Royals grab share of AL West lead in midseason surge
Kansas City Royals tied for first in the AL West after a 10-3 win over the Oakland Athletics. catcher Darrell Porter reached base four times while Whitey Herzog downplayed the significance, saying it’s June and there’s a long way to go. The Royals have a five-game winning streak after moving from five games back five days earlier.
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Royals move to top with 41-33 lead over Rangers
Royals beat Angels to move one game ahead while California tumbled to second tied with Texas. Amos Otis and Pete LaCock drove in runs as Steve Busby limited the Angels, and Porter praised Kansas City’s surge after a slow stretch.
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Palmer returns to pace Orioles with four hitter
Palmer, after 20 days sidelined with tendinitis, pitched a four hitter to beat Cleveland 3-1 and keep Baltimore ahead in the AL East. Weaver hailed him as a master as Boston edged Detroit 3-1 and Texas and Kansas City tied for first in the West by one percentage point.
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Kennedy Holds On As Martinez No-Hits Expos 5-0
Rookie catcher Jerry Kennedy survives two games with St. Louis as Silvio Martinez earns his third career one hitter. Duffy Dyer lines a single past Keith Hernandez in the eighth to preserve a 5-0 win over Montreal. Kennedy jokes about his glove after the near no hitter.
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Rival Scores and Standings from Wednesday Baseball List
Baltimore and Milwaukee highlight uneven results with 9 4 scores, while New York, Detroit, and Chicago post wins in the day’s slate. The National League shows Montreal, St. Louis, and Philadelphia winning, with New York and Cincinnati suffering midweek losses in a crowded standings update.
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Multiple Local Games and Baseball Reassignment Report
A mixed slate shows Sublette, Garden City and Deerfield teams scoring in varied matchups while major league notes include Dell Alston recalled by Cleveland and Horace Speed assigned to Tacoma. The item blends scores from several small contests with one baseball roster move.
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Moundmaster Returns as Orioles Rally for Win
Palmer struck out five with two walks as Baltimore extended its hot stretch to 18 victories in 20. He endured a ninth inning homer by Toby Harrah but earned the win. Boston topped Detroit 4-1 in a rain delayed ninth. Rangers beat Angels 4-2 with Gamble driving in three and Comer four hitter. Brewers downed by Twins 8-4, Mariners edge White Sox 4-3 with Jones scoring on a bases loaded walk.
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No-hitter bid slips as Cubs blast Phillies in wild day
In Major League action, Chicago crushed Philadelphia 4 to 1 as Dave Kingman Jerry Martin and Mike Krukow homered. A benches-clearing brawl led to both Krukow and Kevin Saucier being ejected after hit by pitches. Mets edging Pirates 12 to 9 featured late drama, while Giants beat Astros 6 to 3 on Ken Forsch’s return from the injured list remains no-hit into the eighth. Reds toppled Dodgers 9 to 1 behind Bench and Morgan big hits, Padres split with Braves winning 2 to 1 in the opener.
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Special day in Garden City youth baseball action announced
Garden City Recreation Commission announces Youth Baseball Appreciation Day on Saturday June 30 at Clint Lightner Field. Pee Wee to Jr Babe Ruth players get free hot dogs and drinks from 2 to 9 pm as a round robin series pits Garden City Salina and Colorado Springs Senior Babe Ruth teams. Garden City sits 22 3 entering a doubleheader with Liberal at 7 30 pm with Saturday openers at 2 pm and 4 30 pm for Salina and Colorado Springs. Sunday schedule has Garden City Salina Colorado Springs games with gate proceeds aiding Babe Ruth travel expenses. Admission Sunday is $1 for adults. under 15 free.
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Illinois linkster leads first round at U S Women's Amateur Public Links
Springfield native Sarah LeVeque shot an even par 73 at Braemar Golf Course to top the first qualifying round of the U S Women's Amateur Public Links. She leads a field chasing a 32-player match play start as Kelly Fulks trails by three with a 76.
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