CLEVELAND (AP) — Gabriel Arias had three hits — including a three-run homer — Angel Martínez had his second career three-hit game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Friday night.

Five Cleveland pitchers combined for the second shutout of the homestand. Tim Herrin (2-0) got the win after starter Tanner Bibee went 4 1/3 innings.

Arias snapped an 0 for 15 skid with a base hit in the second inning. He then connected on a first-pitch fastball from Royals' starter Kris Bubic (0-1) in the fourth inning and put it into the stands in right-center for his second homer of the season.

The three runs were the first earned runs Bubic had allowed in 26 2/3 innings dating to last season.

Martínez, called up from Triple A Columbus on Wednesday, also had a sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning to drive in Nolan Jones. Steven Kwan and Carlos Santana added RBI singles and Brayan Rocchio scored from second base after Royals' second baseman Jonathan India had a fly ball by José Ramírez pop out of his glove. It was India's second error of the game.

Kyle Manzardo was safe at second base when the throw by India after fielding Jhonkensy Noel’s grounder was wide and pulled Michael Massey off the bag. That put runners at first and second when Arias came up.

Cleveland's starting pitchers have posted a 1.42 ERA in the team's last five games and have given up only four earned runs in 25 1/3 innings. The Guardians' rotation had a 7.05 ERA in their first eight games.

Kansas City right-hander Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 3.18 ERA), who reached 10 years of major-league service on Tuesday, faces Cleveland right-hander Luis Ortiz (0-2, 8.44 ERA) in the middle game of the series.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744426314387.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Hunter Renfroe (16) reacts in front of Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges, left, after being called out on strikes in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Hunter Renfroe (16) reacts in front of Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges, left, after being called out on strikes in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</figcaption>
 </figure>CLEVELAND (AP) — Gabriel Arias had three hits — including a three-run homer — Angel Martínez had his second career three-hit game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Friday night.Five Cleveland pitchers combined for the second shutout of the homestand. Tim Herrin (2-0) got the win after starter Tanner Bibee went 4 1/3 innings.Arias snapped an 0 for 15 skid with a base hit in the second inning. He then connected on a first-pitch fastball from Royals' starter Kris Bubic (0-1) in the fourth inning and put it into the stands in right-center for his second homer of the season.The three runs were the first earned runs Bubic had allowed in 26 2/3 innings dating to last season.Martínez, called up from Triple A Columbus on Wednesday, also had a sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning to drive in Nolan Jones. Steven Kwan and Carlos Santana added RBI singles and Brayan Rocchio scored from second base after Royals' second baseman Jonathan India had a fly ball by José Ramírez pop out of his glove. It was India's second error of the game.<h2>Key moment</h2>Kyle Manzardo was safe at second base when the throw by India after fielding Jhonkensy Noel’s grounder was wide and pulled Michael Massey off the bag. That put runners at first and second when Arias came up.<h2>Key stat</h2>Cleveland's starting pitchers have posted a 1.42 ERA in the team's last five games and have given up only four earned runs in 25 1/3 innings. The Guardians' rotation had a 7.05 ERA in their first eight games.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas City right-hander Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 3.18 ERA), who reached 10 years of major-league service on Tuesday, faces Cleveland right-hander Luis Ortiz (0-2, 8.44 ERA) in the middle game of the series.

⚾ Arias 3-run homer helps Guardians shut out the Royals

Kansas City, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday.

The Royals trailed by a run before rallying for two in the seventh against reliever Cole Sands (1-1).

With one out, Freddy Fermin walked ahead of singles by Drew Waters and Jonathan India, tying the game at 2 before Witt drove a deep fly to center for the lead.

Daniel Lynch IV (2-0) struck out two of three batters faced and Carlos Estévez earned his fourth save.

Twins starter Bailey Ober allowed a first-inning run on three consecutive singles, then settled in to permit just two hits over his final five scoreless frames. He finished six innings, allowing a run on five hits and a walk, striking out four.

Ty France led off the second inning with his second home run of the year, tying the game.

After one-out walks to Trevor Larnach and France, Ryan Jeffers grounded an RBI single up the middle, breaking a 1-1 tie.

Royals starter Michael Wacha tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks, with four strikeouts.

Jonathan India fouled off four consecutive 3-2 pitches before hitting an RBI single to left, tying the game 2-all in the seventh.

Wacha has allowed fewer than three runs in all but one of his eight starts against the Twins.

Returning to Minnesota on Friday, the Twins face Detroit Tigers RHP Reese Olson (1-1, 5.06). Minnesota will recall RHP David Festa from Triple-A St. Paul to make his first start of the season as RHP Pablo López was placed on the Injured List.

The Royals travel to Cleveland, sending LHP Kris Bubic (2-0, 0.00) against Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee (1-1, 6.52).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744318556062.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. watches his sacrifice fly to score one run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. watches his sacrifice fly to score one run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas City, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday.The Royals trailed by a run before rallying for two in the seventh against reliever Cole Sands (1-1).With one out, Freddy Fermin walked ahead of singles by Drew Waters and Jonathan India, tying the game at 2 before Witt drove a deep fly to center for the lead.Daniel Lynch IV (2-0) struck out two of three batters faced and Carlos Estévez earned his fourth save.Twins starter Bailey Ober allowed a first-inning run on three consecutive singles, then settled in to permit just two hits over his final five scoreless frames. He finished six innings, allowing a run on five hits and a walk, striking out four.Ty France led off the second inning with his second home run of the year, tying the game.After one-out walks to Trevor Larnach and France, Ryan Jeffers grounded an RBI single up the middle, breaking a 1-1 tie.Royals starter Michael Wacha tossed 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks, with four strikeouts.<h2>Key moment</h2>Jonathan India fouled off four consecutive 3-2 pitches before hitting an RBI single to left, tying the game 2-all in the seventh.<h2>Key stat</h2>Wacha has allowed fewer than three runs in all but one of his eight starts against the Twins.<h2>Up next</h2>Returning to Minnesota on Friday, the Twins face Detroit Tigers RHP Reese Olson (1-1, 5.06). Minnesota will recall RHP David Festa from Triple-A St. Paul to make his first start of the season as RHP Pablo López was placed on the Injured List.The Royals travel to Cleveland, sending LHP Kris Bubic (2-0, 0.00) against Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee (1-1, 6.52).___

⚾ Witt Jr. hits sacrifice fly in the seventh as the Royals beat the Twins

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas City Chiefs and Arrowhead Events, the club’s special events arm, are inviting runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to ‘Run This Kingdom’ at the 12th Annual GEHA Field at Arrowhead 5K on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Participants will make their way through the parking lots surrounding both GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium before entering the home of the Chiefs to race through the concourse, the Hall of Honor, and finish on Chiefs Way. Along the route, they’ll encounter a vibrant mix of captivating Chiefs fun fact signs and dynamic interactive stations, including towering 12-foot-tall Vince Lombardi Trophies, large Super Bowl rings and a giant Patrick Mahomes bobblehead. These eye-catching displays will keep the energy high and make every step of the journey feel like an exhilarating adventure, immersing fans in the excitement of Chiefs history and iconic moments.

The 1K run/walk, for those 12 years and younger, will kick off at 8 a.m., with the 5K race following in multiple waves beginning at 8:15 a.m. This year’s event also welcomes a surprise addition: a Diaper Dash that will be capped at 100 participants and is only open to Missouri and Kansas residents. The Diaper Dash will take place at 9:30 a.m. in Lot M.

Now in its 12th year, the GEHA Field at Arrowhead 5K continues to offer an unparalleled race experience, giving participants the rare opportunity to race through the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – something no other Kansas City event can match. Whether you’re an elite runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a fun, family-friendly activity, this event is designed for everyone.

After crossing the finish line, runners and walkers will be greeted with a post-race celebration in Lot M (between the stadiums), featuring special guests, including KC Wolf, the Rumble, and Chiefs Cheer, along with a DJ, food, beverages, and other fun activities.

Former Chiefs players and Hall of Famers Tamba Hali and Neil Smith will also make a special appearance at the event, mingling with participants offering a unique opportunity to connect with true Kansas City icons.

Early bird registration is open now through Wednesday, April 30, offering discounted pricing for participants of all ages. Early-bird rates include:

Standard registration runs from Thursday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 28, and will be priced as follows:

Pre-event registration will be available from Thursday, May 29 to Saturday, June 7 at the following rates:

Please note: There will be no on-site registration on the day of the event.

All registered participants will receive a commemorative GEHA Field at Arrowhead 5K t-shirt and bib. Additionally, the first 2,500 registrants will receive a mini finisher pennant included in their race packet.

The event will also offer a virtual option for participants who cannot attend in person or prefer to run their own course.

Packet pick-up will be available at the stadium’s Pro Shop in advance of the event. Further details will be provided to participants ahead of the event.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas City Chiefs and Arrowhead Events, the club’s special events arm, are inviting runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to ‘Run This Kingdom’ at the 12th Annual GEHA Field at Arrowhead 5K on Saturday, June 7, 2025.Participants will make their way through the parking lots surrounding both GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium before entering the home of the Chiefs to race through the concourse, the Hall of Honor, and finish on Chiefs Way. Along the route, they’ll encounter a vibrant mix of captivating Chiefs fun fact signs and dynamic interactive stations, including towering 12-foot-tall Vince Lombardi Trophies, large Super Bowl rings and a giant Patrick Mahomes bobblehead. These eye-catching displays will keep the energy high and make every step of the journey feel like an exhilarating adventure, immersing fans in the excitement of Chiefs history and iconic moments.The 1K run/walk, for those 12 years and younger, will kick off at 8 a.m., with the 5K race following in multiple waves beginning at 8:15 a.m. This year’s event also welcomes a surprise addition: a Diaper Dash that will be capped at 100 participants and is only open to Missouri and Kansas residents. The Diaper Dash will take place at 9:30 a.m. in Lot M.One-of-a-Kind Race ExperienceNow in its 12th year, the GEHA Field at Arrowhead 5K continues to offer an unparalleled race experience, giving participants the rare opportunity to race through the iconic GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – something no other Kansas City event can match. Whether you’re an elite runner, a casual walker, or simply looking for a fun, family-friendly activity, this event is designed for everyone.After crossing the finish line, runners and walkers will be greeted with a post-race celebration in Lot M (between the stadiums), featuring special guests, including KC Wolf, the Rumble, and Chiefs Cheer, along with a DJ, food, beverages, and other fun activities.Former Chiefs players and Hall of Famers Tamba Hali and Neil Smith will also make a special appearance at the event, mingling with participants offering a unique opportunity to connect with true Kansas City icons.Registration DetailsEarly bird registration is open now through Wednesday, April 30, offering discounted pricing for participants of all ages. Early-bird rates include:<ul>
 <li>$10 for ages 6-15 months for the Diaper Dash</li><li>$15 for children 12 and under</li><li>$40 for Chiefs Season Ticket Members</li><li>$45 for the general public</li>
 </ul>Standard registration runs from Thursday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 28, and will be priced as follows:<ul>
 <li>$10 for ages 6-15 months for the Diaper Dash</li><li>$18 for children 12 and under</li><li>$45 for Chiefs Season Ticket Members</li><li>$50 for the general public</li>
 </ul>Pre-event registration will be available from Thursday, May 29 to Saturday, June 7 at the following rates:<ul>
 <li>$10 for ages 6-15 months for the Diaper Dash</li><li>$20 for children 12 and under</li><li>$51 for Chiefs Season Ticket Members</li><li>$56 for the general public</li>
 </ul>Please note: There will be no on-site registration on the day of the event.Included with RegistrationAll registered participants will receive a commemorative GEHA Field at Arrowhead 5K t-shirt and bib. Additionally, the first 2,500 registrants will receive a mini finisher pennant included in their race packet.The event will also offer a virtual option for participants who cannot attend in person or prefer to run their own course.Packet Pick-UpPacket pick-up will be available at the stadium’s Pro Shop in advance of the event. Further details will be provided to participants ahead of the event.How to Register

12th Annual GEHA Field at Arrowhead 5K returns

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

After splitting their season opener with Hesston, the Southeast of Saline softball team returned to Gypsum to kick off league play and did so in style, bashing the Buffaloes 15-0 in the opener and 14-1 in the nightcap.

Game One: SE of Saline 15, Republic County 0

The Lady Trojans began this game with a 4-0 lead in the first and never looked back, adding ten runs in the second inning and one more to seal the deal in the third.

As it has been with so many previous SES teams, this was a true team effort, as nine different members of the order recorded a hit, seven drove in at least one run, and ten came across the plate to score a run.

With just six walks on the day and only one strikeout, Southeast stayed aggressive, recording 14 RBI in the run-rule shortened game.

In the circle, Karlee Zurfluh was perfection, striking out five of the nine batters she faced while allowing no hits, issuing no walks, and watching zero runs cross the plate.

Game Two: SE of Saline 14, Republic County 1

The nightcap of this two-game set saw Southeast pick up right where they left off, rattling off three runs in the first, eight in the second, and three in the fourth of a five-inning affair.

This time around, it was Carlee Dye and Madelyn McFadden who baffled the Buffs in the circle, recording more strikeouts than hits allowed on the day.

At the plate, the Lady Trojan bats stayed hot, but none were hotter than those of Kyiah Samuelson and Abby Wyatt, who each went a perfect 4-4 at the plate with four RBI apiece and six total runs scored.

Those performances would cap off another game where SES got hits from seven members of its lineup and an RBI or more from four different Lady Trojans.

With these wins, SES moves to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in league play, while Republic County falls to 2-6 and 0-2, respectively.

Southeast will be back in action on Friday when they return to Gypsum to host the Abilene Cowgirls.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostAfter splitting their season opener with Hesston, the Southeast of Saline softball team returned to Gypsum to kick off league play and did so in style, bashing the Buffaloes 15-0 in the opener and 14-1 in the nightcap.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715807615208.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here." />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here.</figcaption>
 </figure>Game One: SE of Saline 15, Republic County 0The Lady Trojans began this game with a 4-0 lead in the first and never looked back, adding ten runs in the second inning and one more to seal the deal in the third.As it has been with so many previous SES teams, this was a true team effort, as nine different members of the order recorded a hit, seven drove in at least one run, and ten came across the plate to score a run.With just six walks on the day and only one strikeout, Southeast stayed aggressive, recording 14 RBI in the run-rule shortened game.In the circle, Karlee Zurfluh was perfection, striking out five of the nine batters she faced while allowing no hits, issuing no walks, and watching zero runs cross the plate.Game Two: SE of Saline 14, Republic County 1The nightcap of this two-game set saw Southeast pick up right where they left off, rattling off three runs in the first, eight in the second, and three in the fourth of a five-inning affair.This time around, it was Carlee Dye and Madelyn McFadden who baffled the Buffs in the circle, recording more strikeouts than hits allowed on the day.At the plate, the Lady Trojan bats stayed hot, but none were hotter than those of Kyiah Samuelson and Abby Wyatt, who each went a perfect 4-4 at the plate with four RBI apiece and six total runs scored.Those performances would cap off another game where SES got hits from seven members of its lineup and an RBI or more from four different Lady Trojans.With these wins, SES moves to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in league play, while Republic County falls to 2-6 and 0-2, respectively.Southeast will be back in action on Friday when they return to Gypsum to host the Abilene Cowgirls.

🥎 Lady Trojans dominate Buffs in home opener

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Joe Ryan continued his mastery over Kansas City, giving up just two hits over seven scoreless innings in the Minnesota Twins' 4-0 victory over the Royals on Wednesday night.

Ryan (1-1), who struck out four and did not give up a walk, is now 7-0 in nine career starts against the Royals with a 1.30 ERA in 55 1/3 innings.

Seth Lugo (1-1) threw 109 pitches for the Royals, allowing two runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings.

The Twins got a run in the fourth on Edouard Julien's RBI single to right. Lugo walked Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach with one out. After Ty France lined one back to Lugo, Julien drove in Correa.

France's two-out single in the sixth drove in Correa for a 2-0 lead.

The Twins got runs in the eighth and ninth, as Matt Wallner and France, respectively, each hit his first home run of the season.

After the Twins took a 1-0 lead in the fourth, the Royals had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the inning. Bobby Witt Jr. led off with a double, but he was doubled up after attempting to steal third and not getting back to second when Salvador Perez lined out to center.

France was 3 of 4 Wednesday with a home run and two RBIs. In 30 career games against Kansas City, he's hitting .412, with a 1.154 OPS, his best against any opponent.

The teams will complete a four-game series on Thursday. The Twins will send RHP Bailey Ober (0-1, 12.15 ERA) to the mound to face Kansas City RHP Michael Wacha (0-2, 4.66 ERA).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744280627742.jpeg" alt="Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>By DAVID SMALE Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Joe Ryan continued his mastery over Kansas City, giving up just two hits over seven scoreless innings in the Minnesota Twins' 4-0 victory over the Royals on Wednesday night.Ryan (1-1), who struck out four and did not give up a walk, is now 7-0 in nine career starts against the Royals with a 1.30 ERA in 55 1/3 innings.Seth Lugo (1-1) threw 109 pitches for the Royals, allowing two runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings.The Twins got a run in the fourth on Edouard Julien's RBI single to right. Lugo walked Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach with one out. After Ty France lined one back to Lugo, Julien drove in Correa.France's two-out single in the sixth drove in Correa for a 2-0 lead.The Twins got runs in the eighth and ninth, as Matt Wallner and France, respectively, each hit his first home run of the season.<h2>Key Moment</h2>After the Twins took a 1-0 lead in the fourth, the Royals had a chance to tie the game in the bottom of the inning. Bobby Witt Jr. led off with a double, but he was doubled up after attempting to steal third and not getting back to second when Salvador Perez lined out to center.<h2>Key Stat</h2>France was 3 of 4 Wednesday with a home run and two RBIs. In 30 career games against Kansas City, he's hitting .412, with a 1.154 OPS, his best against any opponent.<h2>Up Next</h2>The teams will complete a four-game series on Thursday. The Twins will send RHP Bailey Ober (0-1, 12.15 ERA) to the mound to face Kansas City RHP Michael Wacha (0-2, 4.66 ERA).

⚾ Joe Ryan pitches 7 scoreless innings as Twins shut out the Royals

The Southeast of Saline baseball team cruised to a doubleheader sweep of Republic County on Tuesday, with wins of 17-4 and 18-1, to open league play in style.

Game One: SE of Saline 17, Republic County 4

The Buffaloes actually managed to start this game ahead after scratching across two runs in the top of the first but quickly lost that lead when the Trojans struck for eight in the home half of the frame.

Things quieted down from there, but another run in the second, six more in the third and two in the fourth would bring this contest to an early end.

Six different members of the Trojan order would record at least one hit in this game, led by a 3-4 day at the plate by Evan Watkins, who drove in three of Southeast’s 17 runs.

On the bump, Cole Gilpin and Ian Nickelson combined to toss five innings, allowing just two earned runs on a pair of hits and recording nine strikeouts.

Game Two: SE of Saline 18, Republic County 1

The nightcap of this doubleheader produced a similar game, with Republic County seeing an early 1-0 lead become a 12-1 deficit by the end of the first inning.

Six more runs from the Trojans in the home half of the second would prove far too much to overcome as SES completed game two and secured the sweep in just three innings.

Once again, the whole SES lineup got in on the fun, with seven different players recording a hit and eight different Trojans driving in one or more runs.

Tiernen Ptacek was fantastic on the hill, striking out five and allowing just one run in his start before turning things over to the Trojan bullpen to close it out.

With these results, SES moves to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in league play, while the Buffaloes drop to 1-7 and 0-2, respectively.

Southeast will be back in action on Friday when they return to Gypsum to host the Abilene Cowboys.

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Southeast of Saline baseball team cruised to a doubleheader sweep of Republic County on Tuesday, with wins of 17-4 and 18-1, to open league play in style.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715807615208.jpeg" alt="Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here." />
 <figcaption>Salina Regional Orthopedic &amp; Sports Medicine- Your home-field advantage starts here.</figcaption>
 </figure>Game One: SE of Saline 17, Republic County 4The Buffaloes actually managed to start this game ahead after scratching across two runs in the top of the first but quickly lost that lead when the Trojans struck for eight in the home half of the frame.Things quieted down from there, but another run in the second, six more in the third and two in the fourth would bring this contest to an early end.Six different members of the Trojan order would record at least one hit in this game, led by a 3-4 day at the plate by Evan Watkins, who drove in three of Southeast’s 17 runs.On the bump, Cole Gilpin and Ian Nickelson combined to toss five innings, allowing just two earned runs on a pair of hits and recording nine strikeouts.Game Two: SE of Saline 18, Republic County 1The nightcap of this doubleheader produced a similar game, with Republic County seeing an early 1-0 lead become a 12-1 deficit by the end of the first inning.Six more runs from the Trojans in the home half of the second would prove far too much to overcome as SES completed game two and secured the sweep in just three innings.Once again, the whole SES lineup got in on the fun, with seven different players recording a hit and eight different Trojans driving in one or more runs.Tiernen Ptacek was fantastic on the hill, striking out five and allowing just one run in his start before turning things over to the Trojan bullpen to close it out.With these results, SES moves to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in league play, while the Buffaloes drop to 1-7 and 0-2, respectively.Southeast will be back in action on Friday when they return to Gypsum to host the Abilene Cowboys.

⚾️ Trojans trounce Republic County to open league play in style

Q:&nbsp;How did this opportunity with the Chiefs open for you again?

EDWARDS:&nbsp;“I was in contact with (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags since I left the first time, so I always give a shout to Spags. Yeah, they just reached out to my agent, and they had brought some contact to me when my free agency started and then just kind of talked about how I could fit in and things like that. Just thought it would be a good idea to join the crew again and do that reunion.”

Q:&nbsp;What do you think it is about the things that Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo does that fits your game and can kind of get you back to the production that you had when you were last here?

EDWARDS:&nbsp;“(Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags is just a real creative guy. He’s a mastermind behind how all of this works. He kind of just like mixes everything up so the offense doesn’t really know what we’re doing and can have guys all over the place and doing different things and being interchangeable.&nbsp; With his defense, I think I can fit in really well just because I feel like I can play all over the field and Spags is one of those guys that likes to use his players to their strengths and likes to use them all over the place. I feel like when I was playing the first time, I kind of got into that rhythm as I got better throughout the season, and I figured out how Spags really wanted to play me and use me all over. I feel like he’s just a great coach and he’s going to have everybody in the right spot where they need to be.”

Q:&nbsp;How is this time different for you mindset-wise? With Justin Reid gone, will you be stepping into a leadership role with this group?

EDWARDS:&nbsp;“In the first time, I was coming into a first time (with) a new team. You know, I was in Tampa for the first four years and then coming to a new team, so it was kind of different for me. Then, knowing that they (Kansas City) had just won a Super Bowl a year prior so I was trying to get adjusted as best as I could. I knew what kind of guys that they had over here, but I didn’t really know exactly who was over there, so it was kind of a little bit hard to get adjusted, but once the Chiefs and the players and all the coaches were real family-oriented and brought me into their world. I feel like during the season I was trying to get acclimated to the playbook and everything that comes with it, being on a new team. Now, I feel like I kind of know everything about them – the whole players, all the players and the coaches and (I) know the playbook so it won’t be too hard as far as getting ready for a new team because I’m kind of already familiar with everything. I feel like it will be a different direction as far as taking on a leadership role with J-Reid (Saints S Justin Reid) being gone. He had that – I mean, he’s one of the select few guys that I know that has that type of leadership style that he puts on and shares with his teammates and everything, so I’ll try to pick up as best as I can and follow his footsteps and try to take on that role being the older guy in that room, I guess. As year seven, it sounds crazy to say, but yeah, so I take on that role and I feel like I can do that just because I feel like I have that respect from the coaches and my fellow teammates and knowing the playbook like I said and trying to get on that role as best as I can. So, as soon as I get there (on) day one, I’ll just try to take on that role for sure.”

Q: What are you trying to prove with this opportunity with the Chiefs?

ROBINSON: “First, I just want to give a special thanks to (Chiefs Chairman and CEO) Mr. (Clark) Hunt, (Chiefs General Manager) Brett Veach and then (Head) Coach Andy Reid for giving me this wonderful opportunity here at the Chiefs. It’s just about coming here, willing to work, put in the time and necessary things to put myself in the best position to reach the potential and be the best player that I can be and go out there and show what I can do.”

Q: What is it about Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen that makes you feel like they can maximize what you bring to the table?

ROBINSON: “Just over their (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen) career and over the years of them being coaches and just seeing how the defense plays in the scheme that they’re in, I feel like I’m a perfect fit for that so that’s ultimately one of the reasons why I decided to come to the Chiefs. To just come out here and just play hard and do what I need to do and play within the defense to put myself in the best position at this point in my career.”

Q: What’s the most important thing you have learned over the years being with different teams?

ROBINSON: “Just come in willing to learn and willing to build friendships and relationships with people within the building and within the team and I think that’s what really makes the transition very easy.”

Q:&nbsp;What do you feel like is left for you in your time here in Kansas City?

OMENIHU:&nbsp;“What’s left in my time? I mean, just – I think playing a full season, that’s a big thing for me, playing a full season and what comes with that. Playing my best kind of ball, playing all – hopefully 20 games, 21 games, whatever the case may be and just having an all-around good year – great year where there’s no distractions on my mind or nothing (that) I have to overcome. Kind of just smooth ride and help the team in every way that I can.”

Q:&nbsp;Do you fee like playing for Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen has made you a better player?

OMENIHU:&nbsp;“Yeah, 100 percent. I mean, I had my career year in a shortened season that I had my first year with the Chiefs. So, obviously, it’s obvious that that – it equates to that the system is doing well, the coaching is doing well. I’ve improved as a player. I foresee that continuing being this is my third year in the system, so I know the system now like the back of my hand.”

Q:&nbsp;Can you share about the ebbs and flows of free agency and what led you to return to Kansas City?

S MIKE EDWARDSQ:&nbsp;How did this opportunity with the Chiefs open for you again?EDWARDS:&nbsp;“I was in contact with (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags since I left the first time, so I always give a shout to Spags. Yeah, they just reached out to my agent, and they had brought some contact to me when my free agency started and then just kind of talked about how I could fit in and things like that. Just thought it would be a good idea to join the crew again and do that reunion.”Q:&nbsp;What do you think it is about the things that Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo does that fits your game and can kind of get you back to the production that you had when you were last here?EDWARDS:&nbsp;“(Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags is just a real creative guy. He’s a mastermind behind how all of this works. He kind of just like mixes everything up so the offense doesn’t really know what we’re doing and can have guys all over the place and doing different things and being interchangeable.&nbsp; With his defense, I think I can fit in really well just because I feel like I can play all over the field and Spags is one of those guys that likes to use his players to their strengths and likes to use them all over the place. I feel like when I was playing the first time, I kind of got into that rhythm as I got better throughout the season, and I figured out how Spags really wanted to play me and use me all over. I feel like he’s just a great coach and he’s going to have everybody in the right spot where they need to be.”Q:&nbsp;How is this time different for you mindset-wise? With Justin Reid gone, will you be stepping into a leadership role with this group?EDWARDS:&nbsp;“In the first time, I was coming into a first time (with) a new team. You know, I was in Tampa for the first four years and then coming to a new team, so it was kind of different for me. Then, knowing that they (Kansas City) had just won a Super Bowl a year prior so I was trying to get adjusted as best as I could. I knew what kind of guys that they had over here, but I didn’t really know exactly who was over there, so it was kind of a little bit hard to get adjusted, but once the Chiefs and the players and all the coaches were real family-oriented and brought me into their world. I feel like during the season I was trying to get acclimated to the playbook and everything that comes with it, being on a new team. Now, I feel like I kind of know everything about them – the whole players, all the players and the coaches and (I) know the playbook so it won’t be too hard as far as getting ready for a new team because I’m kind of already familiar with everything. I feel like it will be a different direction as far as taking on a leadership role with J-Reid (Saints S Justin Reid) being gone. He had that – I mean, he’s one of the select few guys that I know that has that type of leadership style that he puts on and shares with his teammates and everything, so I’ll try to pick up as best as I can and follow his footsteps and try to take on that role being the older guy in that room, I guess. As year seven, it sounds crazy to say, but yeah, so I take on that role and I feel like I can do that just because I feel like I have that respect from the coaches and my fellow teammates and knowing the playbook like I said and trying to get on that role as best as I can. So, as soon as I get there (on) day one, I’ll just try to take on that role for sure.”DE JANARIUS ROBINSONQ: What are you trying to prove with this opportunity with the Chiefs?ROBINSON: “First, I just want to give a special thanks to (Chiefs Chairman and CEO) Mr. (Clark) Hunt, (Chiefs General Manager) Brett Veach and then (Head) Coach Andy Reid for giving me this wonderful opportunity here at the Chiefs. It’s just about coming here, willing to work, put in the time and necessary things to put myself in the best position to reach the potential and be the best player that I can be and go out there and show what I can do.”Q: What is it about Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen that makes you feel like they can maximize what you bring to the table?ROBINSON: “Just over their (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen) career and over the years of them being coaches and just seeing how the defense plays in the scheme that they’re in, I feel like I’m a perfect fit for that so that’s ultimately one of the reasons why I decided to come to the Chiefs. To just come out here and just play hard and do what I need to do and play within the defense to put myself in the best position at this point in my career.”Q: What’s the most important thing you have learned over the years being with different teams?ROBINSON: “Just come in willing to learn and willing to build friendships and relationships with people within the building and within the team and I think that’s what really makes the transition very easy.”DE CHARLES OMENIHUQ:&nbsp;What do you feel like is left for you in your time here in Kansas City?OMENIHU:&nbsp;“What’s left in my time? I mean, just – I think playing a full season, that’s a big thing for me, playing a full season and what comes with that. Playing my best kind of ball, playing all – hopefully 20 games, 21 games, whatever the case may be and just having an all-around good year – great year where there’s no distractions on my mind or nothing (that) I have to overcome. Kind of just smooth ride and help the team in every way that I can.”Q:&nbsp;Do you fee like playing for Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and Defensive Line Coach Joe Cullen has made you a better player?OMENIHU:&nbsp;“Yeah, 100 percent. I mean, I had my career year in a shortened season that I had my first year with the Chiefs. So, obviously, it’s obvious that that – it equates to that the system is doing well, the coaching is doing well. I’ve improved as a player. I foresee that continuing being this is my third year in the system, so I know the system now like the back of my hand.”Q:&nbsp;Can you share about the ebbs and flows of free agency and what led you to return to Kansas City?

Chiefs Quotes: 4-9-25

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1111e554-0884-402c-9438-f50803d95c14?elinkdata=24351">Blake Dale</a> hit three home runs, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b7da7b75-9247-41b9-bf00-60ca8961bdfb?elinkdata=24351">Tyler Favretto</a> was a triple away from a cycle as the Coyote offense came alive for a 19-2 win over Sterling College on Tuesday at Dean Evans Stadium.

Sterling scored the first run of the game capitalizing on a KWU error in the inning to put the run on the board.

Wesleyan quickly erased Sterling's lead in the bottom of the inning. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/51df4957-acad-4ea1-94a8-00c64c15fa18?elinkdata=24351">Tyler Favretto's</a> one-out single started the KWU rally as the first run of the inning came on a wild pitch after the Coyotes had loaded the bases. Two batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/54f750ec-c1dd-4e38-9561-83aa7b9e2c7c?elinkdata=24351">Joe Finder</a> singled home two runs and then Dale stepped up and clubbed his first round tripper of the game.

The Coyotes added two more in the second inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f63b5e56-e8f9-44e2-a8f9-fcf1d0d961b4?elinkdata=24351">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> started the rally with a single and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/36f28bfd-d37c-4dab-8e49-89c6f7f6be7a?elinkdata=24351">Carter Allen</a> followed with a hit. Finder then doubled down the line in left to bring in both runners and make it 7-1.

Two more came across in the third for the Coyotes. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c5587213-f861-473f-9723-4c23add6cfe8?elinkdata=24351">Eric Romero</a> singled and after a fielder's choice by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/30f33814-f4a4-49d3-9657-e7feeafa1666?elinkdata=24351">Jacob Williamson</a>, Favretto doubled home a run. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a85899c3-7a7d-4387-a44a-a42ee83f9da9?elinkdata=24351">Garrett Garfield</a> then followed with an RBI single.

Dale hit his second homer of the game to lead off the fourth inning for the Coyotes and Favretto added a 2-run shot later in the inning to make it 12-1.

Sterling scored in the top of the fifth to make it 12-2.

The Coyotes broke the game wide open in the sixth. Dale again led off the inning with a homer completing his hat trick and four spots later Favretto singled to bring in another run. Alex Garcis then singled home a run and after Rucalvaba's single to load the bases pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5eb813b7-16c8-4561-8d65-4de353455a06?elinkdata=24351">Jovan Suarez</a> doubled home two more runs. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d8767acf-eea7-4a65-af42-6ca379a6675c?elinkdata=24351">Jackson Harriger</a> followed suit with another 2-run double that made it 19-2.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/753deca6-40b0-4a15-a179-6c1945d61af7?elinkdata=24351">Shaw Lee</a> got the win for the Coyotes in the shortened game, striking out six in four innings while allowing one unearned run on two hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/330815b6-ebfa-4308-a267-ff0c2b64dc4c?elinkdata=24351">Justin Gilliam</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/87a7c16b-63d7-4422-aa84-937abdcde035?elinkdata=24351">Riley Gwin</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ec083db9-9512-44d2-ba07-c293a5c5da15?elinkdata=24351">Ritter Steinmann</a> all worked an inning each in the game.

The Coyotes had 20 hits in the game led by four from Favretto. Dale and Romero had three each. Favretto, Finder and Dale all drove in four runs each.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1111e554-0884-402c-9438-f50803d95c14?elinkdata=24351">Blake Dale</a> hit three home runs, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b7da7b75-9247-41b9-bf00-60ca8961bdfb?elinkdata=24351">Tyler Favretto</a> was a triple away from a cycle as the Coyote offense came alive for a 19-2 win over Sterling College on Tuesday at Dean Evans Stadium.Sterling scored the first run of the game capitalizing on a KWU error in the inning to put the run on the board.Wesleyan quickly erased Sterling's lead in the bottom of the inning. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/51df4957-acad-4ea1-94a8-00c64c15fa18?elinkdata=24351">Tyler Favretto's</a> one-out single started the KWU rally as the first run of the inning came on a wild pitch after the Coyotes had loaded the bases. Two batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/54f750ec-c1dd-4e38-9561-83aa7b9e2c7c?elinkdata=24351">Joe Finder</a> singled home two runs and then Dale stepped up and clubbed his first round tripper of the game.The Coyotes added two more in the second inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f63b5e56-e8f9-44e2-a8f9-fcf1d0d961b4?elinkdata=24351">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> started the rally with a single and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/36f28bfd-d37c-4dab-8e49-89c6f7f6be7a?elinkdata=24351">Carter Allen</a> followed with a hit. Finder then doubled down the line in left to bring in both runners and make it 7-1.Two more came across in the third for the Coyotes. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c5587213-f861-473f-9723-4c23add6cfe8?elinkdata=24351">Eric Romero</a> singled and after a fielder's choice by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/30f33814-f4a4-49d3-9657-e7feeafa1666?elinkdata=24351">Jacob Williamson</a>, Favretto doubled home a run. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a85899c3-7a7d-4387-a44a-a42ee83f9da9?elinkdata=24351">Garrett Garfield</a> then followed with an RBI single.Dale hit his second homer of the game to lead off the fourth inning for the Coyotes and Favretto added a 2-run shot later in the inning to make it 12-1.Sterling scored in the top of the fifth to make it 12-2.The Coyotes broke the game wide open in the sixth. Dale again led off the inning with a homer completing his hat trick and four spots later Favretto singled to bring in another run. Alex Garcis then singled home a run and after Rucalvaba's single to load the bases pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5eb813b7-16c8-4561-8d65-4de353455a06?elinkdata=24351">Jovan Suarez</a> doubled home two more runs. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d8767acf-eea7-4a65-af42-6ca379a6675c?elinkdata=24351">Jackson Harriger</a> followed suit with another 2-run double that made it 19-2.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/753deca6-40b0-4a15-a179-6c1945d61af7?elinkdata=24351">Shaw Lee</a> got the win for the Coyotes in the shortened game, striking out six in four innings while allowing one unearned run on two hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/330815b6-ebfa-4308-a267-ff0c2b64dc4c?elinkdata=24351">Justin Gilliam</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/87a7c16b-63d7-4422-aa84-937abdcde035?elinkdata=24351">Riley Gwin</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ec083db9-9512-44d2-ba07-c293a5c5da15?elinkdata=24351">Ritter Steinmann</a> all worked an inning each in the game.The Coyotes had 20 hits in the game led by four from Favretto. Dale and Romero had three each. Favretto, Finder and Dale all drove in four runs each.

Dale's hat trick highlights Kansas Wesleyan's 19-2 rout of Sterling

McPHERSON - Kansas Wesleyan Softball's seventh inning rally in the first game came up just short, but the Coyotes answered the bell in the second game to earn a split with McPherson College Bulldogs on Tuesday at Bulldog Park.

McPherson scored first in the first game, plating a run in the second inning on a sacrifice fly.

The Bulldogs added two more runs in the third inning on a 2-run single but did not score again.

Neither team scored again until the top of the seventh. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a87e8537-3ba5-4ce6-a232-c6e2877ad443?elinkdata=24320">Deja Rubio</a> led off the inning with a homer and after walks to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6dfc2766-98fe-45e9-9553-745b21b83153?elinkdata=24320">Jenna Soule</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/339f1fd6-027e-46e2-8cab-7a7216bc3c87?elinkdata=24320">Keira Hammen</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/987e031d-0382-4903-8f9e-5ebbb159614b?elinkdata=24320">Trenity Miller</a> drove in a run with a double. The Coyotes would strand the tying run at third however, falling 3-2.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3d177f48-9dd0-4625-b516-127d1fc5fd85?elinkdata=24320">Briannah Kutschkau</a> had two of KWU's six hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/884e64d0-86dc-4af9-9424-faae34554735?elinkdata=24320">Caitlyn Collier</a> had a complete game performance but suffered the loss allowing three runs on eight hits.

The Coyotes jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning of the second game as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4eaa06ea-d81c-4968-b29f-3535c55c92af?elinkdata=24320">Cadence Mallet</a> was hit by a pitch and then scored on Miller's RBI ground out. The Coyotes would strand the bases loaded in the inning.

Wesleyan blew the game open in the second. Rubio led off the inning with a hit and went to second on a sacrifice bunt by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8262c847-14fc-49c1-8f35-e36e0c7dde48?elinkdata=24320">Josie Buhr</a>. Soule's single moved Rubio to third who then scored on Mallet's sacrifice fly. A wild pitch scored Soule and pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/95d32aa8-b880-4766-a21f-11b596a89271?elinkdata=24320">Hailey Summers</a> scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba24bc95-62f0-4f22-b241-db1b80995dba?elinkdata=24320">Elli Han's</a> single. Kutschkau reached on a fielder's choice plus error and Pierce followed with a 3-run homer to make it 8-0 Coyotes.

McPherson avoided early endings by scoring three runs in the bottom of the fifth, and the Coyotes added a little insurance in the sixth as Pierce singled to score pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ec46d244-d0af-4bd2-b1f8-3496386ed750?elinkdata=24320">Kylar Smith</a>.

Wesleyan avoided danger in the sixth getting McPherson to leave two runners on, and then ended things with a double play.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1797f2c-fa12-45f5-bcb4-4897a45d8d90?elinkdata=24320">Alli Mickelsen</a> had a solid outing in five innings, allowing three runs on six hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bfe291a0-b304-498d-9ba2-0c14814543fe?elinkdata=24320">Bella Allen</a> closed things out with two innings of work, allowing just one hit.

Miller and Pierce had two hits each. Pierce drove in four.

McPHERSON - Kansas Wesleyan Softball's seventh inning rally in the first game came up just short, but the Coyotes answered the bell in the second game to earn a split with McPherson College Bulldogs on Tuesday at Bulldog Park.McPherson scored first in the first game, plating a run in the second inning on a sacrifice fly.The Bulldogs added two more runs in the third inning on a 2-run single but did not score again.Neither team scored again until the top of the seventh. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a87e8537-3ba5-4ce6-a232-c6e2877ad443?elinkdata=24320">Deja Rubio</a> led off the inning with a homer and after walks to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/6dfc2766-98fe-45e9-9553-745b21b83153?elinkdata=24320">Jenna Soule</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/339f1fd6-027e-46e2-8cab-7a7216bc3c87?elinkdata=24320">Keira Hammen</a>, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/987e031d-0382-4903-8f9e-5ebbb159614b?elinkdata=24320">Trenity Miller</a> drove in a run with a double. The Coyotes would strand the tying run at third however, falling 3-2.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3d177f48-9dd0-4625-b516-127d1fc5fd85?elinkdata=24320">Briannah Kutschkau</a> had two of KWU's six hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/884e64d0-86dc-4af9-9424-faae34554735?elinkdata=24320">Caitlyn Collier</a> had a complete game performance but suffered the loss allowing three runs on eight hits.The Coyotes jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning of the second game as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4eaa06ea-d81c-4968-b29f-3535c55c92af?elinkdata=24320">Cadence Mallet</a> was hit by a pitch and then scored on Miller's RBI ground out. The Coyotes would strand the bases loaded in the inning.Wesleyan blew the game open in the second. Rubio led off the inning with a hit and went to second on a sacrifice bunt by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8262c847-14fc-49c1-8f35-e36e0c7dde48?elinkdata=24320">Josie Buhr</a>. Soule's single moved Rubio to third who then scored on Mallet's sacrifice fly. A wild pitch scored Soule and pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/95d32aa8-b880-4766-a21f-11b596a89271?elinkdata=24320">Hailey Summers</a> scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba24bc95-62f0-4f22-b241-db1b80995dba?elinkdata=24320">Elli Han's</a> single. Kutschkau reached on a fielder's choice plus error and Pierce followed with a 3-run homer to make it 8-0 Coyotes.McPherson avoided early endings by scoring three runs in the bottom of the fifth, and the Coyotes added a little insurance in the sixth as Pierce singled to score pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ec46d244-d0af-4bd2-b1f8-3496386ed750?elinkdata=24320">Kylar Smith</a>.Wesleyan avoided danger in the sixth getting McPherson to leave two runners on, and then ended things with a double play.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1797f2c-fa12-45f5-bcb4-4897a45d8d90?elinkdata=24320">Alli Mickelsen</a> had a solid outing in five innings, allowing three runs on six hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bfe291a0-b304-498d-9ba2-0c14814543fe?elinkdata=24320">Bella Allen</a> closed things out with two innings of work, allowing just one hit.Miller and Pierce had two hits each. Pierce drove in four.

KWU softball splits with McPherson

NEWTON - Kansas Wesleyan Women's Golf posted a third place finish at the Bethany College Classic on Monday and Tuesday at Sand Creek Station.

KWU finished with a team score of 645 for the tournament with a 314 in the first round and a 331 in the second round.

Leading the way for the Coyotes was <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1d480d89-4803-47f6-b70a-5b0061674258?elinkdata=24289">Abby Donovan</a> who finished third overall with a score of 150. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7eb84fb0-870e-4145-86b4-5528520cd611?elinkdata=24289">Chaney Littell</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/cd585404-4d32-4c1c-b60d-1f7a7b8db473?elinkdata=24289">Ryann Warren</a> tied for ninth place with a score of 163. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c711cdad-a782-48ce-bfa6-2463a64e970e?elinkdata=24289">Sarah Krenowicz</a> tied for 17th with a score of 172 and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b01607e5-fd1e-475a-a693-da5fe9377ece?elinkdata=24289">Emily Stamper</a> was 25th with a score of 181.

KWU also had two individuals in the tournament. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2c1893dc-110b-4321-832d-bd5f7a877b43?elinkdata=24289">Savanna Nickum</a> finished tied for 23rd with a score of 180 and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/94170141-380e-4f45-9cb3-06f0f7a02cfd?elinkdata=24289">Abby Day</a> was 28th with a score of 195.

University of Texas at Dallas, a NCAA Division II institution was the tournament champion with a score of 629. William Penn was second with a 635, followed by KWU. USAO was fourth with a 677 and Southwestern was fifth with a 692.

UT-Dallas' Sofia Trevino shot an even-par 144 to win the tournament by five shots over Gabriana Franco from William Penn.

NEWTON - Kansas Wesleyan Women's Golf posted a third place finish at the Bethany College Classic on Monday and Tuesday at Sand Creek Station.KWU finished with a team score of 645 for the tournament with a 314 in the first round and a 331 in the second round.Leading the way for the Coyotes was <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1d480d89-4803-47f6-b70a-5b0061674258?elinkdata=24289">Abby Donovan</a> who finished third overall with a score of 150. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7eb84fb0-870e-4145-86b4-5528520cd611?elinkdata=24289">Chaney Littell</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/cd585404-4d32-4c1c-b60d-1f7a7b8db473?elinkdata=24289">Ryann Warren</a> tied for ninth place with a score of 163. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c711cdad-a782-48ce-bfa6-2463a64e970e?elinkdata=24289">Sarah Krenowicz</a> tied for 17th with a score of 172 and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b01607e5-fd1e-475a-a693-da5fe9377ece?elinkdata=24289">Emily Stamper</a> was 25th with a score of 181.KWU also had two individuals in the tournament. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2c1893dc-110b-4321-832d-bd5f7a877b43?elinkdata=24289">Savanna Nickum</a> finished tied for 23rd with a score of 180 and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/94170141-380e-4f45-9cb3-06f0f7a02cfd?elinkdata=24289">Abby Day</a> was 28th with a score of 195.University of Texas at Dallas, a NCAA Division II institution was the tournament champion with a score of 629. William Penn was second with a 635, followed by KWU. USAO was fourth with a 677 and Southwestern was fifth with a 692.UT-Dallas' Sofia Trevino shot an even-par 144 to win the tournament by five shots over Gabriana Franco from William Penn.

Coyote women's Golf finishes third at Bethany Classic

PARKVILLE, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball saw its 2025 season come to a close on Tuesday as the Coyotes dropped a straight-set decision to the No. 9 ranked Park University Pirates inside Breckon Sports Center.

In the opening set, the lead swung back and forth between the teams. The Coyotes last led at 9-8 before falling behind 12-10. The Coyotes tied it at 13 all when Park scored three straight to take a 16-13 lead. KWU was within three at 20-17 after a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c92a4ae8-83b9-4f84-bdbe-748f03983be4?elinkdata=24258">Zayin Martinez</a>, but Park scored the last five points of the set for the opening set win.

The Pirates continued the momentum of the end of the first set into the start of the second scoring the first five points until Martinez put down a kill to stop the run. The Coyotes battled back getting as close as 14-11 on a <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3e3de493-1bc8-4eb9-b429-9d9fb4724e58?elinkdata=24258">Ryan Wagner</a> kill, but could not get any closer than three points the rest of the way.

The last set started a lot like the first set with the teams going back and forth. Park pulled out to a 14-10 lead in the set but the Coyotes came back and got within a point at 14-13. Park led 17-15 when the Pirates scored the next four to take a 21-15 lead on the way to completing the match.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/84d6e866-4af1-474c-9bd5-469f85f80298?elinkdata=24258">Justin Burras</a> had seven kills while Martinez and Wagner had six each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a3af3637-3c5c-4f7c-aee5-7a78afe81ccc?elinkdata=24258">Ethan Ricketts</a> had 21 assists. Ricketts and Burras had seven dives each. Martinez had three blocks.

PARKVILLE, Mo. - Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball saw its 2025 season come to a close on Tuesday as the Coyotes dropped a straight-set decision to the No. 9 ranked Park University Pirates inside Breckon Sports Center.In the opening set, the lead swung back and forth between the teams. The Coyotes last led at 9-8 before falling behind 12-10. The Coyotes tied it at 13 all when Park scored three straight to take a 16-13 lead. KWU was within three at 20-17 after a kill by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c92a4ae8-83b9-4f84-bdbe-748f03983be4?elinkdata=24258">Zayin Martinez</a>, but Park scored the last five points of the set for the opening set win.The Pirates continued the momentum of the end of the first set into the start of the second scoring the first five points until Martinez put down a kill to stop the run. The Coyotes battled back getting as close as 14-11 on a <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3e3de493-1bc8-4eb9-b429-9d9fb4724e58?elinkdata=24258">Ryan Wagner</a> kill, but could not get any closer than three points the rest of the way.The last set started a lot like the first set with the teams going back and forth. Park pulled out to a 14-10 lead in the set but the Coyotes came back and got within a point at 14-13. Park led 17-15 when the Pirates scored the next four to take a 21-15 lead on the way to completing the match.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/84d6e866-4af1-474c-9bd5-469f85f80298?elinkdata=24258">Justin Burras</a> had seven kills while Martinez and Wagner had six each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a3af3637-3c5c-4f7c-aee5-7a78afe81ccc?elinkdata=24258">Ethan Ricketts</a> had 21 assists. Ricketts and Burras had seven dives each. Martinez had three blocks.

KWU men's Volleyball sees season come to close in setback to No. 9 Park

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1. Kansas City won for the fourth time in five games despite managing just two unearned runs and three hits. Bobby Witt Jr. scored the go-ahead run on Vinnie Pasquantino's soft grounder in the eighth. Witt reached when he went all the way to third on a throwing error on Griffin Jax. Ragans was charged with one run and four hits. John Schreiber escaped a jam in the eighth, and Daniel Lynch IV got one out for his first save.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Kansas City won for the fourth time in five games despite managing just two unearned runs and three hits.

Bobby Witt Jr. scored the go-ahead run on Vinnie Pasquantino's soft grounder in the eighth. Witt reached when he went all the way to third on a throwing error on Griffin Jax (0-1).

Ragans was charged with one run and four hits. John Schreiber (1-0) escaped a jam in the eighth, and Daniel Lynch IV got one out for his first save.

Minnesota had runners on the corners in the top of the eighth when Carlos Correa bounced into an inning-ending double play.

Twins right-hander Pablo López pitched 4 2/3 innings of three-hit ball before departing because of right hamstring tightness. López struck out six and walked one.

The Royals jumped in front in the fourth. Witt hit a one-out double and Pasquantino reached on an error on second baseman Micky Gasper. Witt then scampered home on Salvador Perez's grounder.

The Twins responded in the fifth. Ty France doubled and scored on Harrison Bader's single off left fielder Mark Canha's glove at the top of the wall.

After walking Jonathan India, López grabbed the back of his right leg and was removed after a short visit from Twins trainer Nick Paparesta.

Twins batters are hitting .103 against left-handed pitching this season.

Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (0-1, 4.50 ERA) and Royals right-hander Seth Lugo (1-0, 3.27 ERA) take the mound on Wednesday.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744165473262.jpeg" alt="Bobby Witt Jr. dives into third base following an error in the eighth inning in the Kansas City Royals game vs. Minnesota on Tuesday, April 8, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo Kansas City Royals)" />
 <figcaption>Bobby Witt Jr. dives into third base following an error in the eighth inning in the Kansas City Royals game vs. Minnesota on Tuesday, April 8, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo Kansas City Royals)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1. Kansas City won for the fourth time in five games despite managing just two unearned runs and three hits. Bobby Witt Jr. scored the go-ahead run on Vinnie Pasquantino's soft grounder in the eighth. Witt reached when he went all the way to third on a throwing error on Griffin Jax. Ragans was charged with one run and four hits. John Schreiber escaped a jam in the eighth, and Daniel Lynch IV got one out for his first save.KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Cole Ragans struck out 11 in six crisp innings, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Tuesday night.Kansas City won for the fourth time in five games despite managing just two unearned runs and three hits.Bobby Witt Jr. scored the go-ahead run on Vinnie Pasquantino's soft grounder in the eighth. Witt reached when he went all the way to third on a throwing error on Griffin Jax (0-1).<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744194685852.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, and relief pitcher Daniel Lynch IV celebrate after their baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, left, and relief pitcher Daniel Lynch IV celebrate after their baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>Ragans was charged with one run and four hits. John Schreiber (1-0) escaped a jam in the eighth, and Daniel Lynch IV got one out for his first save.Minnesota had runners on the corners in the top of the eighth when Carlos Correa bounced into an inning-ending double play.Twins right-hander Pablo López pitched 4 2/3 innings of three-hit ball before departing because of right hamstring tightness. López struck out six and walked one.The Royals jumped in front in the fourth. Witt hit a one-out double and Pasquantino reached on an error on second baseman Micky Gasper. Witt then scampered home on Salvador Perez's grounder.The Twins responded in the fifth. Ty France doubled and scored on Harrison Bader's single off left fielder Mark Canha's glove at the top of the wall.Key momentAfter walking Jonathan India, López grabbed the back of his right leg and was removed after a short visit from Twins trainer Nick Paparesta.Key statTwins batters are hitting .103 against left-handed pitching this season.Up nextTwins right-hander Joe Ryan (0-1, 4.50 ERA) and Royals right-hander Seth Lugo (1-0, 3.27 ERA) take the mound on Wednesday.___

⚾ Ragans strikes out 11 as the Royals beat the sloppy Twins 

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. came up with the perfect going-away present for that spirit-crushing Houston defense that bullied, battered and bedeviled him all night.

It was a defensive gem of his own. Right before the buzzer. For the win and the national title.

The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston's lockdown intensity, along with a 12-point deficit Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller decided when the Florida senior's own D stopped the Cougars from even taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.

Clayton finished with 11 points, all in the second half. What he'll be remembered for most was getting Houston's Emanuel Sharp to stop in the middle of his motion as he tried to go up for the game-winning 3 in the final seconds.

"Just go 100 percent," Clayton said when asked what he was trying to do at the finish. "We were just trying to get a stop, and we happened to get it. I'm happy we got it done."

With Sharp looking for room, Clayton ran at him. The Houston guard dropped the ball and, unable to pick it up lest he get called for traveling, watched it bounce.

Alex Condon dived on the ball, then flipped it to Clayton, who ran to the opposite free-throw line with the buzzer sounding and tugged his jersey out of his shorts. Next, the court was awash in Gator chomps and orange and blue confetti.

"We guarded them hard and then I saw the ball loose and I just hoped we beat them to the ball," Florida coach Todd Golden said.

This marked the fourth comeback in six March Madness wins for the Gators (36-4). They led this game for a total of 64 seconds, including the last 46 ticks of a contest that was in limbo until the final shot that never came.

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson called it "incomprehensible" that the Cougars couldn't get a shot off on either of their last two possessions.

About the last one, Sampson said: "Clayton made a great play. But that's why you've got to shot fake and get into the paint. Two's fine."

Will Richard had 18 points to keep the Gators in it, and they won their third overall title and first since Billy Donovan went back-to-back in 2006-07.

This time, it's Golden, in his third year, bringing the title back to Gainesville, where the Gator faithful can celebrate a win on one of college sports' grandest stages for the first time since Tim Tebow was playing quarterback for the football team in 2008.

This was the first hoops title for the Southeastern Conference since Kentucky in 2012, and the outcome the power conference was hoping for (expecting?) after placing a record 14 teams in the tournament.

The Cougars (35-5) and Sampson were denied their first championship, and ended up in the same spot as the colorful Phi Slama Jama teams from the 1980s — oh-so-close in second place.

This was a defensive brawl — the Gators failed to crack 70 for only the second time all season — and for most of the night, Clayton got the worst of it.

He was 0 for 4 from the field without a point through the first half. Met at the top of the circle, then double-teamed and trapped when necessary, he didn't score until hitting two free throws with 14:57 left.

The player who scored at least 30 points in the last two games, who averaged 24.6 through the first five games of the tournament, who almost singlehandedly outscored UConn and Texas Tech down the stretch of those March Madness comebacks, finished with one 3-pointer. Before that, he had a pair of three-point plays off drives to the hoop that kept the Gators in striking range. He finished 3 for 10.

He also became part of not one, but two stops that put these Gators in the history book, and possibly cemented himself as the best basketball player to wear the orange and blue.

After Alijah Martin made two free throws to put Florida ahead 64-63 — its first lead since 8-6 — the Gators lured Sharp into a triple-team in the corner, where Clayton pressured him, and then Richard got him to dribble the ball off his leg and out of bounds.

Florida made one free throw on the next possession and that set up the finale.

The ball first went to L.J. Cryer, who led the Cougars with 19 points. Blanketed by Richard, he threw to Sharp, who was moving to spot up for a 3 when Clayton ran at him. That left him with no choice but to let the ball go.

"It was a great defensive play by Walter," Condon said. "I just dived on it, and hearing the buzzer go was a crazy feeling."

Instead of the 69-year-old Sampson becoming the oldest coach to win the title, the 39-year-old Golden becomes the youngest since N.C. State's Jim Valvano in 1983 to win it all.

This gut-wrenching loss came two nights after the Cougars fashioned a wild comeback of their own, from 14 down against Duke.

All three Final Four games were decided down the stretch, none by more than Florida's six-point win over Auburn on Saturday. Any thought that the men's game had been overtaken by the increasingly popular women will probably go on hold at least for a year.

The three women's Final Four games, capped by UConn's blowout of South Carolina on Sunday, were decided by an average of 24.7 points.

"When it gets down to the two best teams left," Sampson said of the thriller he barely lost, "it's not going to be easy for either team."

AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744107751869.jpeg" alt="Florida celebrates after beating Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)" />
 <figcaption>Florida celebrates after beating Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)</figcaption>
 </figure>By EDDIE PELLS AP National WriterSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. came up with the perfect going-away present for that spirit-crushing Houston defense that bullied, battered and bedeviled him all night.It was a defensive gem of his own. Right before the buzzer. For the win and the national title.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">champion aura. <a href="https://t.co/r3WFWcunBG">pic.twitter.com/r3WFWcunBG</a>&mdash; Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) <a href="https://twitter.com/GatorsMBK/status/1909475603356483633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The Gators and Clayton somehow overcame Houston's lockdown intensity, along with a 12-point deficit Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller decided when the Florida senior's own D stopped the Cougars from even taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.Clayton finished with 11 points, all in the second half. What he'll be remembered for most was getting Houston's Emanuel Sharp to stop in the middle of his motion as he tried to go up for the game-winning 3 in the final seconds."Just go 100 percent," Clayton said when asked what he was trying to do at the finish. "We were just trying to get a stop, and we happened to get it. I'm happy we got it done."With Sharp looking for room, Clayton ran at him. The Houston guard dropped the ball and, unable to pick it up lest he get called for traveling, watched it bounce.Alex Condon dived on the ball, then flipped it to Clayton, who ran to the opposite free-throw line with the buzzer sounding and tugged his jersey out of his shorts. Next, the court was awash in Gator chomps and orange and blue confetti."We guarded them hard and then I saw the ball loose and I just hoped we beat them to the ball," Florida coach Todd Golden said.This marked the fourth comeback in six March Madness wins for the Gators (36-4). They led this game for a total of 64 seconds, including the last 46 ticks of a contest that was in limbo until the final shot that never came.Houston coach Kelvin Sampson called it "incomprehensible" that the Cougars couldn't get a shot off on either of their last two possessions.About the last one, Sampson said: "Clayton made a great play. But that's why you've got to shot fake and get into the paint. Two's fine."Will Richard had 18 points to keep the Gators in it, and they won their third overall title and first since Billy Donovan went back-to-back in 2006-07.This time, it's Golden, in his third year, bringing the title back to Gainesville, where the Gator faithful can celebrate a win on one of college sports' grandest stages for the first time since Tim Tebow was playing quarterback for the football team in 2008.This was the first hoops title for the Southeastern Conference since Kentucky in 2012, and the outcome the power conference was hoping for (expecting?) after placing a record 14 teams in the tournament.The Cougars (35-5) and Sampson were denied their first championship, and ended up in the same spot as the colorful Phi Slama Jama teams from the 1980s — oh-so-close in second place.This was a defensive brawl — the Gators failed to crack 70 for only the second time all season — and for most of the night, Clayton got the worst of it.He was 0 for 4 from the field without a point through the first half. Met at the top of the circle, then double-teamed and trapped when necessary, he didn't score until hitting two free throws with 14:57 left.The player who scored at least 30 points in the last two games, who averaged 24.6 through the first five games of the tournament, who almost singlehandedly outscored UConn and Texas Tech down the stretch of those March Madness comebacks, finished with one 3-pointer. Before that, he had a pair of three-point plays off drives to the hoop that kept the Gators in striking range. He finished 3 for 10.He also became part of not one, but two stops that put these Gators in the history book, and possibly cemented himself as the best basketball player to wear the orange and blue.After Alijah Martin made two free throws to put Florida ahead 64-63 — its first lead since 8-6 — the Gators lured Sharp into a triple-team in the corner, where Clayton pressured him, and then Richard got him to dribble the ball off his leg and out of bounds.Florida made one free throw on the next possession and that set up the finale.The ball first went to L.J. Cryer, who led the Cougars with 19 points. Blanketed by Richard, he threw to Sharp, who was moving to spot up for a 3 when Clayton ran at him. That left him with no choice but to let the ball go."It was a great defensive play by Walter," Condon said. "I just dived on it, and hearing the buzzer go was a crazy feeling."Instead of the 69-year-old Sampson becoming the oldest coach to win the title, the 39-year-old Golden becomes the youngest since N.C. State's Jim Valvano in 1983 to win it all.This gut-wrenching loss came two nights after the Cougars fashioned a wild comeback of their own, from 14 down against Duke.All three Final Four games were decided down the stretch, none by more than Florida's six-point win over Auburn on Saturday. Any thought that the men's game had been overtaken by the increasingly popular women will probably go on hold at least for a year.The three women's Final Four games, capped by UConn's blowout of South Carolina on Sunday, were decided by an average of 24.7 points."When it gets down to the two best teams left," Sampson said of the thriller he barely lost, "it's not going to be easy for either team."___AP March Madness bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket and coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here.

🏀 Florida rallies to beat Houston for its third NCAA basketball title

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/502b756c-81da-43e9-a220-46f8cfa0b9ee?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Tyler Favretto</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University have earned the KCAC Baseball Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 31-April 6 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented at the conference level by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fa709d01-441d-47bb-b7d8-7c1c7a4df8d3?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>&nbsp;Player of the Week

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/eaced324-944f-4a81-8540-857966330018?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Tyler Favretto</a>&nbsp;- Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySr. | C | Montreal, QuebecFavretto had a great week, hitting .556 for the week and slugged at 1.056. All three hits in the first game against Saint Mary were for extra bases, and drove in four runs. He played a key role in helping KWU win on Tuesday against Sterling with three walks, a double, and a homer.

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/502b756c-81da-43e9-a220-46f8cfa0b9ee?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Tyler Favretto</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University have earned the KCAC Baseball Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 31-April 6 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented at the conference level by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fa709d01-441d-47bb-b7d8-7c1c7a4df8d3?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>&nbsp;Player of the Week<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/eaced324-944f-4a81-8540-857966330018?elinkdata=24134" target="_blank">Tyler Favretto</a>&nbsp;- Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySr. | C | Montreal, QuebecFavretto had a great week, hitting .556 for the week and slugged at 1.056. All three hits in the first game against Saint Mary were for extra bases, and drove in four runs. He played a key role in helping KWU win on Tuesday against Sterling with three walks, a double, and a homer.

Favretto earns KCAC Baseball Player of the Week honor

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e57720db-5fc3-401f-9f0e-3bd68eb38cc5?elinkdata=24103" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University has earned the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 31-April 6 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented at the conference level by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0fda1f8d-eecc-46f4-87d8-44529881c3ae?elinkdata=24103" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>.

Iwata had 310 yards passing, going 24 of 31 passing with five touchdowns as KWU beat Saint Mary 38-15. She helped KWU jump out to a 32-0 lead in the game before halftime. This is the second consecutive week in which Iwata has been named the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week, and marks the third time overall this season she has earned the honor.

WICHITA, Kan. -&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e57720db-5fc3-401f-9f0e-3bd68eb38cc5?elinkdata=24103" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;of Kansas Wesleyan University has earned the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week honors, the conference office announced Monday. Student-athletes were selected for their performances from March 31-April 6 by a vote of conference sports information directors. All KCAC Player of the Week honors are presented at the conference level by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0fda1f8d-eecc-46f4-87d8-44529881c3ae?elinkdata=24103" target="_blank">Equity Bank</a>.Iwata had 310 yards passing, going 24 of 31 passing with five touchdowns as KWU beat Saint Mary 38-15. She helped KWU jump out to a 32-0 lead in the game before halftime. This is the second consecutive week in which Iwata has been named the KCAC Women's Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week, and marks the third time overall this season she has earned the honor.

Iwata repeats as KCAC Flag Football Offensive Player of the Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel went 3 for 4 with a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1909416658638127141">home run</a>&nbsp;and two RBIs, Michael Lorenzen allowed one run in six innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Monday night.

Vinnie Pasquantino had an early RBI double for the Royals. Lorenzen (1-1) permitted five hits with no walks and three strikeouts.

Carlos Estévez got three outs for his third save. He gave up a two-out RBI single to Harrison Bader before retiring pinch-hitter Edouard Julien on a grounder with two on to end it.

Pasquantino hit a high fly down the left-field line that dropped in front of Bader for a double that drove in Jonathan India — who doubled leading off the first — to give the Royals a 1-0 lead.

Willi Castro hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Twins/status/1909398585629671639">two-out RBI double</a>&nbsp;in the second for the Twins.

Isbel drove in a run with an infield single in the bottom half, and Maikel Garcia scored when Bobby Witt Jr. grounded out to give the Royals a 3-1 lead.

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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kyle Isbel went 3 for 4 with a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Royals/status/1909416658638127141">home run</a>&nbsp;and two RBIs, Michael Lorenzen allowed one run in six innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Monday night.Vinnie Pasquantino had an early RBI double for the Royals. Lorenzen (1-1) permitted five hits with no walks and three strikeouts.Carlos Estévez got three outs for his third save. He gave up a two-out RBI single to Harrison Bader before retiring pinch-hitter Edouard Julien on a grounder with two on to end it.Pasquantino hit a high fly down the left-field line that dropped in front of Bader for a double that drove in Jonathan India — who doubled leading off the first — to give the Royals a 1-0 lead.Willi Castro hit a&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Twins/status/1909398585629671639">two-out RBI double</a>&nbsp;in the second for the Twins.Isbel drove in a run with an infield single in the bottom half, and Maikel Garcia scored when Bobby Witt Jr. grounded out to give the Royals a 3-1 lead.Isbel, batting ninth, added a solo shot in the sixth for his first homer this season.Minnesota manager&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/baldelli-ejected-twins-cc55631a225496142e15c7a2a065c949">Rocco Baldelli was ejected</a>&nbsp;in the bottom of the sixth for arguing a pitch-clock violation — which came on a full count and resulted in a walk to India — against Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson (0-1).<h2>Key moment</h2>MJ Melendez doubled leading off the second, moved to third on a single by Garcia and scored on Isbel's infield single to put the Royals in front for good.<h2>Key stat</h2>Richardson allowed four runs and eight hits with four walks in 5 2/3 innings. Only the New York Yankees have fewer quality starts (zero) than Minnesota (one) this season.<h2>Up next</h2>Twins RHP Pablo López (1-1, 2.25 ERA) makes his third start of the season Tuesday night against Royals LHP Cole Ragans (0-0, 3.60).