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Wichita, KS - The Wichita Wind Surge won their second game in a row over the Arkansas Travelers by a score of 16-12 Wednesday afternoon at Riverfront Stadium, recording their most runs scored this season.

Wichita’s offense set a season high of 21 hits, one shy of their franchise record. The run total was their highest of the season. Matt Wallner and Anthony Prato led the team with four hits each.

Cole Sturgeon got the Surge on the board with a 3-run blast in the first inning. He finished the game 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs.

Chris Williams joined the offensive barrage with an RBI single in second and a 3-run home run in the third inning.

After falling behind the Surge 14-0, the Travelers sent up 14 batters in the fifth inning, scoring nine runs on nine hits. It was most runs the Wind Surge have given up in a single inning this season.

After a late game push from the Travelers, Denny Bentley recorded the win, pitching three innings and giving up one run.

The series continues Thursday with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.

Wichita, KS - The Wichita Wind Surge won their second game in a row over the Arkansas Travelers by a score of 16-12 Wednesday afternoon at Riverfront Stadium, recording their most runs scored this season.Wichita’s offense set a season high of 21 hits, one shy of their franchise record. The run total was their highest of the season. Matt Wallner and Anthony Prato led the team with four hits each.Cole Sturgeon got the Surge on the board with a 3-run blast in the first inning. He finished the game 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs.Chris Williams joined the offensive barrage with an RBI single in second and a 3-run home run in the third inning.After falling behind the Surge 14-0, the Travelers sent up 14 batters in the fifth inning, scoring nine runs on nine hits. It was most runs the Wind Surge have given up in a single inning this season.After a late game push from the Travelers, Denny Bentley recorded the win, pitching three innings and giving up one run.The series continues Thursday with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.

Wind Surge win Wednesday in Wichita

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Brady Singer won for the first time in over a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 to earn their first winning homestand in nearly a year.

Singer (3-3), who last won June 8 against Toronto, repeatedly escaped trouble to go six innings, allowing one run on seven hits and five walks.

The Tigers loaded the bases with no outs to start the game but scored only one run via Harold Castro’s sacrifice fly.

Detroit opened the fourth with three consecutive singles, but the rally was stifled when Jonathan Schoop was thrown out trying to score by right fielder Edward Olivares.

Schoop was initially called safe; the call was overturned after a short review.

Singer walked the bases full in the sixth, then struck out Spencer Torkelson and Akil Baddoo to end the threat.

Scott Barlow worked the ninth for his 15th save.

With series wins against Cleveland and Detroit, the Royals concluded their first winning homestand since July 23-29 last year.

The Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.

Matheny said the club will be without hitters Benintendi, Dozier, Cam Gallagher, Kyle Isbel, Melendez, Whit Merrifield and Michael A. Taylor along with pitchers Dylan Coleman, Brad Keller and Singer.

The team is set to play four games in Toronto. The 10 players will be placed on the restricted list and forfeit four days of pay and major league service time in accordance with the terms of MLB’s collective bargaining agreement.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Brady Singer won for the first time in over a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 to earn their first winning homestand in nearly a year.Singer (3-3), who last won June 8 against Toronto, repeatedly escaped trouble to go six innings, allowing one run on seven hits and five walks.The Tigers loaded the bases with no outs to start the game but scored only one run via Harold Castro’s sacrifice fly.Detroit opened the fourth with three consecutive singles, but the rally was stifled when Jonathan Schoop was thrown out trying to score by right fielder Edward Olivares.Schoop was initially called safe; the call was overturned after a short review.Singer walked the bases full in the sixth, then struck out Spencer Torkelson and Akil Baddoo to end the threat.Scott Barlow worked the ninth for his 15th save.With series wins against Cleveland and Detroit, the Royals concluded their first winning homestand since July 23-29 last year.The Royals will be without 10 of the 26 players on their active roster for their upcoming trip to Toronto due to Canadian restrictions on travelers who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19.Matheny said the club will be without hitters Benintendi, Dozier, Cam Gallagher, Kyle Isbel, Melendez, Whit Merrifield and Michael A. Taylor along with pitchers Dylan Coleman, Brad Keller and Singer.The team is set to play four games in Toronto. The 10 players will be placed on the restricted list and forfeit four days of pay and major league service time in accordance with the terms of MLB’s collective bargaining agreement.

Royals win Wednesday, ten to miss Toronto series

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MULVANE, Kan. — A six-run eighth put Tuesday's game on ice, as the Hutchinson Monarchs won 11-1 over the Mulvane Patriots on the road. 

Alex Birge went three for six, homered and doubled and drove in two runs for Hutchinson.

Monarch pitchers held Mulvane to just five hits.

The Monarchs, now 23-6 and winners of six straight, go back for a return engagement in Mulvane Thursday. First pitch is at 7 p.m.

MULVANE, Kan. — A six-run eighth put Tuesday's game on ice, as the Hutchinson Monarchs won 11-1 over the Mulvane Patriots on the road. Alex Birge went three for six, homered and doubled and drove in two runs for Hutchinson.Monarch pitchers held Mulvane to just five hits.The Monarchs, now 23-6 and winners of six straight, go back for a return engagement in Mulvane Thursday. First pitch is at 7 p.m.

Monarchs win over Mulvane Tuesday

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Wichita, KS – Andrew Bechtold blasted the game winning home run in the 10th inning as the Wichita Wind Surge defeated the Arkansas Travelers.

The Surge took the lead early with an RBI double by DeShawn Keirsey Jr, who finished the night 5-5 with four doubles.

Louie Varland started on the mound for Wichita going five and a third innings, giving up three runs and racking up with four strikeouts. He was relieved by Alex Scherff.

Arkansas made a late comeback in the 7th with a grand slam by right fielder Zach DeLoach, followed up by an RBI double from Jake Anchia which tied the game at eight.

The score remained tied until Bechtold’s heroics in the bottom of the 10th which won it for the Surge.

The Wind Surge are now 8-3 in extra-inning games this season

First pitch on Wednesday is at 12:05 p.m.

<a href="https://www.milb.com/wichita/news/bechtold-walk-off-wins-it-in-extras">Via WindSurge.com</a>Wichita, KS – Andrew Bechtold blasted the game winning home run in the 10th inning as the Wichita Wind Surge defeated the Arkansas Travelers.The Surge took the lead early with an RBI double by DeShawn Keirsey Jr, who finished the night 5-5 with four doubles.Louie Varland started on the mound for Wichita going five and a third innings, giving up three runs and racking up with four strikeouts. He was relieved by Alex Scherff.Arkansas made a late comeback in the 7th with a grand slam by right fielder Zach DeLoach, followed up by an RBI double from Jake Anchia which tied the game at eight.The score remained tied until Bechtold’s heroics in the bottom of the 10th which won it for the Surge.The Wind Surge are now 8-3 in extra-inning games this seasonFirst pitch on Wednesday is at 12:05 p.m.

Surge win in extra innings Tuesday

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Miguel Cabrera drove in the tying and go-ahead runs, matching Ted Williams for 14th place on the career RBI list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game skid.

Cabrera’s sacrifice fly in the fifth inning made it 3-3, and he had an RBI grounder for the Tigers’ first run in a four-run seventh. He equaled Williams with 1,838 RBI.

Later in the seventh, Cabrera stole third and scored on a wild throw by catcher MJ Melendez. It was just his second stolen base in the past seven seasons, and his first since Sept. 11, 2020, also a steal of third.

The Royals committed three errors in the seventh behind Jose Cuas (2-1), who allowed four runs, only one of them earned. Kansas City had four errors overall — two by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. — as its three-game winning streak ended.

Beau Brieske (3-6) settled in after some early trouble, allowing one hit to his last 16 batters. He worked six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out four.

Gregory Soto worked the ninth for his 18th save.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Miguel Cabrera drove in the tying and go-ahead runs, matching Ted Williams for 14th place on the career RBI list, and the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Tuesday night to snap a four-game skid.Cabrera’s sacrifice fly in the fifth inning made it 3-3, and he had an RBI grounder for the Tigers’ first run in a four-run seventh. He equaled Williams with 1,838 RBI.Later in the seventh, Cabrera stole third and scored on a wild throw by catcher MJ Melendez. It was just his second stolen base in the past seven seasons, and his first since Sept. 11, 2020, also a steal of third.The Royals committed three errors in the seventh behind Jose Cuas (2-1), who allowed four runs, only one of them earned. Kansas City had four errors overall — two by shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. — as its three-game winning streak ended.Beau Brieske (3-6) settled in after some early trouble, allowing one hit to his last 16 batters. He worked six innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out four.Gregory Soto worked the ninth for his 18th save.

Tigers win over Royals Tuesday


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The NBC World Series has announced its promotions for the days at Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson.

The series shifts to Wichita beginning August 1.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The NBC World Series has announced its promotions for the days at Hobart-Detter Field in Hutchinson.<ul>
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 </ul>The series shifts to Wichita beginning August 1.

NBC World Series announces Hutch promotions

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KANSAS CITY (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had his first career four-hit game along with three RBI to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Monday night for a doubleheader sweep.

In the opener, Brad Keller tossed seven strong innings and rookie Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in two runs as the Royals beat the Tigers 3-1.

Witt had a hit in each of the first three innings in the late game, giving him six hits for the doubleheader. He scored twice and stole three bases on the day.

Injured Royals infielder Whit Merrifield didn’t play, ending his consecutive games streak at a franchise-record 553 — it dated to June 24, 2018, and was the longest active string in the majors.

Merrifield exited Sunday’s game with right toe discomfort. He was fitted with a walking boot and is expected to be placed on the injured list due to a bone bruise and ligament swelling.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had his first career four-hit game along with three RBI to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 Monday night for a doubleheader sweep.In the opener, Brad Keller tossed seven strong innings and rookie Vinnie Pasquantino homered and drove in two runs as the Royals beat the Tigers 3-1.Witt had a hit in each of the first three innings in the late game, giving him six hits for the doubleheader. He scored twice and stole three bases on the day.The Tigers have lost four straight.Injured Royals infielder Whit Merrifield didn’t play, ending his consecutive games streak at a franchise-record 553 — it dated to June 24, 2018, and was the longest active string in the majors.Merrifield exited Sunday’s game with right toe discomfort. He was fitted with a walking boot and is expected to be placed on the injured list due to a bone bruise and ligament swelling.

Royals sweep two from Tigers Monday

KANSAS CITY —

The Kansas City Royals announced Monday that they have acquired OF Drew Waters, RHP Andrew Hoffmann, and INF CJ Alexander from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a Competitive Balance Pick (No. 35 overall) in the upcoming draft.

Waters has been added to the 40-man roster and optioned to Omaha (AAA), Hoffmann and Alexander have been assigned to Northwest Arkansas (AA).

KANSAS CITY —

The Kansas City Royals announced Monday that they have acquired OF Drew Waters, RHP Andrew Hoffmann, and INF CJ Alexander from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a Competitive Balance Pick (No. 35 overall) in the upcoming draft.Waters has been added to the 40-man roster and optioned to Omaha (AAA), Hoffmann and Alexander have been assigned to Northwest Arkansas (AA).

Royals gain three prospects in exchange for draft pick


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The 2022 Hutchinson City Match Play Championship is in the books. 

Mason Faucett outlasted 5-time defending champion, Nick Hague, to win his first City title.&nbsp;

First Flight Champion is Jacob Bender and Greg Flores won the consolation flight.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The 2022 Hutchinson City Match Play Championship is in the books. Mason Faucett outlasted 5-time defending champion, Nick Hague, to win his first City title.&nbsp;First Flight Champion is Jacob Bender and Greg Flores won the consolation flight.City Stroke Play will be August 12-14.

Mason Faucett wins City Match Play

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Four runs in the first and five in the third put the Hutchinson Monarchs on cruise control Sunday in an 11-0 win over the Kingman Islanders at Hobart-Detter Field.

Joey Baran and Jenner Steele both homered for Hutchinson.

Brent Herrmann was solid on the bump, throwing five shutout innings in the win.

Hutchinson is now 22-6 and they play next on Tuesday against the Mulvane Patriots in Mulvane.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Four runs in the first and five in the third put the Hutchinson Monarchs on cruise control Sunday in an 11-0 win over the Kingman Islanders at Hobart-Detter Field.Joey Baran and Jenner Steele both homered for Hutchinson.Brent Herrmann was solid on the bump, throwing five shutout innings in the win.Hutchinson is now 22-6 and they play next on Tuesday against the Mulvane Patriots in Mulvane.

Monarchs win again Sunday

Wichita, KS- The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Wind Surge 4-3 on Sunday afternoon as a late-inning rally led by Leandro Cedeno gave the Sod Poodles their first series victory on the road this season.

Amarillo sealed the victory in the top of the ninth as Leandro Cedeno hit a two-run RBI double that scored two runs to give the Sod Poodles a 4-3 victory. Cedeno went three for five with three RBIs in the ballgame.

Amarillo tied the game in the top of the fifth as Andy Yerzy hit a solo homer to even the score at two. Andrew Bechtold broke the tie in the bottom of the eighth as he hit a solo home run to left field that put the Surge in front 3-2.

Daniel Gossett made his fourth start on the mound for Wichita and pitched six innings and allowed two runs on six hits and recorded five strikeouts. Bryan Sammons came in relief for the Surge in the seventh inning.

Wichita scored the game’s first run as Matt Wallner hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning to give the Surge an early 1-0 lead. Wallner finished three for five with an RBI in the afternoon.

DaShawn Keirsey Jr. went one for three with an RBI and a walk in the ballgame and tallied his first triple of the season in the bottom of the second that scored Cole Sturgeon that extended the Surge lead to 2-0.

Wichita, KS- The Amarillo Sod Poodles defeated the Wind Surge 4-3 on Sunday afternoon as a late-inning rally led by Leandro Cedeno gave the Sod Poodles their first series victory on the road this season.Amarillo sealed the victory in the top of the ninth as Leandro Cedeno hit a two-run RBI double that scored two runs to give the Sod Poodles a 4-3 victory. Cedeno went three for five with three RBIs in the ballgame.Amarillo tied the game in the top of the fifth as Andy Yerzy hit a solo homer to even the score at two. Andrew Bechtold broke the tie in the bottom of the eighth as he hit a solo home run to left field that put the Surge in front 3-2.Daniel Gossett made his fourth start on the mound for Wichita and pitched six innings and allowed two runs on six hits and recorded five strikeouts. Bryan Sammons came in relief for the Surge in the seventh inning.Wichita scored the game’s first run as Matt Wallner hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning to give the Surge an early 1-0 lead. Wallner finished three for five with an RBI in the afternoon.DaShawn Keirsey Jr. went one for three with an RBI and a walk in the ballgame and tallied his first triple of the season in the bottom of the second that scored Cole Sturgeon that extended the Surge lead to 2-0.The Surge are off Monday.

Surge lose Sunday to Amarillo

KANSAS CITY (AP) —&nbsp;Zack Greinke pitched five scoreless innings of three-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals slowed the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Sunday.

A day after the Guardians got a season-high 23 hits in a 13-1 romp, Greinke (3-5) and four relievers combined on a five-hitter.

Greinke struck out five and walked one in his 222nd career win.

In the third inning, Greinke threw his 50,000th total pitch in the majors. Now in his 19th season, the 38-year-old righty became the 17th pitcher to reach that feat since 1988, when pitch count data became available. Justin Verlander is the only other active player to reach the mark.

MJ Melendez drove in two runs and Andrew Benintendi extended his on-base streak to an AL-best 19 games. Benintendi hit an RBI single in the fifth and Melendez had a two-run single later in the inning.

Kyle Isbel and Nicky Lopez also had RBI singles for the Royals.

KANSAS CITY (AP) —&nbsp;Zack Greinke pitched five scoreless innings of three-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals slowed the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Sunday.A day after the Guardians got a season-high 23 hits in a 13-1 romp, Greinke (3-5) and four relievers combined on a five-hitter.Greinke struck out five and walked one in his 222nd career win.In the third inning, Greinke threw his 50,000th total pitch in the majors. Now in his 19th season, the 38-year-old righty became the 17th pitcher to reach that feat since 1988, when pitch count data became available. Justin Verlander is the only other active player to reach the mark.MJ Melendez drove in two runs and Andrew Benintendi extended his on-base streak to an AL-best 19 games. Benintendi hit an RBI single in the fifth and Melendez had a two-run single later in the inning.Kyle Isbel and Nicky Lopez also had RBI singles for the Royals.

Royals win Sunday over Guardians

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Major League Baseball announced today that Kansas City Royals left fielder&nbsp;Andrew Benintendi&nbsp;has been named to his first All-Star Game as a reserve, and will represent the Royals at the 92nd&nbsp;All-Star Game, which will be played on Tuesday, July 19 at Dodger Stadium.

Benintendi entered today ranked 5th&nbsp;in the Majors with a .317 batting average, trailing only&nbsp;Luis Arraez&nbsp;(.355),&nbsp;Paul Goldschmidt&nbsp;(.340),&nbsp;Rafael Devers&nbsp;(.327) and&nbsp;Bryce Harper&nbsp;(.318). With eight games remaining before the All-Star break, Benintendi’s current mark of .317 (including today’s game) is the highest by a Royal before the break since&nbsp;Eric Hosmer&nbsp;hit .318 in the unofficial first half of the 2017 season. As of this writing, Benintendi is tied for the American League lead in times on base (136) and ranks 7th&nbsp;in the Majors with a .389 on-base percentage.

Benintendi went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI single in today’s win to extend his current on-base streak to 19 games, which is the longest active run in the American League and the 2nd-longest streak of his career, trailing only his 23-game on-base streak earlier this season from May 10-June 3. He is one of two players in the Majors this season with multiple on-base streaks of at least 19 games, along with&nbsp;Trea Turner.

He reached safely at least&nbsp;twice&nbsp;in a career-best 10 consecutive games from June 27-July 7, during which he recorded a .545 on-base percentage, which matched the longest such streak in the Majors this season and was the longest by a Royal since&nbsp;David DeJesus’&nbsp;10-game run from June 24-July 4, 2006.

Benintendi, who won his first career&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award last season, has started 80 of the Royals 84 games this season in left field and his 3 Defensive Runs Saved rank 2nd&nbsp;among American League left fielders. He has not been charged with an error in 146 chances this year and is the only left fielder in the Majors that has not committed an error (min. 100 chances). In fact, he has not been charged with an error in his last 155 games dating back to June 11, 2021.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Major League Baseball announced today that Kansas City Royals left fielder&nbsp;Andrew Benintendi&nbsp;has been named to his first All-Star Game as a reserve, and will represent the Royals at the 92nd&nbsp;All-Star Game, which will be played on Tuesday, July 19 at Dodger Stadium.Benintendi entered today ranked 5th&nbsp;in the Majors with a .317 batting average, trailing only&nbsp;Luis Arraez&nbsp;(.355),&nbsp;Paul Goldschmidt&nbsp;(.340),&nbsp;Rafael Devers&nbsp;(.327) and&nbsp;Bryce Harper&nbsp;(.318). With eight games remaining before the All-Star break, Benintendi’s current mark of .317 (including today’s game) is the highest by a Royal before the break since&nbsp;Eric Hosmer&nbsp;hit .318 in the unofficial first half of the 2017 season. As of this writing, Benintendi is tied for the American League lead in times on base (136) and ranks 7th&nbsp;in the Majors with a .389 on-base percentage.Benintendi went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI single in today’s win to extend his current on-base streak to 19 games, which is the longest active run in the American League and the 2nd-longest streak of his career, trailing only his 23-game on-base streak earlier this season from May 10-June 3. He is one of two players in the Majors this season with multiple on-base streaks of at least 19 games, along with&nbsp;Trea Turner.He reached safely at least&nbsp;twice&nbsp;in a career-best 10 consecutive games from June 27-July 7, during which he recorded a .545 on-base percentage, which matched the longest such streak in the Majors this season and was the longest by a Royal since&nbsp;David DeJesus’&nbsp;10-game run from June 24-July 4, 2006.Benintendi, who won his first career&nbsp;Rawlings&nbsp;Gold Glove Award last season, has started 80 of the Royals 84 games this season in left field and his 3 Defensive Runs Saved rank 2nd&nbsp;among American League left fielders. He has not been charged with an error in 146 chances this year and is the only left fielder in the Majors that has not committed an error (min. 100 chances). In fact, he has not been charged with an error in his last 155 games dating back to June 11, 2021.

Benintendi to be American League All-Star

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A six run fourth inning was the big one Saturday night for the Hutchinson Monarchs in a 10-0 win over the Kingman Islanders at Hobart-Detter Field. 

Joey Baran was two for three with three RBI in the win. 

Corbin Hawkins threw five innings of shutout ball, giving up just three hits for the win.

The Monarchs, now 21-6, play Kingman again tonight at Hobart-Detter Field. First pitch is at 6 p.m.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A six run fourth inning was the big one Saturday night for the Hutchinson Monarchs in a 10-0 win over the Kingman Islanders at Hobart-Detter Field. Joey Baran was two for three with three RBI in the win. Corbin Hawkins threw five innings of shutout ball, giving up just three hits for the win.The Monarchs, now 21-6, play Kingman again tonight at Hobart-Detter Field. First pitch is at 6 p.m.

Monarchs win Saturday 10-0

Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge fell short to the Amarillo Sod Poodles 6-3 on Saturday night in extra innings as the Sod Poodles scored four runs in the tenth inning to take the series lead.

Tied 2-2 in the tenth inning, Amarillo scored four runs behind an RBI double from Edouardo Diaz that scored two and RBI singles from Drew Stankiewicz and Tristin English that gave the Sod Poodles a commanding 6-2 lead. Diaz led the way for Amarillo as he went three for five with two RBIs.

Wichita newcomer Nash Knight made his Wind Surge debut on the night and hit a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the fifth inning that gave Wichita a 2-1 lead.

Kody Funderburk got the start on the mound for Wichita and pitched five innings and allowed only one run on four hits and struck out three hitters before being relieved by Cody Laweryson in the sixth inning.

First pitch Sunday afternoon is at 1:05 and gates will open at noon.

Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge fell short to the Amarillo Sod Poodles 6-3 on Saturday night in extra innings as the Sod Poodles scored four runs in the tenth inning to take the series lead.Tied 2-2 in the tenth inning, Amarillo scored four runs behind an RBI double from Edouardo Diaz that scored two and RBI singles from Drew Stankiewicz and Tristin English that gave the Sod Poodles a commanding 6-2 lead. Diaz led the way for Amarillo as he went three for five with two RBIs.Wichita newcomer Nash Knight made his Wind Surge debut on the night and hit a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the fifth inning that gave Wichita a 2-1 lead.Kody Funderburk got the start on the mound for Wichita and pitched five innings and allowed only one run on four hits and struck out three hitters before being relieved by Cody Laweryson in the sixth inning.First pitch Sunday afternoon is at 1:05 and gates will open at noon.

Wind Surge lose Saturday

Montreal (AP) — Remi Walter broke a tie in the 63rd minute in Sporting Kansas City's 2-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday night. Walter powered through the defense for the winner. 

Roger Espinoza tied it for Kansas City (5-11-4) in the 29th. 

Romell Quioto opened the scoring for Montreal (9-8-2) in the 13th.

Montreal (AP) — Remi Walter broke a tie in the 63rd minute in Sporting Kansas City's 2-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday night. Walter powered through the defense for the winner. Roger Espinoza tied it for Kansas City (5-11-4) in the 29th. Romell Quioto opened the scoring for Montreal (9-8-2) in the 13th.

Sporting KC wins in Montreal Saturday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — José Ramírez hit his first home run in nearly a month, rookie Nolan Jones connected for an impressive first homer of his career and the Cleveland Guardians stopped a five-game skid, roughing up the Kansas City Royals 13-1 Saturday.

The Guardians totaled a season-high 23 hits and led 11-0 after four innings. Amed Rosario homered off Royals center fielder Michael Taylor in a two-run ninth.

Triston McKenzie (6-6) tossed six scoreless innings of three-hit ball with four strikeouts and five walks.

Ramírez had an RBI single in the first and hit a two-run drive in the second — it was his 17th homer of the season but first since June 10 as he's been dealing with an ailing thumb ligament. He leads the AL with 66 RBI.

A day after getting two hits in his big league debut, Jones launched a 457-foot, three-run drive with a 109.2 mph exit velocity into the Kauffman Stadium fountains to cap a five-run fourth inning.

The 24-year-old outfielder had two hits and walked twice.

Kwan and Andrés Giménez each drove in two runs and Franmil Reyes had an RBI for the fifth straight game, the longest stretch of his career.

Cleveland topped the 22 hits it had against the Royals on April 10.

Jonathan Heasley (1-5) gave up six runs and six hits in a career-low 1 1/3 innings.

Taylor made his first career pitching appearance and allowed two runs on five hits and two walks in two innings. He also struck out Reyes and Óscar Mercado.

Andrew Benintendi extended his AL-best on-base streak to 18 games with a walk in the first. Nicky Lopez drove in the Royals' run with a grounder.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — José Ramírez hit his first home run in nearly a month, rookie Nolan Jones connected for an impressive first homer of his career and the Cleveland Guardians stopped a five-game skid, roughing up the Kansas City Royals 13-1 Saturday.The Guardians totaled a season-high 23 hits and led 11-0 after four innings. Amed Rosario homered off Royals center fielder Michael Taylor in a two-run ninth.Triston McKenzie (6-6) tossed six scoreless innings of three-hit ball with four strikeouts and five walks.Ramírez had an RBI single in the first and hit a two-run drive in the second — it was his 17th homer of the season but first since June 10 as he's been dealing with an ailing thumb ligament. He leads the AL with 66 RBI.A day after getting two hits in his big league debut, Jones launched a 457-foot, three-run drive with a 109.2 mph exit velocity into the Kauffman Stadium fountains to cap a five-run fourth inning.The 24-year-old outfielder had two hits and walked twice.Kwan and Andrés Giménez each drove in two runs and Franmil Reyes had an RBI for the fifth straight game, the longest stretch of his career.Cleveland topped the 22 hits it had against the Royals on April 10.Jonathan Heasley (1-5) gave up six runs and six hits in a career-low 1 1/3 innings.Taylor made his first career pitching appearance and allowed two runs on five hits and two walks in two innings. He also struck out Reyes and Óscar Mercado.Andrew Benintendi extended his AL-best on-base streak to 18 games with a walk in the first. Nicky Lopez drove in the Royals' run with a grounder.

Royals lose Saturday to Guardians

KANSAS CITY—

The deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term deals is coming up Friday, July 15 at noon. The Chiefs player with the tag, offensive tackle Orlando Brown has not yet signed.

On the tag, Brown would be due $16.6 million in 2022, thus far he has not attended the Chiefs OTAs pending a new deal. Brown is a three-time Pro Bowler, including last year with Kansas City, and the blind side protector of Patrick Mahomes.

Brown's goal is to be the NFL's highest paid lineman. 

The Chiefs, in initial comments, appear willing to pay for the insurance policy for the face of their franchise. We could find out how much in the coming week.

KANSAS CITY—

The deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term deals is coming up Friday, July 15 at noon. The Chiefs player with the tag, offensive tackle Orlando Brown has not yet signed.On the tag, Brown would be due $16.6 million in 2022, thus far he has not attended the Chiefs OTAs pending a new deal. Brown is a three-time Pro Bowler, including last year with Kansas City, and the blind side protector of Patrick Mahomes.Brown's goal is to be the NFL's highest paid lineman. The Chiefs, in initial comments, appear willing to pay for the insurance policy for the face of their franchise. We could find out how much in the coming week.

Brown's deal with Chiefs has deadline of July 15


HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Hutchinson Monarchs pounded out 19 hits and scored 15 runs for the second straight game Friday, defeating the Kingman Islanders 15-3 in eight innings in Kingman.

Sawyer Thornhill was 5 for 6 with two RBI in the win.

Braden Davis got the win in relief for Hutchinson, throwing 2 and 1/3 innings of two hit ball.

Hutchinson is now 20-6 and returns to Hobart-Detter Saturday night to play the Islanders. First pitch is at 7 p.m.

HUTCHINSON,
Kan. — 
The Hutchinson Monarchs pounded out 19 hits and scored 15 runs for the second straight game Friday, defeating the Kingman Islanders 15-3 in eight innings in Kingman.Sawyer Thornhill was 5 for 6 with two RBI in the win.Braden Davis got the win in relief for Hutchinson, throwing 2 and 1/3 innings of two hit ball.Hutchinson is now 20-6 and returns to Hobart-Detter Saturday night to play the Islanders. First pitch is at 7 p.m.

Monarchs win Friday in Kingman

Wichita, KS- Andrew Bechtold walked off the Wind Surge on Friday night with a three-run homer as Wichita defeated the Amarillo Sod Poodles 6-4 in extra innings.

The Surge trailed Amarillo 4-3 in the bottom of the eleventh inning as Andrew Bechtold hit a three-run homer to walk the Surge off in their ninth extra inning game. Bechtold went two for five with three RBIs on the night.

Anthony Prato put the Surge in front in the bottom of the third as he hit an RBI double to score Edouard Julien to give Wichita a 1-0 lead. Prato finished the night two for five with an RBI.

Amarillo tied the ballgame up in the top of the fourth as Roby Enriquez scored on a wild pitch with the bases loaded to make it a 1-1 ballgame.

Leobaldo Cabrera went two for three with an RBI and a walk at the plate in the ballgame and hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth to tie things up 2-2.

Wichita had a strong outing from the bullpen as they sent five guys to the mound and allowed just three runs on a combined four hits in eleven innings.

Wichita is now 29-8 when scoring the game’s first run and earned their 20th come from behind win of the season.

First pitch Saturday night is at 6:05 p.m.

Wichita, KS- Andrew Bechtold walked off the Wind Surge on Friday night with a three-run homer as Wichita defeated the Amarillo Sod Poodles 6-4 in extra innings.The Surge trailed Amarillo 4-3 in the bottom of the eleventh inning as Andrew Bechtold hit a three-run homer to walk the Surge off in their ninth extra inning game. Bechtold went two for five with three RBIs on the night.Anthony Prato put the Surge in front in the bottom of the third as he hit an RBI double to score Edouard Julien to give Wichita a 1-0 lead. Prato finished the night two for five with an RBI.Amarillo tied the ballgame up in the top of the fourth as Roby Enriquez scored on a wild pitch with the bases loaded to make it a 1-1 ballgame.Leobaldo Cabrera went two for three with an RBI and a walk at the plate in the ballgame and hit a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth to tie things up 2-2.Wichita had a strong outing from the bullpen as they sent five guys to the mound and allowed just three runs on a combined four hits in eleven innings.Wichita is now 29-8 when scoring the game’s first run and earned their 20th come from behind win of the season.First pitch Saturday night is at 6:05 p.m.

Wind Surge win Friday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael A. Taylor hit a game-ending RBI single, and the Kansas City Royals beat the slumping Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Friday night.

Vinnie Pasquantino opened the Kansas City ninth with a double to right against Sam Hentges (2-1) that nearly cleared the fence. Edward Olivares then entered the game as a pinch-runner.

After Kyle Isbel struck out on a foul bunt, Taylor poked a 1-2 pitch into right for the winning hit.

Cleveland led 3-1 after seven innings, but Whit Merrifield hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth against Eli Morgan. It was just his second homer in 42 games.

The Guardians have lost five straight and seven of eight overall.

Scott Barlow (3-2) pitched a shaky ninth for the win. Cleveland loaded the bases with one out, but Myles Straw bounced into a forceout at home and Steven Kwan flied to right.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael A. Taylor hit a game-ending RBI single, and the Kansas City Royals beat the slumping Cleveland Guardians 4-3 on Friday night.Vinnie Pasquantino opened the Kansas City ninth with a double to right against Sam Hentges (2-1) that nearly cleared the fence. Edward Olivares then entered the game as a pinch-runner.After Kyle Isbel struck out on a foul bunt, Taylor poked a 1-2 pitch into right for the winning hit.Cleveland led 3-1 after seven innings, but Whit Merrifield hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth against Eli Morgan. It was just his second homer in 42 games.The Guardians have lost five straight and seven of eight overall.Scott Barlow (3-2) pitched a shaky ninth for the win. Cleveland loaded the bases with one out, but Myles Straw bounced into a forceout at home and Steven Kwan flied to right.