Wichita, KS -- Edouard Julien led the Wind Surge to a 7-6 victory over the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday night with a three-run, walk off homer in the bottom of the ninth. It was Wichita’s fifth straight win.

After Arkansas took an early 3-0 lead, Chris Williams hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning to shrink the lead to one. Williams later added a two-run RBI double that scored Andrew Bechtold and Cole Sturgeon to give the Surge a 4-3 lead.

The Travelers scored the next three runs, including two in the top of the ninth to take a 6-4 lead. Shortstop Riley Unroe hit an RBI triple to score Tanner Kirwer and Unroe scored on a wild pitch.

The Surge tallied their eighth walk-off victory of the season…

The Wind Surge and the Travelers will face off in the series finale Sunday. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. and gates open at noon.

Wichita, KS -- Edouard Julien led the Wind Surge to a 7-6 victory over the Arkansas Travelers on Saturday night with a three-run, walk off homer in the bottom of the ninth. It was Wichita’s fifth straight win.After Arkansas took an early 3-0 lead, Chris Williams hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning to shrink the lead to one. Williams later added a two-run RBI double that scored Andrew Bechtold and Cole Sturgeon to give the Surge a 4-3 lead.The Travelers scored the next three runs, including two in the top of the ninth to take a 6-4 lead. Shortstop Riley Unroe hit an RBI triple to score Tanner Kirwer and Unroe scored on a wild pitch.The Surge tallied their eighth walk-off victory of the season…The Wind Surge and the Travelers will face off in the series finale Sunday. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. and gates open at noon.

Wind Surge win Saturday

TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday.

Royals designated hitter Vinnie Pasquantino hit a tie-breaking home run in the top of the 10th to put Kansas City up 5-3, but Toronto rallied in the bottom half against former Blue Jays reliever Joel Payamps (2-3).

After stepping out of the box and banging his bat in frustration over a strike two call that looked inside, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led off the bottom of the 10th with a double, scoring automatic runner George Springer.

Hernández said Guerrero’s double “kind of fired up the whole team.” Pinch-hitter Raimel Tapia followed it with a game-tying base hit to center.

Bo Bichette singled and Hernández grounded a base hit through the left side to score Tapia, who slid home with the winning run as the crowd of 40,135 erupted.

The Blue Jays are 21-14 in one-run games, the most one-run victories in the majors.

Toronto’s Jordan Romano (3-2) got the win despite allowing Pasquantino’s homer.

TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday.Royals designated hitter Vinnie Pasquantino hit a tie-breaking home run in the top of the 10th to put Kansas City up 5-3, but Toronto rallied in the bottom half against former Blue Jays reliever Joel Payamps (2-3).After stepping out of the box and banging his bat in frustration over a strike two call that looked inside, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led off the bottom of the 10th with a double, scoring automatic runner George Springer.Hernández said Guerrero’s double “kind of fired up the whole team.” Pinch-hitter Raimel Tapia followed it with a game-tying base hit to center.Bo Bichette singled and Hernández grounded a base hit through the left side to score Tapia, who slid home with the winning run as the crowd of 40,135 erupted.The Blue Jays are 21-14 in one-run games, the most one-run victories in the majors.Toronto’s Jordan Romano (3-2) got the win despite allowing Pasquantino’s homer.

Blue Jays walk off Royals Saturday

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Wichita, KS- Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Chris Williams led the Wind Surge to a 9-2 victory over the Arkansas Travelers on Friday night as they each hit a pair of homers to boost Wichita to their fourth straight win.

Chris Williams scored the game’s first run as he hit a home run in the bottom of the second inning to give the Surge an early 1-0 lead. Williams finished two for three with two RBIs and a walk in the game.

The Travelers tied the game in the top of the fourth inning behind an RBI double from first baseman Jake Scheiner that scored Jack Larsen.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first Double-A home run in the bottom of the fifth that gave Wichita a 2-1 lead.

The Surge scored five more runs in the sixth inning as Williams and Encarnacion-Strand each hit their second homers in the game and Nash Knight followed with an RBI double and extended the lead to 7-1.

DaShawn Keirsey Jr. added to the hit parade in the seventh inning with a two-run homer as Wichita hit a season-high five homers in a single game that extended the lead to 9-1.

Williams hit four home runs in his last two games and has eight hits in eighteen at bats in the series with five home runs and 14 RBI The Surge on Friday had two or more players hit multiple home runs in a game for the tenth time this season.

The Wind Surge will resume play against the Arkansas Travelers Saturday night. First pitch is at 6:05 p.m.

<a href="https://www.milb.com/wichita/news/five-home-runs-power-wichita-to-9-2-win">Via WindSurge.com</a>Wichita, KS- Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Chris Williams led the Wind Surge to a 9-2 victory over the Arkansas Travelers on Friday night as they each hit a pair of homers to boost Wichita to their fourth straight win.Chris Williams scored the game’s first run as he hit a home run in the bottom of the second inning to give the Surge an early 1-0 lead. Williams finished two for three with two RBIs and a walk in the game.The Travelers tied the game in the top of the fourth inning behind an RBI double from first baseman Jake Scheiner that scored Jack Larsen.Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit his first Double-A home run in the bottom of the fifth that gave Wichita a 2-1 lead.The Surge scored five more runs in the sixth inning as Williams and Encarnacion-Strand each hit their second homers in the game and Nash Knight followed with an RBI double and extended the lead to 7-1.DaShawn Keirsey Jr. added to the hit parade in the seventh inning with a two-run homer as Wichita hit a season-high five homers in a single game that extended the lead to 9-1.Williams hit four home runs in his last two games and has eight hits in eighteen at bats in the series with five home runs and 14 RBI The Surge on Friday had two or more players hit multiple home runs in a game for the tenth time this season.The Wind Surge will resume play against the Arkansas Travelers Saturday night. First pitch is at 6:05 p.m.

Homeruns power Surge to win

TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández and Matt Chapman hit three-run home runs, Alek Manoah snapped a three-start winless streak with seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the depleted Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Friday night.

Kansas City, in last place in the AL Central, was without 10 unvaccinated players and bolstered its roster with Triple-A and Double-A prospects. The Royals, who won the first game of the series 3-1 on Thursday, lost for the second time in seven games.

Foreign nationals who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 are not allowed to enter Canada, save for limited exceptions that require a 14-day quarantine. Unvaccinated baseball players are placed on the restricted list, which means they are not paid and do not accrue major league service time.

Among the 10 players on Kansas City’s 26-man roster who stayed home were All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, two-time All-Star Whit Merrifield, future cornerstones Kyle Isbel and MJ Melendez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor. Also barred were first baseman Hunter Dozier, right-handed starters Brad Keller and Brady Singer, reliever Dylan Coleman and backup catcher Cam Gallagher.

A second-year right-hander, Manoah (10-4) came in having lost consecutive starts for the first time in his brief career. He turned that around by giving up one run and four hits, walking none and striking out six.

Royals manager Mike Matheny said Manoah’s slider was tricky for the young Royals to handle.

Manoah’s next appearance will be for the American League at next week’s All-Star game in Los Angeles.

Trevor Richards and Anthony Banda each worked an inning of relief.

Chapman and Raimel Tapia each had three hits as the Blue Jays piled up 16 total. Toronto is 5-10 in July.

Greinke (3-6) allowed four runs, three earned, in four innings, losing to the Blue Jays for the first time since June 5, 2009, when new teammate first baseman Nick Pratto was 10 years old. Greinke had gone 3-0 with a 2.38 ERA in five starts against Toronto since.

Pratto had his first big league hit, a single in the fifth, but the Royals didn’t manage much against Manoah, who improved to 11-1 with a 2.20 ERA in 18 career starts north of the border.

Shortstop Maikel Garcia became the fifth Kansas City player to make his debut this series when he replaced Bobby Witt Jr. on defense in the bottom of the sixth.

Pratto doubled in the ninth to finish 2 for 4.

TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández and Matt Chapman hit three-run home runs, Alek Manoah snapped a three-start winless streak with seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the depleted Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Friday night.Kansas City, in last place in the AL Central, was without 10 unvaccinated players and bolstered its roster with Triple-A and Double-A prospects. The Royals, who won the first game of the series 3-1 on Thursday, lost for the second time in seven games.Foreign nationals who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 are not allowed to enter Canada, save for limited exceptions that require a 14-day quarantine. Unvaccinated baseball players are placed on the restricted list, which means they are not paid and do not accrue major league service time.Among the 10 players on Kansas City’s 26-man roster who stayed home were All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, two-time All-Star Whit Merrifield, future cornerstones Kyle Isbel and MJ Melendez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor. Also barred were first baseman Hunter Dozier, right-handed starters Brad Keller and Brady Singer, reliever Dylan Coleman and backup catcher Cam Gallagher.A second-year right-hander, Manoah (10-4) came in having lost consecutive starts for the first time in his brief career. He turned that around by giving up one run and four hits, walking none and striking out six.Royals manager Mike Matheny said Manoah’s slider was tricky for the young Royals to handle.Manoah’s next appearance will be for the American League at next week’s All-Star game in Los Angeles.Trevor Richards and Anthony Banda each worked an inning of relief.Chapman and Raimel Tapia each had three hits as the Blue Jays piled up 16 total. Toronto is 5-10 in July.Greinke (3-6) allowed four runs, three earned, in four innings, losing to the Blue Jays for the first time since June 5, 2009, when new teammate first baseman Nick Pratto was 10 years old. Greinke had gone 3-0 with a 2.38 ERA in five starts against Toronto since.Pratto had his first big league hit, a single in the fifth, but the Royals didn’t manage much against Manoah, who improved to 11-1 with a 2.20 ERA in 18 career starts north of the border.Shortstop Maikel Garcia became the fifth Kansas City player to make his debut this series when he replaced Bobby Witt Jr. on defense in the bottom of the sixth.Pratto doubled in the ninth to finish 2 for 4.

Toronto wins Friday over Royals

KANSAS CITY— The deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term deals has come and gone and&nbsp; the Chiefs player with the tag, offensive tackle Orlando Brown was not able to get a better deal done.

On the tag, Brown would be due $16.7 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.

A decision on whether Brown will hold out or not has not yet been made.

KANSAS CITY— The deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term deals has come and gone and&nbsp; the Chiefs player with the tag, offensive tackle Orlando Brown was not able to get a better deal done.On the tag, Brown would be due $16.7 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.A decision on whether Brown will hold out or not has not yet been made.

Brown has not signed new deal; future uncertain

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MULVANE, Kan. — A nine-run sixth inning by the Hutchinson Monarchs took care of Mulvane Thursday night 19-6.

Lane Brewster had a three-run homer in the win. 

The Monarchs, now 24-6, return home Friday to face the Patriots for a 7 p.m. first pitch at Hobart-Detter Field.

MULVANE, Kan. — A nine-run sixth inning by the Hutchinson Monarchs took care of Mulvane Thursday night 19-6.Lane Brewster had a three-run homer in the win. The Monarchs, now 24-6, return home Friday to face the Patriots for a 7 p.m. first pitch at Hobart-Detter Field.

Monarchs win over Mulvane again Thursday

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Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge defeated the Arkansas Travelers 11-5 on Thursday night as the Surge tallied 15 hits and three homers to win their third straight game.

Andrew Bechtold and Chris Williams led the way for Wichita as Williams hit two homers and finished three for five with six RBIs. Bechtold went four for five at the plate with an RBI.

Wichita took an early 2-0 lead in the second inning as Bechtold hit a solo home run and Williams followed with an RBI double.

Williams hit his second grand slam of the season in the bottom of the third inning that gave the Surge a commanding 6-0 lead.

Surge newcomer Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a two-run RBI double in the bottom of the fifth in his Double-A debut. The hit extended the lead to 10-1.

Travelers’ catcher Jake Anchia hit a three-run homer in the top of the sixth inning and Cade Marlowe followed with an RBI single that cut the deficit to 10-5.

The Surge improved to 6-1 in Turbo Tubs uniforms. The series continues Friday.

<a href="https://www.milb.com/wichita/news/chris-williams-grand-slam-leads-surge-to-win">Via WindSurge.com</a>Wichita, KS- The Wind Surge defeated the Arkansas Travelers 11-5 on Thursday night as the Surge tallied 15 hits and three homers to win their third straight game.Andrew Bechtold and Chris Williams led the way for Wichita as Williams hit two homers and finished three for five with six RBIs. Bechtold went four for five at the plate with an RBI.Wichita took an early 2-0 lead in the second inning as Bechtold hit a solo home run and Williams followed with an RBI double.Williams hit his second grand slam of the season in the bottom of the third inning that gave the Surge a commanding 6-0 lead.Surge newcomer Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a two-run RBI double in the bottom of the fifth in his Double-A debut. The hit extended the lead to 10-1.Travelers’ catcher Jake Anchia hit a three-run homer in the top of the sixth inning and Cade Marlowe followed with an RBI single that cut the deficit to 10-5.The Surge improved to 6-1 in Turbo Tubs uniforms. The series continues Friday.

Wind Surge win Thursday over Arkansas

TORONTO (AP) — Angel Zerpa pitched five solid innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer and the Kansas City Royals overcame the absence of 10 unvaccinated players to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Thursday night.

Nate Eaton homered in his big league debut as the Royals won for the fifth time in six games.

Among the 10 players on Kansas City’s 26-man roster who stayed home were All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, two-time All-Star Whit Merrifield, future cornerstones Kyle Isbel and MJ Melendez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor.

Also barred were first baseman Hunter Dozier, right-handed starters Brad Keller and Brady Singer, reliever Dylan Coleman and backup catcher Cam Gallagher.

The Royals recalled infielder Nick Pratto and selected Eaton, infielder Michael Massey, catcher Freddy Fermin and outfielder Brewer Hicklen from Triple-A Omaha. Infielder Maikel Garcia, catcher Sebastian Rivero and left-hander Zerpa were recalled from Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Pratto was in the starting lineup at first base and Eaton was in center field with Rivero catching Zerpa (2-0), who allowed one run and four hits, walked two and struck out two in the second start of his career and first this season.

Jackson Kowar pitched two innings, Taylor Clarke handled the eighth and Scott Barlow finished for his 16th save in 18 chances.

TORONTO (AP) — Angel Zerpa pitched five solid innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer and the Kansas City Royals overcame the absence of 10 unvaccinated players to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Thursday night.Nate Eaton homered in his big league debut as the Royals won for the fifth time in six games.Foreign nationals who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 are not allowed to enter Canada, save for limited exceptions that require a 14-day quarantine. Unvaccinated baseball players are placed on the restricted list, which means they are not paid and do not accrue major league service time.Among the 10 players on Kansas City’s 26-man roster who stayed home were All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, two-time All-Star Whit Merrifield, future cornerstones Kyle Isbel and MJ Melendez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor.Also barred were first baseman Hunter Dozier, right-handed starters Brad Keller and Brady Singer, reliever Dylan Coleman and backup catcher Cam Gallagher.The Royals recalled infielder Nick Pratto and selected Eaton, infielder Michael Massey, catcher Freddy Fermin and outfielder Brewer Hicklen from Triple-A Omaha. Infielder Maikel Garcia, catcher Sebastian Rivero and left-hander Zerpa were recalled from Double-A Northwest Arkansas.Pratto was in the starting lineup at first base and Eaton was in center field with Rivero catching Zerpa (2-0), who allowed one run and four hits, walked two and struck out two in the second start of his career and first this season.Jackson Kowar pitched two innings, Taylor Clarke handled the eighth and Scott Barlow finished for his 16th save in 18 chances.

Royals reinforcements win in Toronto Thursday

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark declared the league “open for business,” saying that while nothing is imminent all options will be considered as he takes over with conference realignment again shaking college sports.

Yormark made his introductory remarks Wednesday at the start of the conference’s football media days at AT&amp;T Stadium. He was named Bob Bowlsby’s successor two weeks ago. The next day it was announced Southern California and UCLA would be leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten in 2024, setting off all kinds of speculation about what moves might follow.

“We are exploring all options and we are open for business,” Yormark said when immediately asked if the Big 12 was actively engaged in talks with any Pac-12 schools.

“Optionality is good, and we’re getting through all of them,” he said, without being specific about schools. “I think it’s fair to say I’ve received a lot of phone calls, a lot of interest. People understand the direction of the Big 12, and we’re exploring those levels of interest.”

With the Pac-12 down to 10 teams, any further significant loss of members could deal a fatal blow to a conference that was officially founded in 1959.

The former Roc Nation executive and CEO of the Brooklyn Nets officially begins work Aug. 1, but he has already been plenty busy with Big 12 business.

“What excites me most about joining the Big 12 is the transformative moment in front of all of us today,” he said. “We have an opportunity to grow and then build the Big 12 brand and business. … Moments like these do not happen often, and we must seize them and make the most of them.”

Along with realignment, Yormark emphasized adding revenue streams and the opportunity to nationalize the Big 12 brand, be more aspirational and appeal to youth culture “to get younger and hipper.”

He also mentioned, “seeing the true professionalization of college sports” at a time when the name, image, and likeness compensation for athletes is going into its second year.

The Big Ten’s move West was another seismic shift in conference realignment, much like when it was revealed a week after Big 12 media days last summer that Texas and Oklahoma were moving to the Southeastern Conference no later than the 2025 season.

“I’m certain that Brett is just deeply appreciative of the way he was welcomed into the Big 12 Conference with, once again, conference realignment at the top of the list of things to deal with,” said Baylor President Linda Livingstone, part of the Big 12 board’s three-person executive committee that headed the search.

Livingstone spoke to Yormark by phone a couple of days after he was named, which was after the news about UCLA and USC.

“Well, welcome to college athletics, and you thought working for Jay-Z was really exciting,” she told him.

Yormark described himself as actively engaged in realignment, with input from throughout the conference.

The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-school league. BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF all join next summer after being approved for membership last September.

The pending departures of two of the Pac-12′s biggest brands came as a huge surprise, just like a year ago with the Big 12′s only national champions in football deciding to bail on the conference.

Yormark said the possible addition of more teams to the Big 12 wouldn’t necessarily have an impact on any decision involving the Longhorns or Sooners leaving before the expiration of the league’s media rights deal that has three more football seasons.

“I’m sure there’s going to be a moment in time where we’re going to sit down, discuss the future,” Yormark said about Texas and Oklahoma. “But any situation like this, I always look for a win-win scenario. That being said, it’s important that whatever happens is in the best interest of this conference.”

Yormark plans in August and September to visit the current Big 12 schools and the four coming on board next summer.

Livingstone said Yormark rose to the top of a strong pool of candidates during the search process.

“We could tell that with his experience in professional sports and sponsorships, and in media, in entertainment, given where college athletics is going, and all the changes taking place, with our media rights negotiation coming up, that Brett, in combination with the really strong athletic directors we have across the conference, would be a great combination to position us really well for the future,” she said.

This is will be Yormark’s first job in college athletics, though he said it is a career path he often thought about taking.

The 55-year-old was an executive on the commercial side of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation after previously working with the Nets and running Barclay Center, their home arena, for more than a decade. He was NASCAR’s vice president for corporate sponsorships before that.

“I always had the vision to be in college sports. Candidly, I thought it might have been an AD, I wasn’t sure,” Yormark said. “But I was enamored with the space. It was fueled during my time at Barclays Center. When this opportunity presented itself, I said, let’s give it a great shot, and thankfully it all worked out.”

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark declared the league “open for business,” saying that while nothing is imminent all options will be considered as he takes over with conference realignment again shaking college sports.Yormark made his introductory remarks Wednesday at the start of the conference’s football media days at AT&amp;T Stadium. He was named Bob Bowlsby’s successor two weeks ago. The next day it was announced Southern California and UCLA would be leaving the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten in 2024, setting off all kinds of speculation about what moves might follow.“We are exploring all options and we are open for business,” Yormark said when immediately asked if the Big 12 was actively engaged in talks with any Pac-12 schools.“Optionality is good, and we’re getting through all of them,” he said, without being specific about schools. “I think it’s fair to say I’ve received a lot of phone calls, a lot of interest. People understand the direction of the Big 12, and we’re exploring those levels of interest.”With the Pac-12 down to 10 teams, any further significant loss of members could deal a fatal blow to a conference that was officially founded in 1959.The former Roc Nation executive and CEO of the Brooklyn Nets officially begins work Aug. 1, but he has already been plenty busy with Big 12 business.“What excites me most about joining the Big 12 is the transformative moment in front of all of us today,” he said. “We have an opportunity to grow and then build the Big 12 brand and business. … Moments like these do not happen often, and we must seize them and make the most of them.”Along with realignment, Yormark emphasized adding revenue streams and the opportunity to nationalize the Big 12 brand, be more aspirational and appeal to youth culture “to get younger and hipper.”He also mentioned, “seeing the true professionalization of college sports” at a time when the name, image, and likeness compensation for athletes is going into its second year.The Big Ten’s move West was another seismic shift in conference realignment, much like when it was revealed a week after Big 12 media days last summer that Texas and Oklahoma were moving to the Southeastern Conference no later than the 2025 season.“I’m certain that Brett is just deeply appreciative of the way he was welcomed into the Big 12 Conference with, once again, conference realignment at the top of the list of things to deal with,” said Baylor President Linda Livingstone, part of the Big 12 board’s three-person executive committee that headed the search.Livingstone spoke to Yormark by phone a couple of days after he was named, which was after the news about UCLA and USC.“Well, welcome to college athletics, and you thought working for Jay-Z was really exciting,” she told him.Yormark described himself as actively engaged in realignment, with input from throughout the conference.The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-school league. BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF all join next summer after being approved for membership last September.The pending departures of two of the Pac-12′s biggest brands came as a huge surprise, just like a year ago with the Big 12′s only national champions in football deciding to bail on the conference.Yormark said the possible addition of more teams to the Big 12 wouldn’t necessarily have an impact on any decision involving the Longhorns or Sooners leaving before the expiration of the league’s media rights deal that has three more football seasons.“I’m sure there’s going to be a moment in time where we’re going to sit down, discuss the future,” Yormark said about Texas and Oklahoma. “But any situation like this, I always look for a win-win scenario. That being said, it’s important that whatever happens is in the best interest of this conference.”Yormark plans in August and September to visit the current Big 12 schools and the four coming on board next summer.Livingstone said Yormark rose to the top of a strong pool of candidates during the search process.“We could tell that with his experience in professional sports and sponsorships, and in media, in entertainment, given where college athletics is going, and all the changes taking place, with our media rights negotiation coming up, that Brett, in combination with the really strong athletic directors we have across the conference, would be a great combination to position us really well for the future,” she said.This is will be Yormark’s first job in college athletics, though he said it is a career path he often thought about taking.The 55-year-old was an executive on the commercial side of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation after previously working with the Nets and running Barclay Center, their home arena, for more than a decade. He was NASCAR’s vice president for corporate sponsorships before that.“I always had the vision to be in college sports. Candidly, I thought it might have been an AD, I wasn’t sure,” Yormark said. “But I was enamored with the space. It was fueled during my time at Barclays Center. When this opportunity presented itself, I said, let’s give it a great shot, and thankfully it all worked out.”

Big 12 open for business amid realignment talk

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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

<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 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>
 <li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v-cHdfQX_COigclubIf6qYFoBdh9P8TAo2UJ4Ig1JvlSJCJoRdSm1ne-2rOaaVsbkF4Kn-euBHbGwP-bpkNNruqX3U3Hpkq2RJMv5rhTAPYtGs2XWRIOs52SdNEqyGLzwShCnPwm9R_DLkhP7tgW02UgUwlaEErbrcb5Jq-pGA62qjk9Fed_AsHlsq0sP_BV0wBkQUtTppVVmXhpoKQZ73GZRxqu2WbELT9JPXmpzMpbADOv_Mn8fQwIEP6fRaZacxgtAfvQaLssJNSe061oD9GKusNMgUMyBlJ1TyQQ7bU=&amp;c=YSqpMhpC4bsGnGoqR0dKPz3SjUQncxDFRH1xL_19PFO0rS1unFo2aA==&amp;ch=-AggfLWws8Gnqb47Fe902b6BUKSsv60DWYCNeJwLFRVvLg98IDUI6A==" target="_blank">Thursday, July 28 – NBC World Series Opening Day</a></li><li>“Thirsty Thursday” - get half off select beers from 5:00-9:00</li><li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v-cHdfQX_COigclubIf6qYFoBdh9P8TAo2UJ4Ig1JvlSJCJoRdSm1ne-2rOaaVsb_DOwLz6oT_PCBDGu0HeprgctSpuVMxjEP08SI3yiQ9rZ4jPUYBuwRtTDOEn82lO5f1d9OCiBACatxMJECviq-qdKHfuyrOVm697F6hjMkt5h4lno8DvO5wGrGkUxx7a8KjOw5iCjUxY8IC67XWGwBm7y-vd-yEqMwj27NvMJHkknNVpd6cOJW6gROThZ7kBzfxc2f9aCjSrBG6ghmXYmtn1x36Ff15mKnlHsLFcDdjo=&amp;c=YSqpMhpC4bsGnGoqR0dKPz3SjUQncxDFRH1xL_19PFO0rS1unFo2aA==&amp;ch=-AggfLWws8Gnqb47Fe902b6BUKSsv60DWYCNeJwLFRVvLg98IDUI6A==" target="_blank">Friday, July 29 – Salute to Armed Forces</a>&nbsp;presented by Eaton Roofing &amp; Exteriors</li><li>Free ticket for all current and former Military Members with Military ID or DD-214 at the box office</li><li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v-cHdfQX_COigclubIf6qYFoBdh9P8TAo2UJ4Ig1JvlSJCJoRdSm1ne-2rOaaVsbWPgws09bpBLjZm9hzj0JAoB_vAIZCvdI87tlnEm4kHeXTaqa0e2eINv4rA7zbltUKwESYt7ZPnuji1OoiB3p03SF6jmjlijMogtxvJcIjCI6U6ctK2SnijW65HhijbA12CersbfYKstvR1GnZMA6ktCdPdbawHm3mwivEm5E90XeQyqYHS4ivIq9CZEslls-gmr-g-eg8zXgFjGRV42hDEgeNF82LeSQtuzD2KKaDWs=&amp;c=YSqpMhpC4bsGnGoqR0dKPz3SjUQncxDFRH1xL_19PFO0rS1unFo2aA==&amp;ch=-AggfLWws8Gnqb47Fe902b6BUKSsv60DWYCNeJwLFRVvLg98IDUI6A==" target="_blank">Saturday, July 30 – Hutchinson Youth Day</a>&nbsp;presented by Hutchinson Recreation</li><li>Dollar Hot Dog Night&nbsp;(while supplies last)</li><li><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001v-cHdfQX_COigclubIf6qYFoBdh9P8TAo2UJ4Ig1JvlSJCJoRdSm1ne-2rOaaVsbk0g1hXd0g0yxjVLClkAF8Jxe3mK7y7cjXtNTjXUr8Cb5axUKfnR4x31s68G_5ijcSikcRV1pKgCiuA5y_3vKgV2rJrbOAG4ZepFAMl3rQUdALWU4jauxlIGgXZHlCux08z4Gp4hV0GamA7PgsBY7ZXXCfgSVqId0kYZbv7_4ozKFlofk5-ltIvDIoM7hrAWiVHxGELxG15prwxgAsnXbif7wxMupyTYU-zq3hZeltOw=&amp;c=YSqpMhpC4bsGnGoqR0dKPz3SjUQncxDFRH1xL_19PFO0rS1unFo2aA==&amp;ch=-AggfLWws8Gnqb47Fe902b6BUKSsv60DWYCNeJwLFRVvLg98IDUI6A==" target="_blank">Sunday, July 31 – First Responders Day</a></li><li>Free ticket for all First Responders at the box office with work ID</li>
 </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.