Eight members of the Barton Community College women's soccer team earned KJCCC West Division I All-Conference honors including landing three on the first team.

The selections helped lead Barton to a 9-3-1 West second place, knocking off 10th ranked and national qualifier KCK in the playoffs, to an eventual Region VI/Plains District Championship game loss to conclude the season at 13-4-1

A pair of sophomores and a freshman landed on the first team selections in Kadin Stinson, Mercy Azanapo, and Seulgi Lee.

Stinson led the front end of the Barton offensive attack, rattling the net 13 times for a conference best and 10th overall ranking in the NJCAA. Recording four multi-goal games including a hat-trick in the Cougars' third game of the season hosting Southeast Community College, the Emporia, Kansas, sophomore was a constant threat to opposing defenses with 94 shots launched on the year while adding an assist to finish third in the conference with 27 total points. Stinson was the KJCCC's Player of the Week in week three of the early season scoring a pair of goals including netting the game winner in each of Barton's contests.

Azanapo, a sophomore from Accra, Ghana, earned midfield honors for the second consecutive season and was joined by Seoul, South Korea, freshman Seulgi Lee's defensive recognition. The duo covered most of the field helping fuel Barton's top rated West offense and the 2nd stingiest defense.

Usually assigned to keeping the opponent's main scoring threat in check, Azanapo helped the Cougars limit opponents to just 15 goals in the conference season and 19 overall including six shutouts throughout the season.

Lee was also a big part of the defensive effort but contributed equally on the offensive end. Barton's main free-kick launcher, Lee found the net four times including a rise-n-shine header in the Region VI/Plains District semifinals helping Barton to a 2-1 upset over 10th ranked KCK. Lee also distributed a team second best 8 assists, five coming within Barton's seven unbeaten streak to begin the season and two coming on a five-point performance in victory over Garden City.

Sophomore Daniela Paez, who led the West and ranked 4th nationally with 11 assists, is joined by four freshmen on the second team selections, forward Annika Gerdau, midfielder Francesca Martella, defender Silvia Cinque, and goalkeeper Nia Baker.

Gerdau earned Week 6 Player of the Week honors providing the game winner over Dodge City, scoring a goal, and dishing out an assist in a 4-0 blanking at Butler.

Baker won a pair of national goalkeeper of the week, to go along with, three weekly honors protecting the net. The native of Wichita, Kansas, posted four shutouts while teaming with backup Maria Gutierrez for another in Barton's win at Butler. The victory would be the last in net for the freshman as a season ending sickness left the Cougars without her services for the final five games.

<figure>
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 </figure>Eight members of the Barton Community College women's soccer team earned KJCCC West Division I All-Conference honors including landing three on the first team.The selections helped lead Barton to a 9-3-1 West second place, knocking off 10th ranked and national qualifier KCK in the playoffs, to an eventual Region VI/Plains District Championship game loss to conclude the season at 13-4-1A pair of sophomores and a freshman landed on the first team selections in Kadin Stinson, Mercy Azanapo, and Seulgi Lee.Stinson led the front end of the Barton offensive attack, rattling the net 13 times for a conference best and 10th overall ranking in the NJCAA. Recording four multi-goal games including a hat-trick in the Cougars' third game of the season hosting Southeast Community College, the Emporia, Kansas, sophomore was a constant threat to opposing defenses with 94 shots launched on the year while adding an assist to finish third in the conference with 27 total points. Stinson was the KJCCC's Player of the Week in week three of the early season scoring a pair of goals including netting the game winner in each of Barton's contests.Azanapo, a sophomore from Accra, Ghana, earned midfield honors for the second consecutive season and was joined by Seoul, South Korea, freshman Seulgi Lee's defensive recognition. The duo covered most of the field helping fuel Barton's top rated West offense and the 2nd stingiest defense.Usually assigned to keeping the opponent's main scoring threat in check, Azanapo helped the Cougars limit opponents to just 15 goals in the conference season and 19 overall including six shutouts throughout the season.Lee was also a big part of the defensive effort but contributed equally on the offensive end. Barton's main free-kick launcher, Lee found the net four times including a rise-n-shine header in the Region VI/Plains District semifinals helping Barton to a 2-1 upset over 10th ranked KCK. Lee also distributed a team second best 8 assists, five coming within Barton's seven unbeaten streak to begin the season and two coming on a five-point performance in victory over Garden City.Sophomore Daniela Paez, who led the West and ranked 4th nationally with 11 assists, is joined by four freshmen on the second team selections, forward Annika Gerdau, midfielder Francesca Martella, defender Silvia Cinque, and goalkeeper Nia Baker.Gerdau earned Week 6 Player of the Week honors providing the game winner over Dodge City, scoring a goal, and dishing out an assist in a 4-0 blanking at Butler.Baker won a pair of national goalkeeper of the week, to go along with, three weekly honors protecting the net. The native of Wichita, Kansas, posted four shutouts while teaming with backup Maria Gutierrez for another in Barton's win at Butler. The victory would be the last in net for the freshman as a season ending sickness left the Cougars without her services for the final five games.

Barton women's soccer lands eight on KJCCC All-West squad

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi hit a 464 foot three-run homer, Salvador Pérez added his 18th home run this season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Friday night for only their second win in their last 13 games.

Kansas City trailed 1-0 before Mondesi’s third-inning home run off Nick Pivetta (6-3), Mondesi’s fourth home run in nine games this season. Mondesi has nine RBIs.

“That ball was as far ball as you’ll see hit,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “He’s a difference maker, and it’s fun to watch.”

Before a season-high crowd of 29,870 at Kauffman Stadium, Kris Bubic (2-2) won despite allowing two runs and five hits in 2 2/3 innings. Greg Holland pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save, and the Royals stopped their six-game losing streak.

“It was a good win,” Matheny said. “Every one of them is, but they’re a good team.”

Boston’s Christian Arroyo was ejected by plate umpire Jim Wolf after he took a called third strike for the second out of the ninth on a pitch that Arroyo thought was inside.

Whit Merrifield had his fourth straight multi-hit game, including an RBI double in the fifth that boosted Kansas City’s lead to 4-2.

The Red Sox went 2 for 9 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight runners.

Boston faced Kansas City for the first time since dealing outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the Royals on Feb. 10 as part of a three-team trade. Benintendi is missing the series because of a broken rib.

Kansas City used an opener for the first time this season, and Kyle Zimmer allowed three hits in two scoreless innings.

“Coming into the day, there was a few scenarios discussed,” Bubic said. “I just tried to stay ready and prepared for a normal start. I tried to just think one inning at a time.”

Pivetta gave up three runs and six hits in five innings. He is 0-3 in four starts after starting the season 6-0.

“We just need to turn the page and try to tie the series tomorrow,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said.

Alex Verdugo’s RBI single put Boston ahead in the third, and J.D. Martinez hit a run-scoring single in the fifth that closed the Red Sox to 3-2.

Pérez homered in the seventh off Matt Andriese, a drive just over the wall in right.

Rafael Devers hit his 17th homer, a solo drive in the eighth off Scott Barlow, who had not allowed a home run in 38 innings.

Royals: OF Edward Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. The Royals selected the contract of RHP Anthony Swarzak from Omaha and transferred RHP Ronald Bolanos from the 10-day to the 60-day IL.

Red Sox: LHP Chris Sale (Tommy John surgery in March 2020) threw a 40-pitch simulated game at Triple-A Worcester. Sale said he felt good and felt the session was a step in the right direction. His next bullpen session is set for Tuesday.

Royals: LHP Danny Duffy (left forearm flexor strain) threw a bullpen session and could pitch on the trip that starts Tuesday at the New York Yankees.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi hit a 464 foot three-run homer, Salvador Pérez added his 18th home run this season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Friday night for only their second win in their last 13 games.Kansas City trailed 1-0 before Mondesi’s third-inning home run off Nick Pivetta (6-3), Mondesi’s fourth home run in nine games this season. Mondesi has nine RBIs.“That ball was as far ball as you’ll see hit,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “He’s a difference maker, and it’s fun to watch.”Before a season-high crowd of 29,870 at Kauffman Stadium, Kris Bubic (2-2) won despite allowing two runs and five hits in 2 2/3 innings. Greg Holland pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save, and the Royals stopped their six-game losing streak.“It was a good win,” Matheny said. “Every one of them is, but they’re a good team.”Boston’s Christian Arroyo was ejected by plate umpire Jim Wolf after he took a called third strike for the second out of the ninth on a pitch that Arroyo thought was inside.Whit Merrifield had his fourth straight multi-hit game, including an RBI double in the fifth that boosted Kansas City’s lead to 4-2.The Red Sox went 2 for 9 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight runners.Boston faced Kansas City for the first time since dealing outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the Royals on Feb. 10 as part of a three-team trade. Benintendi is missing the series because of a broken rib.Kansas City used an opener for the first time this season, and Kyle Zimmer allowed three hits in two scoreless innings.“Coming into the day, there was a few scenarios discussed,” Bubic said. “I just tried to stay ready and prepared for a normal start. I tried to just think one inning at a time.”Pivetta gave up three runs and six hits in five innings. He is 0-3 in four starts after starting the season 6-0.“We just need to turn the page and try to tie the series tomorrow,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said.Alex Verdugo’s RBI single put Boston ahead in the third, and J.D. Martinez hit a run-scoring single in the fifth that closed the Red Sox to 3-2.Pérez homered in the seventh off Matt Andriese, a drive just over the wall in right.Rafael Devers hit his 17th homer, a solo drive in the eighth off Scott Barlow, who had not allowed a home run in 38 innings.ROSTER MOVESRoyals: OF Edward Olivares was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. The Royals selected the contract of RHP Anthony Swarzak from Omaha and transferred RHP Ronald Bolanos from the 10-day to the 60-day IL.TRAINER’S ROOMRed Sox: LHP Chris Sale (Tommy John surgery in March 2020) threw a 40-pitch simulated game at Triple-A Worcester. Sale said he felt good and felt the session was a step in the right direction. His next bullpen session is set for Tuesday.Royals: LHP Danny Duffy (left forearm flexor strain) threw a bullpen session and could pitch on the trip that starts Tuesday at the New York Yankees.

Mondesi 464-foot HR helps Royals beat Boston 5-3, stop skid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi hit a 464 foot three-run homer, Salvador Pérez added his 18th home run this season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 for only their second win in their last 13 games. Kansas City trailed 1-0 before Mondesi’s third-inning home run off Nick Pivetta, Mondesi’s fourth home run in nine games this season. Mondesi has nine RBIs. Before a season-high crowd of 29,870 at Kauffman Stadium, Kris Bubic won despite allowing two runs in 2 2/3 innings. Greg Holland pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save. The Royals stopped their six-game losing streak.

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies and William Contreras homered off Carlos Martínez in a four-run second inning, Max Fried allowed two hits in seven innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1. Contreras’ seventh homer, a solo shot to left, made it 2-1, and Ronald Acuña Jr. kept the inning alive by walking, stealing second base and scoring on Freddie Freeman’s single. Albies, who went 3 for 5 with three RBIs, followed with his 10th homer, a two-run shot to right that put Atlanta up 5-1.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Texas is making its record 37th appearance in the College World Series. Unlike the last time the Longhorns were in Omaha in 2018, coach David Pierce believes this team has the makings to be national champion. The Longhorns went 5-0 through their regional and super regional for the first time since 2004 and are the highest remaining national seed at No. 2. Play begins Saturday with Stanford taking on North Carolina State in the afternoon and reigning national champion Vanderbilt facing No. 5 Arizona at night. Games Sunday match Tennessee against Virginia and the Longhorns against Mississippi State.

UNDATED (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference's latest chance to win a rare national championship in baseball is down to North Carolina State and Virginia. The Wolfpack and Cavaliers both dug out of bad starts to make it to the College World Series. Each is vying to become only the third ACC team to claim the national championship. Virginia won the national title in 2015. The league's other title came from Wake Forest in 1955. This marks the 10th time in 15 NCAA baseball tournaments that the ACC has had multiple teams in the College World Series. 

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert says he will seek temporary rules as early as July to ensure all athletes can be compensated for their celebrity. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Emmert urged member schools to pass legislation that would make it permissible for the first time for college athletes to earn money off their names, images and likenesses. A host of state laws are looming and congressional efforts for a national law have stalled. The NCAA Division I Council meets Tuesday and Wednesday and could act on an NIL proposal.

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — College Football Playoff expansion took another step forward this week. The full group of commissioners who manage the postseason spent about six hours over two days digging into a proposal to expand from four teams to 12. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says it will be months before the process comes to a close. In a 12-team format, six spots would be reserved for the highest-ranked conference champions and and the other six would be at-large sports. The plan calls for first-round games played on campuses. Quarterfinal and semifinals would be bowl games.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It will be the Los Angeles Clippers taking on the Phoenix Suns in the NBA's Western Conference finals. Terance Mann poured in a career-high 39 points and the Clippers advanced to a conference final for the first time in team history by downing Utah, 131-119. Paul George scored 28 and Reggie Jackson added 27 for the Clippers, who trailed by 25 points early in the third quarter before rallying back.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 7 of the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinal series tomorrow. Seth Curry hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points as the top-seeded Sixers downed Atlanta, 104-99 to avoid elimination. Joel Embiid added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the 76ers, who never led before scoring the fist 12 points in the second half.

MONTREAL (AP) — Josh Anderson's second goal of the night game the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 overtime win and a 2-1 lead over Vegas in the Stanley Cup semifinals. Carey Price turned back 43 shots and was at his best while the Habs were outshot, 25-5 over the first 30 minutes. Cole Caufield also scored to help Montreal win without interim head coach Dominique Ducharme, who tested positive for COVID-19 before the game.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Richard Bland and Russell Henley are co-leaders heading into the third round of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. The 48-year-old Bland carded a 4-under 67 that leaves him minus-5, but Henley fell into a tie with a bogey on 18. Louis Oosthuizen shot an even-part 71 to remain at 4 under, tying him for third with Matthew Wolff.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adalberto Mondesi hit a 464 foot three-run homer, Salvador Pérez added his 18th home run this season, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 for only their second win in their last 13 games. Kansas City trailed 1-0 before Mondesi’s third-inning home run off Nick Pivetta, Mondesi’s fourth home run in nine games this season. Mondesi has nine RBIs. Before a season-high crowd of 29,870 at Kauffman Stadium, Kris Bubic won despite allowing two runs in 2 2/3 innings. Greg Holland pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save. The Royals stopped their six-game losing streak.ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies and William Contreras homered off Carlos Martínez in a four-run second inning, Max Fried allowed two hits in seven innings, and the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1. Contreras’ seventh homer, a solo shot to left, made it 2-1, and Ronald Acuña Jr. kept the inning alive by walking, stealing second base and scoring on Freddie Freeman’s single. Albies, who went 3 for 5 with three RBIs, followed with his 10th homer, a two-run shot to right that put Atlanta up 5-1.OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Texas is making its record 37th appearance in the College World Series. Unlike the last time the Longhorns were in Omaha in 2018, coach David Pierce believes this team has the makings to be national champion. The Longhorns went 5-0 through their regional and super regional for the first time since 2004 and are the highest remaining national seed at No. 2. Play begins Saturday with Stanford taking on North Carolina State in the afternoon and reigning national champion Vanderbilt facing No. 5 Arizona at night. Games Sunday match Tennessee against Virginia and the Longhorns against Mississippi State.UNDATED (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference's latest chance to win a rare national championship in baseball is down to North Carolina State and Virginia. The Wolfpack and Cavaliers both dug out of bad starts to make it to the College World Series. Each is vying to become only the third ACC team to claim the national championship. Virginia won the national title in 2015. The league's other title came from Wake Forest in 1955. This marks the 10th time in 15 NCAA baseball tournaments that the ACC has had multiple teams in the College World Series. ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert says he will seek temporary rules as early as July to ensure all athletes can be compensated for their celebrity. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, Emmert urged member schools to pass legislation that would make it permissible for the first time for college athletes to earn money off their names, images and likenesses. A host of state laws are looming and congressional efforts for a national law have stalled. The NCAA Division I Council meets Tuesday and Wednesday and could act on an NIL proposal.ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — College Football Playoff expansion took another step forward this week. The full group of commissioners who manage the postseason spent about six hours over two days digging into a proposal to expand from four teams to 12. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says it will be months before the process comes to a close. In a 12-team format, six spots would be reserved for the highest-ranked conference champions and and the other six would be at-large sports. The plan calls for first-round games played on campuses. Quarterfinal and semifinals would be bowl games.LOS ANGELES (AP) — It will be the Los Angeles Clippers taking on the Phoenix Suns in the NBA's Western Conference finals. Terance Mann poured in a career-high 39 points and the Clippers advanced to a conference final for the first time in team history by downing Utah, 131-119. Paul George scored 28 and Reggie Jackson added 27 for the Clippers, who trailed by 25 points early in the third quarter before rallying back.ATLANTA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers will host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 7 of the NBA's Eastern Conference semifinal series tomorrow. Seth Curry hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points as the top-seeded Sixers downed Atlanta, 104-99 to avoid elimination. Joel Embiid added 22 points and 13 rebounds for the 76ers, who never led before scoring the fist 12 points in the second half.MONTREAL (AP) — Josh Anderson's second goal of the night game the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 overtime win and a 2-1 lead over Vegas in the Stanley Cup semifinals. Carey Price turned back 43 shots and was at his best while the Habs were outshot, 25-5 over the first 30 minutes. Cole Caufield also scored to help Montreal win without interim head coach Dominique Ducharme, who tested positive for COVID-19 before the game.SAN DIEGO (AP) — Richard Bland and Russell Henley are co-leaders heading into the third round of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. The 48-year-old Bland carded a 4-under 67 that leaves him minus-5, but Henley fell into a tie with a bogey on 18. Louis Oosthuizen shot an even-part 71 to remain at 4 under, tying him for third with Matthew Wolff.FRIDAY SCORESINTERLEAGUEFinal	Pittsburgh	11	Cleveland	10	AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Oakland	5	N.Y. Yankees	3	Final	Baltimore	7	Toronto	1	Final	Houston	2	Chicago White Sox	1	Final	Kansas City	5	Boston	3	Final	Minnesota	7	Texas	5	Final	Seattle	5	Tampa Bay	1	Final	L.A. Angels	11	Detroit	3	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	Washington	1	N.Y. Mets	0	Final	Atlanta	9	St. Louis	1	Final	Miami	10	Chicago Cubs	2	Final	Colorado	6	Milwaukee	5	Final	San Francisco	5	Philadelphia	3	Final	L.A. Dodgers	3	Arizona	0	Final	San Diego	8	Cincinnati	2	NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFSFinal	Philadelphia	104	Atlanta	99	Final	L.A. Clippers	131	Utah	119	NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal OT	Montreal	3	Vegas	2

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By TOMMY REZAC <a href="https://stjosephpost.com">St. Joseph Post</a>

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The city of St. 
Joseph and Missouri Western State University will soon know for sure 
what the Kansas City Chiefs’ plan is for training camp.

The NFL 
has given the green light for all 32 teams to travel to their training 
camp sites this summer. Fans will also be allowed to watch as long as 
state and local protocols are followed.

Training camp has been at 
Missouri Western’s campus since 2010. It was held in Kansas City's 
practice facility last summer due to COVID-19. 

Missouri Western 
athletic director Josh Looney says the school's relationship with the 
Chiefs has always been positive, and he looks forward to hearing their 
plans about training camp soon.

"Obviously at Missouri Western, we
 feel very confident in our ability to host a camp this year and meet 
protocol," Looney told the Post in an interview. "We continue to work 
with the Chiefs and we're not in a position to share any dates or 
confirm things, and so it's still a bit of a waiting game."

The Chiefs are contracted to hold training camp in St. Joseph through
 2024. A full training camp schedule is expected to be announced in the 
next week or two.

"We'll follow the NFL's lead and adapt and we 
feel like we're in a good position to follow whatever protocols are 
necessary regarding training camp in 2021," Looney said.

Training 
camp has always brought hundreds of fans from Kansas City and beyond to 
St. Joseph, giving local restaurants, hotels and businesses a nice 
boost.

Looney says Kansas City's recent run of five straight 
division titles, back-to-back conference titles and a 2020 Super Bowl 
win has fueled the excitement, especially during the 2019 camp.

"We
 had a record camp and it was an unbelievable atmosphere," Looney 
recalled. "A sea of red throughout the community. We had a rally 
downtown to welcome the team to camp. Then, they go and win the Super 
Bowl. Then, in 2020 it was canceled and we were expecting another record
 camp, so I think there's pent up demand."

You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

By TOMMY REZAC <a href="https://stjosephpost.com">St. Joseph Post</a>ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The city of St. 
Joseph and Missouri Western State University will soon know for sure 
what the Kansas City Chiefs’ plan is for training camp.The NFL 
has given the green light for all 32 teams to travel to their training 
camp sites this summer. Fans will also be allowed to watch as long as 
state and local protocols are followed.Training camp has been at 
Missouri Western’s campus since 2010. It was held in Kansas City's 
practice facility last summer due to COVID-19. Missouri Western 
athletic director Josh Looney says the school's relationship with the 
Chiefs has always been positive, and he looks forward to hearing their 
plans about training camp soon."Obviously at Missouri Western, we
 feel very confident in our ability to host a camp this year and meet 
protocol," Looney told the Post in an interview. "We continue to work 
with the Chiefs and we're not in a position to share any dates or 
confirm things, and so it's still a bit of a waiting game."The Chiefs are contracted to hold training camp in St. Joseph through
 2024. A full training camp schedule is expected to be announced in the 
next week or two."We'll follow the NFL's lead and adapt and we 
feel like we're in a good position to follow whatever protocols are 
necessary regarding training camp in 2021," Looney said.Training 
camp has always brought hundreds of fans from Kansas City and beyond to 
St. Joseph, giving local restaurants, hotels and businesses a nice 
boost.Looney says Kansas City's recent run of five straight 
division titles, back-to-back conference titles and a 2020 Super Bowl 
win has fueled the excitement, especially during the 2019 camp."We
 had a record camp and it was an unbelievable atmosphere," Looney 
recalled. "A sea of red throughout the community. We had a rally 
downtown to welcome the team to camp. Then, they go and win the Super 
Bowl. Then, in 2020 it was canceled and we were expecting another record
 camp, so I think there's pent up demand."You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Missouri Western officials optimistic about return of Chiefs training camp

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp Thursday with a sense of optimism that comes from playing in the last two Super Bowls and the offseason additions to the roster.

These three days comprised the final practices the Chiefs will have in Phase 3 of the offseason program ahead of training camp which begins late July.

Head coach Andy Reid was most pleased that he could see his player in person.

“On these Zoom calls, you can install,” he said following Thursday’s practice. “You can talk about fundamentals and techniques, but you can’t work on them, and that’s just what’s real.

“This gives you an opportunity to actually run the plays and work on the fundamentals and techniques. … The coaches have evaluated their last season and (can) help them get better with the techniques and fundamentals that they might need this season.

“I think it’s a win-win. I think it’s great to have the technology, but at the same time, I think it’s important that we’re still able to get them on the field.”

The Chiefs were looking to upgrade one of the league’s best offenses, particularly the offensive line. During February’s Super Bowl, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was pressured a Super Bowl-record 29 times. According to NextGenStats, via Seth Walder of ESPN.com, Mahomes ran 497 yards before throwing the ball or being sacked.

So the Chiefs traded for a new starting left tackle, signed a free agent left guard, signed a free agent center and drafted another center, and got two linemen back from last year who sat out because of Covid.

Mahomes should be more comfortable this season. That, and the motivation of losing in the biggest game last season, has him ready to go.

“When you get beat like that on a stage like that, you’re going to (be motivated) at all times. I’m going to try to make sure that doesn’t happen again no matter what game it is.”

“It’s probably top of the list. It’s been everything I’ve asked for. I feel like I can play football anywhere, but when you develop certain relationships with certain people, these people become a part of your life. So, Coach Spags (Steve Spagnuolo), Coach Merritt, Coach Reid, Coach Rubin, our strength coach, all these men have been important to me, so I can’t see me ever walking away from that relationship.”— safety Tyrann Mathieu on his desire to sign a contract extension and finish his career with the Chiefs.

“I feel like I can be productive inside, outside, just wherever the team puts me. I think there are more advantages on the outside because of the fact you can’t really double-team. You can chip, but you’re not really getting as many double-teams as a three-tech would in this defense, so I’m excited about that.” — defensive end Chris Jones on how he thinks he’ll do in his new role (he played defensive tackle since his rookie year in 2016.

“Talking to Coach Reid and also Pat (Mahomes), there are things we’re implementing to get the ball to the back and just get the ball spread out more. So, that was one of the things on why I chose to work on my hands and just be more of a threat. It was seen that I can run the ball between the tackles, outside. Being able to also get out, and not just routes out of the backfield but also spread out in the slot position and also the outside wideout position (will) expand my skill set.” — running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on becoming more involved in the passing game.

“Back home in Montreal, the gym has been closed for the past year. I was able to stay in pretty good shape, but I think when it comes to football shape, there’s no other treatment than just playing football. Today was a great day, a great start and I’m looking forward to more practices. I think that’s the key, is to get exposure, get some reps.”— guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, a licensed physician who missed the 2020 season to work in a long-term care facility in his home country of Canada.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs wrapped up their three-day mandatory minicamp Thursday with a sense of optimism that comes from playing in the last two Super Bowls and the offseason additions to the roster.These three days comprised the final practices the Chiefs will have in Phase 3 of the offseason program ahead of training camp which begins late July.Head coach Andy Reid was most pleased that he could see his player in person.“On these Zoom calls, you can install,” he said following Thursday’s practice. “You can talk about fundamentals and techniques, but you can’t work on them, and that’s just what’s real.“This gives you an opportunity to actually run the plays and work on the fundamentals and techniques. … The coaches have evaluated their last season and (can) help them get better with the techniques and fundamentals that they might need this season.“I think it’s a win-win. I think it’s great to have the technology, but at the same time, I think it’s important that we’re still able to get them on the field.”The Chiefs were looking to upgrade one of the league’s best offenses, particularly the offensive line. During February’s Super Bowl, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was pressured a Super Bowl-record 29 times. According to NextGenStats, via Seth Walder of ESPN.com, Mahomes ran 497 yards before throwing the ball or being sacked.So the Chiefs traded for a new starting left tackle, signed a free agent left guard, signed a free agent center and drafted another center, and got two linemen back from last year who sat out because of Covid.Mahomes should be more comfortable this season. That, and the motivation of losing in the biggest game last season, has him ready to go.“When you get beat like that on a stage like that, you’re going to (be motivated) at all times. I’m going to try to make sure that doesn’t happen again no matter what game it is.”They said it:“It’s probably top of the list. It’s been everything I’ve asked for. I feel like I can play football anywhere, but when you develop certain relationships with certain people, these people become a part of your life. So, Coach Spags (Steve Spagnuolo), Coach Merritt, Coach Reid, Coach Rubin, our strength coach, all these men have been important to me, so I can’t see me ever walking away from that relationship.”— safety Tyrann Mathieu on his desire to sign a contract extension and finish his career with the Chiefs.“I feel like I can be productive inside, outside, just wherever the team puts me. I think there are more advantages on the outside because of the fact you can’t really double-team. You can chip, but you’re not really getting as many double-teams as a three-tech would in this defense, so I’m excited about that.” — defensive end Chris Jones on how he thinks he’ll do in his new role (he played defensive tackle since his rookie year in 2016.“Talking to Coach Reid and also Pat (Mahomes), there are things we’re implementing to get the ball to the back and just get the ball spread out more. So, that was one of the things on why I chose to work on my hands and just be more of a threat. It was seen that I can run the ball between the tackles, outside. Being able to also get out, and not just routes out of the backfield but also spread out in the slot position and also the outside wideout position (will) expand my skill set.” — running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on becoming more involved in the passing game.“Back home in Montreal, the gym has been closed for the past year. I was able to stay in pretty good shape, but I think when it comes to football shape, there’s no other treatment than just playing football. Today was a great day, a great start and I’m looking forward to more practices. I think that’s the key, is to get exposure, get some reps.”— guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, a licensed physician who missed the 2020 season to work in a long-term care facility in his home country of Canada.

Chiefs wrap up 3-day mandatory minicamp with optimism


Wed 6/2	@ Sunflower Seeds - Game 1 - Won 17-2&nbsp; (1-0)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Game 2 - Won 5-0 (2-0)

Fri 6/4 Sunflower
Seeds - Game 1 - Won 8-4 (3-0)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Game 2 - Won 6-1 (4-0)

Sat 6/5	Sunflower
Seeds&nbsp; - Won 12-5 (5-0)


Mon 6/28	316 Sluggers @ Eck Stadium 5:00


Tue 6/29	@ 316 Sluggers (Westurban-Wichita) 6:30


Wed 6/30	@ 316 Sluggers (Westurban-Wichita) 6:30

2021 Great Bend
Bat Cats(home games in
bold)
Wed 6/2	@ Sunflower Seeds - Game 1 - Won 17-2&nbsp; (1-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Game 2 - Won 5-0 (2-0)Fri 6/4 Sunflower
Seeds - Game 1 - Won 8-4 (3-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;- Game 2 - Won 6-1 (4-0)Sat 6/5	Sunflower
Seeds&nbsp; - Won 12-5 (5-0)
Mon 6/7	@ Newton - Lost 8-6 (5-1)Tue 6/8	Newton - Won 7-3 (6-1)
Wed 6/9	@ Newton - Won 9-7 (7-1)
Fri 6/10 	- Won 12-1 (8-1)Sat 6/11	Newton
- Lost 11-5 (8-2)Thur 6/17 @ Liberal Canceled
Sat 6/19	@ Hutchinson 7:00
Sun 6/20	@ Dodge City 7:30
Mon 6/21	Hutchinson 5:00 @ Eck StadiumTue
6/22	Hutchinson 7:00
Wed 6/23	@ Hutchinson 7:00Fri 6/25	
Hutchinson 7:00Sat 6/26	316
Sluggers 6:00Sun 6/27	316
Sluggers 3:00
Mon 6/28	316 Sluggers @ Eck Stadium 5:00
Tue 6/29	@ 316 Sluggers (Westurban-Wichita) 6:30
Wed 6/30	@ 316 Sluggers (Westurban-Wichita) 6:30Fri 7/2	Cheney
7:00Sat 7/3	Cheney
6:00
Tue 7/6	@ Cheney 5:00 DH
Wed 7/7	@ Cheney 7:00
Sat 7/10	@ Derby 7:00Sun 7/11	Derby
3:00
Mon 7/12	Derby @ Eck Stadium 5:00Tue 7/13	Derby
7:00
Thur 7/15	@ Derby 7:00Fri 7/16	Andale
7:00
Sat 7/17	@ Andale 6:00Mon 7/19	Andale
7:00
Tue 7/20	@ Andale 7:00Wed 7/21	Andale
7:00Thur 7/22	Dodge
City 7:00Fri
7/23	Haysville 7:00Sat
7/24	Haysville 6:00Sun
7/25	Haysville 3:00
Mon 7/26	@ Haysville 7:00
Tue 7/27	@ Haysville 7:00

Great Bend Bat Cats Schedule and Results

One of the most challenging yet fulfilling years in the history of education-based athletics and performing arts is drawing to a close. A few states that were unable to stage basketball championships during the normal winter season, along with a few others that had spring sports pushed back are about to bring one of the most interesting, significant – and longest – years to an end.

While the past few months have seen a number of victory celebrations, the outlook for the 2021-22 year of school activity programs looms even brighter. Unlike last summer when many states were facing the prospect of remote learning and no activities, we believe all states will have the green light this fall.

Among the many things that we learned during the pandemic is the importance of participation in sports, music, speech, debate, theatre and other activities – and that the mental and emotional health of students is tied to participation.

With full activities set to return in the less than two months, now is the time for student participants, coaches, officials, administrators, parents and others to prepare for the coming season. With so many opportunities lost last year, it is essential that everyone is set to go for successful seasons this year.

In the case of student participants, coaches, officials, administrators, performing arts educators and parents, there is no better place to begin preparations for the coming year than the NFHS Learning Center (www.NFHSLearn.com). And for coaches and administrators, the time is right to become involved in the NFHS School Honor Roll Program.

This national recognition program is designed to promote professional development for high school coaches by completing specific online education courses on the NFHS Learning Center.

To earn Level 1 status, 90 percent of a school’s coaches must complete four of the Learning Center’s most important courses – “Fundamentals of Coaching,” “Concussion in Sports,” “Sudden Cardiac Arrest” and “Protecting Students from Abuse.” Schools receive a large banner to display in their gymnasium as a physical sign of their commitment to professional development.

With the singular focus on COVID-19 this past year, school leaders must ensure that these important topics continue to be addressed – and joining the School Honor Roll and receiving a display banner provide a competitive spirit to a goal worth achieving.  

Schools also can achieve Level 2 and Level 3 status when 90 percent of their coaches complete additional courses on the Learning Center. Level 2 addresses three significant sports medicine issues – “First Aid, Health and Safety,” “Heat Illness Prevention” and “Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention” – as well as sport-specific courses.

Courses involved in Level 3 status are “Sportsmanship,” “Strength and Conditioning,” “Teaching and Modeling Behavior,” “Engaging Effectively with Parents” and “Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behavior.” Almost 100 schools in 16 states, along with two international schools, already have taken this significant step toward professional development.

Contest officials can also prepare for the upcoming season thanks to a continuation of the free officiating courses on the Learning Center. Last spring, the NFHS Learning Center began to offer its 11 officiating courses free of charge – and that generous offer continues and now covers 13 sport-specific courses in field hockey, soccer, basketball, football, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball, wrestling and softball.

One of the more encouraging developments in the Learning Center the past few years has been the growing interest in education courses on the part of students and parents. And the Learning Center has responded!

The most recent new course for students is “The Student Experience,” which describes how participation benefits students and how involvement in activities can make a positive impact on their lives. It will be a required course for the upcoming NFHS National Student Credential.

The other free core course available for students is the “Captains Course,” along with 20 suggested elective courses.

As activity programs resume this fall, parents and other fans will be returning to games and contests to support their students. We missed the support of these individuals during the pandemic, but their support must be positive and uplifting – for the sake of students, men and women officiating games, and the future of high school activity programs.

With that goal in mind, the Learning Center has a free course – “Positive Parenting Within School Programs,” which serves as a core course for the NFHS Parent Credential.

Another area of rising interest is in the performing arts. Currently, there are eight courses specifically targeted to coaches and educators in the performing arts, including “Adjudicating Speech and Debate,” “Band Safety,” “Theater Safety,” “Interscholastic Music Event Management,” “Introduction to Interscholastic Music,” “Music Adjudication,” “Understanding Copyright and Compliance” and one just released – “Speech and Debate Event Management.”      

With more than 80 courses, including more than 50 that are free, the NFHS Learning Center is an educational gold mine. We believe many of these online education courses can help schools enjoy a successful return to high school sports and performing arts this fall. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1623932048905.jpeg" alt="Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is in her third year as executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana." />
 <figcaption>Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff is in her third year as executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) in Indianapolis, Indiana.</figcaption>
 </figure>One of the most challenging yet fulfilling years in the history of education-based athletics and performing arts is drawing to a close. A few states that were unable to stage basketball championships during the normal winter season, along with a few others that had spring sports pushed back are about to bring one of the most interesting, significant – and longest – years to an end.While the past few months have seen a number of victory celebrations, the outlook for the 2021-22 year of school activity programs looms even brighter. Unlike last summer when many states were facing the prospect of remote learning and no activities, we believe all states will have the green light this fall.Among the many things that we learned during the pandemic is the importance of participation in sports, music, speech, debate, theatre and other activities – and that the mental and emotional health of students is tied to participation.With full activities set to return in the less than two months, now is the time for student participants, coaches, officials, administrators, parents and others to prepare for the coming season. With so many opportunities lost last year, it is essential that everyone is set to go for successful seasons this year.In the case of student participants, coaches, officials, administrators, performing arts educators and parents, there is no better place to begin preparations for the coming year than the NFHS Learning Center (www.NFHSLearn.com). And for coaches and administrators, the time is right to become involved in the NFHS School Honor Roll Program.This national recognition program is designed to promote professional development for high school coaches by completing specific online education courses on the NFHS Learning Center.To earn Level 1 status, 90 percent of a school’s coaches must complete four of the Learning Center’s most important courses – “Fundamentals of Coaching,” “Concussion in Sports,” “Sudden Cardiac Arrest” and “Protecting Students from Abuse.” Schools receive a large banner to display in their gymnasium as a physical sign of their commitment to professional development.With the singular focus on COVID-19 this past year, school leaders must ensure that these important topics continue to be addressed – and joining the School Honor Roll and receiving a display banner provide a competitive spirit to a goal worth achieving. Schools also can achieve Level 2 and Level 3 status when 90 percent of their coaches complete additional courses on the Learning Center. Level 2 addresses three significant sports medicine issues – “First Aid, Health and Safety,” “Heat Illness Prevention” and “Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention” – as well as sport-specific courses.Courses involved in Level 3 status are “Sportsmanship,” “Strength and Conditioning,” “Teaching and Modeling Behavior,” “Engaging Effectively with Parents” and “Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behavior.” Almost 100 schools in 16 states, along with two international schools, already have taken this significant step toward professional development.Contest officials can also prepare for the upcoming season thanks to a continuation of the free officiating courses on the Learning Center. Last spring, the NFHS Learning Center began to offer its 11 officiating courses free of charge – and that generous offer continues and now covers 13 sport-specific courses in field hockey, soccer, basketball, football, swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball, wrestling and softball.One of the more encouraging developments in the Learning Center the past few years has been the growing interest in education courses on the part of students and parents. And the Learning Center has responded!The most recent new course for students is “The Student Experience,” which describes how participation benefits students and how involvement in activities can make a positive impact on their lives. It will be a required course for the upcoming NFHS National Student Credential.The other free core course available for students is the “Captains Course,” along with 20 suggested elective courses.As activity programs resume this fall, parents and other fans will be returning to games and contests to support their students. We missed the support of these individuals during the pandemic, but their support must be positive and uplifting – for the sake of students, men and women officiating games, and the future of high school activity programs.With that goal in mind, the Learning Center has a free course – “Positive Parenting Within School Programs,” which serves as a core course for the NFHS Parent Credential.Another area of rising interest is in the performing arts. Currently, there are eight courses specifically targeted to coaches and educators in the performing arts, including “Adjudicating Speech and Debate,” “Band Safety,” “Theater Safety,” “Interscholastic Music Event Management,” “Introduction to Interscholastic Music,” “Music Adjudication,” “Understanding Copyright and Compliance” and one just released – “Speech and Debate Event Management.” With more than 80 courses, including more than 50 that are free, the NFHS Learning Center is an educational gold mine. We believe many of these online education courses can help schools enjoy a successful return to high school sports and performing arts this fall.

 NFHS Learning Center is Education Gold Mine

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas men’s basketball players Marcus Garrett, Ochai Agbaji and Jalen Wilson have been selected to participate in upcoming NBA camps in preparation for the 2021 NBA Draft.

On Monday, June 14, Garrett and Wilson were among the 40 draft prospects named to the NBA G League Elite Camp which runs June 19-21 in Chicago. On Tuesday, Agbaji was listed on the attendees for the NBA Draft Combine, which runs June 21-27, also in Chicago. Following the camps, the individuals will work out for teams with the hopes of being drafted on July 29.

Wilson and Agbaji will retain NCAA eligibility while testing the draft process. Per NCAA rules, student-athletes can participate in the NBA draft process and return to school if withdrawn by Wednesday, July 7.

Garrett was the 2020 Naismith and ESPN.com Defensive Player of the Year and the 2020 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Last season, the Dallas guard ranked in the Big 12 in assist-to-ratio (third at 1.9), steals (fifth at 1.6) and assists (10th at 3.7) in addition to being named Senior CLASS Award All-American First Team and All-Big 12 Second Team. A three-time Big 12 All-Defensive Team member, KU posted a 106-30 record, including a 47-5 mark in Allen Fieldhouse while Garrett was at Kansas. Garrett ended his KU career with 984 points. His 181 all-time steals are tied for 10th most in KU history and his 351 career assists rank 19th most at KU.

Wilson was a redshirt freshman in 2020-21 who averaged 11.8 points per game and led Kansas with 7.9 rebounds per contest. The Denton, Texas, forward appeared in 28 games with 26 starts and was named to the 2021 Big 12 All-Newcomer and Big 12 All-Freshman teams. Wilson was a unanimous choice by the league coaches for the all-freshman squad after posting nine double-doubles in 2020-21. His 7.9 rebound average ranks second on the KU all-time freshman list, only trailing Joel Embiid’s 8.1 rpg in 2013-14. His nine double-doubles were second most in the Big 12 in 2020-21.

As a junior, Agbaji was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection for the second-straight season, averaging 14.1 points paired with 3.7 rebounds per game. Agabji, from Kansas City, Mo., ranked fourth in the Big 12 in 3-point field goal percentage (38.3%), while leading the conference in 3-point field goals made per game (2.6). Agbaji has started 77 straight games for KU and has 920 career points. His 147 career 3-pointers made are 18th in KU history and his 418 3-pointers attempted are 16th.

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas men’s basketball players Marcus Garrett, Ochai Agbaji and Jalen Wilson have been selected to participate in upcoming NBA camps in preparation for the 2021 NBA Draft.On Monday, June 14, Garrett and Wilson were among the 40 draft prospects named to the NBA G League Elite Camp which runs June 19-21 in Chicago. On Tuesday, Agbaji was listed on the attendees for the NBA Draft Combine, which runs June 21-27, also in Chicago. Following the camps, the individuals will work out for teams with the hopes of being drafted on July 29.Wilson and Agbaji will retain NCAA eligibility while testing the draft process. Per NCAA rules, student-athletes can participate in the NBA draft process and return to school if withdrawn by Wednesday, July 7.Garrett was the 2020 Naismith and ESPN.com Defensive Player of the Year and the 2020 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. Last season, the Dallas guard ranked in the Big 12 in assist-to-ratio (third at 1.9), steals (fifth at 1.6) and assists (10th at 3.7) in addition to being named Senior CLASS Award All-American First Team and All-Big 12 Second Team. A three-time Big 12 All-Defensive Team member, KU posted a 106-30 record, including a 47-5 mark in Allen Fieldhouse while Garrett was at Kansas. Garrett ended his KU career with 984 points. His 181 all-time steals are tied for 10th most in KU history and his 351 career assists rank 19th most at KU.Wilson was a redshirt freshman in 2020-21 who averaged 11.8 points per game and led Kansas with 7.9 rebounds per contest. The Denton, Texas, forward appeared in 28 games with 26 starts and was named to the 2021 Big 12 All-Newcomer and Big 12 All-Freshman teams. Wilson was a unanimous choice by the league coaches for the all-freshman squad after posting nine double-doubles in 2020-21. His 7.9 rebound average ranks second on the KU all-time freshman list, only trailing Joel Embiid’s 8.1 rpg in 2013-14. His nine double-doubles were second most in the Big 12 in 2020-21.As a junior, Agbaji was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection for the second-straight season, averaging 14.1 points paired with 3.7 rebounds per game. Agabji, from Kansas City, Mo., ranked fourth in the Big 12 in 3-point field goal percentage (38.3%), while leading the conference in 3-point field goals made per game (2.6). Agbaji has started 77 straight games for KU and has 920 career points. His 147 career 3-pointers made are 18th in KU history and his 418 3-pointers attempted are 16th.Kansas Athletics

Jayhawks Invited to NBA Pre-Draft Camps

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State sixth-year senior defensive back Jahron McPherson was one of 42 players across the country to be named to the 2021 watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has announced.

McPherson's inclusion on the watch list is the first for the Wildcats since Denzel Goolsby was up for the award in 2018. Prior K-State candidates include Arthur Brown (2012 finalist), Ty Zimmerman (2013), Ryan Mueller (2014 quarterfinalist), Dante Barnett (2015 and 2016) and D.J. Reed (2017).

This is the 18th year the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has presented the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which goes to the college defensive player who exhibits the characteristics displayed by Ronnie Lott during his legendary college and professional careers. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.

A 10-game starter at safety in 2020, McPherson was an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 pick by the league's coaches after leading the Wildcats with 54 tackles to go along with 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions, five total passes defended and a forced fumble.

A product of Basehor, Kansas, McPherson had a banner day in K-State's win at No. 3 Oklahoma when he had a career-high 11 tackles – including one for a loss – forced a fumble that K-State recovered and an interception in the fourth quarter to seal the win. He was the first Wildcat since 2002 to have double-digit tackles, a TFL, an interception and a forced fumble in the same game (Bryan Hickman vs. Iowa State). Following his performance against the Sooners, McPherson was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week, the Nagurski Trophy Player of the Week, Thorpe Award Player of the Week and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1623928094036.jpeg" alt="Kansas State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State sixth-year senior defensive back Jahron McPherson was one of 42 players across the country to be named to the 2021 watch list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has announced.McPherson's inclusion on the watch list is the first for the Wildcats since Denzel Goolsby was up for the award in 2018. Prior K-State candidates include Arthur Brown (2012 finalist), Ty Zimmerman (2013), Ryan Mueller (2014 quarterfinalist), Dante Barnett (2015 and 2016) and D.J. Reed (2017).This is the 18th year the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation has presented the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which goes to the college defensive player who exhibits the characteristics displayed by Ronnie Lott during his legendary college and professional careers. IMPACT stands for Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity.A 10-game starter at safety in 2020, McPherson was an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 pick by the league's coaches after leading the Wildcats with 54 tackles to go along with 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions, five total passes defended and a forced fumble.A product of Basehor, Kansas, McPherson had a banner day in K-State's win at No. 3 Oklahoma when he had a career-high 11 tackles – including one for a loss – forced a fumble that K-State recovered and an interception in the fourth quarter to seal the win. He was the first Wildcat since 2002 to have double-digit tackles, a TFL, an interception and a forced fumble in the same game (Bryan Hickman vs. Iowa State). Following his performance against the Sooners, McPherson was named the Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week, the Nagurski Trophy Player of the Week, Thorpe Award Player of the Week and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week.

McPherson Named to Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List


6/9 @ Dodge City – Game 1 – Won 3-2  (1-0)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Game 2 – Lost 7-4 (1-1)

6/11 Larned - Game 1 - Won 5-4 (2-1)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Game 2 - Won 4-3 (3-1)

6/16 Hays 6pm - Game 1 - Lost 9-7 (3-2)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Game 2 - Won 4-3 (4-2)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4:00 Larned


6/29 @ Salina Triangualar – 6pm vs Salina

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8pm vs Pratt


7/20-7/22 AAA Zone Tournament @ Barton Community College

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bold
6/9 @ Dodge City – Game 1 – Won 3-2 (1-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Game 2 – Lost 7-4 (1-1)6/11 Larned - Game 1 - Won 5-4 (2-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Game 2 - Won 4-3 (3-1)6/16 Hays 6pm - Game 1 - Lost 9-7 (3-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Game 2 - Won 4-3 (4-2)6/20 11:00 SK Elite&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4:00 Larned6/23 Dodge City
6pm DH
6/25-6/27 @ McPherson Tourney TBA
6/29 @ Salina Triangualar – 6pm vs Salina&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;8pm vs Pratt
7/5 @ Larned 6pm DH7/9-7/11 Lincoln, NE Tournament
7/20-7/22 AAA Zone Tournament @ Barton Community College
7/26-8/1 AAA State Tournament

Great Bend Legion Chiefs Schedule and Results

Baseball -Game 1- Hays 9 Great Bend 7 -Game 2- Great Bend 4 Hays 3

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Willi Castro homered during a three-run rally in the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

It was the Tigers’ first sweep in Kansas City since 2014.

The Royals have lost six in a row and 11 of 12. Kansas City starter Brady Singer was removed after just three innings with tightness in his pitching shoulder.

“It popped up after his last start,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “We knew going into today that we were going to see how he was feeling and try to limit the work. We’ll see how he responds from here, but we were just being cautious.”

Tarik Skubal (4-7) picked up the win. He allowed three runs on six hits in six innings, striking out seven against an all-righthanded lineup.

“The whole point as a starting pitcher is to give yourself a chance to continue the game,” Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said. “He’s progressively gotten better at not having the big, explosive innings. He allowed us to slowly and surely get to their bullpen and come from behind and win.”

Skubal had a plan going in, and he stuck with it.

“I threw a lot more changeups than I did sliders,” Skubal said. “I knew the changeup would be a huge pitch for me against this lineup, just being able to work down and expand the zone.”

Michael Fulmer earned his fifth save in six chances.

Adalberto Mondesi hit a home run in his first at-bat since returning from the injured list. Salvador Perez also connected for the Royals, hitting his 17th of the season.

“(Mondesi) is unbelievable,” Matheny said. “The first time he steps in the box, he blasts it.”

Greg Holland (2-2) gave up three runs while getting just one out.

Holland issued a four-pitch walk to the first batter he faced, Niko Goodrum, in the seventh and Castro homered to make it 3-all.

“The hitting coach said after he gets two strikes he likes to throw the breaking pitch,” Castro said. “I was just trying to battle and let my abilities do the work.”

Holland left after a one-out single by Robbie Grossman, and reliever Scott Barlow gave up a single to Akil Baddoo and threw a wild pitch that let the go-ahead run score.

The Tigers’ fifth run also scored on a wild pitch in the eighth and Detroit added a run in the ninth for a 6-3 lead.

Whit Merrifield hit an RBI double with two outs in the Royals ninth and Carlos Santana followed with a run-scoring single. Perez struck out to end the game.

Singer, who allowed one run on four hits, became the first Royals pitcher in five games not to surrender a run in the first inning when he worked around a one-out walk.

Mondesi hit a 445-foot homer in the second, giving the Royals their first lead in 46 innings.

Royals: SS Mondesi was activated from the 10-day IL on Tuesday, but he didn’t appear in the game. He was in the starting lineup Wednesday, batting fifth. Mondesi has been out since May 31 with a left hamstring strain. Matheny said the plan was to activate Mondesi for Wednesday’s game, but RHP Ronald Bolanos was placed on the IL opening a spot a day earlier. Mondesi was in the on-deck circle as a pinch-hitter when the final out was made.

Tigers: Open a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. RHP Matt Manning will make his major league debut. Manning was 1-3 with an 8.07 ERA in seven starts with Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers have not won a season series with the Angels since 2010.

Royals: After an off-day Thursday, Kansas City will continue the homestand with the first of three games against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. RHP Jackson Kowar (0-2, 36.00 ERA) will try to find the form that made him one of the Royals’ top prospects. Kowar has not lasted more than 1 1/3 innings in either of his starts, and he’s allowed four earned runs in each.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Willi Castro homered during a three-run rally in the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 Wednesday for a three-game sweep.It was the Tigers’ first sweep in Kansas City since 2014.The Royals have lost six in a row and 11 of 12. Kansas City starter Brady Singer was removed after just three innings with tightness in his pitching shoulder.“It popped up after his last start,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “We knew going into today that we were going to see how he was feeling and try to limit the work. We’ll see how he responds from here, but we were just being cautious.”Tarik Skubal (4-7) picked up the win. He allowed three runs on six hits in six innings, striking out seven against an all-righthanded lineup.“The whole point as a starting pitcher is to give yourself a chance to continue the game,” Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said. “He’s progressively gotten better at not having the big, explosive innings. He allowed us to slowly and surely get to their bullpen and come from behind and win.”Skubal had a plan going in, and he stuck with it.“I threw a lot more changeups than I did sliders,” Skubal said. “I knew the changeup would be a huge pitch for me against this lineup, just being able to work down and expand the zone.”Michael Fulmer earned his fifth save in six chances.Adalberto Mondesi hit a home run in his first at-bat since returning from the injured list. Salvador Perez also connected for the Royals, hitting his 17th of the season.“(Mondesi) is unbelievable,” Matheny said. “The first time he steps in the box, he blasts it.”Greg Holland (2-2) gave up three runs while getting just one out.Holland issued a four-pitch walk to the first batter he faced, Niko Goodrum, in the seventh and Castro homered to make it 3-all.“The hitting coach said after he gets two strikes he likes to throw the breaking pitch,” Castro said. “I was just trying to battle and let my abilities do the work.”Holland left after a one-out single by Robbie Grossman, and reliever Scott Barlow gave up a single to Akil Baddoo and threw a wild pitch that let the go-ahead run score.The Tigers’ fifth run also scored on a wild pitch in the eighth and Detroit added a run in the ninth for a 6-3 lead.Whit Merrifield hit an RBI double with two outs in the Royals ninth and Carlos Santana followed with a run-scoring single. Perez struck out to end the game.Singer, who allowed one run on four hits, became the first Royals pitcher in five games not to surrender a run in the first inning when he worked around a one-out walk.Mondesi hit a 445-foot homer in the second, giving the Royals their first lead in 46 innings.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: SS Mondesi was activated from the 10-day IL on Tuesday, but he didn’t appear in the game. He was in the starting lineup Wednesday, batting fifth. Mondesi has been out since May 31 with a left hamstring strain. Matheny said the plan was to activate Mondesi for Wednesday’s game, but RHP Ronald Bolanos was placed on the IL opening a spot a day earlier. Mondesi was in the on-deck circle as a pinch-hitter when the final out was made.UP NEXTTigers: Open a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. RHP Matt Manning will make his major league debut. Manning was 1-3 with an 8.07 ERA in seven starts with Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers have not won a season series with the Angels since 2010.Royals: After an off-day Thursday, Kansas City will continue the homestand with the first of three games against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. RHP Jackson Kowar (0-2, 36.00 ERA) will try to find the form that made him one of the Royals’ top prospects. Kowar has not lasted more than 1 1/3 innings in either of his starts, and he’s allowed four earned runs in each.

Castro HR, Tigers rally for sweep over skidding Royals

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yadier Molina grounded an RBI single down the third base line in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Miami Marlins 1-0 to sweep the season series. Molina’s eighth career regular season walk-off hit came with one out and sent Miami to its fourth straight loss. Paul Goldschmidt reached on an error by shortstop Jazz Chisholm Jr. to start the ninth. After Matt Carpenter walked with one out, Molina singled off Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara. The Cardinals went 6-0 against Miami this year for their first season sweep over the Marlins.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Willi Castro homered during a three-run rally in the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 for a three-game sweep. The Royals have lost six in a row and 11 of 12. Kansas City starter Brady Singer was removed after just three innings with tightness in his pitching shoulder. Tigers starter Tarik Skubal picked up the win, allowing three runs in six innings. Michael Fulmer earned his fifth save in six chances. Adalberto Mondesi hit a home run in his first at-bat since returning from the injured list. Salvador Perez also connected for the Royals, hitting his 17th of the season.

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has signed Eastern Illinois transfer Marvin Johnson. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists and 1.9 steals last season and was a first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference selection. He was a member of Edmond North High School’s 2017 Oklahoma Class 6A state title team. He will have one year of eligibility for the Sooners.

UNDATED (AP) — There is a plan in place to expand the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12. It’s a remarkable change for a sport that for decades seemed committed to using any other way possible to determine a national champion than a playoff. How did college football get here? On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, Ivan Maisel, formerly of ESPN and about to become the lead writer of a new college football website called on3.com, joins the AP’s Ralph D. Russo. They look back at what led to college football embracing a playoff structure and how it has gone so quickly from two teams to four to 12. Plus what questions remain to be answered about this new plan, including how soon can it be implemented.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers coughed up a 26-point advantage in a 109-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks outscored the Sixers 40-19 in the fourth quarter to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semis. Trae Young poured in 39 points and John Collins had a double-double of 19 points and 11 boards for Atlanta.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers took a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals by earning their third straight win over the Utah Jazz, 119-111. Paul George carried the load with 37 points and 16 rebounds while Los Angeles played without forward Kawhi Leonard because of a knee injury sustained in Game 4. Marcus Morris scored 25 points and Reggie Jackson added 22 for the Clippers, who shot 51% from the field.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have evened their Stanley Cup semifinal series at a game apiece as Carey Price stopped 29 saves in a 3-2 win over the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. Price improved to 9-4 in the playoffs, his most victories in a postseason. Paul Byron, Joel Armia and Tyler Toffoli scored for Montreal, with Byron making it 3-0 with 2:45 left in the second period.

NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder tightness in the New York Mets' 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. DeGrom struck out eight of the nine batters he faced and lowered his ERA to 0.54, the lowest in major league history after 11 starts. Dominic Smith hit a one-out solo homer and added a run-scoring grounder as the Mets earned their sixth win in seven games, putting the NL East leaders a season-high 10 games over .500.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox pulled out an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays behind Yasmani Grandal’s game-ending single in the 10th. Jóse Abreu hit his 12th homer of the season for the White Sox, who squandered a 7-2 lead before winning for the 10th time in their last 13 games. Yandy Díaz and Mike Zunino homered for the Rays.

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 </figure>ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yadier Molina grounded an RBI single down the third base line in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Miami Marlins 1-0 to sweep the season series. Molina’s eighth career regular season walk-off hit came with one out and sent Miami to its fourth straight loss. Paul Goldschmidt reached on an error by shortstop Jazz Chisholm Jr. to start the ninth. After Matt Carpenter walked with one out, Molina singled off Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara. The Cardinals went 6-0 against Miami this year for their first season sweep over the Marlins.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Willi Castro homered during a three-run rally in the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 for a three-game sweep. The Royals have lost six in a row and 11 of 12. Kansas City starter Brady Singer was removed after just three innings with tightness in his pitching shoulder. Tigers starter Tarik Skubal picked up the win, allowing three runs in six innings. Michael Fulmer earned his fifth save in six chances. Adalberto Mondesi hit a home run in his first at-bat since returning from the injured list. Salvador Perez also connected for the Royals, hitting his 17th of the season.NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has signed Eastern Illinois transfer Marvin Johnson. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 15.3 points, 4.7 assists and 1.9 steals last season and was a first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference selection. He was a member of Edmond North High School’s 2017 Oklahoma Class 6A state title team. He will have one year of eligibility for the Sooners.UNDATED (AP) — There is a plan in place to expand the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12. It’s a remarkable change for a sport that for decades seemed committed to using any other way possible to determine a national champion than a playoff. How did college football get here? On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, Ivan Maisel, formerly of ESPN and about to become the lead writer of a new college football website called on3.com, joins the AP’s Ralph D. Russo. They look back at what led to college football embracing a playoff structure and how it has gone so quickly from two teams to four to 12. Plus what questions remain to be answered about this new plan, including how soon can it be implemented.PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers coughed up a 26-point advantage in a 109-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks outscored the Sixers 40-19 in the fourth quarter to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semis. Trae Young poured in 39 points and John Collins had a double-double of 19 points and 11 boards for Atlanta.SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers took a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals by earning their third straight win over the Utah Jazz, 119-111. Paul George carried the load with 37 points and 16 rebounds while Los Angeles played without forward Kawhi Leonard because of a knee injury sustained in Game 4. Marcus Morris scored 25 points and Reggie Jackson added 22 for the Clippers, who shot 51% from the field.LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have evened their Stanley Cup semifinal series at a game apiece as Carey Price stopped 29 saves in a 3-2 win over the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. Price improved to 9-4 in the playoffs, his most victories in a postseason. Paul Byron, Joel Armia and Tyler Toffoli scored for Montreal, with Byron making it 3-0 with 2:45 left in the second period.NEW YORK (AP) — Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder tightness in the New York Mets' 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. DeGrom struck out eight of the nine batters he faced and lowered his ERA to 0.54, the lowest in major league history after 11 starts. Dominic Smith hit a one-out solo homer and added a run-scoring grounder as the Mets earned their sixth win in seven games, putting the NL East leaders a season-high 10 games over .500.CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox pulled out an 8-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays behind Yasmani Grandal’s game-ending single in the 10th. Jóse Abreu hit his 12th homer of the season for the White Sox, who squandered a 7-2 lead before winning for the 10th time in their last 13 games. Yandy Díaz and Mike Zunino homered for the Rays.WEDNESDAY SCORESINTERLEAGUEFinal	Boston	10	Atlanta	8	AMERICAN LEAGUEFinal	Detroit	6	Kansas City	5	Final	Chicago White Sox	8	Tampa Bay	7	Final	Oakland	8	L.A. Angels	4	Final	N.Y. Yankees	3	Toronto	2	Final	Cleveland	8	Baltimore	7	Final	Houston	8	Texas	4	Final	Minnesota	7	Seattle	2	NATIONAL LEAGUEFinal	St. Louis	1	Miami	0	Final	Cincinnati	2	Milwaukee	1	Final	Colorado	8	San Diego	7	Final	Washington	3	Pittsburgh	1	Final	N.Y. Mets	6	Chicago Cubs	3	Final	San Francisco	13	Arizona	7	Final	Philadelphia	2	L.A. Dodgers	0	NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFSFinal	Atlanta	109	Philadelphia	106	Final	L.A. Clippers	119	Utah	111	NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFSFinal	Montreal	3	Vegas	2

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Casey Mize turned in his eighth quality start in his last nine games, Miguel Cabrera got two more hits and the Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City 4-2 Tuesday night, the Royals’ fifth straight loss.

Mize (4-4) allowed three runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings. Gregory Soto pitched the ninth for his sixth save in as many chances.

“The quality is more important than the length,” Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said. “Casey came out and had to battle. I think he got a little better as the game went along.

“He had to fight a little bit to find his rhythm. At the beginning of the day if you said he was going to pitch into the seventh and give up three runs you’d feel good about it.”

After the Tigers had to use nine pitchers in Monday’s game, Mize knew he had to go as deep as possible.

“Coming into today I knew that was really important,” Mize said. “That was definitely something I was thinking about. I was trying to be efficient.”

Cabrera, stuck in a slump for most of the season, doubled and singled to drive in one run and score another. He had three hits in Monday night’s win over the Royals.

Mike Minor (5-4) gave up four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. The Royals have lost 10 of 11 and haven’t led at any point since beating Oakland six games ago.

“I felt we did a good job fighting our way back in,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “We got a little something going, with some good situational hitting. I know things are going to change. But right now, it’s just not happening.”

Cabrera put the Tigers on top in the first with an RBI single. He has 246 career hits against the Royals, his second most against any opponent (258, Cleveland).

Jonathan Schoop’s two-run homer in the third gave the Tigers a 3-0 lead.

Mize helped the Royals get back in the game in the bottom of the third. Nicky Lopez and Whit Merrifield singled with one out, and both runners advanced on a wild pitch.

Lopez scored on a groundout by Carlos Santana and Mize then hit Salvador Perez with a pitch and walked Jorge Soler, loading the bases. Mize’s second wild pitch scored Merrifield.

Cabrera doubled in the sixth and scored on Daz Cameron’s hit off reliever Kyle Zimmer.

The Royals cut the lead to one run in the seventh on Lopez’s bloop single.

Tigers: LHP Matthew Boyd was placed on the 10-day injured list with left-arm discomfort. He came out of Monday’s start in the third inning. ... RHP Alex Lange also came out of Monday’s game with an injury, and he was placed on the IL with right shoulder discomfort. ... INF Jeimer Candelario was reinstated from the IL and went 1 for 4. ... LHP Miguel Del Pozo and RHP Wily Peralta were selected from Triple-A Toledo. ... RHP Rony Garcia was transferred to the 60-day IL. ... C Wilson Ramos and RHP Beau Burrows were designated for assignment.

Royals: SS Adalberto Mondesi was activated from the 10-day IL. He has been out since May 31 with a left hamstring strain. ... RHP Ronald Bolaños was placed on the 10-day IL with a right flexor strain.

Tigers: LHP Tarik Skubal (3-7, 4.35 ERA) will take the mound in the series finale. Skubal has won three of his last four decisions after starting the season 0-6. He’s struck out 43 over 27 innings in his last five starts.

Royals: RHP Brady Singer (3-5, 4.85) will get the ball for Kansas City. He took a no-decision against Oakland in his last outing. He allowed three runs over six innings, with seven strikeouts. He’s 2-0 with a no-decision against the Tigers in 2021.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Casey Mize turned in his eighth quality start in his last nine games, Miguel Cabrera got two more hits and the Detroit Tigers beat Kansas City 4-2 Tuesday night, the Royals’ fifth straight loss.Mize (4-4) allowed three runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings. Gregory Soto pitched the ninth for his sixth save in as many chances.“The quality is more important than the length,” Detroit manager A.J. Hinch said. “Casey came out and had to battle. I think he got a little better as the game went along.“He had to fight a little bit to find his rhythm. At the beginning of the day if you said he was going to pitch into the seventh and give up three runs you’d feel good about it.”After the Tigers had to use nine pitchers in Monday’s game, Mize knew he had to go as deep as possible.“Coming into today I knew that was really important,” Mize said. “That was definitely something I was thinking about. I was trying to be efficient.”Cabrera, stuck in a slump for most of the season, doubled and singled to drive in one run and score another. He had three hits in Monday night’s win over the Royals.Mike Minor (5-4) gave up four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. The Royals have lost 10 of 11 and haven’t led at any point since beating Oakland six games ago.“I felt we did a good job fighting our way back in,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “We got a little something going, with some good situational hitting. I know things are going to change. But right now, it’s just not happening.”Cabrera put the Tigers on top in the first with an RBI single. He has 246 career hits against the Royals, his second most against any opponent (258, Cleveland).Jonathan Schoop’s two-run homer in the third gave the Tigers a 3-0 lead.Mize helped the Royals get back in the game in the bottom of the third. Nicky Lopez and Whit Merrifield singled with one out, and both runners advanced on a wild pitch.Lopez scored on a groundout by Carlos Santana and Mize then hit Salvador Perez with a pitch and walked Jorge Soler, loading the bases. Mize’s second wild pitch scored Merrifield.Cabrera doubled in the sixth and scored on Daz Cameron’s hit off reliever Kyle Zimmer.The Royals cut the lead to one run in the seventh on Lopez’s bloop single.ROSTER NEWSTigers: LHP Matthew Boyd was placed on the 10-day injured list with left-arm discomfort. He came out of Monday’s start in the third inning. ... RHP Alex Lange also came out of Monday’s game with an injury, and he was placed on the IL with right shoulder discomfort. ... INF Jeimer Candelario was reinstated from the IL and went 1 for 4. ... LHP Miguel Del Pozo and RHP Wily Peralta were selected from Triple-A Toledo. ... RHP Rony Garcia was transferred to the 60-day IL. ... C Wilson Ramos and RHP Beau Burrows were designated for assignment.Royals: SS Adalberto Mondesi was activated from the 10-day IL. He has been out since May 31 with a left hamstring strain. ... RHP Ronald Bolaños was placed on the 10-day IL with a right flexor strain.UP NEXTTigers: LHP Tarik Skubal (3-7, 4.35 ERA) will take the mound in the series finale. Skubal has won three of his last four decisions after starting the season 0-6. He’s struck out 43 over 27 innings in his last five starts.Royals: RHP Brady Singer (3-5, 4.85) will get the ball for Kansas City. He took a no-decision against Oakland in his last outing. He allowed three runs over six innings, with seven strikeouts. He’s 2-0 with a no-decision against the Tigers in 2021.

Mize, Cabrera help Tigers send Royals to 5th straight loss

NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start June 21.

The commissioner’s office, responding to record strikeouts and a league batting average at a more than half-century low, said Tuesday that major and minor league umpires will start regular checks of all pitchers, even if opposing managers don’t request inspections.

Repeat offenders will receive progressive discipline, and teams and club employees will be subject to discipline for failure to comply.

“After an extensive process of repeated warnings without effect, gathering information from current and former players and others across the sport, two months of comprehensive data collection, listening to our fans and thoughtful deliberation, I have determined that new enforcement of foreign substances is needed to level the playing field,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.

“I understand there’s a history of foreign substances being used on the ball, but what we are seeing today is objectively far different, with much tackier substances being used more frequently than ever before. It has become clear that the use of foreign substance has generally morphed from trying to get a better grip on the ball into something else — an unfair competitive advantage that is creating a lack of action and an uneven playing field.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by Major League Baseball that will start June 21.The commissioner’s office, responding to record strikeouts and a league batting average at a more than half-century low, said Tuesday that major and minor league umpires will start regular checks of all pitchers, even if opposing managers don’t request inspections.Repeat offenders will receive progressive discipline, and teams and club employees will be subject to discipline for failure to comply.“After an extensive process of repeated warnings without effect, gathering information from current and former players and others across the sport, two months of comprehensive data collection, listening to our fans and thoughtful deliberation, I have determined that new enforcement of foreign substances is needed to level the playing field,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.“I understand there’s a history of foreign substances being used on the ball, but what we are seeing today is objectively far different, with much tackier substances being used more frequently than ever before. It has become clear that the use of foreign substance has generally morphed from trying to get a better grip on the ball into something else — an unfair competitive advantage that is creating a lack of action and an uneven playing field.”The perception of an increased use of foreign substances, tied to a drop in offense, is viewed as the largest instance of widespread cheating in baseball since the rise of steroids, which ended in the adoption of random drug-testing with penalties ahead of the 2004 season.Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, singled out by Minnesota Josh Donaldson for a drop in spin rate in a June 3 start, dodged a question last week about whether he had ever used a Spider Tack, a sticky substance designed for use by Strongman competitors.“I don’t quite know how to answer that, to be honest,” Cole said. “There are customs and practices that have been passed down from older players to younger players, from the last generation of players to this generation of players, and I think there are some things that are certainly out of bounds in that regard.”MLB told teams on March 23 it would increase monitoring and initiated steps that included collecting balls taken out of play from every team and analyzing Statcast spin-rate data.“Based on the information collected over the first two months of the season — including numerous complaints from position players, pitchers, umpires, coaches and executives — there is a prevalence of foreign substance use by pitchers in Major League Baseball and throughout the minor leagues,” MLB said.“Many baseballs collected have had dark, amber-colored markings that are sticky to the touch. MLB recently completed extensive testing, including testing by third-party researchers, to determine whether the use of foreign substances has a material impact on performance. That research concluded that foreign substances significantly increase the spin rate and movement of the baseball, providing pitchers who use these substances with an unfair competitive advantage over hitters and pitchers who do not use foreign substances, and results in less action on the field.“In addition, the foreign substance use appears to contribute to a style of pitching in which pitchers sacrifice location in favor of spin and velocity, particularly with respect to elevated fastballs. The evidence does not suggest a correlation between improved hitter safety and the use of foreign substances.”The anticipated clampdown already appears to have had an impact.Fastball spin rates averaged 2,306-2,329 revolutions per minute each week from the start of the season though June 5, according to MLB Statcast data.Following an owners’ meeting on June 3 when talk of a crackdown emerged, the average declined to 2,282 during the week of June 6 and dropped to 2,226 on Sunday.The major league batting average was .232 through April, down from .252 two years ago and under the record low of .237 set in 1968, and it was .236 through May, its lowest since 1968.The average rose to .247 in the week of June 6, lifting the season average to .238.The strikeout percentage since June 3 is 23.4%, down from 24.2% until then, and the walk percentage is 8.4%, down from 8.9%.“This is not about any individual player or club, or placing blame,” Manfred said. “It is about a collective shift that has changed the game and needs to be addressed. We have a responsibility to our fans and the generational talent competing on the field to eliminate these substances and improve the game.”While Bill Miller, president of the Major League Umpires Association, was quoted as being supportive in the announcement, there was no similar statement from the Major League Baseball Players Association. The players’ union said it was reviewing the memo and did not have immediate comment.Players suspended for violations will not be replaced on the active roster.Rosin bags will continue to be allowed but rosin cannot be combined with sunscreen or other substances, and pitchers are being told not to use sunscreen after sunset in outdoor stadiums and not to use it at all in indoor ballparks. Umpires will inspect rosin bags before games to make sure they are standard.As part of the initiative, umpires will check all starters multiple times and all relievers either at the end of his first inning or when removed, whichever occurs first. Caps, gloves and fingertips will be checked. Umps also may check when they notice sticky balls or when perceiving a pitcher going to his glove, cap, belt, uniform or body in a manner that may be to retrieve or apply a substance.Catchers will be subject to routine inspections and position players may be searched.Pitchers will be responsible for foreign substances found on catchers and position players. A position player will not be ejected for possession of a foreign substance unless the umpire determines the player was applying it to a ball to aid a pitcher.Violators are subject to ejection and decisions are not subject to replay review. Refusal to allow inspection will be presumed to have violated rules and will be ejected. Club employees who assist players in using or masking foreign substances or who refuse to cooperate or who fail to report violations will be subject to fines and suspensions.