Firebirds rally clouded by mental errors in loss to Olathe South
Free State, 15-2 overall 9-1 Sunflower League, suffered five miscues and nine stranded runners as Olathe South beat them 5-4. Abney cited mental lapses, while Free State faces Olathe East next in a key doubleheader to close regular season.
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Petz powers Free State in four run-rule win
Free State defeated Olathe North 14 to 2 as catcher Andy Petz delivered an RBI single, a grand slam in the third, and strong support from John Wilson who went 3 for 3 with three RBIs. Jordan Dreiling pitched four innings with one earned run allowed.
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Gaudin shines as A's beat Royals at Kauffman Stadium
Oakland pitcher Mark Gaudin stymied Kansas City as the A’s won back-to-back games for the first time since April. Chavez praised the quiet impact of the fill-in, while Swisher and Crosby drove in runs. De La Rosa struggled, giving up six runs in four innings, and Teahen had KC’s lone RBI on a third-inning triple.
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Firebirds, Lions Prepare for Kansas Class 6A Showdown
Lawrence High and Free State clash as the Lions seek a continued upset streak against the state champion Firebirds. Both teams arrive battered by recent losses with Lawrence averaging 7.5 runs per game and Free State leaning on Caleb Gross as pitching depth. The Sunflower League ties and rival stakes loom as two games unfold this week.
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Royals demote Greinke after rough start to season
Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke will move from the rotation to the bullpen after giving up three two run homers in one inning in a loss to Detroit. Greinke is 1-4 with a 5.7 ERA in seven starts and has faced heavy opposition at .338. Manager Buddy Bell cited confidence issues and comfort at the plate as reasons for the move, while noting Greinke’s high potential and possible return to a starting role later.
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