HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — The Hutchinson Monarchs (25-5) will pay host to the Junction City Brigade tonight at Hobart-Detter Field in Carey Park. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.&nbsp; With the win on Saturday, the Monarchs are the 2025 Jayhawk Collegiate League Champions!

Hutchinson is slated for 19 home games this season, all of which will be streamed live on HutchPost.com and the MonarchsLive.tv channel. Glen Grunwald of Eagle Media will handle the play-by-play tonight, with Matt Peterson on the video stream.

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🎥⚾ WATCH LIVE: Hutch Monarchs host Junction City tonight at Hobart-Detter for Eagle Media night

WICHITA, Kan. — One of the most decorated players in Wichita State softball history is coming home.

<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/sydney-mckinney/7236">Sydney McKinney</a>, the former All-American shortstop and record-setting hitter for the Shockers, will return to the program as a graduate assistant coach for the upcoming season, head coach Kristi Bredbenner announced Monday.

McKinney, who is currently playing professionally in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), spent the 2024 spring season as an assistant coach at Marshall University. Her return to Wichita marks a homecoming for one of the most accomplished athletes to wear the black and yellow.

McKinney’s collegiate résumé is stacked with accolades. She holds Wichita State’s career records in batting average, hits, at-bats, on-base percentage, runs scored and total bases. In 2023, she was the No. 1 overall pick in the Athletes Unlimited College Softball Draft after setting single-season school records with a .522 batting average, 103 hits and 76 runs scored.

She also posted a 34-game hitting streak during her career, the sixth-longest in NCAA history.

McKinney now brings her elite playing experience and rising coaching pedigree back to Wichita, where she helped elevate the Shockers into a nationally recognized program.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. — One of the most decorated players in Wichita State softball history is coming home.<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/softball/roster/sydney-mckinney/7236">Sydney McKinney</a>, the former All-American shortstop and record-setting hitter for the Shockers, will return to the program as a graduate assistant coach for the upcoming season, head coach Kristi Bredbenner announced Monday.McKinney, who is currently playing professionally in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), spent the 2024 spring season as an assistant coach at Marshall University. Her return to Wichita marks a homecoming for one of the most accomplished athletes to wear the black and yellow.McKinney’s collegiate résumé is stacked with accolades. She holds Wichita State’s career records in batting average, hits, at-bats, on-base percentage, runs scored and total bases. In 2023, she was the No. 1 overall pick in the Athletes Unlimited College Softball Draft after setting single-season school records with a .522 batting average, 103 hits and 76 runs scored.She also posted a 34-game hitting streak during her career, the sixth-longest in NCAA history.McKinney now brings her elite playing experience and rising coaching pedigree back to Wichita, where she helped elevate the Shockers into a nationally recognized program.

🥎 Former WSU star McKinney rejoins program in coaching role

WICHITA, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Wichita State junior right-handed pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/nick-potter/9404">Nick Potter</a>&nbsp;was selected in the 5th Round of the 2025&nbsp;MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on Monday afternoon. Potter was the 156th overall selection.

The Shockers have now had a player picked&nbsp;in 45 consecutive MLB drafts with the exception of 2020, which was shortened to just five rounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Potter appeared in 23 games out of the Wichita State bullpen in 2025, going 2-1 with three saves and a 3.34 ERA in 29.2 innings. The native of&nbsp;Greenwood, Missouri&nbsp;struck out 33 and walked 17, allowing 21 hits for an opponent batting average of .200. A junior college transfer from Crowder College, Potter developed into one of the nation's hardest throwers while at Wichita State, with a fastball that was regularly clocked in the upper-90s and touched 100 miles per hour.

The righty turned in several dominant outings at the back-end of the WSU bullpen. On March 5 at Globe Life Park against Abilene Christian, Potter struck out five of seven hitters over two hitless scoreless innings, and shined even brighter in the Lone Star State against Rice on May 9. He allowed just one baserunner on a walk over 4.0 scoreless innings, striking out a season-high six batters along the way. Potter was at his best in high-leverage situations, holding opposing batters to a .171 batting average with runners in scoring position. The junior also allowed just a single home run and six total extra-base hits.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Wichita State AthleticsWICHITA, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Wichita State junior right-handed pitcher&nbsp;<a href="https://goshockers.com/sports/baseball/roster/nick-potter/9404">Nick Potter</a>&nbsp;was selected in the 5th Round of the 2025&nbsp;MLB Draft by the Houston Astros on Monday afternoon. Potter was the 156th overall selection.The Shockers have now had a player picked&nbsp;in 45 consecutive MLB drafts with the exception of 2020, which was shortened to just five rounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Potter appeared in 23 games out of the Wichita State bullpen in 2025, going 2-1 with three saves and a 3.34 ERA in 29.2 innings. The native of&nbsp;Greenwood, Missouri&nbsp;struck out 33 and walked 17, allowing 21 hits for an opponent batting average of .200. A junior college transfer from Crowder College, Potter developed into one of the nation's hardest throwers while at Wichita State, with a fastball that was regularly clocked in the upper-90s and touched 100 miles per hour.The righty turned in several dominant outings at the back-end of the WSU bullpen. On March 5 at Globe Life Park against Abilene Christian, Potter struck out five of seven hitters over two hitless scoreless innings, and shined even brighter in the Lone Star State against Rice on May 9. He allowed just one baserunner on a walk over 4.0 scoreless innings, striking out a season-high six batters along the way. Potter was at his best in high-leverage situations, holding opposing batters to a .171 batting average with runners in scoring position. The junior also allowed just a single home run and six total extra-base hits.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚾ WSU's Potter selected in 5th Round of MLB Draft

<a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON </a>Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Nick Hague cemented his dominance over the local golf scene Sunday afternoon, rallying on the back nine to win his eighth City Match Play title in the last nine years.

Hague, the tournament’s No. 1 seed and defending champion, edged No. 2 seed Mason Faucett in a dramatic final at Carey Park Golf Course. The match saw several momentum swings before Hague delivered a clutch stretch from holes 14 through 16 to erase a two-hole deficit and claim the title.

Faucett struck first with a birdie on No. 3 and extended his lead to 2 up after Hague missed a par putt at No. 8. But a wayward tee shot by Faucett on No. 9 led to a lost ball and cut the lead in half heading to the back nine.

After the players tied 10 and 11, Hague gave a shot back when he hit his tee ball out of bounds on No. 12, allowing Faucett to regain a 2-up advantage. They halved the 13th, setting up the turning point of the match.

Hague responded like a champion, playing holes 14 through 16 in two under par, including back-to-back birdies on 15 and 16, to square the match.

Both players parred No. 17, and Hague only needed to tie the 18th to secure the win. Faucett’s birdie attempt narrowly missed, and Hague held on to complete the comeback and secure another City Match Play championship.

The City Match Play was the first leg of Hutchinson’s summer golf championship series. Entries for the City Stroke Play, scheduled for Aug. 16-17, are now being accepted.

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 </figure><a href="mailto:sean.boston@eaglemedia.com">SEAN BOSTON </a>Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Nick Hague cemented his dominance over the local golf scene Sunday afternoon, rallying on the back nine to win his eighth City Match Play title in the last nine years.Hague, the tournament’s No. 1 seed and defending champion, edged No. 2 seed Mason Faucett in a dramatic final at Carey Park Golf Course. The match saw several momentum swings before Hague delivered a clutch stretch from holes 14 through 16 to erase a two-hole deficit and claim the title.Faucett struck first with a birdie on No. 3 and extended his lead to 2 up after Hague missed a par putt at No. 8. But a wayward tee shot by Faucett on No. 9 led to a lost ball and cut the lead in half heading to the back nine.After the players tied 10 and 11, Hague gave a shot back when he hit his tee ball out of bounds on No. 12, allowing Faucett to regain a 2-up advantage. They halved the 13th, setting up the turning point of the match.Hague responded like a champion, playing holes 14 through 16 in two under par, including back-to-back birdies on 15 and 16, to square the match.Both players parred No. 17, and Hague only needed to tie the 18th to secure the win. Faucett’s birdie attempt narrowly missed, and Hague held on to complete the comeback and secure another City Match Play championship.The City Match Play was the first leg of Hutchinson’s summer golf championship series. Entries for the City Stroke Play, scheduled for Aug. 16-17, are now being accepted.

⛳ Hague rallies late to win 8th City Match Play title in 9 years

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🎧⚾ Royals win finale before All-Star break; ⚾ Monarchs claim Jayhawk Collegiate League title

Andy Reid remains the standard for NFL coaches.

Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs fell short in their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era and were dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles for the NFL title.

Still, Reid was a near-unanimous choice for the NFL’s No. 1 coach by The Associated Press in a preseason survey.

A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at quarterback, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points.

Reid, who has three Super Bowl rings and leads two different franchises in victories, received seven first-place vote and one second. Nick Sirianni, who led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 40-22 victory over Reid and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, got the other first-place vote.

Baltimore’s John Harbaugh finished one point ahead of Sirianni for second place on the list. Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay came in fourth and Buffalo’s Sean McDermott was fifth.

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, Denver’s Sean Payton, Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur, Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell, San Francisco’s Kyle Shanahan, New England’s Mike Vrabel and Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin also received votes.

Reid was the most successful coach in the history of the Eagles before going to Kansas City and turning the Chiefs into a dynasty.

Under Reid, the Chiefs have had 12 straight winning seasons, made 11 playoff appearances, won nine consecutive AFC West titles and reached five Super Bowls in the past six years.

Reid guided the Eagles to five NFC title games and one Super Bowl between 1999-2012. He is fourth on the career list with 301 victories.

Harbaugh has led the Ravens to 15 winning seasons in 17 years and beat his brother to earn his only Super Bowl ring following the 2012 season.

Baltimore is 4-7 in the playoffs since that victory and twice failed to advance to the Super Bowl despite earning the AFC’s No. 1 seed.

Harbaugh is 179-113. He got three second-place votes, four thirds and one fifth.

Sirianni has led the Eagles to the playoffs in each of his four seasons and became the second coach to guide the franchise to a Super Bowl victory.

He’s 54-23 and his .701 winning percentage is fourth best all time.

Despite his success, Sirianni has been a lightning rod for criticism through his tenure in Philadelphia. Critics called for his firing when the Eagles started 2-2 last season. But Sirianni led the Eagles to 10 straight wins and 16 of 17, capped by a dominant performance against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl when Philadelphia jumped out to a 34-0 lead.

Sirianni got two second-place votes, two thirds and one fourth, appearing on seven of eight ballots.

After leading the young, rebuilding Rams to 10 wins and a playoff appearance in 2023, McVay guided Los Angeles to an NFC West title and a playoff win over 14-win Minnesota.

The Rams were 13 yards away from scoring a go-ahead touchdown against Philadelphia in the divisional round before a sack and incomplete pass ended their season.

McVay has six double-digit win seasons in eight years and has won and lost a Super Bowl.

He received two second-place votes, two thirds and one fourth.

The Bills have won five straight AFC East titles since Tom Brady left New England they’ve reached the playoffs seven times in eight seasons under McDermott.

McDermott’s .624 winning percentage is fifth best among active coaches with a minimum of four seasons.

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 </figure>Andy Reid remains the standard for NFL coaches.Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs fell short in their quest to become the first team to three-peat in the Super Bowl era and were dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles for the NFL title.Still, Reid was a near-unanimous choice for the NFL’s No. 1 coach by The Associated Press in a preseason survey.A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at quarterback, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points.Reid, who has three Super Bowl rings and leads two different franchises in victories, received seven first-place vote and one second. Nick Sirianni, who led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 40-22 victory over Reid and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, got the other first-place vote.Baltimore’s John Harbaugh finished one point ahead of Sirianni for second place on the list. Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay came in fourth and Buffalo’s Sean McDermott was fifth.Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, Denver’s Sean Payton, Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur, Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell, San Francisco’s Kyle Shanahan, New England’s Mike Vrabel and Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin also received votes.<h2>1. ANDY REID, Kansas City Chiefs</h2>Reid was the most successful coach in the history of the Eagles before going to Kansas City and turning the Chiefs into a dynasty.Under Reid, the Chiefs have had 12 straight winning seasons, made 11 playoff appearances, won nine consecutive AFC West titles and reached five Super Bowls in the past six years.Reid guided the Eagles to five NFC title games and one Super Bowl between 1999-2012. He is fourth on the career list with 301 victories.<h2>2. JOHN HARBAUGH, Baltimore Ravens</h2>Harbaugh has led the Ravens to 15 winning seasons in 17 years and beat his brother to earn his only Super Bowl ring following the 2012 season.Baltimore is 4-7 in the playoffs since that victory and twice failed to advance to the Super Bowl despite earning the AFC’s No. 1 seed.Harbaugh is 179-113. He got three second-place votes, four thirds and one fifth.<h2>3. NICK SIRIANNI, Philadelphia Eagles</h2>Sirianni has led the Eagles to the playoffs in each of his four seasons and became the second coach to guide the franchise to a Super Bowl victory.He’s 54-23 and his .701 winning percentage is fourth best all time.Despite his success, Sirianni has been a lightning rod for criticism through his tenure in Philadelphia. Critics called for his firing when the Eagles started 2-2 last season. But Sirianni led the Eagles to 10 straight wins and 16 of 17, capped by a dominant performance against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl when Philadelphia jumped out to a 34-0 lead.Sirianni got two second-place votes, two thirds and one fourth, appearing on seven of eight ballots.<h2>4. SEAN MCVAY, Los Angeles Rams</h2>After leading the young, rebuilding Rams to 10 wins and a playoff appearance in 2023, McVay guided Los Angeles to an NFC West title and a playoff win over 14-win Minnesota.The Rams were 13 yards away from scoring a go-ahead touchdown against Philadelphia in the divisional round before a sack and incomplete pass ended their season.McVay has six double-digit win seasons in eight years and has won and lost a Super Bowl.He received two second-place votes, two thirds and one fourth.<h2>5. SEAN MCDERMOTT, Buffalo Bills</h2>The Bills have won five straight AFC East titles since Tom Brady left New England they’ve reached the playoffs seven times in eight seasons under McDermott.McDermott’s .624 winning percentage is fifth best among active coaches with a minimum of four seasons.

🏈 Andy Reid is voted the NFL’s top head coach by AP writers

x-LAD, NYM and NYY penalized 10 draft slots for exceeding the second surcharge threshold of the Competitive Balance Tax

1. Washington Nationals, Eli Willits, SS, Fort Cobb-Broxton H.S., Okla.

2. Los Angeles Angels, Tyler Bremner, RHP, UC-Santa Barba.

3. Seattle Mariners, Kade Anderson, LHP, LSU.

4. Colorado Rockies, Ethan Holliday, SS, Stillwater H.S., Okla.

5. St. Louis Cardinals, Liam Doyle, LHP, Tennessee.

6. Pittsburgh Pirates, Seth Hernandez, RHP, Corona H.S., Calif.

7. Miami Marlins, Aiva Arquette, SS, Oregon State.

8. Toronto Blue Jays, JoJo Parker, SS, Purvis H.S., Miss.

9. Cincinnati Reds, Steele Hall, SS, Hewitt Trussville H.S., Ala.

10. Chicago White Sox, Billy Carlson, SS, Corona H.S., Calif.

11. The Athletics, Jamie Arnold, LHP, Florida State.

12. Texas Rangers, Gavin Fien, SS, Great Oaks H.S., Calif.

13. San Francisco Giants, Gavin Kilen, SS, Tennessee.

14. Tampa Bay Rays, Daniel Pierce, SS, Mill Creek H.S., Ga.

15. Boston Red Sox, Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma.

16. Minnesota Twins, Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest.

17. Chicago Cubs, Ethan Conrad, OF, Wake Forest.

18. Arizona Diamondbacks, Kayson Cunningham, SS, Lady Bird Johnson H.S., Texas.

19. Baltimore Orioles, Ike Irish, C, Auburn.

20. Milwaukee Brewers, Andrew Fischer, 3B, Tennessee.

21. Houston Astros, Xavier Neyens, SS, Mt. Vernon H.S., Wash.

22. Atlanta Braves, Tate Southisene, SS, Basic H.S., Nev.

23. Kansas City Royals, Sean Gamble, OF, IMG Academy, Fla.

24. Detroit Tigers, Jordan Yost, SS, Sickle H.S., Fla.

25. San Diego Padres, Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP, Sunset H.S., Ore.

26. Philadelphia Phillies, Gage Wood, RHP, Arkansas.

27. Cleveland Indians, Jace LaViolette, OF, Texas A&amp;M.

28. Kansas City Royals, Josh Hammond, SS, Wesleyan Christian Academy, N.C.

29. Arizona Diamondbacks, Patrick Forbes, RHP, Louisville.

30. Baltimore Orioles, Caden Bodine, C, Coastal Carolina.

31. Baltimore Orioles, Wehiwa Aloy, SS, Arkansas.

32. Milwaukee Brewers, Brady Ebel, SS, Corona H.S., Calif.

33. Boston Red Sox (from Milwaukee), Marcus Phillips, RHP, Tennessee.

34. Detroit Tigers, Michael Oliveto, C, Hauppauge H.S., N.Y.

35. Seattle Mariners, Luke Stevenson, C, North Carolina.

36. Minnesota Twins, Riley Quick, RHP, Alabama.

37. Baltimore Orioles, Slater de Brun, OF, Summit H.S., Ore.

38. New York Mets, Mitch Voit, TWP, Michigan.

39. New York Yankees, Dax Kilby, SS, Newnan H.S., Ga.

40. Los Angeles Dodgers, Zachary Root, LHP, Arkansas.

41. Los Angeles Dodgers (from Boston), Charles Davalan, OF, Arkansas.

42. Tampa Bay (from Athletics), Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona.

43. Miami Marlins, Cam Cannarella, OF, Clemson.

44. Chicago White Sox, Jaden Fauske, OF, Nazareth Academy, Ill.

45. Colorado Rockies, JB Middleton, RHP, Southern Mississippi.

46. Miami Marlins, Brandon Compton, OF, Arizona State.

47. Los Angeles Angels, Chase Shores, RHP, LSU.

48. The Athletics, Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana.

49. Washington Nationals, Ethan Petry, OF, South Carolina.

50. Pittsburgh Pirates, Angel Cervantes, RHP, Warren H.S., Calif.

51. Cincinnati Reds, Aaron Watson, RHP, Trinity Christian Academy, Fla.

52. Texas Rangers, AJ Russell, RHP, Tennessee.

53. Tampa Bay Rays, Cooper Flemming, SS, Ganesha H.S., Calif.

54. Minnesota Twins, Quentin Young, SS, Oaks Christian H.S., Calif.

55. St. Louis Cardinals, Ryan Mitchell, SS, Houston H.S., Tenn.

56. Chicago Cubs, Kane Kepley, OF, North Carolina.

57. Seattle Mariners, Nick Becker, SS, Don Bosco Prep H.S., N.J.

58. Baltimore Orioles, Joseph Dzierwa, LHP, Michigan State.

59. Milwaukee Brewers, J.D. Thompson, LHP, Vanderbilt.

60. Atlanta Braves, Alex Lodise, SS, Florida State.

61. Kansas City Royals, Michael Lombardi, RHP, Tulane.

62. Detroit Tigers, Malachi Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma.

63. Philadelphia Phillies, Cade Obermueller, LHP, Iowa.

64. Cleveland Guardians, Dean Curley, SS, Tennessee.

65. Los Angeles Dodgers, Cam Leiter, RHP, Florida State.

66. Cleveland Guardians, Aaron Walton, OF, Arizona.

67. Tampa Bay Rays, Dean Moss, OF, IMG Academy, Fla.

68. Milwaukee Brewers, Frank Cairone, Delsea Regional H.S., N.J.

69. Baltimore Orioles, JT Quinn, RHP, Georgia.

70. Cleveland Guardians (from Arizona), Will Hynes, RHP, Lorne Park S.S., Ontario.

71. Kansas City Royals, Justin Lamkin, LHP, Texas A&amp;M.

72. St. Louis Cardinals, Tanner Franklin, RHP, Tennessee.

73. Pittsburgh Pirates, Murf Gray, 3B, Fresno State.

74. Colorado Rockies, Max Belyeu, OF, Texas.

75. Boston Red Sox, Henry Godbout, SS, Virginia.

76. Chicago White Sox, Kyle Lodise, SS, Georgia Tech.

77. Colorado Rockies, Ethan Hedges, 3B, Southern Cal.

78. Miami Marlins, Max Williams, OF, Florida State.

79. Los Angeles Angels, Johnny Slawinski, LHP, Johnson H.S., Texas.

80. Washington Nationals, Landon Harmon, RHP, East Union H.S., Miss.

81. Toronto Blue Jays, Jake Cook, LHP, Southern Mississippi.

82. Pittsburgh Pirates, Easton Carmichael, C, Oklahoma.

83. Cincinnati Reds, Mason Morris, RHP, Mississippi.

84. Texas Rangers, Josh Owens, TWP, Providence Academy, Tenn.

85. San Francisco Giants, Trevor Cohen, OF, Rutgers.

86. Tampa Bay Rays, Taitn Gray, C, Dallas Center-Grimes H.S., Iowa.

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Tampa Bay Rays, Daniel Pierce, SS, Mill Creek H.S., Ga.15. Boston Red Sox, Kyson Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma.16. Minnesota Twins, Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest.17. Chicago Cubs, Ethan Conrad, OF, Wake Forest.18. Arizona Diamondbacks, Kayson Cunningham, SS, Lady Bird Johnson H.S., Texas.19. Baltimore Orioles, Ike Irish, C, Auburn.20. Milwaukee Brewers, Andrew Fischer, 3B, Tennessee.21. Houston Astros, Xavier Neyens, SS, Mt. Vernon H.S., Wash.22. Atlanta Braves, Tate Southisene, SS, Basic H.S., Nev.23. Kansas City Royals, Sean Gamble, OF, IMG Academy, Fla.24. Detroit Tigers, Jordan Yost, SS, Sickle H.S., Fla.25. San Diego Padres, Kruz Schoolcraft, LHP, Sunset H.S., Ore.26. Philadelphia Phillies, Gage Wood, RHP, Arkansas.27. Cleveland Indians, Jace LaViolette, OF, Texas A&amp;M.<h2>Prospect Promotion Incentive Pick</h2>28. Kansas City Royals, Josh Hammond, SS, Wesleyan Christian Academy, N.C.<h2>Compensation Picks</h2>29. Arizona Diamondbacks, Patrick Forbes, RHP, Louisville.30. Baltimore Orioles, Caden Bodine, C, Coastal Carolina.31. Baltimore Orioles, Wehiwa Aloy, SS, Arkansas.32. Milwaukee Brewers, Brady Ebel, SS, Corona H.S., Calif.<h2>Competitive Balance Round A</h2>33. Boston Red Sox (from Milwaukee), Marcus Phillips, RHP, Tennessee.34. Detroit Tigers, Michael Oliveto, C, Hauppauge H.S., N.Y.35. Seattle Mariners, Luke Stevenson, C, North Carolina.36. Minnesota Twins, Riley Quick, RHP, Alabama.37. Baltimore Orioles, Slater de Brun, OF, Summit H.S., Ore.<h2>x-FIRST ROUND</h2>38. New York Mets, Mitch Voit, TWP, Michigan.39. New York Yankees, Dax Kilby, SS, Newnan H.S., Ga.40. Los Angeles Dodgers, Zachary Root, LHP, Arkansas.<h2>Competitive Balance Round A</h2>41. Los Angeles Dodgers (from Boston), Charles Davalan, OF, Arkansas.42. Tampa Bay (from Athletics), Brendan Summerhill, OF, Arizona.43. Miami Marlins, Cam Cannarella, OF, Clemson.<h2>SECOND ROUND</h2>44. Chicago White Sox, Jaden Fauske, OF, Nazareth Academy, Ill.45. Colorado Rockies, JB Middleton, RHP, Southern Mississippi.46. Miami Marlins, Brandon Compton, OF, Arizona State.47. Los Angeles Angels, Chase Shores, RHP, LSU.48. The Athletics, Devin Taylor, OF, Indiana.49. Washington Nationals, Ethan Petry, OF, South Carolina.50. Pittsburgh Pirates, Angel Cervantes, RHP, Warren H.S., Calif.51. Cincinnati Reds, Aaron Watson, RHP, Trinity Christian Academy, Fla.52. Texas Rangers, AJ Russell, RHP, Tennessee.53. Tampa Bay Rays, Cooper Flemming, SS, Ganesha H.S., Calif.54. Minnesota Twins, Quentin Young, SS, Oaks Christian H.S., Calif.55. St. Louis Cardinals, Ryan Mitchell, SS, Houston H.S., Tenn.56. Chicago Cubs, Kane Kepley, OF, North Carolina.57. Seattle Mariners, Nick Becker, SS, Don Bosco Prep H.S., N.J.58. Baltimore Orioles, Joseph Dzierwa, LHP, Michigan State.59. Milwaukee Brewers, J.D. Thompson, LHP, Vanderbilt.60. Atlanta Braves, Alex Lodise, SS, Florida State.61. Kansas City Royals, Michael Lombardi, RHP, Tulane.62. Detroit Tigers, Malachi Witherspoon, RHP, Oklahoma.63. Philadelphia Phillies, Cade Obermueller, LHP, Iowa.64. Cleveland Guardians, Dean Curley, SS, Tennessee.65. Los Angeles Dodgers, Cam Leiter, RHP, Florida State.<h2>Competitive Balance Round B</h2>66. Cleveland Guardians, Aaron Walton, OF, Arizona.67. Tampa Bay Rays, Dean Moss, OF, IMG Academy, Fla.68. Milwaukee Brewers, Frank Cairone, Delsea Regional H.S., N.J.69. Baltimore Orioles, JT Quinn, RHP, Georgia.70. Cleveland Guardians (from Arizona), Will Hynes, RHP, Lorne Park S.S., Ontario.71. Kansas City Royals, Justin Lamkin, LHP, Texas A&amp;M.72. St. Louis Cardinals, Tanner Franklin, RHP, Tennessee.73. Pittsburgh Pirates, Murf Gray, 3B, Fresno State.74. Colorado Rockies, Max Belyeu, OF, Texas.<h2>Compensation Pick</h2>75. Boston Red Sox, Henry Godbout, SS, Virginia.<h2>THIRD ROUND</h2>76. Chicago White Sox, Kyle Lodise, SS, Georgia Tech.77. Colorado Rockies, Ethan Hedges, 3B, Southern Cal.78. Miami Marlins, Max Williams, OF, Florida State.79. Los Angeles Angels, Johnny Slawinski, LHP, Johnson H.S., Texas.80. Washington Nationals, Landon Harmon, RHP, East Union H.S., Miss.81. Toronto Blue Jays, Jake Cook, LHP, Southern Mississippi.82. Pittsburgh Pirates, Easton Carmichael, C, Oklahoma.83. Cincinnati Reds, Mason Morris, RHP, Mississippi.84. Texas Rangers, Josh Owens, TWP, Providence Academy, Tenn.85. San Francisco Giants, Trevor Cohen, OF, Rutgers.86. Tampa Bay Rays, Taitn Gray, C, Dallas Center-Grimes H.S., Iowa.87. Boston Red Sox, Anthony Eyanson, RHP, LSU.88. Minnesota Twins, James Ellwanger, RHP, Dallas Baptist.89. St. Louis Cardinals, Jack Guerevitch, 1B, San Diego.90. Chicago Cubs, Dominick Reid, RHP, Abilene Christian.91. Seattle Mariners, Griffin Hugus, RHP, Miami.92. Arizona Diamondbacks, Brian Curley, RHP, Georgia.93. Baltimore Orioles, RJ Austin, OF, Vanderbilt.94. Milwaukee Brewers, Jacob Morrison, RHP, Coastal Carolina.95. Houston Astros, Ethan Frey, OF, LSU.96. Atlanta Braves, Cody Miller, SS, East Tennessee State.97. Kansas City Royals, Cameron Millar, Alhambra H.S., Calif.98. Detroit Tigers, Ben Jacobs, LHP, Arizona State.99. San Diego Padres, Ryan Wideman, OF, Western Kentucky.100. Philadelphia Phillies, Cody Bowker, RPH, Vanderbilt.101. Cleveland Guardians, Nolan Schubart, OF, Oklahoma State.102. New York Mets, Antonio Jimenez, SS, Central Florida.103. New York Yankees, Kaeden Kent, SS, Texas A&amp;M.104. Los Angeles Dodgers, Landyn Vidourek, OF, Cincinnati.<h2>Compensation Pick</h2>

⚾ 2025 MLB Draft Selections

Patrick Mahomes still stands on top among NFL quarterbacks.

The three-time Super Bowl MVP was voted the NFL’s No. 1 quarterback by The Associated Press in a preseason survey.

This time, he had more competition for the top spot after being a unanimous choice in 2023 and 2024.

Mahomes, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to consecutive Super Bowl titles in the 2022-23 seasons, finished with five first-place votes in the latest poll. Reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen got two, finishing second. Joe Burrow received the other first-place vote and came in third.

Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson finished fourth and Jalen Hurts, who outplayed Mahomes in Philadelphia’s dominant Super Bowl victory over Mahomes and the Chiefs, was fifth. Jayden Daniels and C.J. Stroud also received votes.

Mahomes had a career-low 3,928 yards passing and tied for his fewest touchdown passes with 26, but still led the Chiefs to their third straight Super Bowl appearance and fifth in his seven years as the starting QB.

Mahomes, who turns 30 in September, has a chance to become only the fourth quarterback to win four Super Bowls.

He received two second-place votes and one fourth.

Allen led Buffalo to a fifth straight AFC East title and edged Jackson for the MVP award last season. But Allen and the Bills again were knocked out of the playoffs by Mahomes and the Chiefs, losing in the AFC title game.

Allen threw for 3,731 yards, 28 TDs and had six picks for a 101.4 passer rating. He ran for 531 yards and 12 scores, becoming the first player in NFL history to have five consecutive seasons with at least 40 total touchdowns.

He got three second-place votes, one third and two fourths.

Burrow set career highs last season in nearly every passing category, including yards (4,918), TD passes (43) and QB rating (108.5). He earned his second AP Comeback Player of the Year award but the Bengals couldn’t overcome another slow start and missed the playoffs with a 9-8 record.

Burrow, who started 17 games last season for the first time in his career, received a second-place vote, two thirds and three fourths.

Jackson is coming off his third All-Pro season and the best all-around year of his career. He threw for 4,172 yards, 41 TDs and only four interceptions, and led the NFL with a 119.6 passer rating. He also ran for 915 yards and four scores.

But Jackson and the Ravens fell short in the playoffs again, losing to the Bills in the divisional round.

Jackson got one second-place vote, four thirds, two fourths and one fifth.

The Super Bowl MVP appeared on just four of eight ballots despite leading the Eagles to their second NFC championship victory in three years.

Hurts, who got one second-place vote, one third and two fifths, had 2,903 yards passing, 18 TDs and only five picks last season. He ran for 630 yards and 14 scores.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1737684673883.png" alt="Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce under pressure from Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce under pressure from Houston Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. (97) during the second half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</figcaption>
 </figure>Patrick Mahomes still stands on top among NFL quarterbacks.The three-time Super Bowl MVP was voted the NFL’s No. 1 quarterback by The Associated Press in a preseason survey.This time, he had more competition for the top spot after being a unanimous choice in 2023 and 2024.A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at quarterback, basing selections on current status entering the 2025 season. First-place votes were worth 10 points. Second through fifth-place votes were worth 5, 3, 2 and 1 points.Mahomes, who led the Kansas City Chiefs to consecutive Super Bowl titles in the 2022-23 seasons, finished with five first-place votes in the latest poll. Reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen got two, finishing second. Joe Burrow received the other first-place vote and came in third.Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson finished fourth and Jalen Hurts, who outplayed Mahomes in Philadelphia’s dominant Super Bowl victory over Mahomes and the Chiefs, was fifth. Jayden Daniels and C.J. Stroud also received votes.<h2>1. PATRICK MAHOMES, Kansas City Chiefs</h2>Mahomes had a career-low 3,928 yards passing and tied for his fewest touchdown passes with 26, but still led the Chiefs to their third straight Super Bowl appearance and fifth in his seven years as the starting QB.Mahomes, who turns 30 in September, has a chance to become only the fourth quarterback to win four Super Bowls.He received two second-place votes and one fourth.<h2>2. JOSH ALLEN, Buffalo Bills</h2>Allen led Buffalo to a fifth straight AFC East title and edged Jackson for the MVP award last season. But Allen and the Bills again were knocked out of the playoffs by Mahomes and the Chiefs, losing in the AFC title game.Allen threw for 3,731 yards, 28 TDs and had six picks for a 101.4 passer rating. He ran for 531 yards and 12 scores, becoming the first player in NFL history to have five consecutive seasons with at least 40 total touchdowns.He got three second-place votes, one third and two fourths.<h2>3. JOE BURROW, Cincinnati Bengals</h2>Burrow set career highs last season in nearly every passing category, including yards (4,918), TD passes (43) and QB rating (108.5). He earned his second AP Comeback Player of the Year award but the Bengals couldn’t overcome another slow start and missed the playoffs with a 9-8 record.Burrow, who started 17 games last season for the first time in his career, received a second-place vote, two thirds and three fourths.<h2>4. LAMAR JACKSON, Baltimore Ravens</h2>Jackson is coming off his third All-Pro season and the best all-around year of his career. He threw for 4,172 yards, 41 TDs and only four interceptions, and led the NFL with a 119.6 passer rating. He also ran for 915 yards and four scores.But Jackson and the Ravens fell short in the playoffs again, losing to the Bills in the divisional round.Jackson got one second-place vote, four thirds, two fourths and one fifth.<h2>5. JALEN HURTS, Philadelphia Eagles</h2>The Super Bowl MVP appeared on just four of eight ballots despite leading the Eagles to their second NFC championship victory in three years.Hurts, who got one second-place vote, one third and two fifths, had 2,903 yards passing, 18 TDs and only five picks last season. He ran for 630 yards and 14 scores.

🏈 Patrick Mahomes is voted the NFL’s top quarterback by AP writers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin delivered his second game-winning hit in less than a week, driving in Tyler Tolbert from second base with a single in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday.

Tolbert singled off Sean Manaea, who had been dominant in relief in his season debut for the Mets. And when the speedster stole second base, that gave Loftin the chance to deliver another winner after his deciding single Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

Manaea (0-1), who had been out after straining an oblique in spring training and then developing an elbow issue during his rehab outings, allowed that lone run and five hits while striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings.

Noah Cameron delivered another brilliant start for Kansas City, scattering seven hits while matching a career best with eight strikeouts over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. And the rookie left-hander was in line for his fourth win when John Schreiber and Lucas Erceg shepherded a 2-0 lead — courtesy of John Rave's second-inning double — to All-Star closer Carlos Estévez.

Ronny Mauricio led off the ninth with a double off Estévez (4-2). Jeff McNeil followed with an RBI triple off the center-field wall, and fellow pinch hitter Jared Young delivered a sacrifice fly moments later to tie the game.

Clay Holmes allowed two runs and five hits and a walk over five innings for New York.

Tolbert entered the game in the eighth for Jac Caglianone for his defense. It wound up being his offense that mattered, helping the Royals avoid a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break.

The Mets went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight in the game.

The Mets will be represented at the All-Star Game in Atlanta this week by LHP David Peterson, RHP Edwin Diaz, SS Francisco Lindor and 1B Pete Alonso. The Royals will have INF Maikel Garcia, Estévez, SS Bobby Witt Jr. and LHP Kris Bubic there.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nick Loftin delivered his second game-winning hit in less than a week, driving in Tyler Tolbert from second base with a single in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Sunday.Tolbert singled off Sean Manaea, who had been dominant in relief in his season debut for the Mets. And when the speedster stole second base, that gave Loftin the chance to deliver another winner after his deciding single Tuesday against Pittsburgh.Manaea (0-1), who had been out after straining an oblique in spring training and then developing an elbow issue during his rehab outings, allowed that lone run and five hits while striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings.Noah Cameron delivered another brilliant start for Kansas City, scattering seven hits while matching a career best with eight strikeouts over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. And the rookie left-hander was in line for his fourth win when John Schreiber and Lucas Erceg shepherded a 2-0 lead — courtesy of John Rave's second-inning double — to All-Star closer Carlos Estévez.Ronny Mauricio led off the ninth with a double off Estévez (4-2). Jeff McNeil followed with an RBI triple off the center-field wall, and fellow pinch hitter Jared Young delivered a sacrifice fly moments later to tie the game.Clay Holmes allowed two runs and five hits and a walk over five innings for New York.<h2>Key moment</h2>Tolbert entered the game in the eighth for Jac Caglianone for his defense. It wound up being his offense that mattered, helping the Royals avoid a three-game sweep heading into the All-Star break.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Mets went 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight in the game.<h2>Up next</h2>The Mets will be represented at the All-Star Game in Atlanta this week by LHP David Peterson, RHP Edwin Diaz, SS Francisco Lindor and 1B Pete Alonso. The Royals will have INF Maikel Garcia, Estévez, SS Bobby Witt Jr. and LHP Kris Bubic there.

⚾ Nick Loftin hits game-winner as Royals beat Mets to avoid 3-game sweep

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WICHITA, Kan. (July 13, 2025)&mdash;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/rubel-cespedes-686438">Rubel Cespedes</a>&nbsp;clobbered a two-run home run in a 7-3 loss for the Wichita Wind Surge against the San Antonio Missions at Equity Bank Park. The Missions scored in four different frames to take their fifth game in a row to end the series.
After&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/walker-jenkins-805805?affiliateId=mlbcom-milb">Walker Jenkins</a>&nbsp;worked a five-pitch walk,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/gabriel-gonzalez-694224">Gabby Gonzalez</a>&nbsp;drove him in on an RBI double to the wall in center for the game&rsquo;s first run in the bottom of the first.
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San Antonio put up a four-spot in the top of the fourth inning on back-to-back RBI doubles from Brandon Valenzuela and Romeo Sanabria and a two-run home run to left by Devin Ortiz for a 4-1 Missions lead. A sac fly to left by Francisco Acu&ntilde;a gave San Antonio a four-run lead in the top of the fifth.
Cespedes cranked a two-run home run, his sixth of the season, out to the Boot Barn Home Run Deck in right field in the bottom of the sixth to make it a two-run game.
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Albert Fabian and Ortiz connected on solo shots in the seventh and eighth innings to give San Antonio the 7-3 advantage, which would become the eventual final.
<a href="https://www.milb.com/player/john-klein-804619">John Klein</a>&nbsp;falls to 6-5 on the year after taking the loss. Over four frames, he gave up four earned runs on four hits with two strikeouts.
POSTGAME NOTES
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<li>Gabby Gonzalez is up to a 20 Game On Base Streak. He becomes the fourth Wind Surge player to reach in 20 or more consecutive games this season (Tanner Schobel [20], Kyler Fedko [21], Aaron Sabato [27]).</li>
<li>Walker Jenkins has a 17 Game On Base Streak.</li>
<li>Mike Paredes recorded a strikeout on a pitch clock violation to end the top of the sixth inning.</li>
<li>Jacob Wosinski hasn&rsquo;t given up an earned run over his last five frames out of the bullpen.</li>
<li>Rubel Cespedes hit a home run in both the series opener and the series finale.</li>
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Wichita heads into the All-Star Break and will resume the season on the road against the Springfield Cardinals on July 18 at 7:05 PM. The Wind Surge return to Equity Bank Park for a series with the Frisco RoughRiders on July 22. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.</div>

⚾ Wind Surge drop series finale to Missions

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Hutchinson Monarchs secured the 2025 Jayhawk Collegiate League championship in convincing fashion Saturday night, defeating the Kingman Islanders 8-2 at Hobart-Detter Field.

The Islanders struck first in the top of the first inning with a solo home run to left by Hayden Oviatt. But the Monarchs quickly answered in the bottom half, taking a 2-1 lead on Jake Gutierrez’s RBI single and a sacrifice fly from Tyson Vassart.

Hutchinson added another run in the second when Blake Bradford grounded into a fielder’s choice, scoring a run to make it 3-1.

Riley Dickey earned the win on the mound for the Monarchs. The right-hander allowed just three hits and two runs over five solid innings, striking out four without issuing a walk. Relievers Daegan Vinduska, Russell Copous, and Whit Rhodes combined for four shutout innings to seal the win.

Kingman starter Cooper Tannahill took the loss, surrendering six runs—five earned—on five hits over five innings. He struck out two and walked eight.

The Monarchs’ offense stayed hot, recording 10 hits and showing patience at the plate with nine walks. Gutierrez and Jeter Worthley each had two hits, while Gutierrez and Omare Cross drove in two runs apiece. Jackson Legg reached base three times via walk.

Despite the loss, Kingman’s defense turned three double plays. Offensively, the Islanders got hits from Nash Wray, Mac Bowie, Landon Parks, Oviatt, and Caiden Beavers. Parks and Oviatt accounted for the team's RBIs.

Now 25-5 on the season, Hutchinson will host the Junction City Brigade on Monday night at Hobart-Detter Field.

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 <figcaption>Hutch Monarchs are your 2025 Jayhawk Collegiate League Champions (Photo Courtesy of Hutchinson Monarchs Social Media)</figcaption>
 </figure>HUTCHINSON, Kan. —&nbsp;The Hutchinson Monarchs secured the 2025 Jayhawk Collegiate League championship in convincing fashion Saturday night, defeating the Kingman Islanders 8-2 at Hobart-Detter Field.The Islanders struck first in the top of the first inning with a solo home run to left by Hayden Oviatt. But the Monarchs quickly answered in the bottom half, taking a 2-1 lead on Jake Gutierrez’s RBI single and a sacrifice fly from Tyson Vassart.Hutchinson added another run in the second when Blake Bradford grounded into a fielder’s choice, scoring a run to make it 3-1.Riley Dickey earned the win on the mound for the Monarchs. The right-hander allowed just three hits and two runs over five solid innings, striking out four without issuing a walk. Relievers Daegan Vinduska, Russell Copous, and Whit Rhodes combined for four shutout innings to seal the win.Kingman starter Cooper Tannahill took the loss, surrendering six runs—five earned—on five hits over five innings. He struck out two and walked eight.The Monarchs’ offense stayed hot, recording 10 hits and showing patience at the plate with nine walks. Gutierrez and Jeter Worthley each had two hits, while Gutierrez and Omare Cross drove in two runs apiece. Jackson Legg reached base three times via walk.Despite the loss, Kingman’s defense turned three double plays. Offensively, the Islanders got hits from Nash Wray, Mac Bowie, Landon Parks, Oviatt, and Caiden Beavers. Parks and Oviatt accounted for the team's RBIs.Now 25-5 on the season, Hutchinson will host the Junction City Brigade on Monday night at Hobart-Detter Field.

⚾ Hutchinson Monarchs clinch 2025 Jayhawk Collegiate League Championship with win over Islanders

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Juan Soto homered to lead the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday.

Soto’s two-run shot into the right field fountains opened the scoring in the fourth. Over his last 20 games, Soto has nine home runs and 19 RBIs.

Frankie Montas (2-1) threw first-pitch strikes to 14 of 19 batters while allowing a run on four hits and striking out five.

Kyle Isbel and Jonathan India opened the sixth with doubles, reducing the Mets lead to 2-1. India had two of the Royals four hits, both doubles.

Reed Garrett relieved Montas and permitted India to advance on a wild pickoff attempt before retiring the heart of the Royals lineup, stranding the tying run.

Jeff McNeil’s two-out RBI single capped the scoring in the ninth.

Edwin Díaz allowed a walk in two hitless frames, earning his 19th save.

Scheduled Royals starter Michael Lorenzen missed the game with illness.

Jonathan Bowlan (1-2), the second of six Royals bullpen pitchers, threw three innings, allowing two runs on four hits, including Soto’s 435-foot home run.

For the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mets-royals-score-0422928fba3a49675263472a78de8105">second straight game</a>, the Mets successfully challenged a safe call on a Royals stolen base attempt. In both instances — Tyler Tolbert on Friday and Bobby Witt Jr. on Saturday — the runner didn’t maintain contact with the base during a head-first slide.

Witt popped up twice with runners in scoring position while his 14-game hitting streak ended. The Royals batted 1-for-17 with runners in scoring position during the first two games of the series.

With a runner at third and the infield drawn in, first baseman Pete Alonso made a diving stop of Vinnie Pasquantino’s sharp grounder, preserving the Mets one-run lead in the sixth.

Soto leads the majors with 77 walks, the most in Mets history prior to the All-Star break.

Mets RHP Clay Holmes (8-4, 3.29 ERA) opposes Royals LHP Noah Cameron (3-4, 2.56) on Sunday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Juan Soto homered to lead the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday.Soto’s two-run shot into the right field fountains opened the scoring in the fourth. Over his last 20 games, Soto has nine home runs and 19 RBIs.Frankie Montas (2-1) threw first-pitch strikes to 14 of 19 batters while allowing a run on four hits and striking out five.Kyle Isbel and Jonathan India opened the sixth with doubles, reducing the Mets lead to 2-1. India had two of the Royals four hits, both doubles.Reed Garrett relieved Montas and permitted India to advance on a wild pickoff attempt before retiring the heart of the Royals lineup, stranding the tying run.Jeff McNeil’s two-out RBI single capped the scoring in the ninth.Edwin Díaz allowed a walk in two hitless frames, earning his 19th save.Scheduled Royals starter Michael Lorenzen missed the game with illness.Jonathan Bowlan (1-2), the second of six Royals bullpen pitchers, threw three innings, allowing two runs on four hits, including Soto’s 435-foot home run.For the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mets-royals-score-0422928fba3a49675263472a78de8105">second straight game</a>, the Mets successfully challenged a safe call on a Royals stolen base attempt. In both instances — Tyler Tolbert on Friday and Bobby Witt Jr. on Saturday — the runner didn’t maintain contact with the base during a head-first slide.Witt popped up twice with runners in scoring position while his 14-game hitting streak ended. The Royals batted 1-for-17 with runners in scoring position during the first two games of the series.<h2>Key moment</h2>With a runner at third and the infield drawn in, first baseman Pete Alonso made a diving stop of Vinnie Pasquantino’s sharp grounder, preserving the Mets one-run lead in the sixth.<h2>Key stat</h2>Soto leads the majors with 77 walks, the most in Mets history prior to the All-Star break.<h2>Up next</h2>Mets RHP Clay Holmes (8-4, 3.29 ERA) opposes Royals LHP Noah Cameron (3-4, 2.56) on Sunday.