Hunter Angels pound Royals in Griffey tribute game
Torii Hunter hit a home run, drove in three, and collected three hits as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-2. The moment before the game, Hunter learned Ken Griffey Jr. retirement news, inspiring a prime Griffey-like performance in center field. Hunter sparked the offense with a two-run single and a third-inning double off Kyle Davies.
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Angels Beat Royals as Hunter Belts Eighth Homer of Season
Hunter hit his eighth homer in the seventh to close the game. Bobby Abreu notched his 500th career double as four others drove in runs, powering the Angels to an 11th win over Kansas City in 13 meetings over the past two seasons.
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Galarraga No-Hitter Ruined By Controversial Call
Armando Galarraga was on the verge of a perfect game when a blown call at first base by umpire Jim Joyce in the ninth inning denied the no hitter. Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers protested, fans booed, and Detroit later rallied to win 9-1 over Baltimore. Joyce defended the call, saying it was wrong in the moment.
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Lawrence High Stars Clean All-Region Honors in Soccer
Lawrence High senior Olivia Dykes earned first-team all region honors for girls soccer with Kaley Tesdahl and Kendyll Severn on second team and Tesdahl Severn honorable mentions. Kansas golfer Nate Barbee made the PING All Region Central team, leading KU with a 72.12 scoring average and eight top five finishes in 11 events. Barbee claimed medalist honors at the Kansas Invitational at Alvamar.
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Kukuk wins Gatorade award and eyes pro leap
Kukuk, a Dodgers draftee in 2nd round last year, is a back to back Gatorade Maize honoree and contemplates a strong senior season. He joins five city players on Class 6A all state list and first or second Sunflower League teams with teammates Lewis Minnis Toulson Stremel Moseley among honorees.
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Bonds weighs law school choice against final KU track bid
Jayhawks sprinter Bonds contemplates law school at Duke after finishing at KU with a 3.93 GPA and a 1,500 win at the Big 12 meet. She earned multiple awards at KU including the Prentice Gautt Post graduate Scholarship shared with Eric Fattig and Senior Athlete of the Year. If she hits the 4 12 qualifying time at nationals, she may pursue USA Outdoor eligibility. NCAA Championships run June 9 12 at Hayward Field with her first race June 10.
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