Four-run ninth caps Twins win over Royals
Minnesota's Joe Ryan struck out five over 5 2/3 innings and the Twins erupted for four in the ninth to beat Kansas City 49-2 in Kansas City. Carlos Correa drove in two with a two-run double while Luis Arraez added two RBIs and scored on a wild pitch. Brad Keller held, with Emmanuel Rivera homering for the Royals who left eight on base in a 4-1 deficit entering the final frame. The Twins promoted Trevor Megill and activated Bailey Ober later, with Josh Winder placed on the injured list.
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Bailey Ober
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University of Kansas
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Firebirds rise to state with record swims and nine regional titles
Free State swimmers debut a new school mark with a 1 05 flat in the 100 breast for third at state while teammate Ward wins the 500 free and Packard adds a 100 free runner-up finish. The Firebirds anchor a nine regional titles haul and a top podium finish alongside McDonald and staff as clubs celebrate. State track qualifiers tally 25 marks led by Duncan in javelin Hutcher high jump Evans pole vault Romito Shryock and multiple relays. Lions send 16 athletes to state with strong showings in relays sprints jumps and distance events.
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Reilly Moore
Chloe Portela
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Liza Engelbrecht
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Gao
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Aubrey Duncan
Reese Hutcher
Isa Evans
Cooper Stone
Brian Lane
Michael Romito
Ben Shryock
Jack Keathley- Helms
Sephomore Jake Hedges
Tyler Gourley
Trevor Sidabutar
Stone
Logan Schwab
Dylan Farrell
Cayman Barnes
Finis
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Isabelle Pro
Marrah Spriggs
Madison
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LAS
Sam Sedo
Colin Sandefur
Avion Nelson
Zeric Avery
State
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Noah Smith
Camdyn Johnson
LHS
Destiny Savannah
Emma Roman Nose
Olivia Monroe
Natalie Kennedy
Brenna Schwada
Savannah
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Jaylie Hohman
Schwada
Miri Pickman
Gianna Cooper
Woods Withdraws From PGA Championship With 79 At Southern Hills
Tiger Woods withdrew for the first time in a major as a pro, limping through Southern Hills to a 79. Scottie Pereira sought a major win as a rookie while Gary Woodland, Justin Thomas, and Bubba Watson faced rough rounds in windy conditions and late slips.
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Firebirds hope to play free as anchors threaten in state opener
Free State faces No. 3 seed Olathe West in Fort Scott in the 6A state tournament opening round. Coach Hill notes anchors like personal issues and pressure can drag players down, urging the team to “play without your anchor” and perform in big time settings. Senior pitcher Tyler Vigna echoes keeping it simple and enjoying the game.
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