LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Baseball completed a three-game sweep of the University of Saint Mary Spires with a 12-0 win on Sunday afternoon at the USM Baseball Field.

It took a little time for the Coyotes to get things going, not scoring until the third inning putting three on the board. It was a 2-out rally for the Coyotes as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2d8a1c43-1739-49bf-8890-b4642f932587?elinkdata=24072">Tyler Favretto</a> doubled with two outs and after <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dce7f84d-bdb5-46d9-a9b8-edeea746a7f8?elinkdata=24072">Garrett Garfield</a> was hit by a pitch, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d1bfd7fb-4eb3-4113-b6ce-5c2f3b0de795?elinkdata=24072">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> drove in two runs with a double. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/175590e0-361d-495b-9366-0018272f9f15?elinkdata=24072">Carter Allen</a> followed with a single to score Ruvalcaba.

The Coyotes added another in the fourth as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/50b2b961-6302-42fa-8158-bb84a472f5ab?elinkdata=24072">Jacob Williamson</a> singled to score <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a45bbc3-467f-41e1-8ec7-e7fac05863de?elinkdata=24072">Lakin Franz</a> who had reached earlier in the inning on a fielder's choice.

Two more on the board for the Coyotes in the fifth. Allen walked, stole second base, then stole third and scored on a throwing error by the Spires for the first run. After <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8ba980b0-f3c0-4013-88c9-80bff87b0604?elinkdata=24072">Joe Finder</a> walked, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f9aa1a29-30c1-455c-ad32-2af122f1daec?elinkdata=24072">Blake Dale</a> reached on an error and Franz walked to lead the bases. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/89a7993a-5a0e-4c58-b59f-a40a31d806a4?elinkdata=24072">Eric Romero</a> the drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to make it 6-0.

Favretto led off the sixth with a single and courtesy runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1509327-cf78-407d-b54b-413b0f90f461?elinkdata=24072">Alex Garcia</a> then scored on Garfield's double. Garfield then scored on a double by Ruvalcaba pushing the lead to 8-0.

In the seventh, Romero singled and two batters later scored on Favretto's single.

In the ninth, the Coyotes added three more. Dale and Franz walked to start the inning. Romero followed with an RBI single. Williamson singled to load the bases and a run scored when Favretto hit into a double play. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/34e532c9-e76d-4998-bc82-96e970078d65?elinkdata=24072">Jovan Suarez</a> then doubled to bring in the third run of the inning to make it 12-0.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/29415ffb-f9a0-48e3-8293-4f38e29cf069?elinkdata=24072">Nathan Righi</a> went eight strong innings for the Coyotes, scattering six hits while striking out nine. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b248a13c-9268-48e5-8785-a5ca28119b67?elinkdata=24072">Justin Gilliam</a> pitched the ninth, striking out two.

Favretto and Romero had three hits each for the Coyotes to lead the way. Ruvalcaba drove in three runs and Romero two.

LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Baseball completed a three-game sweep of the University of Saint Mary Spires with a 12-0 win on Sunday afternoon at the USM Baseball Field.It took a little time for the Coyotes to get things going, not scoring until the third inning putting three on the board. It was a 2-out rally for the Coyotes as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2d8a1c43-1739-49bf-8890-b4642f932587?elinkdata=24072">Tyler Favretto</a> doubled with two outs and after <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dce7f84d-bdb5-46d9-a9b8-edeea746a7f8?elinkdata=24072">Garrett Garfield</a> was hit by a pitch, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d1bfd7fb-4eb3-4113-b6ce-5c2f3b0de795?elinkdata=24072">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> drove in two runs with a double. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/175590e0-361d-495b-9366-0018272f9f15?elinkdata=24072">Carter Allen</a> followed with a single to score Ruvalcaba.The Coyotes added another in the fourth as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/50b2b961-6302-42fa-8158-bb84a472f5ab?elinkdata=24072">Jacob Williamson</a> singled to score <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a45bbc3-467f-41e1-8ec7-e7fac05863de?elinkdata=24072">Lakin Franz</a> who had reached earlier in the inning on a fielder's choice.Two more on the board for the Coyotes in the fifth. Allen walked, stole second base, then stole third and scored on a throwing error by the Spires for the first run. After <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8ba980b0-f3c0-4013-88c9-80bff87b0604?elinkdata=24072">Joe Finder</a> walked, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f9aa1a29-30c1-455c-ad32-2af122f1daec?elinkdata=24072">Blake Dale</a> reached on an error and Franz walked to lead the bases. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/89a7993a-5a0e-4c58-b59f-a40a31d806a4?elinkdata=24072">Eric Romero</a> the drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to make it 6-0.Favretto led off the sixth with a single and courtesy runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1509327-cf78-407d-b54b-413b0f90f461?elinkdata=24072">Alex Garcia</a> then scored on Garfield's double. Garfield then scored on a double by Ruvalcaba pushing the lead to 8-0.In the seventh, Romero singled and two batters later scored on Favretto's single.In the ninth, the Coyotes added three more. Dale and Franz walked to start the inning. Romero followed with an RBI single. Williamson singled to load the bases and a run scored when Favretto hit into a double play. Pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/34e532c9-e76d-4998-bc82-96e970078d65?elinkdata=24072">Jovan Suarez</a> then doubled to bring in the third run of the inning to make it 12-0.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/29415ffb-f9a0-48e3-8293-4f38e29cf069?elinkdata=24072">Nathan Righi</a> went eight strong innings for the Coyotes, scattering six hits while striking out nine. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b248a13c-9268-48e5-8785-a5ca28119b67?elinkdata=24072">Justin Gilliam</a> pitched the ninth, striking out two.Favretto and Romero had three hits each for the Coyotes to lead the way. Ruvalcaba drove in three runs and Romero two.

Coyote baseball completes sweep of Saint Mary topping Spires 12-0

By MARC BOWMAN&nbsp; Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals won their first series of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Bubic (2-0) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings. His streak of 12 shutout innings was snapped when Ryan Mountcastle tripled to lead off the seventh and scored on Bubic's wild pitch one out later.

Bobby Witt Jr. had three of the Royals' 13 hits, falling a home run shy of the cycle. Salvador Perez, Mark Canha and Maikel Garcia each had two hits and scored a run.

Carlos Estévez earned his second save with a hitless ninth for the Royals. Kansas City, which swept Baltimore in the wild-card round last year, won its first regular-season series against the Orioles since Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2019, after having lost six of the last eight series with two ties.

Jorge Mateo – starting in center field for the first time since April 20, 2024 – misplayed Witt's slicing liner into a triple, keying Kansas City's three-run first inning.

Freddy Fermin's second-inning RBI single snapped an 0-for-12 skid as eight of the Royals' first 11 batters hit safely and Kansas City took a 4-0 lead.

Orioles starter Cade Povich (0-1) allowed four runs and a career-high 13 hits in six innings with four strikeouts.

Mountcastle had three of the Orioles' five hits.

Witt's diving stop robbed Jordan Westburg of a first-inning hit – nearly starting an inning-ending double play – then tripled and scored after Mateo's misplay as the Royals took a 3-0 lead in the bottom half.

Witt is hitting .377 at Kauffman Stadium since the start of last season, MLB's best home batting average in that span.

Orioles: Travel to Arizona to begin a three-game series Monday with RHP Zach Eflin (1-1, 3.75 ERA) opposing Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.38).

Royals: Begin a four-game homestand with Minnesota as Twins RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (0-0, 4.50) faces RHP Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 5.06).

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 </figure>By MARC BOWMAN&nbsp; Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals won their first series of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.Bubic (2-0) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings. His streak of 12 shutout innings was snapped when Ryan Mountcastle tripled to lead off the seventh and scored on Bubic's wild pitch one out later.Bobby Witt Jr. had three of the Royals' 13 hits, falling a home run shy of the cycle. Salvador Perez, Mark Canha and Maikel Garcia each had two hits and scored a run.Carlos Estévez earned his second save with a hitless ninth for the Royals. Kansas City, which swept Baltimore in the wild-card round last year, won its first regular-season series against the Orioles since Aug. 30 to Sept. 1, 2019, after having lost six of the last eight series with two ties.Jorge Mateo – starting in center field for the first time since April 20, 2024 – misplayed Witt's slicing liner into a triple, keying Kansas City's three-run first inning.Freddy Fermin's second-inning RBI single snapped an 0-for-12 skid as eight of the Royals' first 11 batters hit safely and Kansas City took a 4-0 lead.Orioles starter Cade Povich (0-1) allowed four runs and a career-high 13 hits in six innings with four strikeouts.Mountcastle had three of the Orioles' five hits.Key momentWitt's diving stop robbed Jordan Westburg of a first-inning hit – nearly starting an inning-ending double play – then tripled and scored after Mateo's misplay as the Royals took a 3-0 lead in the bottom half.Key statWitt is hitting .377 at Kauffman Stadium since the start of last season, MLB's best home batting average in that span.Up nextOrioles: Travel to Arizona to begin a three-game series Monday with RHP Zach Eflin (1-1, 3.75 ERA) opposing Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (1-1, 3.38).Royals: Begin a four-game homestand with Minnesota as Twins RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (0-0, 4.50) faces RHP Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 5.06).—AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

⚾ Bubic takes a shutout into the seventh to pitch Royals past Orioles 

LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Baseball swept Saturday's doubleheader with the University of Saint Mary Spires to already claim the series win at the USM Baseball Field. KWU won the opener 10-0 in a run-rule shortened game, and then posted a 9-1 win in the second contest.

The Coyotes took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a8c8cae-602f-4dac-b312-007a34362e5e?elinkdata=23979">Jacob Williamson</a> led things off with an error and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b01ea729-d24d-4035-b17c-d986d804a1ae?elinkdata=23979">Garrett Garfield's</a> single.

KWU added another run in the second as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bef44f4b-5755-4a37-9550-7382801aef1d?elinkdata=23979">Blake Dale</a> singled to score <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea9618d9-c561-442b-9e31-4a3bbe841d13?elinkdata=23979">Coulson Riggs</a> who had singled earlier in the inning.

Another single tally came for the Coyotes in the third inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a6bc73ee-1ba2-4b0a-ab88-ff397d09fc8f?elinkdata=23979">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> reached on an error and then scored when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/64c3e4d1-3ae9-4885-bbe7-811cb73ce2d7?elinkdata=23979">Carter Allen</a> doubled and an error allowed Ruvalcaba to score.

Back-to-back doubles by Williamson and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/db7df70c-7a81-463f-a4b4-1ed05c728315?elinkdata=23979">Tyler Favretto</a> plated another single run for the Coyotes in the fourth.

The Coyotes scored twice in the sixth as Williamson led off the inning with a single and then scored on Favretto's triple. Garfield then singled to bring in the second run of the inning.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e8c62ebb-063b-45c0-b108-da4fa4b81cc6?elinkdata=23979">Blake Dale</a> walked and Williamson was hit by a pitch to set up Favretto's 2-run double in the seventh to put two more on the board for the Coyotes.

Allen walked to lead off the KWU eighth inning and Dale doubled to bring in Allen. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b39d19db-5466-4df6-be23-b7ae4b1d32e5?elinkdata=23979">Eric Romero</a> then reached on an error that allowed Dale to score to make it 10-0. Saint Mary would go in order in the bottom of the inning triggering the early ending.

Favretto had three hits and drove in four runs. Williamson, Garfield, Allen and Dale had two hits each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/92508169-d623-4204-ae87-b775ed19a692?elinkdata=23979">Brett Maddock</a> threw a complete game shutout, scattering five hits over eight innings and striking out four.

In the second game, the Coyotes broke a scoreless tie with five runs in the top of the second. Allen led off the inning with a double and then scored when Romer reached on an error. Favretto singled to score two runs, Garfield singled in a run, and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00c6a744-e992-46c2-aae7-cd50488f6a13?elinkdata=23979">Alex Garcia</a> would score on a delayed double steal to put the Coyotes up 5-0.

Wesleyan added two more in the third as the Coyotes loaded the bases as Finder walked and Dale and Romero were hit by pitches to set up Williamson's 2-run single.

Saint Mary put a run on the board in the bottom of the third.

The Coyotes added two more in the sixth as Garfield was hit by a pitch and pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e56c804c-c5f0-47a7-82e9-36bc3e310b46?elinkdata=23979">Michael Rago</a> would score on Allen's single. Finder singled to drive in another run, and the Coyotes got a single by Dale and a walk by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c550689a-baf2-4945-89ec-0fd5dd113525?elinkdata=23979">Lakin Franz</a> to load the bases but could not push another run across.

Favretto, Allen and Finder had two hits each for the Coyotes while Williamson and Favretto drove in two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a5ecfca4-9755-42f9-8b97-68d93d453472?elinkdata=23979">Nathan Galusha</a> got the win, going six innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out four. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/08d8f4c6-fdfa-45ed-ba94-c32f37b82a19?elinkdata=23979">Wil Yamka</a> pitched the seventh, striking out two.

LEAVENWORTH - Kansas Wesleyan Baseball swept Saturday's doubleheader with the University of Saint Mary Spires to already claim the series win at the USM Baseball Field. KWU won the opener 10-0 in a run-rule shortened game, and then posted a 9-1 win in the second contest.The Coyotes took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7a8c8cae-602f-4dac-b312-007a34362e5e?elinkdata=23979">Jacob Williamson</a> led things off with an error and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b01ea729-d24d-4035-b17c-d986d804a1ae?elinkdata=23979">Garrett Garfield's</a> single.KWU added another run in the second as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/bef44f4b-5755-4a37-9550-7382801aef1d?elinkdata=23979">Blake Dale</a> singled to score <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ea9618d9-c561-442b-9e31-4a3bbe841d13?elinkdata=23979">Coulson Riggs</a> who had singled earlier in the inning.Another single tally came for the Coyotes in the third inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a6bc73ee-1ba2-4b0a-ab88-ff397d09fc8f?elinkdata=23979">Fernando Ruvalcaba</a> reached on an error and then scored when <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/64c3e4d1-3ae9-4885-bbe7-811cb73ce2d7?elinkdata=23979">Carter Allen</a> doubled and an error allowed Ruvalcaba to score.Back-to-back doubles by Williamson and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/db7df70c-7a81-463f-a4b4-1ed05c728315?elinkdata=23979">Tyler Favretto</a> plated another single run for the Coyotes in the fourth.The Coyotes scored twice in the sixth as Williamson led off the inning with a single and then scored on Favretto's triple. Garfield then singled to bring in the second run of the inning.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e8c62ebb-063b-45c0-b108-da4fa4b81cc6?elinkdata=23979">Blake Dale</a> walked and Williamson was hit by a pitch to set up Favretto's 2-run double in the seventh to put two more on the board for the Coyotes.Allen walked to lead off the KWU eighth inning and Dale doubled to bring in Allen. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b39d19db-5466-4df6-be23-b7ae4b1d32e5?elinkdata=23979">Eric Romero</a> then reached on an error that allowed Dale to score to make it 10-0. Saint Mary would go in order in the bottom of the inning triggering the early ending.Favretto had three hits and drove in four runs. Williamson, Garfield, Allen and Dale had two hits each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/92508169-d623-4204-ae87-b775ed19a692?elinkdata=23979">Brett Maddock</a> threw a complete game shutout, scattering five hits over eight innings and striking out four.In the second game, the Coyotes broke a scoreless tie with five runs in the top of the second. Allen led off the inning with a double and then scored when Romer reached on an error. Favretto singled to score two runs, Garfield singled in a run, and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/00c6a744-e992-46c2-aae7-cd50488f6a13?elinkdata=23979">Alex Garcia</a> would score on a delayed double steal to put the Coyotes up 5-0.Wesleyan added two more in the third as the Coyotes loaded the bases as Finder walked and Dale and Romero were hit by pitches to set up Williamson's 2-run single.Saint Mary put a run on the board in the bottom of the third.The Coyotes added two more in the sixth as Garfield was hit by a pitch and pinch runner <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e56c804c-c5f0-47a7-82e9-36bc3e310b46?elinkdata=23979">Michael Rago</a> would score on Allen's single. Finder singled to drive in another run, and the Coyotes got a single by Dale and a walk by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c550689a-baf2-4945-89ec-0fd5dd113525?elinkdata=23979">Lakin Franz</a> to load the bases but could not push another run across.Favretto, Allen and Finder had two hits each for the Coyotes while Williamson and Favretto drove in two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a5ecfca4-9755-42f9-8b97-68d93d453472?elinkdata=23979">Nathan Galusha</a> got the win, going six innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out four. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/08d8f4c6-fdfa-45ed-ba94-c32f37b82a19?elinkdata=23979">Wil Yamka</a> pitched the seventh, striking out two.

KWU baseball topples Spires in doubleheader sweep

Kansas Wesleyan Softball got to play Saturday's doubleheader with Southwestern College in the friendly confines of the softball field at Salina South High School thanks to Mother Nature.

With rain on Friday and Saturday morning in Winfield, the doubleheader between the teams was shifted to Salina on the artificial turf surface at the South High fields, the home field for the Coyotes.

Playing as the visitor didn't faze the Coyotes who cruised to a 12-0 and 6-1 win against the Moundbuilders.

The first game started with a boom, literally. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dfcf5d87-b4c8-49bc-98c7-45afe42230e7?elinkdata=23948">Hailey Summers</a> crushed the second pitch of the game out of the park to straight-away center field, the ball bouncing off Edward Street that sits approximately 50 feet beyond the outfield fence, and into Jerry Ivey Memorial Park.

Two batters later, the Coyotes got a double by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dd429469-756b-4441-ac13-c02ce4e1cf9b?elinkdata=23948">Keira Hammen</a> and a single by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c0013691-4483-48df-ac22-8e313875b3e0?elinkdata=23948">Trenity Miller</a>. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/56fefcec-7ff8-41fc-bf29-feb336071929?elinkdata=23948">Brooklyn Lange</a> then knocked a double off the top of the fence to bring in a run. After a walk to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2158d857-90c3-4085-a36f-5e911f902cb1?elinkdata=23948">Briannah Kutschkau</a> to load the bases, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7d9a043b-caa3-4a8a-b37d-f2a9c5048d28?elinkdata=23948">Cadence Mallet</a> singled home two more runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fae9297a-a74f-4ec9-9a0d-411f0e66e54d?elinkdata=23948">Elli Han</a> brought in the fifth run of the inning with a ground out.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c77b694a-5e0f-4a31-bca9-658ff7d538fd?elinkdata=23948">Jenna Soule</a> doubled in the second followed by Hammen's homer to center field to make it 7-0 Coyotes.

The Coyotes added four more in the third. Mallet singled to start the inning and Han followed with a hit, and an error in right field allowed both runners to move up. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0bcc8b33-522d-4189-982e-ba3aa1375d57?elinkdata=23948">Josie Buhr</a> followed with a 2-run double to right center. Summers singled and after a pitching change Soule reached on a RBI fielder's choice that scored Buhr. Soule stole second and after a single by Hammen, scored on Miller's sacrifice fly.

Wesleyan added one more in the top of the fifth when Soule reached on an error, stole second on the play, went to third on a passed ball, then scored on a wild pitch.

In the bottom of the fifth Southwestern got a baserunner past second base for the first time in the game thanks to a single and then a double, but could not push a run across.

Hammen had three of KWU's 14 hits in the game, while Summers, Miller and Mallet had two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8bddd430-25c7-4eb8-b675-2ccf6a479d94?elinkdata=23948">Caitlyn Collier</a> scattered five hits across five innings while striking out seven and not issuing a walk for the win.

In the second game, Soule led off the proceedings with a bunt single and then scored on Miller's RBI ground out. Kutschkau then singled to second base and beat out the throw to bring in another run to make it 2-0 after a half inning.

The Coyotes added a run in the third as Han just missed a homer off the top of the fence that bounced back into play for a double and then scored on Miller's single.

Buhr walked in the fourth and then scored on Soule's 2-out double. Han followed with a RBI single to make it 5-0.

Southwestern got on the board for the first time in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it 5-1 and the score would stay there until the seventh when the Coyotes put one more on the board. Han walked to start the inning, Hammen and Miller singled to load the bases and two batters later Mallet hit one to right that was caught but a run scored on the sacrifice fly.

Han had three hits in the game for the Coyotes, while Soule, Miller and Kutschkau had two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2fdce7f4-577b-4170-bdcc-fd090824eae9?elinkdata=23948">Alli Mickelsen</a> tossed a complete game for the Coyotes, scattering six hits and allowing just one run while striking out seven and not issuing a walk.

KWU is on the road at McPherson on Wednesday.

Kansas Wesleyan Softball got to play Saturday's doubleheader with Southwestern College in the friendly confines of the softball field at Salina South High School thanks to Mother Nature.With rain on Friday and Saturday morning in Winfield, the doubleheader between the teams was shifted to Salina on the artificial turf surface at the South High fields, the home field for the Coyotes.Playing as the visitor didn't faze the Coyotes who cruised to a 12-0 and 6-1 win against the Moundbuilders.The first game started with a boom, literally. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dfcf5d87-b4c8-49bc-98c7-45afe42230e7?elinkdata=23948">Hailey Summers</a> crushed the second pitch of the game out of the park to straight-away center field, the ball bouncing off Edward Street that sits approximately 50 feet beyond the outfield fence, and into Jerry Ivey Memorial Park.Two batters later, the Coyotes got a double by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/dd429469-756b-4441-ac13-c02ce4e1cf9b?elinkdata=23948">Keira Hammen</a> and a single by <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c0013691-4483-48df-ac22-8e313875b3e0?elinkdata=23948">Trenity Miller</a>. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/56fefcec-7ff8-41fc-bf29-feb336071929?elinkdata=23948">Brooklyn Lange</a> then knocked a double off the top of the fence to bring in a run. After a walk to <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2158d857-90c3-4085-a36f-5e911f902cb1?elinkdata=23948">Briannah Kutschkau</a> to load the bases, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7d9a043b-caa3-4a8a-b37d-f2a9c5048d28?elinkdata=23948">Cadence Mallet</a> singled home two more runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fae9297a-a74f-4ec9-9a0d-411f0e66e54d?elinkdata=23948">Elli Han</a> brought in the fifth run of the inning with a ground out.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c77b694a-5e0f-4a31-bca9-658ff7d538fd?elinkdata=23948">Jenna Soule</a> doubled in the second followed by Hammen's homer to center field to make it 7-0 Coyotes.The Coyotes added four more in the third. Mallet singled to start the inning and Han followed with a hit, and an error in right field allowed both runners to move up. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0bcc8b33-522d-4189-982e-ba3aa1375d57?elinkdata=23948">Josie Buhr</a> followed with a 2-run double to right center. Summers singled and after a pitching change Soule reached on a RBI fielder's choice that scored Buhr. Soule stole second and after a single by Hammen, scored on Miller's sacrifice fly.Wesleyan added one more in the top of the fifth when Soule reached on an error, stole second on the play, went to third on a passed ball, then scored on a wild pitch.In the bottom of the fifth Southwestern got a baserunner past second base for the first time in the game thanks to a single and then a double, but could not push a run across.Hammen had three of KWU's 14 hits in the game, while Summers, Miller and Mallet had two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8bddd430-25c7-4eb8-b675-2ccf6a479d94?elinkdata=23948">Caitlyn Collier</a> scattered five hits across five innings while striking out seven and not issuing a walk for the win.In the second game, Soule led off the proceedings with a bunt single and then scored on Miller's RBI ground out. Kutschkau then singled to second base and beat out the throw to bring in another run to make it 2-0 after a half inning.The Coyotes added a run in the third as Han just missed a homer off the top of the fence that bounced back into play for a double and then scored on Miller's single.Buhr walked in the fourth and then scored on Soule's 2-out double. Han followed with a RBI single to make it 5-0.Southwestern got on the board for the first time in the bottom of the fourth inning to make it 5-1 and the score would stay there until the seventh when the Coyotes put one more on the board. Han walked to start the inning, Hammen and Miller singled to load the bases and two batters later Mallet hit one to right that was caught but a run scored on the sacrifice fly.Han had three hits in the game for the Coyotes, while Soule, Miller and Kutschkau had two each. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2fdce7f4-577b-4170-bdcc-fd090824eae9?elinkdata=23948">Alli Mickelsen</a> tossed a complete game for the Coyotes, scattering six hits and allowing just one run while striking out seven and not issuing a walk.KWU is on the road at McPherson on Wednesday.

Coyote softball cruises past Southwestern in doubleheader sweep

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore's four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Saturday to snap a three-game skid.

Heston Kjerstad and Ramón Urías also had RBI singles in Baltimore's big inning. Gary Sánchez hit a two-run single in the second and Tyler O'Neill had a two-run triple in the seventh for the Orioles, whose five through nine batters went 8 for 19 with all eight RBIs.

Leadoff man Gunnar Henderson was 0 for 5 with four strikeouts, dropping to 1 for 9 since returning from a a right intercostal strain.

Sugano (1-1) got the first eight Royals hitters out and allowed one run and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and hit one batter.

Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-2) tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up four runs and six hits with five strikeouts and one walk.

Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first homer of the season for Kansas City, a 399-foot shot to left field in the sixth.

After giving up back-to-back singles to start the fifth and pitching with a 2-0 lead, Sugano kept the Royals off the board, stranding the runners at first and second. The Orioles then responded with their four-run sixth.

Baltimore had 12 hits after entering the game tied for first in the American League in that category.

The teams will play the rubber game of the series Sunday. The Royals had seven series last season during which they won the first game and dropped the next two of the series. LHP Cade Povich (0-0, 6.23 ERA) will start for Baltimore and LHP Kris Bubic (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743902376380.jpeg" alt="Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jackson Holliday highlighted Baltimore's four-run sixth inning with a two-run single, Tomoyuki Sugano was solid through five-plus innings and the Orioles defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-1 on Saturday to snap a three-game skid.Heston Kjerstad and Ramón Urías also had RBI singles in Baltimore's big inning. Gary Sánchez hit a two-run single in the second and Tyler O'Neill had a two-run triple in the seventh for the Orioles, whose five through nine batters went 8 for 19 with all eight RBIs.Leadoff man Gunnar Henderson was 0 for 5 with four strikeouts, dropping to 1 for 9 since returning from a a right intercostal strain.Sugano (1-1) got the first eight Royals hitters out and allowed one run and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four, walked one and hit one batter.Royals starter Michael Wacha (0-2) tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up four runs and six hits with five strikeouts and one walk.Bobby Witt Jr. hit his first homer of the season for Kansas City, a 399-foot shot to left field in the sixth.<h2>Key moment</h2>After giving up back-to-back singles to start the fifth and pitching with a 2-0 lead, Sugano kept the Royals off the board, stranding the runners at first and second. The Orioles then responded with their four-run sixth.<h2>Key stats</h2>Baltimore had 12 hits after entering the game tied for first in the American League in that category.<h2>Up next</h2>The teams will play the rubber game of the series Sunday. The Royals had seven series last season during which they won the first game and dropped the next two of the series. LHP Cade Povich (0-0, 6.23 ERA) will start for Baltimore and LHP Kris Bubic (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will take the mound for Kansas City.

⚾ Holliday and Sugano help Orioles to victory over Royals

Kansas Wesleyan Men's Tennis picked up a 6-1 win over the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Friday at Genesis Health Club's indoor tennis courts.

The match was moved indoors due to inclement weather in Salina.

The Eagles got their only point of the day by winning the doubles point, winning two of three matches. KWU's win came as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ac6f29d-bd3c-4562-af3f-0abc090b8581?elinkdata=23793">Paul Jittawait</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a227f444-efc8-4a73-be7d-01a8a7780527?elinkdata=23793">Gavin Chavez</a> beat Nathan Bartlett and Owen Harrison 6-4. OKWU got wins as Richand Hoyte and Preston Callahan beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0e754446-62ab-430b-81f4-d3d487b7fbf2?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1ba70599-3490-41fa-946c-60450e120356?elinkdata=23793">Luke Craft</a> 6-4; and Manuel Espinal and Raphael Alvado beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d8d245a1-bad6-4fe1-a740-0b8c906b1dd3?elinkdata=23793">Raul Davalos-Gavino</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e3a0532-a0b7-4aa9-a39e-20b46f2ed7bf?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> 7-5.

Davalos-Gavino beat Alvado 6-0, 6-0; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/943935a1-9cc3-4c84-ae25-a5636faf99a7?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> beat Hoyte 4-6, 6-4, 6-4; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/88c5656b-6987-4304-aa6d-8ffdd22aad85?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> beat Espinal 6-0, 6-3; Craft beat Callahan 6-2, 6-3; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4b441ad0-b72b-4ee3-b257-a6200f946a94?elinkdata=23793">Jack Hanson</a> beat Bartlett 6-2, 7-5; and Chavez beat Harrison 6-1, 6-4.

Kansas Wesleyan Men's Tennis picked up a 6-1 win over the Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles on Friday at Genesis Health Club's indoor tennis courts.The match was moved indoors due to inclement weather in Salina.The Eagles got their only point of the day by winning the doubles point, winning two of three matches. KWU's win came as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0ac6f29d-bd3c-4562-af3f-0abc090b8581?elinkdata=23793">Paul Jittawait</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a227f444-efc8-4a73-be7d-01a8a7780527?elinkdata=23793">Gavin Chavez</a> beat Nathan Bartlett and Owen Harrison 6-4. OKWU got wins as Richand Hoyte and Preston Callahan beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0e754446-62ab-430b-81f4-d3d487b7fbf2?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/1ba70599-3490-41fa-946c-60450e120356?elinkdata=23793">Luke Craft</a> 6-4; and Manuel Espinal and Raphael Alvado beat <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d8d245a1-bad6-4fe1-a740-0b8c906b1dd3?elinkdata=23793">Raul Davalos-Gavino</a> and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5e3a0532-a0b7-4aa9-a39e-20b46f2ed7bf?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> 7-5.KWU would win all six singles matches.Davalos-Gavino beat Alvado 6-0, 6-0; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/943935a1-9cc3-4c84-ae25-a5636faf99a7?elinkdata=23793">Adam Hanson</a> beat Hoyte 4-6, 6-4, 6-4; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/88c5656b-6987-4304-aa6d-8ffdd22aad85?elinkdata=23793">Jacob Phelps</a> beat Espinal 6-0, 6-3; Craft beat Callahan 6-2, 6-3; <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/4b441ad0-b72b-4ee3-b257-a6200f946a94?elinkdata=23793">Jack Hanson</a> beat Bartlett 6-2, 7-5; and Chavez beat Harrison 6-1, 6-4.

KWU Men's Tennis knocks off Oklahoma Wesleyan 6-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night.

The Royals broke it open in eighth inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five times.

Garcia ripped a double down the left-field line to score Mark Canha and give Kansas City a 4-2 lead. Kyle Isbel followed with a bunt to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who underhanded it to the plate, but Garcia beat the throw to make it 5-2.

Pasquantino gave the Royals a six-run lead on a bloop single that cleared the bases.

Kansas City starter Seth Lugo (1-0) went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned).

Dean Kremer (1-1) went 4 1/3 innings in the start for Baltimore, allowing eight hits and three runs (two earned).

Baltimore ended its string of five straight series-opening wins dating to last September.

Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who started the season on the injured list,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/orioles-henderson-7bd05b6688776e59bba26d836e2229d5">made his 2025 debut</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore and went 1 for 4.

Kansas City opened the scoring in the first when Salvador Perez sent a high fly ball to left with two outs that Heston Kjerstad misplayed, allowing Bobby Witt Jr. to score.

The Royals took advantage of an error and a wild pitch in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead. Garcia singled up the middle to score Perez and Cavan Biggio.

The Royals have scored 18 of their 31 runs this season in the seventh inning or later.

The Orioles have not recorded a save through the first eight games of a season for the first time since 2003.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743821455033.png" alt="Photo KC Royals" />
 <figcaption>Photo KC Royals</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia and Vinnie Pasquantino each had three RBIs to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on a rainy Friday night.The Royals broke it open in eighth inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring five times.Garcia ripped a double down the left-field line to score Mark Canha and give Kansas City a 4-2 lead. Kyle Isbel followed with a bunt to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle, who underhanded it to the plate, but Garcia beat the throw to make it 5-2.Pasquantino gave the Royals a six-run lead on a bloop single that cleared the bases.Kansas City starter Seth Lugo (1-0) went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned).Dean Kremer (1-1) went 4 1/3 innings in the start for Baltimore, allowing eight hits and three runs (two earned).Baltimore ended its string of five straight series-opening wins dating to last September.Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who started the season on the injured list,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/orioles-henderson-7bd05b6688776e59bba26d836e2229d5">made his 2025 debut</a>&nbsp;for Baltimore and went 1 for 4.Kansas City opened the scoring in the first when Salvador Perez sent a high fly ball to left with two outs that Heston Kjerstad misplayed, allowing Bobby Witt Jr. to score.<h2>Key moment</h2>The Royals took advantage of an error and a wild pitch in the fourth to take a 3-2 lead. Garcia singled up the middle to score Perez and Cavan Biggio.<h2>Key stats</h2>The Royals have scored 18 of their 31 runs this season in the seventh inning or later.The Orioles have not recorded a save through the first eight games of a season for the first time since 2003.<h2>Up next</h2>

⚾ Royals beat Orioles behind 3 RBIs apiece from Garcia and  Pasquantino

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State’s Serena Sundell and Ayoka Lee added to their career trophy cases, as the tandem were named Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America Honorable Mention on Thursday.

This was the fourth time Lee has collected WBCA All-America Honorable Mention honors, while Sundell earned her first WBCA All-America Honorable Mention citation.

Sundell, a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team and Associated Press (AP) All-America honorable mention selection, led the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (262) and paced the nation and led the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.28 apg) and was second in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.52). She recorded a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.

The product of Maryville, Missouri, was second on the team in scoring average with 14.1 points per game and led the Wildcats with 508 points, which was the second-highest total of her career on a .501 field goal percentage. She was the only player in the nation this season and the third player since 1993-94 to register a season with 500 or more points, 250 or more assists and shoot 50.0 percent or better from the field.

She registered a career-high 31 blocked shots (0.86 bpg) and pulled in 159 rebounds (4.4 rpg), which was the second-highest rebound total in her career.

Sundell registered a career-high eight double-doubles this season. She was the first Big 12 player since the 2022-23 season and the fifth player in program history to register a triple-double with 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds against USC Upstate on Dec. 5, 2024.

With her point (508) and assist (262) totals this season, Sundell was the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists. She joined former Wildcat Kayla Goth as the only two players in program history with 500 or more points and 200 or more assists in a season.

In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (139) and games played (139). She holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 811 and is second in program history for career assists per game (5.83 apg). She ranks sixth on the K-State career scoring list with 1,771 points. She ranks tied for seventh in school history for career blocks (104).

She was the first player in school history and the 14th&nbsp;in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history with 1,700 or more career points and 800 or more career assists.

Lee, a 2025 All-Big 12 Second Team honoree and AP All-America honorable mention recipient, averaging a team-high 15.4 points per game on a career-high .631 field goal percentage this season. She also averaged team-highs with 6.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.

In her career, Lee holds the school record and ranks tied for fifth in Big 12 history for points scored with 2,533 and holds the school record for career scoring average at 18.6. She also owns the school records for career rebounds and ranks fifth in Big 12 history with 1,262 and career rebounding average at 9.3.

Lee is also the school record holder and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career blocks with 356 and owns the school record and ranks tied for second in Big 12 history for career double-doubles with 65. She was the first player in program history with 300 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.

K-State concluded the 2024-25 season with its 19th NCAA Tournament bid and the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history. The Wildcats registered the second-most wins in a season in school history with 28 and tied for the second-most wins in a two-season span (54). K-State was ranked in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls for the entirety of the season.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State’s Serena Sundell and Ayoka Lee added to their career trophy cases, as the tandem were named Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) All-America Honorable Mention on Thursday.This was the fourth time Lee has collected WBCA All-America Honorable Mention honors, while Sundell earned her first WBCA All-America Honorable Mention citation.Sundell, a 2025 All-Big 12 First Team and Associated Press (AP) All-America honorable mention selection, led the nation with a career-high and school record for total assists (262) and paced the nation and led the Big 12 with a career-high for assists per game (7.28 apg) and was second in the Big 12 for assist-turnover ratio (2.52). She recorded a league-best nine games with 10 or more assists.The product of Maryville, Missouri, was second on the team in scoring average with 14.1 points per game and led the Wildcats with 508 points, which was the second-highest total of her career on a .501 field goal percentage. She was the only player in the nation this season and the third player since 1993-94 to register a season with 500 or more points, 250 or more assists and shoot 50.0 percent or better from the field.She registered a career-high 31 blocked shots (0.86 bpg) and pulled in 159 rebounds (4.4 rpg), which was the second-highest rebound total in her career.Sundell registered a career-high eight double-doubles this season. She was the first Big 12 player since the 2022-23 season and the fifth player in program history to register a triple-double with 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds against USC Upstate on Dec. 5, 2024.With her point (508) and assist (262) totals this season, Sundell was the first player in Big 12 history to record four seasons with 350 or more points and 150 or more assists. She joined former Wildcat Kayla Goth as the only two players in program history with 500 or more points and 200 or more assists in a season.In her career, Sundell holds the school records for career starts (139) and games played (139). She holds the school record and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career assists with 811 and is second in program history for career assists per game (5.83 apg). She ranks sixth on the K-State career scoring list with 1,771 points. She ranks tied for seventh in school history for career blocks (104).She was the first player in school history and the 14th&nbsp;in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history with 1,700 or more career points and 800 or more career assists.Lee, a 2025 All-Big 12 Second Team honoree and AP All-America honorable mention recipient, averaging a team-high 15.4 points per game on a career-high .631 field goal percentage this season. She also averaged team-highs with 6.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game.In her career, Lee holds the school record and ranks tied for fifth in Big 12 history for points scored with 2,533 and holds the school record for career scoring average at 18.6. She also owns the school records for career rebounds and ranks fifth in Big 12 history with 1,262 and career rebounding average at 9.3.Lee is also the school record holder and ranks fourth in Big 12 history for career blocks with 356 and owns the school record and ranks tied for second in Big 12 history for career double-doubles with 65. She was the first player in program history with 300 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals.K-State concluded the 2024-25 season with its 19th NCAA Tournament bid and the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history. The Wildcats registered the second-most wins in a season in school history with 28 and tied for the second-most wins in a two-season span (54). K-State was ranked in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls for the entirety of the season.

K-State’s Sundell, Lee Collect WBCA All-America Honorable Mention

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Due to potential inclement weather, Kansas football’s Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 5 will be moved inside to the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility.

With the practice moving indoors, fans will have the opportunity to see the Jayhawks in action for the final 30 minutes of practice, beginning at approximately&nbsp;11:30 a.m.&nbsp;Fans should enter through the&nbsp;Beatty Family Pavilion lobby of the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility and will be able to view practice from a standing area on the south side of the field.

The first 750 fans will receive the 2025 spring football poster.&nbsp;Following practice, Kansas football players and coaches will sign autographs for approximately 45 minutes. Due to spacing and time constraints inflatables, tailgating games, and food trucks will no longer be a part of the event.

Fans should enter the parking lots at the corner of 11th&nbsp;and Missouri Street and should exercise caution upon entering due to ongoing construction to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Parking will be open in the lots surrounding the stadium.

LAWRENCE, Kan. –&nbsp;Due to potential inclement weather, Kansas football’s Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 5 will be moved inside to the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility.With the practice moving indoors, fans will have the opportunity to see the Jayhawks in action for the final 30 minutes of practice, beginning at approximately&nbsp;11:30 a.m.&nbsp;Fans should enter through the&nbsp;Beatty Family Pavilion lobby of the Kansas Football Indoor Practice Facility and will be able to view practice from a standing area on the south side of the field.The first 750 fans will receive the 2025 spring football poster.&nbsp;Following practice, Kansas football players and coaches will sign autographs for approximately 45 minutes. Due to spacing and time constraints inflatables, tailgating games, and food trucks will no longer be a part of the event.Fans should enter the parking lots at the corner of 11th&nbsp;and Missouri Street and should exercise caution upon entering due to ongoing construction to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Parking will be open in the lots surrounding the stadium.

Kansas Football Fan Appreciation Day Adjusted Due to Weather

HILLSBORO - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its doubleheader with the Tabor Bluejays on Wednesday at Bluejay Softball Field.

The Coyotes won game 1 10-9 in extra innings, but dropped a pitchers duel in the second game 1-0.

In the opener, the Coyotes took advantage of an error in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c06f10e8-b76a-4a28-85b5-e7fa1a143a82?elinkdata=23731">Hailey Summers</a> reached on the miscue and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/20f3d6a1-f76d-44b5-80e3-52d4b45cdb7a?elinkdata=23731">Trenity Miller's</a> double.

Tabor took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the inning with a pair of runs.

In the third, the Coyotes regained the lead as Summers singled, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8a3493dc-6cde-4ecf-867e-343ce2fcebe2?elinkdata=23731">Jenna Soule</a> walked and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/59837f7b-d433-4edf-a20e-5c69edfe72cf?elinkdata=23731">Keira Hammen</a> brought in a run with a hit. Three batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fbe5eaa1-08d9-4c05-9011-5e7b93eac0d6?elinkdata=23731">Briannah Kutschkau</a> singled to bring in the go-ahead run.

Tabor scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take the lead back.

Back came the Coyotes to start the fifth. Hammen homered, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a4a63682-166a-44fb-b778-ad56359dce6e?elinkdata=23731">Elli Han</a> singled and Kutschkau reached on an error to set up pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b1697b7c-8602-4c1d-8d0d-efea714117b6?elinkdata=23731">Cadence Mallet's</a> RBI single. Summers followed with an RBI single and after Soule singled, Hammen singled for two more runs as the Coyotes put six on the board.

Tabor added a run in the fifth, and the Coyotes held a 9-8 lead into the bottom of the seventh, but the Bluejays were able to tied it and force extras.

Miller drove in the game-winning run in the top of the eighth, and the KWU defense stepped up and got Tabor to go in order for the win.

Summers and Hammen had three hits each for the Coyotes. Hammen drove in four runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba8f4896-20bf-460f-bef4-bea657cae75e?elinkdata=23731">Caitlyn Collier</a> went all the way for the Coyotes allowing nine runs on 13 hits, improving to 8-7.

The second game was a pitcher's duel between <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e11547ad-1ca6-400f-ac74-d9d6040bf14a?elinkdata=23731">Alli Mickelsen</a> for the Coyotes and Madison Nelson for Tabor.

Neither team could push a run across until Tabor scored the only run of the game in the fifth.

Miller led off the KWU second with a hit, but the Coyotes couldn't capitalize.

HILLSBORO - Kansas Wesleyan Softball split its doubleheader with the Tabor Bluejays on Wednesday at Bluejay Softball Field.The Coyotes won game 1 10-9 in extra innings, but dropped a pitchers duel in the second game 1-0.In the opener, the Coyotes took advantage of an error in the first inning as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c06f10e8-b76a-4a28-85b5-e7fa1a143a82?elinkdata=23731">Hailey Summers</a> reached on the miscue and then scored on <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/20f3d6a1-f76d-44b5-80e3-52d4b45cdb7a?elinkdata=23731">Trenity Miller's</a> double.Tabor took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the inning with a pair of runs.In the third, the Coyotes regained the lead as Summers singled, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/8a3493dc-6cde-4ecf-867e-343ce2fcebe2?elinkdata=23731">Jenna Soule</a> walked and then <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/59837f7b-d433-4edf-a20e-5c69edfe72cf?elinkdata=23731">Keira Hammen</a> brought in a run with a hit. Three batters later <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/fbe5eaa1-08d9-4c05-9011-5e7b93eac0d6?elinkdata=23731">Briannah Kutschkau</a> singled to bring in the go-ahead run.Tabor scored five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take the lead back.Back came the Coyotes to start the fifth. Hammen homered, <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/a4a63682-166a-44fb-b778-ad56359dce6e?elinkdata=23731">Elli Han</a> singled and Kutschkau reached on an error to set up pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/b1697b7c-8602-4c1d-8d0d-efea714117b6?elinkdata=23731">Cadence Mallet's</a> RBI single. Summers followed with an RBI single and after Soule singled, Hammen singled for two more runs as the Coyotes put six on the board.Tabor added a run in the fifth, and the Coyotes held a 9-8 lead into the bottom of the seventh, but the Bluejays were able to tied it and force extras.Miller drove in the game-winning run in the top of the eighth, and the KWU defense stepped up and got Tabor to go in order for the win.Summers and Hammen had three hits each for the Coyotes. Hammen drove in four runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ba8f4896-20bf-460f-bef4-bea657cae75e?elinkdata=23731">Caitlyn Collier</a> went all the way for the Coyotes allowing nine runs on 13 hits, improving to 8-7.The second game was a pitcher's duel between <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/e11547ad-1ca6-400f-ac74-d9d6040bf14a?elinkdata=23731">Alli Mickelsen</a> for the Coyotes and Madison Nelson for Tabor.Neither team could push a run across until Tabor scored the only run of the game in the fifth.Miller led off the KWU second with a hit, but the Coyotes couldn't capitalize.KWU had two hits in the game.

KWU softball splits with Bluejays

LEAVENWORTH -&nbsp;Kansas Wesleyan Flag Football jumped out to a 38-0 lead before giving up some late points as the Coyotes toppled the Spires of the University of Saint Mary 38-15 on Wednesday night at Berkel Stadium.

Wesleyan scored on its second drive as&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3fce5b0d-5bc8-4def-89bf-071e0549802f?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;hit&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7b913e2-2b7b-4e6b-bb45-8f4078330491?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Ciaran DeCuir</a>&nbsp;for a 68-yard touchdown pass and the PAT made it 7-0.On KWU's next drive, the Coyotes scored again, this time a 12-yard pass to DeCuir and the PAT was good to make it 14-0.KWU turned over Saint Mary on the next drive with an interception by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ed8241d3-0bc1-46f6-8aa3-3a8b638470a9?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Aliyah Wood</a>&nbsp;which set up another Coyote touchdown to make it 20-0.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5f8ad601-86c0-4a87-b55d-479eb6905c9e?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Addison Cadwell</a>&nbsp;scored on a 23-yard run on KWU's next drive to make it 26-0 and after the Coyotes got another interception, this one by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5dc4fb7f-d9e3-4e15-9d1f-20b01a07f894?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Angel Roman</a>, the Coyotes scored again, a 24-yard play to DeCuir to make it 32-0 at the half.

Saint Mary scored on the first drive of the third quarter, twice converting on fourth down to keep the drive going.

Wesleyan answered right back with a 3-yard touchdown pass to&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7d93737-a07c-4836-ab09-45e7ca8b257a?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Jazmine Whitfield</a>&nbsp;to make it 38-6.

The Coyotes would give up a score to the Spires in the fourth and then Saint Mary got a safety to make it the final score of 38-15.KWU gets a week off before the final stretch of the season. KWU plays the conference game with Baker on April 12 in Baldwin City, then hosts non-conference games with Ottawa on April 15 and Midland on April 17 in Salina before the KCAC Tournament April 25-27 in Kansas City.

LEAVENWORTH -&nbsp;Kansas Wesleyan Flag Football jumped out to a 38-0 lead before giving up some late points as the Coyotes toppled the Spires of the University of Saint Mary 38-15 on Wednesday night at Berkel Stadium.Wesleyan scored on its second drive as&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/3fce5b0d-5bc8-4def-89bf-071e0549802f?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Chihiro Iwata</a>&nbsp;hit&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7b913e2-2b7b-4e6b-bb45-8f4078330491?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Ciaran DeCuir</a>&nbsp;for a 68-yard touchdown pass and the PAT made it 7-0.On KWU's next drive, the Coyotes scored again, this time a 12-yard pass to DeCuir and the PAT was good to make it 14-0.KWU turned over Saint Mary on the next drive with an interception by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ed8241d3-0bc1-46f6-8aa3-3a8b638470a9?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Aliyah Wood</a>&nbsp;which set up another Coyote touchdown to make it 20-0.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5f8ad601-86c0-4a87-b55d-479eb6905c9e?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Addison Cadwell</a>&nbsp;scored on a 23-yard run on KWU's next drive to make it 26-0 and after the Coyotes got another interception, this one by&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/5dc4fb7f-d9e3-4e15-9d1f-20b01a07f894?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Angel Roman</a>, the Coyotes scored again, a 24-yard play to DeCuir to make it 32-0 at the half.Saint Mary scored on the first drive of the third quarter, twice converting on fourth down to keep the drive going.Wesleyan answered right back with a 3-yard touchdown pass to&nbsp;<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/c7d93737-a07c-4836-ab09-45e7ca8b257a?elinkdata=23700" target="_blank">Jazmine Whitfield</a>&nbsp;to make it 38-6.The Coyotes would give up a score to the Spires in the fourth and then Saint Mary got a safety to make it the final score of 38-15.KWU gets a week off before the final stretch of the season. KWU plays the conference game with Baker on April 12 in Baldwin City, then hosts non-conference games with Ottawa on April 15 and Midland on April 17 in Salina before the KCAC Tournament April 25-27 in Kansas City.

Coyote Flag Football topples Spires 38-15

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday.

Pinch-runner Dunn advanced from second base on Garett Mitchell’s groundout off Sam Long (0-2). Joey Ortiz walked. Turang, who was 0 for 5 for the game, laid down a bunt in front of the plate and raced to first as Dunn scored.

Jared Koenig (1-0) picked up the win with a scoreless 11th.

Jackson Chourio doubled off Royals reliever Carlos Estévez in the bottom of the 10th and drove in Turang to tie the game at 2.

Chourio crushed a 85-mph changeup from starter Cole Ragan in the first inning for his first home run of the season. Cavan Biggio tied the game with an RBI single in the second off Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta. After that, it was a pitcher’s duel.

Peralta allowed just two hits, struck out eight and tied his career high with eight innings.

Ragan allowed one run over five innings, struck out 10 and walked two. It was his sixth career start with 10 strikeouts.

With Royals pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert on second in the 10th, Michael Massey lined a hit off the glove of first baseman Jake Bauers that scored Tolbert. Kansas City’s 2-1 lead was brief.

The Brewers were 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position. The Royals were 2 for 8.

Royals: After a day off Thursday, RHP Seth Lugo (0-0, 5.40 ERA) takes on the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1743676004970.jpeg" alt="Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang celebrates with teammates after driving in the game-winning run with a bunt in the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)" />
 <figcaption>Milwaukee Brewers' Brice Turang celebrates with teammates after driving in the game-winning run with a bunt in the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)</figcaption>
 </figure>MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brice Turang dropped a perfect bunt to score Oliver Dunn in the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 on Wednesday.Pinch-runner Dunn advanced from second base on Garett Mitchell’s groundout off Sam Long (0-2). Joey Ortiz walked. Turang, who was 0 for 5 for the game, laid down a bunt in front of the plate and raced to first as Dunn scored.Jared Koenig (1-0) picked up the win with a scoreless 11th.Jackson Chourio doubled off Royals reliever Carlos Estévez in the bottom of the 10th and drove in Turang to tie the game at 2.Chourio crushed a 85-mph changeup from starter Cole Ragan in the first inning for his first home run of the season. Cavan Biggio tied the game with an RBI single in the second off Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta. After that, it was a pitcher’s duel.Peralta allowed just two hits, struck out eight and tied his career high with eight innings.Ragan allowed one run over five innings, struck out 10 and walked two. It was his sixth career start with 10 strikeouts.<h2>Key moment</h2>With Royals pinch-runner Tyler Tolbert on second in the 10th, Michael Massey lined a hit off the glove of first baseman Jake Bauers that scored Tolbert. Kansas City’s 2-1 lead was brief.<h2>Key stat</h2>The Brewers were 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position. The Royals were 2 for 8.<h2>Up next</h2>Royals: After a day off Thursday, RHP Seth Lugo (0-0, 5.40 ERA) takes on the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

⚾ Turang's bunt drives in winning run in the 11th, Brewers beat the Royals 

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State women’s basketball will host a Senior Send-off event in the Theede Club of the West Stadium Center on Saturday, April 12, from 2-3 p.m.

The event features a pair of ticket options including a $40 option and a $20 option. The $40 ticket option includes the Senior Send-off, a review of the 2024-25 season and a tailgate, as well as one ticket to the K-State-UCF baseball game at 4 p.m., and a $10 drink voucher. The $20 ticket option includes the Senior Send-off, a review of the 2024-25 season and the tailgate event.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://app.kstatesports.com/SeniorSendOff" target="_blank">app.kstatesports.com/SeniorSendOff</a>&nbsp;or by calling (800) 221-CATS.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State women’s basketball will host a Senior Send-off event in the Theede Club of the West Stadium Center on Saturday, April 12, from 2-3 p.m.The event features a pair of ticket options including a $40 option and a $20 option. The $40 ticket option includes the Senior Send-off, a review of the 2024-25 season and a tailgate, as well as one ticket to the K-State-UCF baseball game at 4 p.m., and a $10 drink voucher. The $20 ticket option includes the Senior Send-off, a review of the 2024-25 season and the tailgate event.Tickets can be purchased by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://app.kstatesports.com/SeniorSendOff" target="_blank">app.kstatesports.com/SeniorSendOff</a>&nbsp;or by calling (800) 221-CATS.K-State concluded the 2024-25 season with its 19th NCAA Tournament bid and the fourth Sweet 16 appearance in program history. The Wildcats registered the second-most wins in a season in school history with 28 and tied for the second-most wins in a two-season span (54). K-State was ranked in both the Associated Press and Coaches polls for the entirety of the season.

K-State to Host Senior Send-Off April 12

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/294273e9-2fea-4b5e-b47d-b0b8ec083fe6?elinkdata=23638">Fernando Ruvalcaba's</a> RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning was the insurance the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes needed.

The run proved to be the difference as the Coyotes held on to beat the Sterling College Warriors 11-10 on Tuesday at Dean Evans Stadium.

Sterling took a 1-0 lead in the first inning as Manny Cardenas hit a homer.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7bfaf0e5-64f0-4aca-80b7-e126e5930f71?elinkdata=23638">Jacob Williamson</a> led off the KWU half of the inning with a homer launched into the strong south wind, but needed little help to get out. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/df3068b6-bfce-492f-931d-1437a551d808?elinkdata=23638">Tyler Favretto</a> followed with a double and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/76a80740-054c-4d22-9669-b3c4f2af8f4b?elinkdata=23638">Garrett Garfield</a> hit into a fielder's choice that did not yield an out after an error at third base. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d9a4ef47-6244-4de3-8d8e-2fccf9d8bea8?elinkdata=23638">Carter Allen</a> singled and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ddf88eaa-c95d-4493-ace1-1eecd8db6230?elinkdata=23638">Joe Finder</a> drove in the second run of the inning with a single.

Sterling took a 7-2 lead in the second with six runs coming off a grand slam by Tyler Gates and a 2-run homer by Andrew Dutro after Cardenas reach on an error.

In the bottom of the inning, the Coyotes got back into it on a 2-out rally. On three pitches, the Coyotes got three homers by Favretto, Garfield and Ruvalcaba to make it 7-5.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/43597744-99ee-4166-af8b-b1c28df58277?elinkdata=23638">Joe Finder</a> led off the Coyote half of the third inning with a homer to draw the Coyotes within a run.

The Coyotes tied it in the bottom of the fourth as Ruvalcaba led off the inning with a walk and went to second on an error at second on a fielder's choice by Allen. After a ground out, pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/10ed53ce-798e-41f5-8d92-54004eb7574f?elinkdata=23638">Jackson Harriger</a> grounded out to bring in the game-tying run.

Wesleyan grabbed the lead in the fifth. Romero was hit by a pitch, followed by walks to Williamson and Favretto to load the bases. Garfield was then hit by a pitch to bring in a run. Ruvalcaba then hit into a fielder's choice to bring in another run to give the Coyotes a 9-7 lead.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2163102b-13a7-407c-9d40-2c8013271f91?elinkdata=23638">Blake Dale</a> homered in the sixth to give the Coyotes a 10-7 lead, and Romero just missed a homer out to right, as did Williamson.

Sterling loaded the bases and brought in a run on a ground out by Joe Almanza in the seventh to make it 10-8.

Williamson walked to start the eighth and stole second. Two batters later Ruvalcaba singled, scoring Williamson to make it 11-8.

An error to start the ninth for Sterling got the Warriors a base runner and two batters later pinch hitter Nate Heffline hit a 2-run homer to make it a 1-run game. Wesleyan would get two ground outs to end the game.

Four different Coyotes had two hits each. Ruvalcaba drove in three runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1d955d9-5628-424e-8dae-b150e43d5e7d?elinkdata=23638">Riley Gwin</a> got the win going four and a third innings, allowing two unearned runs on five hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0a1d7069-216e-4a84-a9a6-4d1de521917d?elinkdata=23638">Hunter Blea</a> got his third save of the season pitching two innings.

<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/294273e9-2fea-4b5e-b47d-b0b8ec083fe6?elinkdata=23638">Fernando Ruvalcaba's</a> RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning was the insurance the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes needed.The run proved to be the difference as the Coyotes held on to beat the Sterling College Warriors 11-10 on Tuesday at Dean Evans Stadium.Sterling took a 1-0 lead in the first inning as Manny Cardenas hit a homer.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/7bfaf0e5-64f0-4aca-80b7-e126e5930f71?elinkdata=23638">Jacob Williamson</a> led off the KWU half of the inning with a homer launched into the strong south wind, but needed little help to get out. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/df3068b6-bfce-492f-931d-1437a551d808?elinkdata=23638">Tyler Favretto</a> followed with a double and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/76a80740-054c-4d22-9669-b3c4f2af8f4b?elinkdata=23638">Garrett Garfield</a> hit into a fielder's choice that did not yield an out after an error at third base. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/d9a4ef47-6244-4de3-8d8e-2fccf9d8bea8?elinkdata=23638">Carter Allen</a> singled and <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ddf88eaa-c95d-4493-ace1-1eecd8db6230?elinkdata=23638">Joe Finder</a> drove in the second run of the inning with a single.Sterling took a 7-2 lead in the second with six runs coming off a grand slam by Tyler Gates and a 2-run homer by Andrew Dutro after Cardenas reach on an error.In the bottom of the inning, the Coyotes got back into it on a 2-out rally. On three pitches, the Coyotes got three homers by Favretto, Garfield and Ruvalcaba to make it 7-5.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/43597744-99ee-4166-af8b-b1c28df58277?elinkdata=23638">Joe Finder</a> led off the Coyote half of the third inning with a homer to draw the Coyotes within a run.The Coyotes tied it in the bottom of the fourth as Ruvalcaba led off the inning with a walk and went to second on an error at second on a fielder's choice by Allen. After a ground out, pinch hitter <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/10ed53ce-798e-41f5-8d92-54004eb7574f?elinkdata=23638">Jackson Harriger</a> grounded out to bring in the game-tying run.Wesleyan grabbed the lead in the fifth. Romero was hit by a pitch, followed by walks to Williamson and Favretto to load the bases. Garfield was then hit by a pitch to bring in a run. Ruvalcaba then hit into a fielder's choice to bring in another run to give the Coyotes a 9-7 lead.<a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/2163102b-13a7-407c-9d40-2c8013271f91?elinkdata=23638">Blake Dale</a> homered in the sixth to give the Coyotes a 10-7 lead, and Romero just missed a homer out to right, as did Williamson.Sterling loaded the bases and brought in a run on a ground out by Joe Almanza in the seventh to make it 10-8.Williamson walked to start the eighth and stole second. Two batters later Ruvalcaba singled, scoring Williamson to make it 11-8.An error to start the ninth for Sterling got the Warriors a base runner and two batters later pinch hitter Nate Heffline hit a 2-run homer to make it a 1-run game. Wesleyan would get two ground outs to end the game.Four different Coyotes had two hits each. Ruvalcaba drove in three runs. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/f1d955d9-5628-424e-8dae-b150e43d5e7d?elinkdata=23638">Riley Gwin</a> got the win going four and a third innings, allowing two unearned runs on five hits. <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/0a1d7069-216e-4a84-a9a6-4d1de521917d?elinkdata=23638">Hunter Blea</a> got his third save of the season pitching two innings.

KWU baseball holds on to beat Sterling 11-10

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup">2026 World Cup</a>, rifts created by tariffs — yes, back then, too! — and a proposed border wall were glossed over because of the neighbors’ longstanding political and economic alliances.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/71e70169ac9343839436613b7d8dbb31">“The unity of the three nations″</a>&nbsp;was the overriding theme articulated by Carlos Cordeiro, then-president of the U.S. Soccer Federation. “A powerful message,” he called it.

Well, here we are now, with the soccer showcase arriving in North America in about 15 months, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;back in office — inciting trade wars between the neighbors, not to mention across the globe, by levying&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-timeline-trade-war-trump-canada-mexico-china-97819f94e424c0e7bba2812e09a721a7">tariffs</a>&nbsp;that come, then go, then return,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-eu-whiskey-cb259623a25ca1bfdb4673262ceef85b">with more promised</a>, including what the Republican calls “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-reciprocal-tariff-trade-deficit-4329a37b5a41ac944dcc74093410a126">reciprocal tariffs</a>&nbsp;” starting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-new-tariffs-liberation-day-import-taxes-118d73f50e5133ef3d9598aed6661a6c">Wednesday</a>.

It’s hard to know how, exactly, the current geopolitical fissures, made all the more stark every time Trump or those in his administration talk provocatively about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/how-canada-could-become-us-state-42360e10ded96c0046fd11eaaf55ab88">making Canada the 51st state</a>, might affect the World Cup, its organization and coordination, fans’ travel plans and more.

“Oh, I think it’s going to make it more exciting,” was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-fifa-world-cup-task-force-dba6def9a56cd1c48be592e1725d4a6a">Trump’s take</a>&nbsp;during&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/INDwnNAkTLI?si=fHBRHnggEextYnIZ" target="_blank">an Oval Office appearance with FIFA President Gianni Infantino</a>&nbsp;last month. “Tension’s a good thing.”

Will the world come to the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics?

Given that the U.S. also is preparing to welcome the world for FIFA’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fifa-club-world-cup-prize-money-real-madrid-0cdee232b9a3670c77b62cd7dc3b53cb">Club World Cup</a>&nbsp;in June, golf’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ryder-cup-pay-pga-tour-europe-e287158b848e8d447302df31da36a79a">Ryder Cup</a>&nbsp;in September and the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/43833244a74643b3a1fd0b2787c2e38d">Los Angeles Olympics</a>&nbsp;in 2028, the question becomes: Will the world want to come?

And, taking&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-tourists-german-canadian-detention-immigration-408cd27338e8065268fabc835f8b0c34">Trump’s border and visa policies</a>&nbsp;into account, will the world be able to?

Alan Rothenberg, who ran the 1994 World Cup and successfully oversaw the bid to host the 1999 Women’s World Cup as then-president of U.S. Soccer, thinks the answers to those questions are “Yes.” Pointing to concerns about the last two World Cups, in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-260baf7eaa624cf4b39e9ec988ba9114">Russia in 2018</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-soccer-sports-business-discrimination-ee9a8b506525341927b02c97cb19993d">Qatar in 2022</a>, he noted those still attracted attendance totals above 3 million apiece.

“People love the United States around the world — frankly, we wouldn’t have the immigration issue that we’re dealing with if that weren’t the case — so a lot of this is government-to-government,” Rothenberg said. “A passionate soccer fan is not going to be held up by that.”

He doesn’t think one of the host nations would drop out of the World Cup, say, or that other countries might&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-carter-olympics-boycott-9ba0aad38e01013bd0f40ce554317caf">boycott</a>, as happened at the 1976, 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics.

“More than anything, they’ll see it as an opportunity for, perhaps, rapprochement, rather than escalating the tensions,” Rothenberg said.

“Besides, from an organizing standpoint, if either Canada or Mexico withdrew” from the World Cup, he said, “the U.S. would pick up the games in a heartbeat.”

Spectators booing the U.S. national anthem

Still, as the White House stance on tariffs and Russia’s war in Ukraine have put&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-ukraine-russia-war-putin-zelenskyy-europe-7940f9c5828fc46431928bc073170bc2">Europe on edge</a>, and relations with other countries have become fraught, it might not be a surprise if soccer stadiums for the U.S. games at the World Cup offer the same sort of anti-American sentiment heard when spectators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-anthem-booed-montreal-hockey-9265bda34c95a1ed0ca2e1f90e7da1b1">in Canada booed “The Star-Spangled Banner”</a>&nbsp;during hockey’s 4 Nations Face-Off in February.

FIFA, soccer’s governing body, did not respond to Associated Press requests for comment, but Infantino has never hidden his admiration for Trump, which he often demonstrates via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFCCe0sIRF8/?igsh=MXN1OGZ0ZDhkbGU3OQ%3D%3D&amp;img_index=1" target="_blank">social media</a>. They have met at least five times since the U.S. election in November.

Last week, when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ioc-olympics-president-election-coventry-coe-samaranch-762f3442ff2a01be9e822cd017b89a59">Kirsty Coventry</a>&nbsp;was elected president of the International Olympic Committee — becoming the first woman in that position — she was asked how she would work with Trump and what she would tell athletes about traveling to the U.S. for the next Games.

“I have been dealing with, let’s say, difficult men, in high positions since I was 20 years old,” Coventry said with a chuckle, “and first and foremost, what I have learned is that communication will be key. That is something that will happen early on. And my firm belief is that President Trump is a huge lover of sports. He will want these Games to be significant. He will want them to be a success.”

Referring to concerns about whether the administration might deny some athletes visas, she added: “We will not waver from our values … of solidarity in ensuring that every athlete that qualifies for the Olympic Games has the possibility to attend the Olympic Games and be safe during the Olympic Games.”

The overriding assumption among those involved in the Olympics is that Trump will assure the 2028 Games are a success.

As U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee chairman&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/winter-olympics-sports-8a89eac6ffd68f3e809cda0ec01ce4ac">Gene Sykes</a>&nbsp;put it: “I can’t speak for him, but I think he’s the kind of person who probably believes that having these go very, very well is a reflection of his leadership.”

Will Trump’s tariffs and other policies affect soccer’s World Cup?

“The most likely outcome is that Trump’s nonsense won’t have an impact,” said Smith College professor Andrew Zimbalist, an expert on the economics of sports.

“My guess is that if relations between Canada and the U.S. deteriorate to the point that there are travel restrictions and spending restrictions,” Zimbalist said, “Trump would — just like he’s making exceptions all the time on his tariffs policies — make an exception for a month or six weeks.”

The U.S. and Canadian soccer federations declined AP requests for comment on how White House policies might affect the 2026 World Cup.

Gabriela Cuevas, who represents Mexico’s government in meetings with FIFA, said she considers the tariffs and the soccer event “separate issues,” adding that she believes “the World Cup could be a route to engage in a conversation.”

Observers tend to agree, saying logistics such as security cooperation or team transportation from city to city — or country to country — should not be hampered when it comes to the World Cup, scheduled to take place in 16 cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

The borders might become an issue, though.

“The main thing FIFA needs to move for this event is not car parts, and it’s not wheat, and it’s not electricity. It’s people. That’s your real concern,” said Victor Matheson, an economics professor at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.

“What were previously pretty reasonable border crossings could become much more challenging, simply because both sides amp up their level of inspections and the United States, in particular, cuts down government services that allow people to move effectively between countries.”

As for the fans, 29-year-old Mexican businessman German Camacho Pacheco said “soccer is religion” in his country, so when it comes to the World Cup, “I don’t think they care about tariffs.”

Camacho, wearing the Monterrey club jersey of defender Sergio Ramos while on the way to watch a game at a sports bar in Mexico City, said he doesn’t expect there to be any effect at all on the World Cup “unless this goes from a trade war to an actual war.”

AP writers Greg Beacham in Inglewood, California; Nancy Benac in Washington; Ronald Blum in New York; Graham Dunbar in Costa Navarino, Greece; Eddie Pells in Denver; Anne M. Peterson in Portland, Oregon, and Carlos Rodriguez in Mexico City contributed.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/3/1741521131212.png" alt="-President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveil the official trophy of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup" />
 <figcaption>-President Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveil the official trophy of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Seven years ago, when a joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico was awarded the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup">2026 World Cup</a>, rifts created by tariffs — yes, back then, too! — and a proposed border wall were glossed over because of the neighbors’ longstanding political and economic alliances.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/71e70169ac9343839436613b7d8dbb31">“The unity of the three nations″</a>&nbsp;was the overriding theme articulated by Carlos Cordeiro, then-president of the U.S. Soccer Federation. “A powerful message,” he called it.Well, here we are now, with the soccer showcase arriving in North America in about 15 months, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;back in office — inciting trade wars between the neighbors, not to mention across the globe, by levying&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-timeline-trade-war-trump-canada-mexico-china-97819f94e424c0e7bba2812e09a721a7">tariffs</a>&nbsp;that come, then go, then return,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-eu-whiskey-cb259623a25ca1bfdb4673262ceef85b">with more promised</a>, including what the Republican calls “&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-reciprocal-tariff-trade-deficit-4329a37b5a41ac944dcc74093410a126">reciprocal tariffs</a>&nbsp;” starting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-new-tariffs-liberation-day-import-taxes-118d73f50e5133ef3d9598aed6661a6c">Wednesday</a>.It’s hard to know how, exactly, the current geopolitical fissures, made all the more stark every time Trump or those in his administration talk provocatively about&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/how-canada-could-become-us-state-42360e10ded96c0046fd11eaaf55ab88">making Canada the 51st state</a>, might affect the World Cup, its organization and coordination, fans’ travel plans and more.“Oh, I think it’s going to make it more exciting,” was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-fifa-world-cup-task-force-dba6def9a56cd1c48be592e1725d4a6a">Trump’s take</a>&nbsp;during&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/INDwnNAkTLI?si=fHBRHnggEextYnIZ" target="_blank">an Oval Office appearance with FIFA President Gianni Infantino</a>&nbsp;last month. “Tension’s a good thing.”<h2>Will the world come to the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics?</h2>Given that the U.S. also is preparing to welcome the world for FIFA’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/fifa-club-world-cup-prize-money-real-madrid-0cdee232b9a3670c77b62cd7dc3b53cb">Club World Cup</a>&nbsp;in June, golf’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ryder-cup-pay-pga-tour-europe-e287158b848e8d447302df31da36a79a">Ryder Cup</a>&nbsp;in September and the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/43833244a74643b3a1fd0b2787c2e38d">Los Angeles Olympics</a>&nbsp;in 2028, the question becomes: Will the world want to come?And, taking&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/border-tourists-german-canadian-detention-immigration-408cd27338e8065268fabc835f8b0c34">Trump’s border and visa policies</a>&nbsp;into account, will the world be able to?Alan Rothenberg, who ran the 1994 World Cup and successfully oversaw the bid to host the 1999 Women’s World Cup as then-president of U.S. Soccer, thinks the answers to those questions are “Yes.” Pointing to concerns about the last two World Cups, in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-260baf7eaa624cf4b39e9ec988ba9114">Russia in 2018</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/world-cup-soccer-sports-business-discrimination-ee9a8b506525341927b02c97cb19993d">Qatar in 2022</a>, he noted those still attracted attendance totals above 3 million apiece.“People love the United States around the world — frankly, we wouldn’t have the immigration issue that we’re dealing with if that weren’t the case — so a lot of this is government-to-government,” Rothenberg said. “A passionate soccer fan is not going to be held up by that.”He doesn’t think one of the host nations would drop out of the World Cup, say, or that other countries might&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jimmy-carter-olympics-boycott-9ba0aad38e01013bd0f40ce554317caf">boycott</a>, as happened at the 1976, 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympics.“More than anything, they’ll see it as an opportunity for, perhaps, rapprochement, rather than escalating the tensions,” Rothenberg said.“Besides, from an organizing standpoint, if either Canada or Mexico withdrew” from the World Cup, he said, “the U.S. would pick up the games in a heartbeat.”<h2>Spectators booing the U.S. national anthem</h2>Still, as the White House stance on tariffs and Russia’s war in Ukraine have put&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-ukraine-russia-war-putin-zelenskyy-europe-7940f9c5828fc46431928bc073170bc2">Europe on edge</a>, and relations with other countries have become fraught, it might not be a surprise if soccer stadiums for the U.S. games at the World Cup offer the same sort of anti-American sentiment heard when spectators&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-anthem-booed-montreal-hockey-9265bda34c95a1ed0ca2e1f90e7da1b1">in Canada booed “The Star-Spangled Banner”</a>&nbsp;during hockey’s 4 Nations Face-Off in February.FIFA, soccer’s governing body, did not respond to Associated Press requests for comment, but Infantino has never hidden his admiration for Trump, which he often demonstrates via&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFCCe0sIRF8/?igsh=MXN1OGZ0ZDhkbGU3OQ%3D%3D&amp;img_index=1" target="_blank">social media</a>. They have met at least five times since the U.S. election in November.Last week, when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ioc-olympics-president-election-coventry-coe-samaranch-762f3442ff2a01be9e822cd017b89a59">Kirsty Coventry</a>&nbsp;was elected president of the International Olympic Committee — becoming the first woman in that position — she was asked how she would work with Trump and what she would tell athletes about traveling to the U.S. for the next Games.“I have been dealing with, let’s say, difficult men, in high positions since I was 20 years old,” Coventry said with a chuckle, “and first and foremost, what I have learned is that communication will be key. That is something that will happen early on. And my firm belief is that President Trump is a huge lover of sports. He will want these Games to be significant. He will want them to be a success.”Referring to concerns about whether the administration might deny some athletes visas, she added: “We will not waver from our values … of solidarity in ensuring that every athlete that qualifies for the Olympic Games has the possibility to attend the Olympic Games and be safe during the Olympic Games.”The overriding assumption among those involved in the Olympics is that Trump will assure the 2028 Games are a success.As U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee chairman&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/winter-olympics-sports-8a89eac6ffd68f3e809cda0ec01ce4ac">Gene Sykes</a>&nbsp;put it: “I can’t speak for him, but I think he’s the kind of person who probably believes that having these go very, very well is a reflection of his leadership.”<h2>Will Trump’s tariffs and other policies affect soccer’s World Cup?</h2>“The most likely outcome is that Trump’s nonsense won’t have an impact,” said Smith College professor Andrew Zimbalist, an expert on the economics of sports.“My guess is that if relations between Canada and the U.S. deteriorate to the point that there are travel restrictions and spending restrictions,” Zimbalist said, “Trump would — just like he’s making exceptions all the time on his tariffs policies — make an exception for a month or six weeks.”The U.S. and Canadian soccer federations declined AP requests for comment on how White House policies might affect the 2026 World Cup.Gabriela Cuevas, who represents Mexico’s government in meetings with FIFA, said she considers the tariffs and the soccer event “separate issues,” adding that she believes “the World Cup could be a route to engage in a conversation.”Observers tend to agree, saying logistics such as security cooperation or team transportation from city to city — or country to country — should not be hampered when it comes to the World Cup, scheduled to take place in 16 cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.The borders might become an issue, though.“The main thing FIFA needs to move for this event is not car parts, and it’s not wheat, and it’s not electricity. It’s people. That’s your real concern,” said Victor Matheson, an economics professor at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.“What were previously pretty reasonable border crossings could become much more challenging, simply because both sides amp up their level of inspections and the United States, in particular, cuts down government services that allow people to move effectively between countries.”As for the fans, 29-year-old Mexican businessman German Camacho Pacheco said “soccer is religion” in his country, so when it comes to the World Cup, “I don’t think they care about tariffs.”Camacho, wearing the Monterrey club jersey of defender Sergio Ramos while on the way to watch a game at a sports bar in Mexico City, said he doesn’t expect there to be any effect at all on the World Cup “unless this goes from a trade war to an actual war.”<h2>___</h2>AP writers Greg Beacham in Inglewood, California; Nancy Benac in Washington; Ronald Blum in New York; Graham Dunbar in Costa Navarino, Greece; Eddie Pells in Denver; Anne M. Peterson in Portland, Oregon, and Carlos Rodriguez in Mexico City contributed.

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