse.He added the decision was unanimous among the membership. Northern Illinois athletic director Sean Frazier, supported by NIU President Lisa Freeman, has been a vocal advocate of delaying the season.“No one wants to have football or sports more than me,” said Frazier, who played football at Alabama in the late 1980s. “Football gave me all the opportunities I have today, but I can’t do it at the expense of people’s lives.”Eastern Michigan athletic director Scott Wetherbee said he has been feeling a sense of inevitability for two weeks about the MAC canceling fall football, but can’t predict whether this decision trickles up to other conferences.“Could it? Certainly. There’s certainly a narrative out there that could happen,” Wetherbee said. “No, it wouldn’t shock me if some followed suit. In fact, it would shock me if some didn’t.”NCAA chief medical officer Brian Hainline made clear that even though plans for the football season have been adjusted to accommodate potential COVID-19 disruptions like the ones Major League Baseball has had, they are all still aspirational.“Almost everything would have to be perfectly aligned to continue moving forward,” Hainline said Friday during the NCAA’s weekly video chat on social media.As the Power Five conferences re-worked their schedules to play exclusively or mostly within their conferences, another of the MAC’s revenue streams dried up.MAC schools, with athletic budgets in the $30 million range, rely heavily on payouts from road games against power conference teams. Kent State alone had more than $5 million in so-called guarantee games canceled. Whether they can be recouped and when is still to be determined. Without that revenue, the strain became too great of trying to keep players and staff safe during a pandemic.“Certainly there was a cost attached to it,” Wetherbee said. “But as a league we were prepared to do it.”The move to try spring football has already been going on in the second tier of Division I.Nine of 13 conferences that play in the Championship Subdivision, have postponed fall football seasons. The first was the Ivy League in early July.Now it’s the MAC, which was among the first conferences to limit fan access to its basketball tournament in March as concerns for the virus began to soar across the country. On March 12, the MAC was among many conferences to call off their tournaments hours before the NCAA canceled all of March Madness.“If you told me in March we’d be here today,” Steinbrecher said, “I’d never have believed it”___Follow Ralph D. 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After MAC surrenders to pandemic, will other leagues follow?

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — One of these days, Royals manager Mike Matheny hopes to see Jorge Soler smile when he trots around the bases.

It didn’t happen after either of Soler’s two homers Saturday night.

Maybe if he didn’t just miss on another one that was caught at the warning track.

The slugging outfielder’s big power output included a three-run shot during ago-ahead six-run fourth inning, when Nicky Lopez and Salvador Perez also went deep, and helped to push Kansas City to a 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins that clinched its first winning series against the AL Central rivals since September 2018.

“It’s my goal to get him to smile one time when he comes around. That has to be fun to be able to do that,” said Matheny, whose club has won three straight on the heels of a six-game slide. “I’m sure he must be smiling on the inside.”

Soler and Perez went back-to-back for the second time this season, and it was the first time the Royals hit three homers in an inning since Aug. 19, 2018, against the White Sox. Lopez’s two-run shot came off Lewis Thorpe (0-1) and tied the game.

Tyler Zuber (1-1) earned the win in relief of Danny Duffy. Trevor Rosenthal got four outs for his second straight save.

“The bullpen once again came in and did a fantastic job for us,” Matheny said, “but that inning where we give up four and we come right back and take six, that’s special, and that sort of thing can carry a club for a while, knowing you have that kind of talent and that kind of ability. The three home runs are huge right there.”

Nelson Cruz, Byron Buxton and Max Kepler went deep for the Twins, who lost the series opener in a 3-2 pitching duel.

Soler began the show with his homer leading off the third against former Royals pitcher Jake Odorizzi, who was making his season debut for Minnesota after dealing with a sore muscle in his ribs. That gave Kansas City a 2-0 lead.

The Twins answered with a pair of homers in the fourth. Cruz hit the first leading off, the ninth time the 40-year-old slugger has gone deep in his last 12 games against Kansas City. Buxton’s three-run shot was the second, giving him homers in three consecutive games after a slow start to the season.

“To put up those runs, it was big inning for us,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “It was a big moment the next half-inning when they put up some runs, too.”

The Royals’ big rally in the fourth began with a simple single by Maikel Franco, but Lopez immediately followed with his third career homer to tie the game. Brett Phillips and Whit Merrifield continued the charge with singles, and Soler added a three-run shot for his first multi-homer game since — coincidentally — facing the Twins last September.

Perez added his homer to cap the six-run inning. That’s more than the Royals had scored in all but two games this season.

The Twins got a run back on Buxton’s single in the sixth, and another when Kepler went deep in the seventh, before the Kansas City bullpen closed down the last two innings to raise the possibility of a series sweep.

“We decided to go out there and fight. We put a bunch of hits together,” Soler said. “That was a big stand.”

CF Nick Heath (strained left hamstring) was placed on the injured list and RHP Chance Adams recalled prior to the game. Heath hurt his hamstring on a stolen base attempt in the series opener Friday night.

Twins: 2B Luis Arraez (sore right knee) was back in the starting lineup after missing the past two games. ... 1B Miguel Sano started despite a sore right wrist. His glove was knocked off trying to tag a runner Friday night.

Royals: 1B Ryan O’Hearn fouled a pitch off his right shin in the fourth inning. He was checked by manager Mike Matheny and trainer Nick Kenney but stayed in the game until the fifth, when he was replaced by Franchy Cordero.

Royals RHP Brady Singer (0-1, 4.80 ERA) makes his fourth start and the first of his career at Kauffman Stadium when the rookie takes the hill in Sunday’s series finale. The Twins counter with RHP Jose Berrios (1-1, 4.80), who allowed one run on four hits in six innings in a win Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — One of these days, Royals manager Mike Matheny hopes to see Jorge Soler smile when he trots around the bases.It didn’t happen after either of Soler’s two homers Saturday night.Maybe if he didn’t just miss on another one that was caught at the warning track.The slugging outfielder’s big power output included a three-run shot during ago-ahead six-run fourth inning, when Nicky Lopez and Salvador Perez also went deep, and helped to push Kansas City to a 9-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins that clinched its first winning series against the AL Central rivals since September 2018.“It’s my goal to get him to smile one time when he comes around. That has to be fun to be able to do that,” said Matheny, whose club has won three straight on the heels of a six-game slide. “I’m sure he must be smiling on the inside.”Soler and Perez went back-to-back for the second time this season, and it was the first time the Royals hit three homers in an inning since Aug. 19, 2018, against the White Sox. Lopez’s two-run shot came off Lewis Thorpe (0-1) and tied the game.Tyler Zuber (1-1) earned the win in relief of Danny Duffy. Trevor Rosenthal got four outs for his second straight save.“The bullpen once again came in and did a fantastic job for us,” Matheny said, “but that inning where we give up four and we come right back and take six, that’s special, and that sort of thing can carry a club for a while, knowing you have that kind of talent and that kind of ability. The three home runs are huge right there.”Nelson Cruz, Byron Buxton and Max Kepler went deep for the Twins, who lost the series opener in a 3-2 pitching duel.This one was decided by the long ball.Soler began the show with his homer leading off the third against former Royals pitcher Jake Odorizzi, who was making his season debut for Minnesota after dealing with a sore muscle in his ribs. That gave Kansas City a 2-0 lead.The Twins answered with a pair of homers in the fourth. Cruz hit the first leading off, the ninth time the 40-year-old slugger has gone deep in his last 12 games against Kansas City. Buxton’s three-run shot was the second, giving him homers in three consecutive games after a slow start to the season.“To put up those runs, it was big inning for us,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “It was a big moment the next half-inning when they put up some runs, too.”The Royals’ big rally in the fourth began with a simple single by Maikel Franco, but Lopez immediately followed with his third career homer to tie the game. Brett Phillips and Whit Merrifield continued the charge with singles, and Soler added a three-run shot for his first multi-homer game since — coincidentally — facing the Twins last September.Perez added his homer to cap the six-run inning. That’s more than the Royals had scored in all but two games this season.The Twins got a run back on Buxton’s single in the sixth, and another when Kepler went deep in the seventh, before the Kansas City bullpen closed down the last two innings to raise the possibility of a series sweep.“We decided to go out there and fight. We put a bunch of hits together,” Soler said. “That was a big stand.”ROYALS MOVESCF Nick Heath (strained left hamstring) was placed on the injured list and RHP Chance Adams recalled prior to the game. Heath hurt his hamstring on a stolen base attempt in the series opener Friday night.TRAINER’S ROOMTwins: 2B Luis Arraez (sore right knee) was back in the starting lineup after missing the past two games. ... 1B Miguel Sano started despite a sore right wrist. His glove was knocked off trying to tag a runner Friday night.Royals: 1B Ryan O’Hearn fouled a pitch off his right shin in the fourth inning. He was checked by manager Mike Matheny and trainer Nick Kenney but stayed in the game until the fifth, when he was replaced by Franchy Cordero.UP NEXTRoyals RHP Brady Singer (0-1, 4.80 ERA) makes his fourth start and the first of his career at Kauffman Stadium when the rookie takes the hill in Sunday’s series finale. The Twins counter with RHP Jose Berrios (1-1, 4.80), who allowed one run on four hits in six innings in a win Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.

Soler's 2 homers helps to power Royals to 9-6 win over Twins

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jorge Soler homered in back-to-back innings while Nicky Lopez and Salvador Perez also went deep in helping the Royals beat the Twins 9-6. Three of the Royals' homers came during a go-ahead, six-run, fourth inning that helped Kansas City clinch the win in the three-game series. Tyler Zuber earned the victory in relief, while Trevor Rosenthal got the final four outs for his second straight save. Lewis Thorpe took the loss for Minnesota.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The entire three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis this weekend at Busch Stadium has been postponed after two more Cardinals players and a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. Major League Baseball made the announcement, after hours saying Friday night’s game had been scrapped to ensure everyone affected on the Cardinals was identified. The Cardinals have been off since last Friday, when two players returned positive coronavirus tests. Eight players in total have tested positive, including star catcher Yadier Molina.  

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dustin Johnson shot a 5-under 65 in the third round at TPC Harding Park to enter the final round as the PGA Championship leader at minus-9. He had eight birdies in the round, which helped him forget a bogey on No. 6 and a double three holes later. Both times, he birdied the next hole. Scottie Scheffler also fired a 65 that leaves him tied with Cameron Champ at 8 under.

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Harvick raced to his fifth NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season by outlasting Brad Keselowski in overtime in the opener of a weekend doubleheader at Michigan International Speedway. Harvick won for the fourth time at MIS — and three of those victories have been in the last three years. Martin Truex Jr. was third, followed by Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers will spend the rest of the NBA season and playoffs without All-Star guard Ben Simmons, who will undergo surgery on his left knee. There was no immediate timeframe for his return, and it’s likely that no firm timetable on his recovery will be set until after the surgery. Simmons left Wednesday’s game against Washington midway through the third quarter because of the injury.

UNDATED (AP) — The Mid-American Conference has become the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns. The MAC announced on Saturday that all fall sports have been canceled, although it is exploring the idea of making them up in the spring. The MAC’s 12 schools are facing a significant financial burden by trying to maintain costly coronavirus protocols.

Chi Cubs	at	St. Louis	8:15 p.m.	(Postponed)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jorge Soler homered in back-to-back innings while Nicky Lopez and Salvador Perez also went deep in helping the Royals beat the Twins 9-6. Three of the Royals' homers came during a go-ahead, six-run, fourth inning that helped Kansas City clinch the win in the three-game series. Tyler Zuber earned the victory in relief, while Trevor Rosenthal got the final four outs for his second straight save. Lewis Thorpe took the loss for Minnesota.ST. LOUIS (AP) — The entire three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis this weekend at Busch Stadium has been postponed after two more Cardinals players and a staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. Major League Baseball made the announcement, after hours saying Friday night’s game had been scrapped to ensure everyone affected on the Cardinals was identified. The Cardinals have been off since last Friday, when two players returned positive coronavirus tests. Eight players in total have tested positive, including star catcher Yadier Molina. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Dustin Johnson shot a 5-under 65 in the third round at TPC Harding Park to enter the final round as the PGA Championship leader at minus-9. He had eight birdies in the round, which helped him forget a bogey on No. 6 and a double three holes later. Both times, he birdied the next hole. Scottie Scheffler also fired a 65 that leaves him tied with Cameron Champ at 8 under.BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Harvick raced to his fifth NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season by outlasting Brad Keselowski in overtime in the opener of a weekend doubleheader at Michigan International Speedway. Harvick won for the fourth time at MIS — and three of those victories have been in the last three years. Martin Truex Jr. was third, followed by Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch.LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers will spend the rest of the NBA season and playoffs without All-Star guard Ben Simmons, who will undergo surgery on his left knee. There was no immediate timeframe for his return, and it’s likely that no firm timetable on his recovery will be set until after the surgery. Simmons left Wednesday’s game against Washington midway through the third quarter because of the injury.UNDATED (AP) — The Mid-American Conference has become the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns. The MAC announced on Saturday that all fall sports have been canceled, although it is exploring the idea of making them up in the spring. The MAC’s 12 schools are facing a significant financial burden by trying to maintain costly coronavirus protocols.SATURDAY SCORESINTERLEAGUEFinal	Detroit	11	Pittsburgh	5	Final	Baltimore	5	Washington	3	Final	Colorado	5	Seattle	0	AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	N.Y. Yankees	8	Tampa Bay	4	Final	Cleveland	7	Chicago White Sox	1	Final	Oakland	3	Houston	1	Final	Tampa Bay	5	N.Y. Yankees	3	Final	Texas	2	L.A. Angels	0	Final	Toronto	2	Boston	1	Final	Kansas City	9	Minnesota	6	NATIONAL LEAGUEChi Cubs	at	St. Louis	8:15 p.m.	(Postponed)Final	Philadelphia	5	Atlanta	0	Final	Cincinnati	4	Milwaukee	1	Final	N.Y. Mets	8	Miami	4	Final	Arizona	3	San Diego	2	Final	San Francisco	5	L.A. Dodgers	4	NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	L.A. Clippers	122	Portland	117	Final 2OT	Denver	134	Utah	132	Final	Indiana	116	L.A. Lakers	111	Final	Phoenix	119	Miami	112	Final OT	Dallas	136	Milwaukee	132	NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal OT	Vegas	4	Colorado	3	Final	Philadelphia	4	Tampa Bay	1

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WICHITA - Hutchinson's No. 9 hitter Clayton Chadwick hit a solo homer and a grand slam to highlight a seven-run fifth inning to lead the Monarchs to an 11-3, seven inning run-rule victory over the Hays Larks late Friday night, ending the Larks run at the 86th NBC World Series.

Corbin Truslow's tw0-run homer in the top of the first gave the Larks (22-10) the early lead. 

It would stay that way until the bottom of the third, when Chadwick hit a lead-off solo homer off the Larks starter Ryan Ruder. 

Ruder would get Chadwick to fly out to center with the bases-loaded to end the fourth but Zach Curry would not be as lucky. The Larks third pitcher of the night gave up a two-out grand slam to center.

Trevor Munsch (2-2) came in relief of Ruder in the fifth. With runners at second and third and one out, he induced a ground ball to shortstop Cameron Pehrson who tried to throw a runner out at the plate. The throw was off line and the Monarchs tied the game 2-2.

Back-to-back walks gave Hutch (31-7) a 3-2 lead. First baseman Garrett McGowan bobbled a grounder which allowed another run to score. Following a strikeout, Chadwick hit a 1-2 fastball over the center field wall to blow the game open.

After the Monarchs added a run in the sixth, the Larks scored in the top of the seventh after Sean Cooper doubled with two outs then came around on a Leo Jiminian single to center.

Hutchinson lead off the bottom of the seventh with a double then back to back singles and a steal of home scored two runs to end the game by run-rule.

Munsch took the loss allowing four runs (two earned) on one hit in 1/3 of an inning.

Monarchs starter, Jake Hamilton, a weekend starter for Wichita State picked up the win allowing two runs on two hits over six innings.

WICHITA - Hutchinson's No. 9 hitter Clayton Chadwick hit a solo homer and a grand slam to highlight a seven-run fifth inning to lead the Monarchs to an 11-3, seven inning run-rule victory over the Hays Larks late Friday night, ending the Larks run at the 86th NBC World Series.Corbin Truslow's tw0-run homer in the top of the first gave the Larks (22-10) the early lead. It would stay that way until the bottom of the third, when Chadwick hit a lead-off solo homer off the Larks starter Ryan Ruder. Ruder would get Chadwick to fly out to center with the bases-loaded to end the fourth but Zach Curry would not be as lucky. The Larks third pitcher of the night gave up a two-out grand slam to center.Trevor Munsch (2-2) came in relief of Ruder in the fifth. With runners at second and third and one out, he induced a ground ball to shortstop Cameron Pehrson who tried to throw a runner out at the plate. The throw was off line and the Monarchs tied the game 2-2.Back-to-back walks gave Hutch (31-7) a 3-2 lead. First baseman Garrett McGowan bobbled a grounder which allowed another run to score. Following a strikeout, Chadwick hit a 1-2 fastball over the center field wall to blow the game open.After the Monarchs added a run in the sixth, the Larks scored in the top of the seventh after Sean Cooper doubled with two outs then came around on a Leo Jiminian single to center.Hutchinson lead off the bottom of the seventh with a double then back to back singles and a steal of home scored two runs to end the game by run-rule.Munsch took the loss allowing four runs (two earned) on one hit in 1/3 of an inning.Monarchs starter, Jake Hamilton, a weekend starter for Wichita State picked up the win allowing two runs on two hits over six innings.The Monarchs, who have won three straight in the loser's bracker, plays the Houston (TX) Express Saturday at 8:30 p.m.. The Express stayed alive with a 5-4 win over Liberal in the Friday's first game.

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