BY SALINA POST
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Hello and happy Wednesday, everybody, it’s Tyler Henry, back with another KINA Sports Update presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic and Sports Medicine…
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On Tuesday, Bobby Witt Jr. made the most of his much-anticipated playoff debut, driving in the only run to back Cole Ragans' six sharp innings and help the Kansas City Royals return from a nine-year postseason absence with a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card.
Witt, the 24-year-old shortstop who led the majors with 211 hits and a .332 batting average this season, singled to left field off a 95 mph, first-pitch cutter from 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes with two outs in the sixth.
Maikel Garcia came around to score after drawing a walk, stealing second and moving to third on a groundout.
The Royals return to Baltimore today at 3:40 looking to punch their ticket to the ALDS
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More locally Sacred Heart senior Luke Newell was chosen from thousands of First Tee applicants to participate in the 2024 Pure Insurance Senior PGA Tour event in Monterey, CA.
The selection reveal took place on Tuesday night at Pebble Beach’s driving range facility, featuring a concert by the rock group Train. Additionally, a closest to the pin contest was held, where Luke secured 5th place, winning $2,000 for the Salina First Tee.
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And finally don’t forget tonight you can catch the Kansas Wesleyan Coaches Show on KINA at 6pm
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That’s your sports update for today, but for even more great area sports content like this, check out Salina Post and stay tuned to KINA.