KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elehuris Montero’s two-run triple highlighted Colorado’s five-run first inning and the Rockies hung on for a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Matt Carasiti (1-0) earned the win with 2 1/3 innings in relief of starter Austin Gomber, who allowed a pair of runs on six hits and three walks over 2 2/3 innings. Justin Lawrence recorded four outs for his second save.

“To win a game like that, when you go to the bullpen in the third inning, you need your relievers to all step up,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “They all did a nice job.”

Carasiti’s win was his first since Aug. 19, 2016, his only other major league victory.

“Honestly, I didn’t even really realize it,” Carasiti said. “But, it does feel good. It means a lot, helping the team win.”

The Rockies’ first three hitters reached safely in the first, with Charlie Blackmon — who was hit by a pitch to lead off the game — scoring on Ryan McMahon’s soft liner over shortstop. McMahon is hitting .487 (19 for 39) with 15 RBIs in his last 10 games.

Randal Grichuk’s one-out single added another run before Montero tripled down the right-field line, scoring two more. Montero scored on Brenton Doyle’s sacrifice fly for a 5-0 lead.

“That was a good inning for us,” Montero said. “We took advantage and executed when we needed to. It gave us confidence going into the rest of the game.”

“We caught a couple of breaks right off the bat,” Black said. “(Blackmon) got hit and (McMahon), sort of a soft liner, and we just kept going from there. We made contact. You put the ball in play, a lot of good things can happen.”

Royals starter Daniel Lynch (0-1) threw 38 pitches in the laborious first inning, then settled in to complete five innings. He allowed five runs, three earned, and six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk.

“Hits like that are going to happen,” Lynch said. “I tried to stay within my control and keep on attacking guys. I felt like I did that, but I put myself in a hole hitting the first guy.”

Colorado added a run in the sixth on Blackmon’s RBI hit as Kansas City reliever Josh Staumont walked three in the frame.

Nick Pratto’s third home run, a 438-foot solo shot to right, got the Royals on the board in the first. It was Pratto’s first career leadoff homer.

Bobby Witt Jr. had three singles for Kansas City but also committed a first-inning error that led to two unearned runs. He was also picked off third base ahead of Maikel Garcia’s RBI hit in the third inning which cut Colorado’s lead to 5-2.

“Bobby just tried to be too quick on the double-play ball,” Quatraro said. “I don’t know if we get (Jurickson) Profar on that.”

Drew Waters’ RBI single in the eighth made it 6-3. Salvador Perez’s two-out single in the ninth capped the scoring.

The Royals have lost 14 of 19 and are 8-23 at home.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Elehuris Montero’s two-run triple highlighted Colorado’s five-run first inning and the Rockies hung on for a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.Matt Carasiti (1-0) earned the win with 2 1/3 innings in relief of starter Austin Gomber, who allowed a pair of runs on six hits and three walks over 2 2/3 innings. Justin Lawrence recorded four outs for his second save.“To win a game like that, when you go to the bullpen in the third inning, you need your relievers to all step up,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “They all did a nice job.”Carasiti’s win was his first since Aug. 19, 2016, his only other major league victory.“Honestly, I didn’t even really realize it,” Carasiti said. “But, it does feel good. It means a lot, helping the team win.”The Rockies’ first three hitters reached safely in the first, with Charlie Blackmon — who was hit by a pitch to lead off the game — scoring on Ryan McMahon’s soft liner over shortstop. McMahon is hitting .487 (19 for 39) with 15 RBIs in his last 10 games.Randal Grichuk’s one-out single added another run before Montero tripled down the right-field line, scoring two more. Montero scored on Brenton Doyle’s sacrifice fly for a 5-0 lead.“That was a good inning for us,” Montero said. “We took advantage and executed when we needed to. It gave us confidence going into the rest of the game.”“We caught a couple of breaks right off the bat,” Black said. “(Blackmon) got hit and (McMahon), sort of a soft liner, and we just kept going from there. We made contact. You put the ball in play, a lot of good things can happen.”Royals starter Daniel Lynch (0-1) threw 38 pitches in the laborious first inning, then settled in to complete five innings. He allowed five runs, three earned, and six hits with seven strikeouts and one walk.“Hits like that are going to happen,” Lynch said. “I tried to stay within my control and keep on attacking guys. I felt like I did that, but I put myself in a hole hitting the first guy.”Colorado added a run in the sixth on Blackmon’s RBI hit as Kansas City reliever Josh Staumont walked three in the frame.Nick Pratto’s third home run, a 438-foot solo shot to right, got the Royals on the board in the first. It was Pratto’s first career leadoff homer.Bobby Witt Jr. had three singles for Kansas City but also committed a first-inning error that led to two unearned runs. He was also picked off third base ahead of Maikel Garcia’s RBI hit in the third inning which cut Colorado’s lead to 5-2.“Bobby just tried to be too quick on the double-play ball,” Quatraro said. “I don’t know if we get (Jurickson) Profar on that.”Drew Waters’ RBI single in the eighth made it 6-3. Salvador Perez’s two-out single in the ninth capped the scoring.The Royals have lost 14 of 19 and are 8-23 at home.

Five-run first enough for Rockies against Royals

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MANHATTAN, Kan. – Season tickets for the 2023-24 men's and women's basketball teams will go on-sale at 8:30 p.m., CT on Monday, June 5, athletic department officials announced on Wednesday (May 31).

Fans will once again want to make plans to be at Bramlage Coliseum in 2023-24, as excitement continues to grow for the men's and women's teams coming off outstanding seasons. The Wildcat men return several key components from a team that advanced to the Elite Eight and went 15-1 at Bramlage Coliseum under National Coach of the Year&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jerome-tang/1856">Jerome Tang</a>. The women's team is garnering preseason Top 25 mention for a squad that is expected to return consensus All-American&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ayoka-lee/8610">Ayoka Lee</a>, along with All-Big 12 selections&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/gabby-gregory/8613">Gabby Gregory</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/serena-sundell/8612">Serena Sundell</a>, after winning 19 games and advancing to the WNIT Super 16. The two teams attracted more than 200,000 fans to Bramlage Coliseum in 2022-23, including eight sellouts by the men's team which were the most by the program in nearly a decade. The women's team was once again one of the nation's leaders in attendance, ranking 31st&nbsp;nationally. Fans have a variety of ticket prices and locations from which to choose from, with men's basketball bench season tickets starting at $345 each. With the Wildcat 4-Pack, fans can purchase four (4) season tickets in the bench or Cat Cushion areas starting at $900, which is less than $15 per game. General admission women's basketball season tickets start at $50 for football and men's basketball season ticket holders, $75 for public, or $200 for a 4-Pack. Wildcat 4-Packs are available for approximately $3 per game. Fans who order season tickets by the Incentive Deadline of Friday, June 30, will have the $10 processing fee waived, and a 4-month payment plan option. Those who order before the Renewal Deadline of Tuesday, August 1, will be able to retain their seat and parking locations as well as receive a 3-month payment plan option. Online seat and parking upgrades will begin on Tuesday, August 22. New full season-ticket requests will be able to select their seat during the ordering process from any seat location available from the 2022-23 season.&nbsp;An Ahearn Fund contribution is required for all premium, chairback and cushioned seating. Specific required giving levels by section are listed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ahearnfund.com/">www.AhearnFund.com</a>. There are a number of premium seating options at Bramlage Coliseum, including 19 new courtside seats along the southeast baseline of the arena. For more information on premium seating opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ahearnfund.com/sports/2023/3/21/premium-seating-update.aspx">ahearnfund.com/premiumseating</a>&nbsp;or contact the Ahearn Fund at (888) 232-9074. The men's 2023-24 home schedule will include premier matchups with Villanova on Tuesday, Dec. 5 in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle and Nebraska on Sunday, Dec. 17, along with nine high-caliber conference games in the new-look Big 12, which welcomes BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF as new members. In addition, season-ticket holders will have the first opportunity to pre-order tickets at a discounted rate for the Wildcat Classic against in-state foe Wichita State at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Thursday, Dec. 21. In addition to nine Big 12 home games, the women's 2023-24 home schedule includes a return visit from Big Ten foe Wisconsin. Fans can purchase season tickets in a variety of ways, including toll free at (800) 221.CATS (2287) and online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Courtesy of Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. – Season tickets for the 2023-24 men's and women's basketball teams will go on-sale at 8:30 p.m., CT on Monday, June 5, athletic department officials announced on Wednesday (May 31).Fans will once again want to make plans to be at Bramlage Coliseum in 2023-24, as excitement continues to grow for the men's and women's teams coming off outstanding seasons. The Wildcat men return several key components from a team that advanced to the Elite Eight and went 15-1 at Bramlage Coliseum under National Coach of the Year&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jerome-tang/1856">Jerome Tang</a>. The women's team is garnering preseason Top 25 mention for a squad that is expected to return consensus All-American&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/ayoka-lee/8610">Ayoka Lee</a>, along with All-Big 12 selections&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/gabby-gregory/8613">Gabby Gregory</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/serena-sundell/8612">Serena Sundell</a>, after winning 19 games and advancing to the WNIT Super 16. The two teams attracted more than 200,000 fans to Bramlage Coliseum in 2022-23, including eight sellouts by the men's team which were the most by the program in nearly a decade. The women's team was once again one of the nation's leaders in attendance, ranking 31st&nbsp;nationally. Fans have a variety of ticket prices and locations from which to choose from, with men's basketball bench season tickets starting at $345 each. With the Wildcat 4-Pack, fans can purchase four (4) season tickets in the bench or Cat Cushion areas starting at $900, which is less than $15 per game. General admission women's basketball season tickets start at $50 for football and men's basketball season ticket holders, $75 for public, or $200 for a 4-Pack. Wildcat 4-Packs are available for approximately $3 per game. Fans who order season tickets by the Incentive Deadline of Friday, June 30, will have the $10 processing fee waived, and a 4-month payment plan option. Those who order before the Renewal Deadline of Tuesday, August 1, will be able to retain their seat and parking locations as well as receive a 3-month payment plan option. Online seat and parking upgrades will begin on Tuesday, August 22. New full season-ticket requests will be able to select their seat during the ordering process from any seat location available from the 2022-23 season.&nbsp;An Ahearn Fund contribution is required for all premium, chairback and cushioned seating. Specific required giving levels by section are listed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ahearnfund.com/">www.AhearnFund.com</a>. There are a number of premium seating options at Bramlage Coliseum, including 19 new courtside seats along the southeast baseline of the arena. For more information on premium seating opportunities, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://ahearnfund.com/sports/2023/3/21/premium-seating-update.aspx">ahearnfund.com/premiumseating</a>&nbsp;or contact the Ahearn Fund at (888) 232-9074. The men's 2023-24 home schedule will include premier matchups with Villanova on Tuesday, Dec. 5 in the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle and Nebraska on Sunday, Dec. 17, along with nine high-caliber conference games in the new-look Big 12, which welcomes BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF as new members. In addition, season-ticket holders will have the first opportunity to pre-order tickets at a discounted rate for the Wildcat Classic against in-state foe Wichita State at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Thursday, Dec. 21. In addition to nine Big 12 home games, the women's 2023-24 home schedule includes a return visit from Big Ten foe Wisconsin. Fans can purchase season tickets in a variety of ways, including toll free at (800) 221.CATS (2287) and online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/tickets">www.kstatesports.com/tickets</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State 2023-24 season tickets on sale June 5

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a></a>Kickoff times and television selections for four of K-State’s first five football games of 2023 have been announced as the Big 12 Conference and its television partners have made selections for the first three weeks of the season and special weeknight contests.

The Wildcats will open their Big 12-defending season on Saturday, September 2 against SEMO at 6 p.m., in a game shown on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, and they stay at Bill Snyder Family Stadium the next Saturday, September 9, with an 11 a.m., tilt against Sun Belt Champion Troy that will be aired on FS1.

K-State hits the road for the first time in 2023 with an 11 a.m., contest at Missouri that will be broadcast by SEC Network. It is the Wildcats’ first trip to Columbia, Missouri, since 2010 when the Tigers were members of the Big 12.

Kansas State will face Oklahoma State in a special Friday-night matchup on October 6 that will kick at 6:30 p.m., and be shown on ESPN.

<a>Season tickets are on sale now for the 2023 season and start at less than $30 per game. Single-game tickets will go on sale to Ahearn Fund members on June 12 and to the general public on June 15. Fans can order tickets online at&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.k-statesports.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.k-statesports.com/tickets</a>, by phone at 1-800-221-CATS or at the main ticket office inside Bramlage Coliseum.

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 </figure>Courtesy of Kansas State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;<a></a>Kickoff times and television selections for four of K-State’s first five football games of 2023 have been announced as the Big 12 Conference and its television partners have made selections for the first three weeks of the season and special weeknight contests.The Wildcats will open their Big 12-defending season on Saturday, September 2 against SEMO at 6 p.m., in a game shown on Big 12 Now on ESPN+, and they stay at Bill Snyder Family Stadium the next Saturday, September 9, with an 11 a.m., tilt against Sun Belt Champion Troy that will be aired on FS1.K-State hits the road for the first time in 2023 with an 11 a.m., contest at Missouri that will be broadcast by SEC Network. It is the Wildcats’ first trip to Columbia, Missouri, since 2010 when the Tigers were members of the Big 12.Kansas State will face Oklahoma State in a special Friday-night matchup on October 6 that will kick at 6:30 p.m., and be shown on ESPN.<a>Season tickets are on sale now for the 2023 season and start at less than $30 per game. Single-game tickets will go on sale to Ahearn Fund members on June 12 and to the general public on June 15. Fans can order tickets online at&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.k-statesports.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.k-statesports.com/tickets</a>, by phone at 1-800-221-CATS or at the main ticket office inside Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State, Big 12 announce four game times

LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;— The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team will get a chance to bond before the season starts when it will play three exhibition games in Puerto Rico from August 1-8.

The Jayhawks will play in the capital city of San Juan and will play an exhibition game on August 3, 5 and 7. Anthony Walton, proprietor of Houston-based event organizer Walton Sports &amp; Entertainment confirmed with the Lawrence Journal-World on Wednesday.

The opponents for KU have not yet been determined, but Walton said the Jayhawks will get the best Puerto Rico has to offer.

"So we're just picking and choosing which ones would be the best competition for Kansas," Walton said.

Kansas will have four incoming transfers and four freshman on the 2023-24 roster. The guys are set to report to Lawrence in July, before the team embarks on it's trip at the end of the month.

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 </figure>LAWRENCE, Kan.&nbsp;— The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team will get a chance to bond before the season starts when it will play three exhibition games in Puerto Rico from August 1-8.The Jayhawks will play in the capital city of San Juan and will play an exhibition game on August 3, 5 and 7. Anthony Walton, proprietor of Houston-based event organizer Walton Sports &amp; Entertainment confirmed with the Lawrence Journal-World on Wednesday.The opponents for KU have not yet been determined, but Walton said the Jayhawks will get the best Puerto Rico has to offer."So we're just picking and choosing which ones would be the best competition for Kansas," Walton said.Kansas will have four incoming transfers and four freshman on the 2023-24 roster. The guys are set to report to Lawrence in July, before the team embarks on it's trip at the end of the month.

KU will play 3 exhibition games in Puerto Rico this summer

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;— Kansas State basketball player Nae'Qwan Tomlin has dropped out of the NBA Draft process and will return to play for the Wildcats next season.

The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 10.4 points and 5.9 rebounds last season for Jerome Tang.

The Harlem, New York native transferred to K-State after going from Monroe Community College to Chipola (Fla.) College. He announced in an interview with Stadium.

Tomlin had until today to remove his name from draft consideration and return to college with eligibility.&nbsp;

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;— Kansas State basketball player Nae'Qwan Tomlin has dropped out of the NBA Draft process and will return to play for the Wildcats next season.The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 10.4 points and 5.9 rebounds last season for Jerome Tang.The Harlem, New York native transferred to K-State after going from Monroe Community College to Chipola (Fla.) College. He announced in an interview with Stadium.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kansas State&#39;s Nae&#39;Qwan Tomlin will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to school next season, he told <a href="https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stadium</a>. The talented 6-foot-10 forward averaged 10.4 points and 5.9 boards last season.&mdash; Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1663918772560773128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Tomlin had until today to remove his name from draft consideration and return to college with eligibility.&nbsp;

Tomlin forgoes NBA Draft, will return to K-State

The 6th ranked Barton Community College baseball team secured two spots on the Region VI/Plains District All-Tournament team with first baseman&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/bsb/2022-23/bios/howse_dryden_5xbx" target="_blank">Dryden Howse</a>&nbsp;and utility&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/bsb/2022-23/bios/robertson_quinton_q03n" target="_blank">Quinton Robertson</a>, earning honors for their tournament performances.

Howse went 6-for-16 from the plate supporting a .375 batting average in four games and legged out four extra base hits for the tournament. The sophomore paced the Cougars with two home runs and runs produced driving in five of Barton's 28 runs scored.

Robertson recorded a team best average of .571 finishing 8-for-14 from the dish, scoring six runs and driving in three. The switch hitter, manufactured a team best 1.071 slugging percentage fabricating five extra base hits behind a home run and four doubles.

The Cougars concluded the 2023 campaign as the Jayhawk West Champions posting the program's best single season record of 51-10 and were one of four teams left before bowing out to Kansas City Kanas Community College 8-2 in the Region VI/Plains District Tournament.

from bartonsports.comThe 6th ranked Barton Community College baseball team secured two spots on the Region VI/Plains District All-Tournament team with first baseman&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/bsb/2022-23/bios/howse_dryden_5xbx" target="_blank">Dryden Howse</a>&nbsp;and utility&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/bsb/2022-23/bios/robertson_quinton_q03n" target="_blank">Quinton Robertson</a>, earning honors for their tournament performances.Howse went 6-for-16 from the plate supporting a .375 batting average in four games and legged out four extra base hits for the tournament. The sophomore paced the Cougars with two home runs and runs produced driving in five of Barton's 28 runs scored.Robertson recorded a team best average of .571 finishing 8-for-14 from the dish, scoring six runs and driving in three. The switch hitter, manufactured a team best 1.071 slugging percentage fabricating five extra base hits behind a home run and four doubles.The Cougars concluded the 2023 campaign as the Jayhawk West Champions posting the program's best single season record of 51-10 and were one of four teams left before bowing out to Kansas City Kanas Community College 8-2 in the Region VI/Plains District Tournament.

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The Barton Community College track and field program picked up a trio of post-season awards in addition to, 48 All-America awards distributed by the U.S. Track &amp; Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for the outdoor season.

Headlining the honors was freshman&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/young_christopher_utlf" target="_blank">Christopher Young</a>&nbsp;in being named not only the Central Region, but the National Men's Field Athlete of the Year. Joining Young on the Central Region awards list were David Schenek being named Men's Coach of the Year with Emmanuel Dixon being named the Women's Assistant Coach of the Year.

Award winners were determined by a vote of USTFCCCA member coaches prior to the NJCAA Division I Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championships held May 18-20 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Only those individuals from USTFCCCA member programs are eligible for awards.

Young went into the national meet ranked No. 1 in the javelin, No. 2 in the shot put, No. 3 in the discus, and No. 5 in the hammer. At the Region VI Championships, Young won the Javelin while finishing runner-up in the shot put, adding third placings in each of the discus and hammer to earn High Point Athlete of the Meet honors after contributing 30 points towards the Cougars' 24th Region Outdoor title.

On the national stage, Young contributed 32 points towards Barton's 3rd place finish at the 2023 NJCAA Division I Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championships including national titles in the shot put (18.63m, 61-01.50) and javelin (63.96m, 209-10). Posting personal best efforts in three of his four events, Young also came away with a pair of third places in the discus (59.68m, 195-10) and hammer (55.55m, 183-4).

During the season Young made impacts on the storied Barton record books, ranking 3rd in the javelin, 3rd in the discus, and 3rd in the shot put while his best hammer throw of his initial collegiate season was just nineteen inches short of entering the Cougars' top ten all-time best marks.

In NJCAA history, Young ranks No. 9 all-time in the shot, No. 10 in the discus, and No. 11 on the modern day javelin list.

For Schenek, the men's head coach honor follows an indoor season in being named the women's head coach region award winner and is his 17th USTFCCCA award since 2015. Schenek's men's team most recently captured the program's 24th Region VI Outdoor title before again leading the region with a 4th place national ranking.

The Cougars clinched the Region VI crown with an impressive 27 national qualifiers, including a national leader in the javelin event.

On the national stage the Cougars finished 3rd overall behind 15 scoring performances and 15 personal and/or season bests with five impacts on the storied Barton all-time top ten lists.

Now into his second year as assistant coach, Dixon has his second straight women's outdoor regional honor.

Dixon's athletes contributed 67 of the 183.5 points to the Cougars' 32nd Region VI outdoor title. During the meet Dixon's athletes earned championships in the 100m and the 4x100m relay contributing to eighteen Top-3 placings among their twenty-nine scoring performances with two making impacts on the program record book.

Having 13 of Barton's national qualifiers, most recently Dixon's athletes helped the Cougars to a 3rd place national finish including his 4x100m relay team clocking the program's 5th fastest ever time to capture the national title.

In other coaching awards given out by USTFCCCA, former Barton coach Keith Blackwill, now into his 18th year leading the New Mexico Junior College program, was named the West Region's Women's Head Coach of the Year followed by both the National men's and women's coach of the year as his T-Birds captured both national titles.

Barton's men placed 3rd at the National Championships, finishing among the top three for the sixth straight year at the national meet as the women also placed 3rd marking the sixth straight season of placing in the top five.

The Cougars compiled 48 All-America awards by virtue of finishing among the top-8 in an event, including as a member of a relay team, at the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championships.

All-America Awards (Women) The Barton women bettered last year's performance at the National meet in accumulating 92.50 points on twenty-seven All-America performances between thirteen Cougars led by the four awards earned by sprinters&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/morgan_naiya_xicv" target="_blank">Naiya Morgan</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/tshosa_oarabile_qrm3" target="_blank">Oarabile Tshosa</a>&nbsp;which included a national title in a program fifth fastest 4x100m relay time.

<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/clarke_kay-lagay_9vgj" target="_blank">Kay-Lagay Clarke</a>: 100m Hurdles (6th), Triple Jump (7th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/couto_ana_3ldb" target="_blank">Ana Couto</a>: Heptathlon (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/hamilton_treneese_bn9z" target="_blank">Treneese Hamilton</a>: Shot Put (4th), Hammer Throw (7th), Javelin (5th) – 11pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/ingram_brittania_yjax" target="_blank">Brittania Ingram</a>: Long Jump (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/latham_efe_24ch" target="_blank">Efe Latham</a>: Hammer Throw (3rd) – 6pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/morgan_naiya_xicv" target="_blank">Naiya Morgan</a>: 100m (7th), 200m (8th), 4x100m Relay (1st), 4x400m Relay (7th) – 15pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/murrell-ross_kelsie_7gyd" target="_blank">Kelsie Murrell-Ross</a>: Shot Put (1st), Discus Throw (5th) – 14pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/nembhard_danae_h841" target="_blank">Danae Nembhard</a>: 100m Hurdles (3rd), 4x100m Relay (1st) – 16pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/prentiss_kayleigh_mx8h" target="_blank">Kayleigh Prentiss</a>: Heptathlon (6th) – 3pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/tshosa_oarabile_qrm3" target="_blank">Oarabile Tshosa</a>: 100m (4th), 200m (3rd), 4x100m Relay (1st), 4x400m Relay (7th) – 23pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/walsh_antiana_ichq" target="_blank">Antiana Walsh</a>: 4x100m Relay (1st), 4x400m Relay (7th) – 12pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/wiley_dy-mond_ng39" target="_blank">Dy'Mond Wiley</a>: 400m (8th), 4x400m Relay (7th) – 3pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/williamson_jazmine_nuyq" target="_blank">Jazmine Williamson</a>: High Jump (4th), Long Jump (3rd) – 10.5pts

All-America Awards (Men) On the men's side, Barton also bettered their last year's Nationals totals in compiling 79.50 points behind twenty-one All-America award performances between ten Cougars led by the four awards each earned by sprinter&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/small_almond_gdu4" target="_blank">Almond Small</a>&nbsp;and thrower&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/young_christopher_utlf" target="_blank">Christopher Young</a>&nbsp;including a pair of national titles.

<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/campbell_fabian_dbbf" target="_blank">Fabian Campbell</a>: 4x400m Relay (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/charles_aaron_w5ny" target="_blank">Aaron Charles</a>: 4x100m Relay (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/crawford_christopher_kvzx" target="_blank">Christopher Crawford</a>: Shot Put (2nd), Discus Throw (6th) – 11pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/lloyd_brandon_wb9f" target="_blank">Brandon Lloyd</a>: Shot Put (7th), Discus Throw (1st), Hammer Throw (7th) – 14pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/mcgee_jalen_7qua" target="_blank">Jalen McGee</a>: High Jump (7th) – 1.50pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/mosley_elijah_0ws1" target="_blank">Elijah Mosley</a>: 400m (4th), 4x100m Relay (4th), 4x400m Relay (4th) – 15pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/singleton_jayden_daop" target="_blank">Jayden Singleton</a>: 4x100m Relay (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/small_almond_gdu4" target="_blank">Almond Small</a>: 100m (7th), 200m (5th), 4x100m Relay (4th), 4x400m Relay (4th) – 16pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/williams_revon_1wz8" target="_blank">Revon Williams</a>: 4x400m Relay (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/young_christopher_utlf" target="_blank">Christopher Young</a>: Shot Put (1st), Discus Throw (3rd), Hammer Throw (3rd), Javelin (1st) – 32pts

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 </figure>From bartonsports.comThe Barton Community College track and field program picked up a trio of post-season awards in addition to, 48 All-America awards distributed by the U.S. Track &amp; Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for the outdoor season.Headlining the honors was freshman&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/young_christopher_utlf" target="_blank">Christopher Young</a>&nbsp;in being named not only the Central Region, but the National Men's Field Athlete of the Year. Joining Young on the Central Region awards list were David Schenek being named Men's Coach of the Year with Emmanuel Dixon being named the Women's Assistant Coach of the Year.Award winners were determined by a vote of USTFCCCA member coaches prior to the NJCAA Division I Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championships held May 18-20 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Only those individuals from USTFCCCA member programs are eligible for awards.Young went into the national meet ranked No. 1 in the javelin, No. 2 in the shot put, No. 3 in the discus, and No. 5 in the hammer. At the Region VI Championships, Young won the Javelin while finishing runner-up in the shot put, adding third placings in each of the discus and hammer to earn High Point Athlete of the Meet honors after contributing 30 points towards the Cougars' 24th Region Outdoor title.On the national stage, Young contributed 32 points towards Barton's 3rd place finish at the 2023 NJCAA Division I Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championships including national titles in the shot put (18.63m, 61-01.50) and javelin (63.96m, 209-10). Posting personal best efforts in three of his four events, Young also came away with a pair of third places in the discus (59.68m, 195-10) and hammer (55.55m, 183-4).During the season Young made impacts on the storied Barton record books, ranking 3rd in the javelin, 3rd in the discus, and 3rd in the shot put while his best hammer throw of his initial collegiate season was just nineteen inches short of entering the Cougars' top ten all-time best marks.In NJCAA history, Young ranks No. 9 all-time in the shot, No. 10 in the discus, and No. 11 on the modern day javelin list.For Schenek, the men's head coach honor follows an indoor season in being named the women's head coach region award winner and is his 17th USTFCCCA award since 2015. Schenek's men's team most recently captured the program's 24th Region VI Outdoor title before again leading the region with a 4th place national ranking.The Cougars clinched the Region VI crown with an impressive 27 national qualifiers, including a national leader in the javelin event.On the national stage the Cougars finished 3rd overall behind 15 scoring performances and 15 personal and/or season bests with five impacts on the storied Barton all-time top ten lists.Now into his second year as assistant coach, Dixon has his second straight women's outdoor regional honor.Dixon's athletes contributed 67 of the 183.5 points to the Cougars' 32nd Region VI outdoor title. During the meet Dixon's athletes earned championships in the 100m and the 4x100m relay contributing to eighteen Top-3 placings among their twenty-nine scoring performances with two making impacts on the program record book.Having 13 of Barton's national qualifiers, most recently Dixon's athletes helped the Cougars to a 3rd place national finish including his 4x100m relay team clocking the program's 5th fastest ever time to capture the national title.In other coaching awards given out by USTFCCCA, former Barton coach Keith Blackwill, now into his 18th year leading the New Mexico Junior College program, was named the West Region's Women's Head Coach of the Year followed by both the National men's and women's coach of the year as his T-Birds captured both national titles.Barton's men placed 3rd at the National Championships, finishing among the top three for the sixth straight year at the national meet as the women also placed 3rd marking the sixth straight season of placing in the top five.The Cougars compiled 48 All-America awards by virtue of finishing among the top-8 in an event, including as a member of a relay team, at the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Outdoor Track &amp; Field Championships.All-America Awards (Women) The Barton women bettered last year's performance at the National meet in accumulating 92.50 points on twenty-seven All-America performances between thirteen Cougars led by the four awards earned by sprinters&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/morgan_naiya_xicv" target="_blank">Naiya Morgan</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/tshosa_oarabile_qrm3" target="_blank">Oarabile Tshosa</a>&nbsp;which included a national title in a program fifth fastest 4x100m relay time.<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/clarke_kay-lagay_9vgj" target="_blank">Kay-Lagay Clarke</a>: 100m Hurdles (6th), Triple Jump (7th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/couto_ana_3ldb" target="_blank">Ana Couto</a>: Heptathlon (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/hamilton_treneese_bn9z" target="_blank">Treneese Hamilton</a>: Shot Put (4th), Hammer Throw (7th), Javelin (5th) – 11pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/ingram_brittania_yjax" target="_blank">Brittania Ingram</a>: Long Jump (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/latham_efe_24ch" target="_blank">Efe Latham</a>: Hammer Throw (3rd) – 6pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/morgan_naiya_xicv" target="_blank">Naiya Morgan</a>: 100m (7th), 200m (8th), 4x100m Relay (1st), 4x400m Relay (7th) – 15pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/murrell-ross_kelsie_7gyd" target="_blank">Kelsie Murrell-Ross</a>: Shot Put (1st), Discus Throw (5th) – 14pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/nembhard_danae_h841" target="_blank">Danae Nembhard</a>: 100m Hurdles (3rd), 4x100m Relay (1st) – 16pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/prentiss_kayleigh_mx8h" target="_blank">Kayleigh Prentiss</a>: Heptathlon (6th) – 3pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/tshosa_oarabile_qrm3" target="_blank">Oarabile Tshosa</a>: 100m (4th), 200m (3rd), 4x100m Relay (1st), 4x400m Relay (7th) – 23pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/walsh_antiana_ichq" target="_blank">Antiana Walsh</a>: 4x100m Relay (1st), 4x400m Relay (7th) – 12pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/wiley_dy-mond_ng39" target="_blank">Dy'Mond Wiley</a>: 400m (8th), 4x400m Relay (7th) – 3pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/wtrack/2022-23/bios/williamson_jazmine_nuyq" target="_blank">Jazmine Williamson</a>: High Jump (4th), Long Jump (3rd) – 10.5ptsAll-America Awards (Men) On the men's side, Barton also bettered their last year's Nationals totals in compiling 79.50 points behind twenty-one All-America award performances between ten Cougars led by the four awards each earned by sprinter&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/small_almond_gdu4" target="_blank">Almond Small</a>&nbsp;and thrower&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/young_christopher_utlf" target="_blank">Christopher Young</a>&nbsp;including a pair of national titles.<a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/campbell_fabian_dbbf" target="_blank">Fabian Campbell</a>: 4x400m Relay (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/charles_aaron_w5ny" target="_blank">Aaron Charles</a>: 4x100m Relay (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/crawford_christopher_kvzx" target="_blank">Christopher Crawford</a>: Shot Put (2nd), Discus Throw (6th) – 11pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/lloyd_brandon_wb9f" target="_blank">Brandon Lloyd</a>: Shot Put (7th), Discus Throw (1st), Hammer Throw (7th) – 14pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/mcgee_jalen_7qua" target="_blank">Jalen McGee</a>: High Jump (7th) – 1.50pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/mosley_elijah_0ws1" target="_blank">Elijah Mosley</a>: 400m (4th), 4x100m Relay (4th), 4x400m Relay (4th) – 15pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/singleton_jayden_daop" target="_blank">Jayden Singleton</a>: 4x100m Relay (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/small_almond_gdu4" target="_blank">Almond Small</a>: 100m (7th), 200m (5th), 4x100m Relay (4th), 4x400m Relay (4th) – 16pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/williams_revon_1wz8" target="_blank">Revon Williams</a>: 4x400m Relay (4th) – 5pts <a href="http://www.bartonsports.com/sports/mtrack/2022-23/bios/young_christopher_utlf" target="_blank">Christopher Young</a>: Shot Put (1st), Discus Throw (3rd), Hammer Throw (3rd), Javelin (1st) – 32pts

Barton's Young named National Field Athlete of Year

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas pitched eight shutout innings, Nolan Arenado hit an RBI double and Nolan Gorman drove in a run with a sacrifice fly as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night to split the two-game set between the I-70 rivals.

Mikolas (4-1) matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and allowed three hits in working a season-high eight innings. The strikeout total matched the 34-year-old right-hander's effort against Milwaukee in 2019.

“It's one of the best feelings in sports, to show up when your team needs you,” Mikolas said. “Every game, there's someone who you kind of got to lean on. If you get to be that guy, it makes you feel good.”

Mikolas threw 102 pitches. He said he did not lobby to go out for the ninth inning.

“I got a little blister on my finger from a slider I threw there near the end,” Mikolas said. “It's not going to be a problem, but you don't want to force those things.”

St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol was impressed with Mikolas' showing.

“We needed him to go. It was a phenominal start,” Marmol said. “We knew we needed this game.”

The Cardinals needed a defensive gem in the fourth inning to keep the game scoreless. With two outs and MJ Melendez on second, Michael Massey singled to right. Brendan Donovan threw a strike to the plate and Willson Contreras applied the tag to Melendez.

“Two outs, Massey squared that ball up and it took a good one hop to the right fielder,” Kansas City manager Matt Quataro said. “We got to take a chance to score there every time. They made a good throw and a good tag. MJ did a good job to try and evade it. The way the game was going, you could tell it wasn't going to be a high-scoring game."

Gionvanny Gallegos replaced Mikolas in the ninth and gave up a double and single to start the inning. Vinnie Pasquantino scored on a fielder's choice by Bobby Witt Jr., cutting the deficit to a run. Gallegos went on to retire the next two hitters and record his seventh save.

The Cardinals got a run in the sixth with two outs against Carlos Hernández (0-2). Paul Goldschmidt reached first on an infield single. Arenado hit a run-scoring double to left-center. Arenado has a team-high 18 RBIs in interleague play this season.

“We didn't score many runs, but Mikolas didn't give up any so it's a good win,” Goldschmidt said.

St. Louis extended its lead to 2-0 in the eighth Gorman's sac fly off Aroldis Chapman, scoring Tommy Edman.

Zack Greinke started for the Royals but didn't figure in the decision. The 39-year-old right-hander pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk with six strikeouts. He ranks first in starts (526) and innings pitched (3,309 1/3), second in wins (224) and third in strikeouts (2,929) among active pitchers.

“He's a really talented guy,” Mikolas said. “Anytime you go up against a guy like that, you want to do good. It makes you want to impress. I watched him on TV.”

After off days Wednesday and Thursday, the Cardinals return Friday, continuing a stretch of 13 of 15 games on the road between May 22-June 7.

Tommy Edman made his first career start and third overall appearance in center field in the regular season, previously appearing as a defensive replacement on July 12, 2019 verus Arizona (one inning) and May 21, 2022 at Pittsburgh (five innings). The 28-year-old Edman also appeared in center in Game 4 of the NLCS at Washington (one inning). This season, the former Gold Glove second baseman has appeared at shortstop (27 games), second base (21 games), and right field (seven games).

With a win, the Cardinals (15-13) achieved a winning month of May for the 16th time since 2000.

“We were in a deep, dark place earlier in the month, a team meeting kind of place,” Mikolas said. “We had to assess things. We've definitely turned it around. I think our best ball is still to come.”

Royals: OF Kyle Isbel (left hamstring strain) still undergoing a rehab process after getting hurt running out a bunt earlier this month against Baltimore. He is doing more baseball activity, but a rehab assignment is not in the immediate future.

Cardinals: OF Lars Nootbar (back spasms) is getting treatment and listed as day to day. He left Monday’s game in third inning under his own power while walking with trainers. … RHP Jake Woodford (right shoulder inflammation) began an injury rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday night, starting for the Redbirds at the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals' affiliate. Woodford has missed the last 24 games.

Royals: The club has off Wednesday and Thursday before before hosting Colorado on Friday. No starter for either club has been named.

Cardinals: The team has Wednesday and Thursday off before playing Friday at Pittsburgh. No starter has been determined.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685527650106.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez (1) is out at home as he tries unsuccessfully to avoid the tag from St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez (1) is out at home as he tries unsuccessfully to avoid the tag from St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)</figcaption>
 </figure>By WARREN MAYES Associated PressST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas pitched eight shutout innings, Nolan Arenado hit an RBI double and Nolan Gorman drove in a run with a sacrifice fly as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Kansas City Royals 2-1 on Tuesday night to split the two-game set between the I-70 rivals.Mikolas (4-1) matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and allowed three hits in working a season-high eight innings. The strikeout total matched the 34-year-old right-hander's effort against Milwaukee in 2019.“It's one of the best feelings in sports, to show up when your team needs you,” Mikolas said. “Every game, there's someone who you kind of got to lean on. If you get to be that guy, it makes you feel good.”Mikolas threw 102 pitches. He said he did not lobby to go out for the ninth inning.“I got a little blister on my finger from a slider I threw there near the end,” Mikolas said. “It's not going to be a problem, but you don't want to force those things.”St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol was impressed with Mikolas' showing.“We needed him to go. It was a phenominal start,” Marmol said. “We knew we needed this game.”The Cardinals needed a defensive gem in the fourth inning to keep the game scoreless. With two outs and MJ Melendez on second, Michael Massey singled to right. Brendan Donovan threw a strike to the plate and Willson Contreras applied the tag to Melendez.“Two outs, Massey squared that ball up and it took a good one hop to the right fielder,” Kansas City manager Matt Quataro said. “We got to take a chance to score there every time. They made a good throw and a good tag. MJ did a good job to try and evade it. The way the game was going, you could tell it wasn't going to be a high-scoring game."Gionvanny Gallegos replaced Mikolas in the ninth and gave up a double and single to start the inning. Vinnie Pasquantino scored on a fielder's choice by Bobby Witt Jr., cutting the deficit to a run. Gallegos went on to retire the next two hitters and record his seventh save.The Cardinals got a run in the sixth with two outs against Carlos Hernández (0-2). Paul Goldschmidt reached first on an infield single. Arenado hit a run-scoring double to left-center. Arenado has a team-high 18 RBIs in interleague play this season.“We didn't score many runs, but Mikolas didn't give up any so it's a good win,” Goldschmidt said.St. Louis extended its lead to 2-0 in the eighth Gorman's sac fly off Aroldis Chapman, scoring Tommy Edman.Zack Greinke started for the Royals but didn't figure in the decision. The 39-year-old right-hander pitched five scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk with six strikeouts. He ranks first in starts (526) and innings pitched (3,309 1/3), second in wins (224) and third in strikeouts (2,929) among active pitchers.“He's a really talented guy,” Mikolas said. “Anytime you go up against a guy like that, you want to do good. It makes you want to impress. I watched him on TV.”ROAD TRIPPING REDBIRDSAfter off days Wednesday and Thursday, the Cardinals return Friday, continuing a stretch of 13 of 15 games on the road between May 22-June 7.TOMMY BOYTommy Edman made his first career start and third overall appearance in center field in the regular season, previously appearing as a defensive replacement on July 12, 2019 verus Arizona (one inning) and May 21, 2022 at Pittsburgh (five innings). The 28-year-old Edman also appeared in center in Game 4 of the NLCS at Washington (one inning). This season, the former Gold Glove second baseman has appeared at shortstop (27 games), second base (21 games), and right field (seven games).MAY DAYWith a win, the Cardinals (15-13) achieved a winning month of May for the 16th time since 2000.“We were in a deep, dark place earlier in the month, a team meeting kind of place,” Mikolas said. “We had to assess things. We've definitely turned it around. I think our best ball is still to come.”TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: OF Kyle Isbel (left hamstring strain) still undergoing a rehab process after getting hurt running out a bunt earlier this month against Baltimore. He is doing more baseball activity, but a rehab assignment is not in the immediate future.Cardinals: OF Lars Nootbar (back spasms) is getting treatment and listed as day to day. He left Monday’s game in third inning under his own power while walking with trainers. … RHP Jake Woodford (right shoulder inflammation) began an injury rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday night, starting for the Redbirds at the Omaha Storm Chasers, the Royals' affiliate. Woodford has missed the last 24 games.UP NEXTRoyals: The club has off Wednesday and Thursday before before hosting Colorado on Friday. No starter for either club has been named.Cardinals: The team has Wednesday and Thursday off before playing Friday at Pittsburgh. No starter has been determined.

Mikolas shines in Cardinals victory over Royals

It was a successful weekend to the start of Great Bend Bombers Baseball 16U season. This group of boys just got done playing at the KSHSAA state tournament Thursday, May 25. They took Friday off and enjoyed the success they had during the high school season. However, one day off was all they needed to get back on the diamond and compete in the 18U Big Fire Oklahoma City Memorial Classic. 

Coach Chris Umphres stated, “We had this tournament on our schedule early knowing that we would be able to cancel if the boys made it to spring state baseball. However, when the Panthers won regionals, I asked the boys and parents what they wanted to do and the majority wanted to get the Bombers season going right away.” 

Bombers Baseball 16U is comprised of sophomores and younger from Great Bend and a player from Hoisington and Ellinwood. This first tournament in OKC over the weekend had other 16U, 17U and 18U teams participating. 

Bombers Baseball 16U went 4-1-1 on the weekend and beating the two teams that they lost too and tied in pool play later on in bracket play. 

“These young players play with a chip on their shoulder and know that they can compete with anyone. They have been told over the last year or two that they weren’t ready to play at a high level of baseball despite all the success that they have had by playing Bombers Baseball over the years. I have confidence in them and want to put them in situations to learn the game and get better throughout their careers,” Umphres said. 

Bombers Baseball 16U pitched 10 different players over the course of six games in two days. The team outscored opponents 45-34, stole 15 bases and threw out three runners. 

The best team Bombers played was in the semi-final game against Tulsa Rawlings Tigers. Tigers pitcher was a big lefty throwing 88-90 MPH and had a great breaking ball. The Bombers scored 4 runs on 2 hits and 4 walks against this pitcher. Bombers were able to knock him out of the game after throwing 72 pitches in just two innings. Tigers brought in another good lefty arm for the remainder of the game. The two lefty pitchers struck out Bombers hitters 12 times. 

Koehn Ribordy pitched a great game and only allowed 4 earned runs and striking out 6. However, Bombers were able to steal 7 bases over the course of the game. Including Daxton Minton stealing home on the catchers throw back to the pitcher to take the lead and eventually winning 7-6. 

Umphres stated, “The Tigers coach told me that a young group of players from a small town in Kansas wasn’t supposed to beat this Tulsa team. That was a great win for our guys and showed them that playing the game aggressively can put pressure on opponents. We really worked on proper stealing techniques offensively and holding runners defensively. The difference in that game was our 7 stolen bases vs 0 stolen bases for the Tigers. Both teams had left handed pitchers throwing which usually shuts down the running game.” 

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 </figure>It was a successful weekend to the start of Great Bend Bombers Baseball 16U season. This group of boys just got done playing at the KSHSAA state tournament Thursday, May 25. They took Friday off and enjoyed the success they had during the high school season. However, one day off was all they needed to get back on the diamond and compete in the 18U Big Fire Oklahoma City Memorial Classic. Coach Chris Umphres stated, “We had this tournament on our schedule early knowing that we would be able to cancel if the boys made it to spring state baseball. However, when the Panthers won regionals, I asked the boys and parents what they wanted to do and the majority wanted to get the Bombers season going right away.” Bombers Baseball 16U is comprised of sophomores and younger from Great Bend and a player from Hoisington and Ellinwood. This first tournament in OKC over the weekend had other 16U, 17U and 18U teams participating. Bombers Baseball 16U went 4-1-1 on the weekend and beating the two teams that they lost too and tied in pool play later on in bracket play. “These young players play with a chip on their shoulder and know that they can compete with anyone. They have been told over the last year or two that they weren’t ready to play at a high level of baseball despite all the success that they have had by playing Bombers Baseball over the years. I have confidence in them and want to put them in situations to learn the game and get better throughout their careers,” Umphres said. Bombers Baseball 16U pitched 10 different players over the course of six games in two days. The team outscored opponents 45-34, stole 15 bases and threw out three runners. The best team Bombers played was in the semi-final game against Tulsa Rawlings Tigers. Tigers pitcher was a big lefty throwing 88-90 MPH and had a great breaking ball. The Bombers scored 4 runs on 2 hits and 4 walks against this pitcher. Bombers were able to knock him out of the game after throwing 72 pitches in just two innings. Tigers brought in another good lefty arm for the remainder of the game. The two lefty pitchers struck out Bombers hitters 12 times. Koehn Ribordy pitched a great game and only allowed 4 earned runs and striking out 6. However, Bombers were able to steal 7 bases over the course of the game. Including Daxton Minton stealing home on the catchers throw back to the pitcher to take the lead and eventually winning 7-6. Umphres stated, “The Tigers coach told me that a young group of players from a small town in Kansas wasn’t supposed to beat this Tulsa team. That was a great win for our guys and showed them that playing the game aggressively can put pressure on opponents. We really worked on proper stealing techniques offensively and holding runners defensively. The difference in that game was our 7 stolen bases vs 0 stolen bases for the Tigers. Both teams had left handed pitchers throwing which usually shuts down the running game.”

Great Bend Bombers baseball team wins OKC tournament

By:&nbsp;KSHSAA Covered staff <a href="https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2023/5/29/kansas-association-of-baseball-coaches-announces-all-state-teams.aspx">kshsaacovered.com</a>

McPherson senior shortstop Hunter Alvord and Wichita Collegiate senior pitcher Hayden Malaise helped their teams repeat as state champions, and both earned top awards from the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches for the second straight year. The KABC announced its 2023 All-State teams, as well as players, pitchers and coaches of the year for all classes. Alvord, last year’s Class 4A co-player of the year with Tonganoxie’s Gehrig Goldbeck, earned the outright honor this season after leading the Bullpups to a 21-4 record, including a 6-0 victory over Columbus in Friday’s 4A title game in Salina. Malaise, who helped Collegiate win its second straight Class 3A championship, repeated as 3A pitcher of the year. The Cloud Community College-bound right-hander was one of three Spartans named to the All-3A first team. Olathe South catcher and Kansas State commit Nick English was named Class 6A player of the year. Blue Valley Northwest career strikeout leader Jack Kreisman earned 6A pitcher of the year honors, while Olathe North’s Adam Loecker earned coach of the year honors after leading the Eagles to a state tournament berth. In Class 5A, St. Thomas Aquinas junior Blake O’Brien was named player of the year after leading the Saints to a third-place state finish. Eisenhower senior and Wichita State signee Tyner Horn earned pitcher of the year after posting a 0.00 ERA that culminated with a three-hit shutout of Seaman in the 5A quarterfinals. Clay Center senior Mark Hoffman joined Alvord among 4A individual honorees, earning pitcher of the year after helping the Tigers post a 21-2 record and reach the state tournament. Hoffman’s coach, Andrew Bent, was named 4A coach of the year. Wichita Trinity claimed two of the 3A honors, as senior Easton Norris was named player of the year and Josh Robertson was voted coach of the year. The Knights posted a 20-3 record, with all of the losses coming to 3A champion Collegiate. Little River’s 20-2 season yielded a Class 2-1A player of the year honor for senior Braden Young and coach of the year honor for Terry Renken. Elkhart’s Kage Ralstin was named pitcher of the year after helping the Wildcats post a third-place state finish. CLASS 6A First team Pitcher – Jack Kreisman, sr., Blue Valley Northwest; Brandon Stone, sr., Shawnee Mission West; Austin Young, sr., Blue Valley West; Griffin Allen, jr., Blue Valley North; Gavin Blachowicz, jr., Olathe South. Catcher – Nick English, sr., Olathe South. First base – Jack Jones, jr., Shawnee Mission East. Third base –&nbsp;Quinton Coats, jr., Olathe South. Middle infield –&nbsp;Jackson Evans, sr., Olathe North; Keenan Schartz, sr., Manhattan; Michael Novak, sr., Olathe East. Outfield –&nbsp;Ian Luce, sr., Manhattan; Harry Tryban, sr., Olathe East; Tyler Janssen, jr., Olathe North; Andrew Casey, sr., Shawnee Mission West. Utility –&nbsp;Carson Smith, jr., Wichita Heights. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Kyler Horsman, sr., Manhattan. Second team Pitcher – Kyler Horsman, sr., Manhattan; Jack Wilson, sr., Olathe North; Mitchell Johnson, sr., Derby; Kyle Graves, jr., Free State; Dylan Butash, jr., Gardner-Edgerton; Nic Mozingo, sr., Olathe North. Catcher –&nbsp;Barrett Donaldson, sr., Blue Valley West. First base – Zach Darche, sr., Blue Valley West. Third base – Jack Schneider, sr., Blue Valley West. Middle infield –&nbsp;Jax Noller, sr., Olathe South; Josh Cline, sr., Wichita East; Scotty Fegen, jr., Shawnee Mission East. Outfield – Easton O’Keefe, jr., Blue Valley West; Taccarri Brown, jr., Wichita Northwest; Jackson Polich, sr., Olathe North; Tyler Gagnon, sr., Manhattan. Utility – Trey Mock, sr., Blue Valley Northwest. Designated hitter – Brady Unrein, jr., Wichita Northwest. Honorable mention Pitcher – Brady Unrein, jr., Wichita Northwest; Sam Bettis, so., Washburn Rural; Izac Thompson, sr., Olathe North; Gage Handzel, sr., Shawnee Mission West; Mitchell Mauk, sr., Gardner-Edgerton. Catcher –&nbsp;Jaxon Vikander, sr., Manhattan. First base – Cooper Oakley, jr., Wichita Heights. Third base – Zach Root, sr., Wichita Northwest. Middle infield –&nbsp;Nick Sawyer, jr., Blue Valley West; Kyle Walker, sr., Washburn Rural; PJ Hughes, sr., Manhattan. Player of the year – Nick English, sr., Olathe South Pitcher of the year –&nbsp;Jack Kreisman, sr., Blue Valley Northwest Coach of the year – Adam Loecker, Olathe North CLASS 5A First team Pitcher – Tyner Horn, sr., Eisenhower; Donovan Johnson, sr., Spring Hill; Blake O’Brien, jr., St. Thomas Aquinas; Colton Watkins, jr., Goddard; Bryson Vawter, sr., Seaman. Catcher – Tucker Akins, jr., Pittsburg. First base – Cru Huenfeld, so., St. Thomas Aquinas. Third base –&nbsp;Reed Haneberg, sr., Bishop Carroll. Middle infield – Cooper Tabor, sr., Andover Central; Colby Gomez, jr., Newton; Keaton Neal, fr., Spring Hill. Outfield – Bo Shinkle, sr., Blue Valley Southwest; Nathan Tajchman, jr., Bishop Carroll; Ashton Larson, sr., St. Thomas Aquinas; Carson Roy, sr., Eisenhower. Utility – Tyler Stuhlsatz, sr., Great Bend. Designated hitter – TJ Coats, sr., Blue Valley Southwest. Second team Pitcher – Peyton Newell, sr., Bishop Carroll; Anson Seibert, jr., Blue Valley Southwest; Jeremy Comer, sr., St. James Academy; Drew Veatch, sr., Andover Central; Shane Holman, jr., Bishop Carroll. Catcher – Hunter Higgins, fr., Maize South. First base –&nbsp;Jackson Turnbull, sr., Pittsburg. Third base – Max Brown, jr., Eisenhower. Middle infield – Brenden Buseman, sr., Andover; Austin Rudkin, jr., Goddard; Brady Stewart, fr., St. Thomas Aquinas. Outfield – Will Rogers, sr., Eisenhower; Carson Umphres, so., Great Bend; Trevor Pierce, sr., Arkansas City; Jackson Daniel, so., Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Utility – Dylan Burr, fr., Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Designated hitter – Eddie Henchek, sr., St. Thomas Aquinas. Honorable mention Pitcher – Owen Myers, sr., Newton; Cooper Zimmer, sr., Goddard; Kiernan Meredith, sr., Seaman; Charlie Rambo, sr., Leavenworth; Eddie Henchek, sr., St. Thomas Aquinas. Catcher – Miller Murray, sr., St. James Academy. First base –&nbsp;Cal Purvis, fr., Bishop Carroll. Third base – Kaiden Griffin, jr., Seaman. Middle infield – Holden Finley, jr., Seaman; Max Huston, so., Seaman; Van Haneberg, jr., Bishop Carroll. Outfield – Corey Bennett, sr., St. James Academy; Hank Welu, jr., Valley Center; Kenyon McMillan, sr., Salina Central; Cooper Burke, sr., Maize. Utility – Easton Boone, sr., Valley Center. Designated hitter – Zack Cole, sr., Shawnee Heights. Player of the year – Blake O’Brien, jr., St. Thomas Aquinas Pitcher of the year –&nbsp;Tyner Horn, sr., Eisenhower Coach of the year –&nbsp;TBD CLASS 4A First team Pitcher – Mark Hoffman, sr., Clay Center; Daegen Vinduska, jr., Rock Creek; Rocco Loffredo, jr., Fort Scott; Jaret Myers, sr., McPherson; Trevor McGraw, jr., Tonganoxie. Catcher –&nbsp;Logan Wake, sr., Tonganoxie. First base –&nbsp;Larsen Koester, jr., Chanute. Third base – Boston Bruce, jr., Atchison. Middle infield – Hunter Alvord, sr., McPherson; Hunter Loethen, so., Paola; Jeffrey Neill, jr., Buhler. Outfield – Jaytin Gumm, sr., McPherson; Cole Pladson, so., Clay Center; Ethan Burgess, sr., Rock Creek; Matthew Eddy, sr., Buhler. Utility – Landon Haines, sr., Circle. Designated hitter – Kale Murdock, sr., Paola. Second team Pitcher – Cooper Grace, so., Hayden; Keaton Matlick, sr., Paola; Colton Roberts, so., Rose Hill; Owen Blaine, jr., Ottawa; Yogi Purdy, fr., Atchison. Catcher –&nbsp;Eli Kellogg, sr., Fort Scott. First base – Brendan Scripsick, so., Buhler. Third base – Jarrett Hermann, sr., Iola. Middle infield – Rhett Smith, jr., Chanute; Korbin Cloud, jr., Iola; Gannon White, sr., El Dorado. Outfield – Cody Wilson, sr., Fort Scott; Declan Battle, jr., Louisburg; Carter Long, jr., Clay Center; Scotty Carr, jr., Rose Hill. Utility – Jagger Day, so., Baldwin. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Shane McGuire, jr., Augusta. Honorable mention Pitcher –&nbsp;Korbin Cloud, jr., Iola; Rhett Smith, jr., Chanute; TJ Kerns, jr., Ottawa; Dane Warmuskerken, sr., Baldwin; Ian Razak, so., McPherson. Catcher – Dawson Feil, sr., McPherson. First base – Jake Titus, sr., Ottawa. Third base – Cooper Grace, so., Hayden. Middle infield – Chase Cottam, sr., Wamego; Adam Woods, sr., Winfield; Lennox Vann, so., Fort Scott. Outfield – Jackson Summer, sr., Hayden; Nathan Meisch, jr., Chanute; Maddox Ibarra, sr., Rock Creek; Kaden Kerr, jr., Eudora. Utility – Zach Miller, jr., Abilene. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Brandon McKarnin, sr., Iola. Player of the year – Hunter Alvord, sr., McPherson Pitcher of the year – Mark Hoffman, sr., Clay Center Coach of the year – Andrew Bent, Clay Center CLASS 3A First team Pitcher – Hayden Malaise, sr., Wichita Collegiate; Brett Black, sr., Wichita Collegiate; Matt Omundsen, jr., Wichita Trinity; Seth Stover, sr., Columbus; Kael Shelite, sr., Hesston. Catcher –&nbsp;Brady Hunt, sr., Wichita Collegiate. First base – Christian McAfee, jr., Sabetha. Third base – Alex Coester, sr., Girard. Middle infield –&nbsp;Easton Norris, sr., Wichita Trinity; Nolan Freund, sr., Kingman; Shane Puckett, sr., Colby. Outfield –&nbsp;Gunnar Ball, sr., Perry-Lecompton; Sam Hull, jr., Humboldt; Jackson Cross, sr., Russell; Ashton Rockey, sr., Hiawatha. Utility – Landin Midgett, sr., Columbus. Designated hitter – Parrish Beagle, sr. Maur Hill. Second team Pitcher – Cole Linton, jr., Goodland; Whit Rhodes, jr., Hesston; Trevor Amershek, sr., Girard; Preston Sander, jr., Haven; Joaquin Sanchez, jr., Wichita Trinity. Catcher –&nbsp;Carter Helm, jr., Kingman. First base – Cameron Farmer, sr., Russell. Third base – Chase Steinert, sr., Hoisington. Middle infield – Eli Dean, so., Perry-Lecompton; Stryker Hake, sr., Concordia; Logan Myers, sr., Frontenac. Outfield –&nbsp;Cooper Hosman, jr., Ellinwood; Lane Rolfs, jr., Ellsworth; Brett Cox, sr., Hesston; Jaylen McGuire, sr., Riverton. Utility –&nbsp;Ty Williams, sr., Perry-Lecompton. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Kolt Ungeheuer, sr., Columbus. Honorable mention Pitcher – Trey Sommer, sr., Humboldt; JP Harris, sr., Scott City; Brayden Uphaus, sr., Nemaha Central; Kade Blanchat, sr., Smoky Valley; Chad Robert, jr., Santa Fe Trail. Catcher – Brady Welker, jr., Scott City. First base – Kyle Strother, jr., Santa Fe Trail. Third base – Cole Webber, jr., Ellsworth. Middle infield – Tony Moore, jr., Hoisington; Luke Gebhardt, sr., Southeast of Saline; Kooper Konitzer, jr., Prairie View; Braden Roberts, so., Wichita Trinity; Kayden Cox, sr., Columbus; Garrett Watson, jr., Caney Valley; Markus Bauman, jr., Sabetha. Utility – Dylan Gantz, sr., Stafford. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Xavier Oldham, sr., Hiawatha. Player of the year – Easton Norris, sr., Wichita Trinity Pitcher of the year – Hayden Malaise, sr., Wichita Collegiate Coach of the year – Josh Robertson, Wichita Trinity CLASS 2-1A First team Pitcher – Kage Ralstin, sr., Elkhart; Trevor Church, sr., Crest; Dalton Mantz, sr., Little River; Zac Fisher, sr., Onaga; Ben Raschke, sr., Kansas City Christian. Catcher – Colby Sinkins, sr., Onaga. First base – Josiah Claassen, sr., Remington. Third base –&nbsp;Dylan Cervantez, sr., Valley Falls. Middle infield – Cesar Gomez, sr., Elkhart; Logan Renken, so., Little River; Abe Huaracha, sr., St. Marys. Outfield – Brant Mikulecky, sr., Inman; Zac Evans, jr., Valley Falls; Grant Stephens, sr., Little River; Rogan Weir, jr., Crest. Utility – Braden Young, sr., Little River. Designated hitter – Austin Rich, sr., Elkhart. Second team Pitcher – Russ Smith, jr., Central-Burden; Corey Crumrine, so., Sedgwick; Stetson Setter, sr., Crest; Brayden Berens, jr., Pratt Skyline; Preston Christenson, sr., Troy. Catcher – Cooper Simmons, jr., Pittsburg Colgan. First base – Carter Cunningham, jr., Medicine Lodge. Third base – Gavin Worrell, sr., Bluestem. Middle infield – Stetson Setter, sr., Crest; Hayden Kearney, so., Valley Falls; Sterling Lies, jr., Sedgwick. Outfield – Easton Renn, sr., Southeast of Cherokee; Bradan Balman, sr., Central-Burden; Jack Lanning, jr., Marion; Drew Konrade, so., Lebo. Utility – Jarrett Kliesen, sr., Spearville. Designated hitter – Lander Smith, so., Marion. Honorable mention Pitcher – Evan Bogart, jr., Salina Sacred Heart; Trenten VanHoutan, so., Oskaloosa; Mitch Norris, sr., Marion; Wyatt Scales, sr., Southeast of Cherokee. Catcher – Cauy Scripsick, sr., Medicine Lodge. First base – Jack White, sr., Crest. Third base – Coy Perry, jr., Oskaloosa. Middle infield – Karter Hilten, jr., Oxford; Jackson Kolterman, so., Onaga; Jarret Mader, sr., Ellis. Outfield – Jeff Nold, jr., Sedgwick; JT Prusa, so., Bucklin; Clayton Cole, sr., Elkhart; Cooper Bailey, jr., Marion. Utility – Corey Reese Jr., jr., Lebo. Designated hitter – Christian Brown, sr., Sedgwick. Player of the year – Braden Young, sr., Little River Pitcher of the year – Kage Ralstin, sr., Elkhart Coach of the year – Terry Renken, Little River

By:&nbsp;KSHSAA Covered staff <a href="https://kshsaacovered.com/news/2023/5/29/kansas-association-of-baseball-coaches-announces-all-state-teams.aspx">kshsaacovered.com</a>McPherson senior shortstop Hunter Alvord and Wichita Collegiate senior pitcher Hayden Malaise helped their teams repeat as state champions, and both earned top awards from the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches for the second straight year. The KABC announced its 2023 All-State teams, as well as players, pitchers and coaches of the year for all classes. Alvord, last year’s Class 4A co-player of the year with Tonganoxie’s Gehrig Goldbeck, earned the outright honor this season after leading the Bullpups to a 21-4 record, including a 6-0 victory over Columbus in Friday’s 4A title game in Salina. Malaise, who helped Collegiate win its second straight Class 3A championship, repeated as 3A pitcher of the year. The Cloud Community College-bound right-hander was one of three Spartans named to the All-3A first team. Olathe South catcher and Kansas State commit Nick English was named Class 6A player of the year. Blue Valley Northwest career strikeout leader Jack Kreisman earned 6A pitcher of the year honors, while Olathe North’s Adam Loecker earned coach of the year honors after leading the Eagles to a state tournament berth. In Class 5A, St. Thomas Aquinas junior Blake O’Brien was named player of the year after leading the Saints to a third-place state finish. Eisenhower senior and Wichita State signee Tyner Horn earned pitcher of the year after posting a 0.00 ERA that culminated with a three-hit shutout of Seaman in the 5A quarterfinals. Clay Center senior Mark Hoffman joined Alvord among 4A individual honorees, earning pitcher of the year after helping the Tigers post a 21-2 record and reach the state tournament. Hoffman’s coach, Andrew Bent, was named 4A coach of the year. Wichita Trinity claimed two of the 3A honors, as senior Easton Norris was named player of the year and Josh Robertson was voted coach of the year. The Knights posted a 20-3 record, with all of the losses coming to 3A champion Collegiate. Little River’s 20-2 season yielded a Class 2-1A player of the year honor for senior Braden Young and coach of the year honor for Terry Renken. Elkhart’s Kage Ralstin was named pitcher of the year after helping the Wildcats post a third-place state finish. CLASS 6A First team Pitcher – Jack Kreisman, sr., Blue Valley Northwest; Brandon Stone, sr., Shawnee Mission West; Austin Young, sr., Blue Valley West; Griffin Allen, jr., Blue Valley North; Gavin Blachowicz, jr., Olathe South. Catcher – Nick English, sr., Olathe South. First base – Jack Jones, jr., Shawnee Mission East. Third base –&nbsp;Quinton Coats, jr., Olathe South. Middle infield –&nbsp;Jackson Evans, sr., Olathe North; Keenan Schartz, sr., Manhattan; Michael Novak, sr., Olathe East. Outfield –&nbsp;Ian Luce, sr., Manhattan; Harry Tryban, sr., Olathe East; Tyler Janssen, jr., Olathe North; Andrew Casey, sr., Shawnee Mission West. Utility –&nbsp;Carson Smith, jr., Wichita Heights. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Kyler Horsman, sr., Manhattan. Second team Pitcher – Kyler Horsman, sr., Manhattan; Jack Wilson, sr., Olathe North; Mitchell Johnson, sr., Derby; Kyle Graves, jr., Free State; Dylan Butash, jr., Gardner-Edgerton; Nic Mozingo, sr., Olathe North. Catcher –&nbsp;Barrett Donaldson, sr., Blue Valley West. First base – Zach Darche, sr., Blue Valley West. Third base – Jack Schneider, sr., Blue Valley West. Middle infield –&nbsp;Jax Noller, sr., Olathe South; Josh Cline, sr., Wichita East; Scotty Fegen, jr., Shawnee Mission East. Outfield – Easton O’Keefe, jr., Blue Valley West; Taccarri Brown, jr., Wichita Northwest; Jackson Polich, sr., Olathe North; Tyler Gagnon, sr., Manhattan. Utility – Trey Mock, sr., Blue Valley Northwest. Designated hitter – Brady Unrein, jr., Wichita Northwest. Honorable mention Pitcher – Brady Unrein, jr., Wichita Northwest; Sam Bettis, so., Washburn Rural; Izac Thompson, sr., Olathe North; Gage Handzel, sr., Shawnee Mission West; Mitchell Mauk, sr., Gardner-Edgerton. Catcher –&nbsp;Jaxon Vikander, sr., Manhattan. First base – Cooper Oakley, jr., Wichita Heights. Third base – Zach Root, sr., Wichita Northwest. Middle infield –&nbsp;Nick Sawyer, jr., Blue Valley West; Kyle Walker, sr., Washburn Rural; PJ Hughes, sr., Manhattan. Player of the year – Nick English, sr., Olathe South Pitcher of the year –&nbsp;Jack Kreisman, sr., Blue Valley Northwest Coach of the year – Adam Loecker, Olathe North CLASS 5A First team Pitcher – Tyner Horn, sr., Eisenhower; Donovan Johnson, sr., Spring Hill; Blake O’Brien, jr., St. Thomas Aquinas; Colton Watkins, jr., Goddard; Bryson Vawter, sr., Seaman. Catcher – Tucker Akins, jr., Pittsburg. First base – Cru Huenfeld, so., St. Thomas Aquinas. Third base –&nbsp;Reed Haneberg, sr., Bishop Carroll. Middle infield – Cooper Tabor, sr., Andover Central; Colby Gomez, jr., Newton; Keaton Neal, fr., Spring Hill. Outfield – Bo Shinkle, sr., Blue Valley Southwest; Nathan Tajchman, jr., Bishop Carroll; Ashton Larson, sr., St. Thomas Aquinas; Carson Roy, sr., Eisenhower. Utility – Tyler Stuhlsatz, sr., Great Bend. Designated hitter – TJ Coats, sr., Blue Valley Southwest. Second team Pitcher – Peyton Newell, sr., Bishop Carroll; Anson Seibert, jr., Blue Valley Southwest; Jeremy Comer, sr., St. James Academy; Drew Veatch, sr., Andover Central; Shane Holman, jr., Bishop Carroll. Catcher – Hunter Higgins, fr., Maize South. First base –&nbsp;Jackson Turnbull, sr., Pittsburg. Third base – Max Brown, jr., Eisenhower. Middle infield – Brenden Buseman, sr., Andover; Austin Rudkin, jr., Goddard; Brady Stewart, fr., St. Thomas Aquinas. Outfield – Will Rogers, sr., Eisenhower; Carson Umphres, so., Great Bend; Trevor Pierce, sr., Arkansas City; Jackson Daniel, so., Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Utility – Dylan Burr, fr., Kapaun Mt. Carmel. Designated hitter – Eddie Henchek, sr., St. Thomas Aquinas. Honorable mention Pitcher – Owen Myers, sr., Newton; Cooper Zimmer, sr., Goddard; Kiernan Meredith, sr., Seaman; Charlie Rambo, sr., Leavenworth; Eddie Henchek, sr., St. Thomas Aquinas. Catcher – Miller Murray, sr., St. James Academy. First base –&nbsp;Cal Purvis, fr., Bishop Carroll. Third base – Kaiden Griffin, jr., Seaman. Middle infield – Holden Finley, jr., Seaman; Max Huston, so., Seaman; Van Haneberg, jr., Bishop Carroll. Outfield – Corey Bennett, sr., St. James Academy; Hank Welu, jr., Valley Center; Kenyon McMillan, sr., Salina Central; Cooper Burke, sr., Maize. Utility – Easton Boone, sr., Valley Center. Designated hitter – Zack Cole, sr., Shawnee Heights. Player of the year – Blake O’Brien, jr., St. Thomas Aquinas Pitcher of the year –&nbsp;Tyner Horn, sr., Eisenhower Coach of the year –&nbsp;TBD CLASS 4A First team Pitcher – Mark Hoffman, sr., Clay Center; Daegen Vinduska, jr., Rock Creek; Rocco Loffredo, jr., Fort Scott; Jaret Myers, sr., McPherson; Trevor McGraw, jr., Tonganoxie. Catcher –&nbsp;Logan Wake, sr., Tonganoxie. First base –&nbsp;Larsen Koester, jr., Chanute. Third base – Boston Bruce, jr., Atchison. Middle infield – Hunter Alvord, sr., McPherson; Hunter Loethen, so., Paola; Jeffrey Neill, jr., Buhler. Outfield – Jaytin Gumm, sr., McPherson; Cole Pladson, so., Clay Center; Ethan Burgess, sr., Rock Creek; Matthew Eddy, sr., Buhler. Utility – Landon Haines, sr., Circle. Designated hitter – Kale Murdock, sr., Paola. Second team Pitcher – Cooper Grace, so., Hayden; Keaton Matlick, sr., Paola; Colton Roberts, so., Rose Hill; Owen Blaine, jr., Ottawa; Yogi Purdy, fr., Atchison. Catcher –&nbsp;Eli Kellogg, sr., Fort Scott. First base – Brendan Scripsick, so., Buhler. Third base – Jarrett Hermann, sr., Iola. Middle infield – Rhett Smith, jr., Chanute; Korbin Cloud, jr., Iola; Gannon White, sr., El Dorado. Outfield – Cody Wilson, sr., Fort Scott; Declan Battle, jr., Louisburg; Carter Long, jr., Clay Center; Scotty Carr, jr., Rose Hill. Utility – Jagger Day, so., Baldwin. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Shane McGuire, jr., Augusta. Honorable mention Pitcher –&nbsp;Korbin Cloud, jr., Iola; Rhett Smith, jr., Chanute; TJ Kerns, jr., Ottawa; Dane Warmuskerken, sr., Baldwin; Ian Razak, so., McPherson. Catcher – Dawson Feil, sr., McPherson. First base – Jake Titus, sr., Ottawa. Third base – Cooper Grace, so., Hayden. Middle infield – Chase Cottam, sr., Wamego; Adam Woods, sr., Winfield; Lennox Vann, so., Fort Scott. Outfield – Jackson Summer, sr., Hayden; Nathan Meisch, jr., Chanute; Maddox Ibarra, sr., Rock Creek; Kaden Kerr, jr., Eudora. Utility – Zach Miller, jr., Abilene. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Brandon McKarnin, sr., Iola. Player of the year – Hunter Alvord, sr., McPherson Pitcher of the year – Mark Hoffman, sr., Clay Center Coach of the year – Andrew Bent, Clay Center CLASS 3A First team Pitcher – Hayden Malaise, sr., Wichita Collegiate; Brett Black, sr., Wichita Collegiate; Matt Omundsen, jr., Wichita Trinity; Seth Stover, sr., Columbus; Kael Shelite, sr., Hesston. Catcher –&nbsp;Brady Hunt, sr., Wichita Collegiate. First base – Christian McAfee, jr., Sabetha. Third base – Alex Coester, sr., Girard. Middle infield –&nbsp;Easton Norris, sr., Wichita Trinity; Nolan Freund, sr., Kingman; Shane Puckett, sr., Colby. Outfield –&nbsp;Gunnar Ball, sr., Perry-Lecompton; Sam Hull, jr., Humboldt; Jackson Cross, sr., Russell; Ashton Rockey, sr., Hiawatha. Utility – Landin Midgett, sr., Columbus. Designated hitter – Parrish Beagle, sr. Maur Hill. Second team Pitcher – Cole Linton, jr., Goodland; Whit Rhodes, jr., Hesston; Trevor Amershek, sr., Girard; Preston Sander, jr., Haven; Joaquin Sanchez, jr., Wichita Trinity. Catcher –&nbsp;Carter Helm, jr., Kingman. First base – Cameron Farmer, sr., Russell. Third base – Chase Steinert, sr., Hoisington. Middle infield – Eli Dean, so., Perry-Lecompton; Stryker Hake, sr., Concordia; Logan Myers, sr., Frontenac. Outfield –&nbsp;Cooper Hosman, jr., Ellinwood; Lane Rolfs, jr., Ellsworth; Brett Cox, sr., Hesston; Jaylen McGuire, sr., Riverton. Utility –&nbsp;Ty Williams, sr., Perry-Lecompton. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Kolt Ungeheuer, sr., Columbus. Honorable mention Pitcher – Trey Sommer, sr., Humboldt; JP Harris, sr., Scott City; Brayden Uphaus, sr., Nemaha Central; Kade Blanchat, sr., Smoky Valley; Chad Robert, jr., Santa Fe Trail. Catcher – Brady Welker, jr., Scott City. First base – Kyle Strother, jr., Santa Fe Trail. Third base – Cole Webber, jr., Ellsworth. Middle infield – Tony Moore, jr., Hoisington; Luke Gebhardt, sr., Southeast of Saline; Kooper Konitzer, jr., Prairie View; Braden Roberts, so., Wichita Trinity; Kayden Cox, sr., Columbus; Garrett Watson, jr., Caney Valley; Markus Bauman, jr., Sabetha. Utility – Dylan Gantz, sr., Stafford. Designated hitter –&nbsp;Xavier Oldham, sr., Hiawatha. Player of the year – Easton Norris, sr., Wichita Trinity Pitcher of the year – Hayden Malaise, sr., Wichita Collegiate Coach of the year – Josh Robertson, Wichita Trinity CLASS 2-1A First team Pitcher – Kage Ralstin, sr., Elkhart; Trevor Church, sr., Crest; Dalton Mantz, sr., Little River; Zac Fisher, sr., Onaga; Ben Raschke, sr., Kansas City Christian. Catcher – Colby Sinkins, sr., Onaga. First base – Josiah Claassen, sr., Remington. Third base –&nbsp;Dylan Cervantez, sr., Valley Falls. Middle infield – Cesar Gomez, sr., Elkhart; Logan Renken, so., Little River; Abe Huaracha, sr., St. Marys. Outfield – Brant Mikulecky, sr., Inman; Zac Evans, jr., Valley Falls; Grant Stephens, sr., Little River; Rogan Weir, jr., Crest. Utility – Braden Young, sr., Little River. Designated hitter – Austin Rich, sr., Elkhart. Second team Pitcher – Russ Smith, jr., Central-Burden; Corey Crumrine, so., Sedgwick; Stetson Setter, sr., Crest; Brayden Berens, jr., Pratt Skyline; Preston Christenson, sr., Troy. Catcher – Cooper Simmons, jr., Pittsburg Colgan. First base – Carter Cunningham, jr., Medicine Lodge. Third base – Gavin Worrell, sr., Bluestem. Middle infield – Stetson Setter, sr., Crest; Hayden Kearney, so., Valley Falls; Sterling Lies, jr., Sedgwick. Outfield – Easton Renn, sr., Southeast of Cherokee; Bradan Balman, sr., Central-Burden; Jack Lanning, jr., Marion; Drew Konrade, so., Lebo. Utility – Jarrett Kliesen, sr., Spearville. Designated hitter – Lander Smith, so., Marion. Honorable mention Pitcher – Evan Bogart, jr., Salina Sacred Heart; Trenten VanHoutan, so., Oskaloosa; Mitch Norris, sr., Marion; Wyatt Scales, sr., Southeast of Cherokee. Catcher – Cauy Scripsick, sr., Medicine Lodge. First base – Jack White, sr., Crest. Third base – Coy Perry, jr., Oskaloosa. Middle infield – Karter Hilten, jr., Oxford; Jackson Kolterman, so., Onaga; Jarret Mader, sr., Ellis. Outfield – Jeff Nold, jr., Sedgwick; JT Prusa, so., Bucklin; Clayton Cole, sr., Elkhart; Cooper Bailey, jr., Marion. Utility – Corey Reese Jr., jr., Lebo. Designated hitter – Christian Brown, sr., Sedgwick. Player of the year – Braden Young, sr., Little River Pitcher of the year – Kage Ralstin, sr., Elkhart Coach of the year – Terry Renken, Little River

Area baseball players named to KABC All-State teams

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Staumont and Mike Mayers came within six outs of the first combined perfect game in major league history before Nolan Arenado lined a leadoff single in the eighth inning of the Kansas City Royals' 7-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.

“You're definitely aware of it,” Mayers said of a perfect game. “I tried to keep it business as usual. The goal was to throw up as many zeroes as you possibly can and that's the mindset I stayed in.”

Staumont,, a 29-year-old right-hander, served as the opener in a planned bullpen game for the Royals. He made his first major league start in his 167th appearance and struck out two in a 1-2-3 inning, throwing 14 pitches.

“That was one of the most exciting moments for me of the year,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “For him to set the tone like that was unbelievable.”

Mayers, a 31-year-old left-hander who pitched for the Cardinals from 2016-19, made his third appearance for the Royals this season after eight starts at Triple-A Omaha. He retired 18 consecutive batters before Arenado lined a 1-0 slider to left on his 72nd pitch.

“He did a great job today,” Arenado said. “We just couldn't get anything going.”

Willson Contreras followed with a single to center that stopped an 0 for 29 slide.

“I can't say what I was thinking there,” Mayers said with a chuckle. “I made two very bad pitches in that inning and they're good hitters. They made me pay for them.”

Taylor Clarke relieved and retired Brendan Donovan, Paul DeJong and Alex Burleson in order. Amir Garrett pitched a perfect ninth to finish a two-hitter and Kansas City's second shutout this year.

St. Louis was shut out for the sixth time and has scored 13 runs in its last six games.

“It was just hard to get anything going offensively,” St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol said. “Today was a tough one.”

There have been 23 perfect games, the last by Seattle’s Félix Hernández against Tampa Bay on Aug. 15, 2012. All perfect games have been complete games.

Kansas City had not shut out the Cardinals since May 22, 2015, and had not blanked them in St. Louis since June 2, 2014.

In the opener of a two-game series, the Royals tied their season high with 16 hits and stranded 14 runners, one shy of their high.

Nicky Lopez matched his career high with four hits, and Nick Pratto and Vinnie Pasquantino had three each. Mike Massey hit a two-run homer and Bobby Witt Jr. added a solo homer.

Adam Wainwright (2-1) allowed three runs and nine hits in five innings for the Cardinals, playing their 18th game in a stretch of 19 days in a row. The Cardinals and the Royals have back-to-back days off Wednesday and Thursday.

“The stuff's OK. The location's OK,” Wainwright said. “Nothing great. We're in one of those funks right now. Baseball is a crazy game like that. I'm trying to take a big picture view. The little moments, I'm not winning right now."

Pasquantino hit an RBI double in the third.

“I'm feeling solid and ready to go tomorrow,” Pasquantino said. “It was kind of a weird game because it was tougher to score runs early and then we were able to break it opener later.”

MJ Melendez hit a run-scoring triple in the fifth and scored on Freddy Fermin's bunt down the first-base line for a 3-0 lead.

Pasquantino had an RBI single off Steven Matz, who turned 32 Monday, in the eighth, and Witt and Massey homered in the ninth against Drew VerHagen.

Witt snapped an 0-for-12 skid with the home run. He became the second Royal to hit 30 career homers before turning age 23.

CF Lars Nootbar left after Pratto doubled leading off the third inning, appearing to pull up near the wall. Nootbar has slammed into the wall catching a Massey drive in the second. The Cardinals said Nootbar had back spasms.

Royals: RHP Brad Keller (right shoulder impingement syndrome) is progressing well after throwing a recent bullpen.

Cardinals: OF Dylan Carlson (left ankle sprain) has been taking swings from the right side. On Monday, he took swings left-handed. Once he is comfortable, he will have short rehab stint in the minors.

RHP Zack Greinke (1-5, 4.55) starts Tuesday for the Royals and RHP Miles Mikolas (3-1, 4.23) for the Cardinals. Grienke is 13-7 with a 3.48 ERA against St. Louis. Mikolas pitched a four-hit shutout in his only game against the Royals on May 21, 2018.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Staumont and Mike Mayers came within six outs of the first combined perfect game in major league history before Nolan Arenado lined a leadoff single in the eighth inning of the Kansas City Royals' 7-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.“You're definitely aware of it,” Mayers said of a perfect game. “I tried to keep it business as usual. The goal was to throw up as many zeroes as you possibly can and that's the mindset I stayed in.”Staumont,, a 29-year-old right-hander, served as the opener in a planned bullpen game for the Royals. He made his first major league start in his 167th appearance and struck out two in a 1-2-3 inning, throwing 14 pitches.“That was one of the most exciting moments for me of the year,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “For him to set the tone like that was unbelievable.”Mayers, a 31-year-old left-hander who pitched for the Cardinals from 2016-19, made his third appearance for the Royals this season after eight starts at Triple-A Omaha. He retired 18 consecutive batters before Arenado lined a 1-0 slider to left on his 72nd pitch.“He did a great job today,” Arenado said. “We just couldn't get anything going.”Willson Contreras followed with a single to center that stopped an 0 for 29 slide.“I can't say what I was thinking there,” Mayers said with a chuckle. “I made two very bad pitches in that inning and they're good hitters. They made me pay for them.”Taylor Clarke relieved and retired Brendan Donovan, Paul DeJong and Alex Burleson in order. Amir Garrett pitched a perfect ninth to finish a two-hitter and Kansas City's second shutout this year.St. Louis was shut out for the sixth time and has scored 13 runs in its last six games.“It was just hard to get anything going offensively,” St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol said. “Today was a tough one.”There have been 23 perfect games, the last by Seattle’s Félix Hernández against Tampa Bay on Aug. 15, 2012. All perfect games have been complete games.Kansas City had not shut out the Cardinals since May 22, 2015, and had not blanked them in St. Louis since June 2, 2014.In the opener of a two-game series, the Royals tied their season high with 16 hits and stranded 14 runners, one shy of their high.Nicky Lopez matched his career high with four hits, and Nick Pratto and Vinnie Pasquantino had three each. Mike Massey hit a two-run homer and Bobby Witt Jr. added a solo homer.Adam Wainwright (2-1) allowed three runs and nine hits in five innings for the Cardinals, playing their 18th game in a stretch of 19 days in a row. The Cardinals and the Royals have back-to-back days off Wednesday and Thursday.“The stuff's OK. The location's OK,” Wainwright said. “Nothing great. We're in one of those funks right now. Baseball is a crazy game like that. I'm trying to take a big picture view. The little moments, I'm not winning right now."Pasquantino hit an RBI double in the third.“I'm feeling solid and ready to go tomorrow,” Pasquantino said. “It was kind of a weird game because it was tougher to score runs early and then we were able to break it opener later.”MJ Melendez hit a run-scoring triple in the fifth and scored on Freddy Fermin's bunt down the first-base line for a 3-0 lead.Pasquantino had an RBI single off Steven Matz, who turned 32 Monday, in the eighth, and Witt and Massey homered in the ninth against Drew VerHagen.Witt snapped an 0-for-12 skid with the home run. He became the second Royal to hit 30 career homers before turning age 23.NOOTBAR HURTCF Lars Nootbar left after Pratto doubled leading off the third inning, appearing to pull up near the wall. Nootbar has slammed into the wall catching a Massey drive in the second. The Cardinals said Nootbar had back spasms.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: RHP Brad Keller (right shoulder impingement syndrome) is progressing well after throwing a recent bullpen.Cardinals: OF Dylan Carlson (left ankle sprain) has been taking swings from the right side. On Monday, he took swings left-handed. Once he is comfortable, he will have short rehab stint in the minors.UP NEXTRHP Zack Greinke (1-5, 4.55) starts Tuesday for the Royals and RHP Miles Mikolas (3-1, 4.23) for the Cardinals. Grienke is 13-7 with a 3.48 ERA against St. Louis. Mikolas pitched a four-hit shutout in his only game against the Royals on May 21, 2018.

Royals' Staumont, Mayers within 6 outs of perfect game in 7-0 win over Cards

ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Josh Staumont and Mike Mayers came within six outs of the first
combined perfect game in major league history before Nolan Arenado
lined a leadoff single in the eighth inning of the Kansas City
Royals’ 7-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Staumont,, a
29-year-old right-hander, struck out two in a 1-2-3 inning. Mayers, a
31-year-old left-hander who pitched for the Cardinals from 2016-19,
retired 18 consecutive batters before Arenado lined a 1-0 slider to
left on his 72nd pitch. Willson Contreras followed with a single to
center that stopped an 0 for 27 slide.

PHOENIX (AP) —
Pavin Smith started this season in Triple-A. Drey Jameson spent a
stretch down in Reno, too. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ rapid
improvement into one of the better teams in the National League has
created competition to stay on the team’s big league roster. Now
that Smith and Jameson are back in the majors, they’re playing like
guys who intend to stay there. Smith hit a go-ahead, three-run homer,
Jameson threw 3 2/3 innings of impressive relief in his return to
Arizona and the Diamondbacks rallied for a 7-5 win over the Colorado
Rockies on Monday. The Diamondbacks stormed back from an early 4-0
deficit with a five-run second inning, punctuated by Smith’s
three-run homer to right-center that made it 5-4. Jake McCarthy had a
two-run single earlier in the rally.

BOSTON (AP) —
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and Caleb Martin gave Miami 26 points
and 10 rebounds in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to help
the Heat beat the Celtics 103-84 and turn back Boston’s attempt at
an unprecedented comeback. The Heat recovered after blowing a 3-0
lead in the series and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time
in four seasons. They will face the Western Conference champion
Nuggets. Game 1 is in Denver on Thursday night. Miami is the first
No. 8 seed to play for a championship since the 1999 New York Knicks.
Top-seeded Denver has been waiting since sweeping the Los Angeles
Lakers on May 22. Game 6 hero Derrick White scored 18 for Boston.

DENVER (AP) —
Cancel that flight plan, Denver. Turns out, the NBA Finals are
starting in the Mile High City after all. And Jimmy Butler was proven
right. Finally, we have a title-series matchup: The Miami Heat,
champions of the Eastern Conference even after getting in as only the
No. 8 seed, will take on the Western Conference champion Nuggets in
Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The series starts in Denver on Thursday
night. The Heat got there by winning Game 7 of the East title series
in Boston on Monday night. It came one year to the day after the
Celtics won a Game 7 on Miami’s floor to win the East title a year
ago.

DALLAS (AP) —
William Karlsson scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas
Golden Knights advanced to their second Stanley Cup Final with a 6-0
rout over Dallas. The Stars had extended the Western Conference Final
to six games after losing the first three. William Carrier, Keegan
Kolesar and Michael Amadio each had a goal and an assist for the
Knights. Jonathan Marchessault also had a goal. Carrier, Marchessault
and Karlsson were part of the inaugural 2017-18 Knights season that
ended in their Cup Final. Adin Hill stopped 23 shots for his second
career playoff shutout — both against the Stars. Game 1 of the
Stanley Cup Final against Florida will be Saturday night in Las
Vegas.

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) —
Ryan Blaney pulled away late to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on
Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep
of the Memorial Day weekend’s top races in the United States. Josef
Newgarden won a record-extending 19th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday for
Team Penske. It marked the first time Team Penske has earned a sweep
of the two races in the same year. Like Newgarden, Blaney went into
the crowd to celebrate with fans. Blaney took the lead from William
Byron on a restart and led the final 26 laps to win his first Cup
Series race since the 2021 Daytona’s Coke Zero Sugar 400. Blaney’s
victory snapped a 59-race drought.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) —
Wake Forest is the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament and the
Southeastern Conference had a record-tying 10 teams picked to play in
regionals. The 64-team tournament opens Friday in 16 regionals.
Winners advance to eight best-of-three super regionals. Those winners
move on to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The top eight
national seeds are assured of hosting super regionals if they win
their regionals. The national seeds following Wake Forest are
Florida, Arkansas, Clemson, LSU, Vanderbilt, Virginia and Stanford.


Final	L.A. Angels	6	Chicago White Sox	4	

NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685007848023.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Josh Staumont and Mike Mayers came within six outs of the first
combined perfect game in major league history before Nolan Arenado
lined a leadoff single in the eighth inning of the Kansas City
Royals’ 7-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Staumont,, a
29-year-old right-hander, struck out two in a 1-2-3 inning. Mayers, a
31-year-old left-hander who pitched for the Cardinals from 2016-19,
retired 18 consecutive batters before Arenado lined a 1-0 slider to
left on his 72nd pitch. Willson Contreras followed with a single to
center that stopped an 0 for 27 slide.PHOENIX (AP) —
Pavin Smith started this season in Triple-A. Drey Jameson spent a
stretch down in Reno, too. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ rapid
improvement into one of the better teams in the National League has
created competition to stay on the team’s big league roster. Now
that Smith and Jameson are back in the majors, they’re playing like
guys who intend to stay there. Smith hit a go-ahead, three-run homer,
Jameson threw 3 2/3 innings of impressive relief in his return to
Arizona and the Diamondbacks rallied for a 7-5 win over the Colorado
Rockies on Monday. The Diamondbacks stormed back from an early 4-0
deficit with a five-run second inning, punctuated by Smith’s
three-run homer to right-center that made it 5-4. Jake McCarthy had a
two-run single earlier in the rally.BOSTON (AP) —
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points and Caleb Martin gave Miami 26 points
and 10 rebounds in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to help
the Heat beat the Celtics 103-84 and turn back Boston’s attempt at
an unprecedented comeback. The Heat recovered after blowing a 3-0
lead in the series and advanced to the NBA Finals for the second time
in four seasons. They will face the Western Conference champion
Nuggets. Game 1 is in Denver on Thursday night. Miami is the first
No. 8 seed to play for a championship since the 1999 New York Knicks.
Top-seeded Denver has been waiting since sweeping the Los Angeles
Lakers on May 22. Game 6 hero Derrick White scored 18 for Boston.DENVER (AP) —
Cancel that flight plan, Denver. Turns out, the NBA Finals are
starting in the Mile High City after all. And Jimmy Butler was proven
right. Finally, we have a title-series matchup: The Miami Heat,
champions of the Eastern Conference even after getting in as only the
No. 8 seed, will take on the Western Conference champion Nuggets in
Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The series starts in Denver on Thursday
night. The Heat got there by winning Game 7 of the East title series
in Boston on Monday night. It came one year to the day after the
Celtics won a Game 7 on Miami’s floor to win the East title a year
ago.DALLAS (AP) —
William Karlsson scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas
Golden Knights advanced to their second Stanley Cup Final with a 6-0
rout over Dallas. The Stars had extended the Western Conference Final
to six games after losing the first three. William Carrier, Keegan
Kolesar and Michael Amadio each had a goal and an assist for the
Knights. Jonathan Marchessault also had a goal. Carrier, Marchessault
and Karlsson were part of the inaugural 2017-18 Knights season that
ended in their Cup Final. Adin Hill stopped 23 shots for his second
career playoff shutout — both against the Stars. Game 1 of the
Stanley Cup Final against Florida will be Saturday night in Las
Vegas.CONCORD, N.C. (AP) —
Ryan Blaney pulled away late to win the rescheduled Coca-Cola 600 on
Monday at Charlotte Speedway, giving team owner Roger Penske a sweep
of the Memorial Day weekend’s top races in the United States. Josef
Newgarden won a record-extending 19th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday for
Team Penske. It marked the first time Team Penske has earned a sweep
of the two races in the same year. Like Newgarden, Blaney went into
the crowd to celebrate with fans. Blaney took the lead from William
Byron on a restart and led the final 26 laps to win his first Cup
Series race since the 2021 Daytona’s Coke Zero Sugar 400. Blaney’s
victory snapped a 59-race drought.OMAHA, Neb. (AP) —
Wake Forest is the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament and the
Southeastern Conference had a record-tying 10 teams picked to play in
regionals. The 64-team tournament opens Friday in 16 regionals.
Winners advance to eight best-of-three super regionals. Those winners
move on to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The top eight
national seeds are assured of hosting super regionals if they win
their regionals. The national seeds following Wake Forest are
Florida, Arkansas, Clemson, LSU, Vanderbilt, Virginia and Stanford.MONDAY SCORESINTERLEAGUE
Final	Chicago Cubs	1	Tampa Bay	0	
Final	Kansas City	7	St. Louis	0	
Final	Oakland	7	Atlanta	2	AMERICAN LEAGUE
Final	Cleveland	5	Baltimore	0	
Final	Texas	5	Detroit	0	
Final	Minnesota	7	Houston	5	
Final	L.A. Angels	6	Chicago White Sox	4	
Final	N.Y. Yankees	10	Seattle	4	NATIONAL LEAGUE
Final	Arizona	7	Colorado	5	
Final	San Francisco	14	Pittsburgh	4	
Final	L.A. Dodgers	6	Washington	1	NATIONAL
BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS
Final	Miami	103	Boston	84	NATIONAL HOCKEY
LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Final	Vegas	6	Dallas	0

Tuesday Sports Headlines and Scores presented by Barton Community College

ARLINGTON, Texas – TCU defeated Oklahoma State, 12-5, to win the Horned Frogs’ fourth Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball title in nine years. The Horned Frogs’ offense stayed hot as they scored the most runs (48) in the Big 12 Championship by a team since 2013.

TCU improved to 4-1 in the Big 12 Championship final (2014, 2016, 2021, 2023).

The attendance of 14,673 for the final is a Big 12 Championship record while the total attendance of 132,291 throughout the Championship was the second-highest in the league’s history.

TCU got on the board in the second inning after an RBI infield single by Anthony Silva that scored Tre Richardson. Luke Boyers followed up with a three-run home run to right center, which gave the Horned Frogs a 4-0 lead.

In the top of the third inning, Richardson hit a bases-clearing double that scored Brayden Taylor and Karson Bowen, but Cole Fontenelle was thrown out at home by Oklahoma State third baseman Tyler Wulfert. The inning continued with an RBI single from Austin Davis which scored Kurtis Byrne.

Oklahoma State responded in the bottom of the inning with two runs of their own. A bases-loaded walk by Nolan Schubart and an RBI fielder’s choice by Wulfert cut the lead down to 8-2 after three innings.

TCU tallied a run in the top of the fifth inning from an RBI groundout by Davis, making it 9-2.

Both teams remained scoreless until the top of the seventh inning when Davis singled for the Horned Frogs, scoring Byrne. Oklahoma State tacked on three more runs in the bottom of the seventh inning off a three-run home run by Schubart to make it a 10-5 game.

The Horned Frogs answered in the next half inning with Taylor’s two-run home run, to put TCU up 12-5 the rest of the game.

Taylor was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Championship.

Chase Hoover pitched the first two innings for TCU, giving up two hits, two runs, three walks and threw four strikeouts. He was relieved by Luke Savage (W, 3-3) who pitched four innings giving up two hits, no runs and one walk on two strikeouts. Garrett Wright closed out the game by striking out the side for the Horned Frogs.

Ben Abram started the game for the Cowboys (L, 8-3) going 2.0 innings, giving up four hits, four runs, no walks and adding three strikeouts.

During the game it was announced that Oklahoma State will host a regional in Stillwater June 2-5. Full selections for the 2023 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship will be revealed Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2. TCU recieves the Big 12's automatic bid to the field.

2023 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship All-Tournament Team

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685371727594.jpeg" alt="Big 12 Conference" />
 <figcaption>Big 12 Conference</figcaption>
 </figure>ARLINGTON, Texas – TCU defeated Oklahoma State, 12-5, to win the Horned Frogs’ fourth Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball title in nine years. The Horned Frogs’ offense stayed hot as they scored the most runs (48) in the Big 12 Championship by a team since 2013.TCU improved to 4-1 in the Big 12 Championship final (2014, 2016, 2021, 2023).The attendance of 14,673 for the final is a Big 12 Championship record while the total attendance of 132,291 throughout the Championship was the second-highest in the league’s history.TCU got on the board in the second inning after an RBI infield single by Anthony Silva that scored Tre Richardson. Luke Boyers followed up with a three-run home run to right center, which gave the Horned Frogs a 4-0 lead.In the top of the third inning, Richardson hit a bases-clearing double that scored Brayden Taylor and Karson Bowen, but Cole Fontenelle was thrown out at home by Oklahoma State third baseman Tyler Wulfert. The inning continued with an RBI single from Austin Davis which scored Kurtis Byrne.Oklahoma State responded in the bottom of the inning with two runs of their own. A bases-loaded walk by Nolan Schubart and an RBI fielder’s choice by Wulfert cut the lead down to 8-2 after three innings.TCU tallied a run in the top of the fifth inning from an RBI groundout by Davis, making it 9-2.Both teams remained scoreless until the top of the seventh inning when Davis singled for the Horned Frogs, scoring Byrne. Oklahoma State tacked on three more runs in the bottom of the seventh inning off a three-run home run by Schubart to make it a 10-5 game.The Horned Frogs answered in the next half inning with Taylor’s two-run home run, to put TCU up 12-5 the rest of the game.Taylor was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Championship.Chase Hoover pitched the first two innings for TCU, giving up two hits, two runs, three walks and threw four strikeouts. He was relieved by Luke Savage (W, 3-3) who pitched four innings giving up two hits, no runs and one walk on two strikeouts. Garrett Wright closed out the game by striking out the side for the Horned Frogs.Ben Abram started the game for the Cowboys (L, 8-3) going 2.0 innings, giving up four hits, four runs, no walks and adding three strikeouts.During the game it was announced that Oklahoma State will host a regional in Stillwater June 2-5. Full selections for the 2023 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship will be revealed Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN2. TCU recieves the Big 12's automatic bid to the field.2023 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship All-Tournament TeamC: Karson Bowen, TCU1B: David Mendham, Oklahoma State2B: Brady Day, Kansas State3B: Brayden Taylor, TCUSS: Marcus Brown, Oklahoma StateOF: John Spikerman, OklahomaOF: Elijah Nunez, TCUOF: Nolen Hester, Texas TechDH: Kurtis Byrne, TCUSP: German Fajardo, Kansas StateSP: Brennan Phillips, Oklahoma StateSP: Kyle Robinson, Texas TechRP: Ben Abeldt, TCUMost Outstanding Player:Brayden Taylor, TCU

TCU Victorious in 2023 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship Final

2023 Phillips 66
Big 12 Baseball Championship Schedule

Wednesday Scores No. 4 TCU 16, No. 5 Kansas State 5 (7-innings) No. 8 Kansas 6,&nbsp; No. 1 Texas 3 No. 7 Oklahoma 9,&nbsp; No. 2 Oklahoma State 5 No. 6 Texas Tech 6,&nbsp; No. 3 West Virginia 2

Thursday Schedule&nbsp; Kansas State 6, Texas 0 (Texas eliminated) Oklahoma State 3, West Virginia 2 (WVU eliminated) TCU 14, Kansas 4 Texas Tech 10, Oklahoma 7 Friday, May 26 Kansas State 7, Kansas 1 (Kansas eliminated) Oklahoma State 8, Oklahoma 3 (Oklahoma eliminated)

Saturday, May 27 TCU 6, Kansas State 3 (KSU eliminated) Oklahoma State 8, Texas Tech 1 Oklahoma State 6, Texas Tech 5 (Texas Tech eliminated Sunday, May 28 TCU 12, Oklahoma State *TCU Big 12 Tournament Champions

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Big 12 Baseball Championship ScheduleWednesday Scores No. 4 TCU 16, No. 5 Kansas State 5 (7-innings) No. 8 Kansas 6,&nbsp; No. 1 Texas 3 No. 7 Oklahoma 9,&nbsp; No. 2 Oklahoma State 5 No. 6 Texas Tech 6,&nbsp; No. 3 West Virginia 2 Thursday Schedule&nbsp; Kansas State 6, Texas 0 (Texas eliminated) Oklahoma State 3, West Virginia 2 (WVU eliminated) TCU 14, Kansas 4 Texas Tech 10, Oklahoma 7 Friday, May 26 Kansas State 7, Kansas 1 (Kansas eliminated) Oklahoma State 8, Oklahoma 3 (Oklahoma eliminated) Saturday, May 27 TCU 6, Kansas State 3 (KSU eliminated) Oklahoma State 8, Texas Tech 1 Oklahoma State 6, Texas Tech 5 (Texas Tech eliminated Sunday, May 28 TCU 12, Oklahoma State *TCU Big 12 Tournament Champions

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Edward Olivares made quite the impression on Sunday.

A smoking impression on the scoreboard in left field.

Olivares hit a&nbsp;452-foot solo homer&nbsp;in the eighth inning of Kansas City's&nbsp;3-2 win&nbsp;against Washington that damaged a scoreboard at Kaufmann Stadium.

The massive drive darkened a small strip on the left side of the scoreboard, and smoke was seen coming from the area where the ball landed.

The 27-year-old Olivares connected against Chad Kuhl, tying it at 2. It was his fourth homer of the season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Edward Olivares made quite the impression on Sunday.A smoking impression on the scoreboard in left field.Olivares hit a&nbsp;452-foot solo homer&nbsp;in the eighth inning of Kansas City's&nbsp;3-2 win&nbsp;against Washington that damaged a scoreboard at Kaufmann Stadium.The massive drive darkened a small strip on the left side of the scoreboard, and smoke was seen coming from the area where the ball landed.The 27-year-old Olivares connected against Chad Kuhl, tying it at 2. It was his fourth homer of the season.

Smoked: Olivares' homer leads to smoking Kaufmann Stadium scoreboard

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey's single with two outs in the ninth scored MJ Melendez to cap a late rally that lifted the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

The Royals hit homers in the seventh and eighth innings to tie the game, then pulled it out in the ninth to avoid a sweep.

Melendez reached with one out on an error by first baseman Dominic Smith and scored when Massey lined a single into right off Chad Kuhl (0-3) that fell in front of Lane Thomas.

“I was trying to be selectively aggressive,” Massey said. “I was just making sure I was staying in the spot I was looking and didn't help the pitcher out. I thought the outfielder was going to get it, but then luckily it had some top spin and dove on him. Luckily it fell in there for us.”

Washington's Mackenzie Gore struck out a career-high 11 over seven innings and allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk. He gave up a double to the leadoff batter, then didn’t allow another hit until the sixth inning.

“It was good,” Gore said. “We did a lot of good things today and look, we just won the series. It's a tough loss, but we just have to keep taking it one day at a time. We put some guys away today and the last few outings I haven't done that so that was a lot of fun.”

But Melendez homered off him in the seventh, and Edward Olivares connected for a 452-foot shot off Kuhl in the eighth. Olivares' tying drive caromed off the scoreboard in left at Kauffman Stadium, and smoke was seen coming from the area where the ball landed.

The Nationals got on the board first with an RBI double by Ildemaro Vargas that bounced off the top of the left field wall to score Smith in the fourth inning. Vargas scored on the next at-bat when Michael Chavis hit a bloop single to center field to give Washington a 2-0 lead.

“We didn't have our late-inning guys available,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. “That last play there is a do-or-die play and you can't let that ball bounce in front of you like that. You've got to try up and catch that and if it gets by you, it gets by you and the game is over anyway.”

In his season debut, Daniel Lynch went 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits with three walks and six strikeouts.

“That was the first real game that I have seen him pitch. I thought he had good intent,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “He attacked hitters, his breaking ball looked good and he threw some good changeups. More so than anything he felt really good. He was throwing the ball really well.”

Scott Barlow (2-3) pitched a scoreless ninth inning and got the win.

The Royals reinstated LHP Daniel Lynch and placed LHP Josh Taylor (left shoulder impingement syndrome) on the 15-day Injured List.

The Nationals send RHP Trevor Williams to the mound on the road against the Dodgers on Monday. The Royals travel to St. Louis, but haven’t announced a starter.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey's single with two outs in the ninth scored MJ Melendez to cap a late rally that lifted the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.The Royals hit homers in the seventh and eighth innings to tie the game, then pulled it out in the ninth to avoid a sweep.Melendez reached with one out on an error by first baseman Dominic Smith and scored when Massey lined a single into right off Chad Kuhl (0-3) that fell in front of Lane Thomas.“I was trying to be selectively aggressive,” Massey said. “I was just making sure I was staying in the spot I was looking and didn't help the pitcher out. I thought the outfielder was going to get it, but then luckily it had some top spin and dove on him. Luckily it fell in there for us.”Washington's Mackenzie Gore struck out a career-high 11 over seven innings and allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk. He gave up a double to the leadoff batter, then didn’t allow another hit until the sixth inning.“It was good,” Gore said. “We did a lot of good things today and look, we just won the series. It's a tough loss, but we just have to keep taking it one day at a time. We put some guys away today and the last few outings I haven't done that so that was a lot of fun.”But Melendez homered off him in the seventh, and Edward Olivares connected for a 452-foot shot off Kuhl in the eighth. Olivares' tying drive caromed off the scoreboard in left at Kauffman Stadium, and smoke was seen coming from the area where the ball landed.The Nationals got on the board first with an RBI double by Ildemaro Vargas that bounced off the top of the left field wall to score Smith in the fourth inning. Vargas scored on the next at-bat when Michael Chavis hit a bloop single to center field to give Washington a 2-0 lead.“We didn't have our late-inning guys available,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. “That last play there is a do-or-die play and you can't let that ball bounce in front of you like that. You've got to try up and catch that and if it gets by you, it gets by you and the game is over anyway.”In his season debut, Daniel Lynch went 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on five hits with three walks and six strikeouts.“That was the first real game that I have seen him pitch. I thought he had good intent,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “He attacked hitters, his breaking ball looked good and he threw some good changeups. More so than anything he felt really good. He was throwing the ball really well.”Scott Barlow (2-3) pitched a scoreless ninth inning and got the win.ROSTER MOVESThe Royals reinstated LHP Daniel Lynch and placed LHP Josh Taylor (left shoulder impingement syndrome) on the 15-day Injured List.UP NEXTThe Nationals send RHP Trevor Williams to the mound on the road against the Dodgers on Monday. The Royals travel to St. Louis, but haven’t announced a starter.

Massey’s walk-off single caps Royals' rally for 3-2 win over Nationals

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

Great Bend and Kapaun Mt. Carmel. The drama worked in favor of the Lady Panthers last year. A split-second, come-from-behind win in the final race of the 2022 season propelled Great Bend past the Crusaders for second place in Class 5A. That was not the case in 2023. After beating Kapaun by a single point last year, Great Bend came up a point shy of the Crusaders for a third-place finish at the KSHSAA State Track and FIeld Championships Saturday in Wichita.

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 <figcaption>Great Bend High School senior Valarie Luna cleared 5-6 to win the Class 5A State Championship Saturday morning in Wichita.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostGreat Bend and Kapaun Mt. Carmel. The drama worked in favor of the Lady Panthers last year. A split-second, come-from-behind win in the final race of the 2022 season propelled Great Bend past the Crusaders for second place in Class 5A. That was not the case in 2023. After beating Kapaun by a single point last year, Great Bend came up a point shy of the Crusaders for a third-place finish at the KSHSAA State Track and FIeld Championships Saturday in Wichita.Kapaun led Great Bend by four points Saturday evening. The Crusaders, however, did not advance to the 4x400m finals. A top-four finish for Great Bend would have again secured the second-place trophy. The team of Sadie Spray, Eliana Beckham, Daizy Gomez, and Makenzie Premer ran its best time of 4:04 in Friday's prelims. Saturday, the team ran a 4:07.32 for sixth place, picking up three points. The girls finished 0.02 seconds behind fifth-place Blue Valley Southwest that would have garnered another point. Only two teams in the finals field ran under 4:06.The weekend did have its highlights, however. Early Saturday morning, senior Valarie Luna won the 5A title in the high jump by clearing the bar at 5-6. The school-record holder at 5-7, she just missed her final attempt at 5-8. Two big points were lost on a single jump at 5-4 when Spray missed her first attempt and Hays sophomore Katie Linenberger made it over. The pair stayed at 5-4 and Spray finished third. Cassie Ellegood finished 10th in the field.Premer and Spray did all they could in the 300m hurdle finals. Hutchinson's Annalisa Cullens was denied a third-title in the 100s after an ugly fall, but was still a favorite in the 300s. She won in 45.43, followed by Premer in 46.66 for the silver, and Spray in 47.34 for the bronze.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685236524888.jpeg" alt="Lady Panther junior Makenzie Premer finished second in the 300m hurdles." />
 <figcaption>Lady Panther junior Makenzie Premer finished second in the 300m hurdles.</figcaption>
 </figure>The junior Beckham picked up crucial points in the 800m run with a fifth-place finish. She ran a personal best of 2:21.52 to miss fourth place by half a second. Freshman Sienna Smith ran 13th in the field.The 4x800m relay proved extra crucial with Kapaun in the mix for big points. The Crusaders ran third in 9:36.99, followed by Great Bend's team of Premer, Beckham, Smith, and Addy Nicholson in 9:41.88 for fourth, even after breaking a 25-year-old GBHS record.The 1600m race featured two of the top-10 all-class times this spring. Nicholson ran seventh in 5:22.16. Kapaun freshman Taylor Barringer secured fourth place by less than half a second to keep that extra point. Nicholson ran her best time of the season in Friday's 3200m run to place fourth in 11:38.38, six seconds out of third place.The javelin proved to be another crucial event for Great Bend with no Kapaun throwers in the mix. Junior Macy Nachtigal finished seventh at 124-10 to miss another point by just six inches. Senior Kyndall Blessing placed 12th on a throw of 113-1.Great Bend's 4x100m relay team of Premer, Gomez, Spray, and Luna finished 11th in Friday's prelims in 50.71, missing a spot in the finals by less than half a second.St. James Academy won the 5A team title with 81 points. Kapaun followed with 52 points, and Great Bend brings home hardware with 51 points. DeSoto scored 41 points for fourth.