Guiel Embraces Major League Call After Nine-Year Odyssey
Aaron Guiel, 31, KC Royals left fielder, carved his path through 935 minor league games across two countries, playing every position but pitcher and shortstop. His perseverance paid off with key hits and stellar defense fueling a 3-1 win over the Indians and a stable major league role. He credits winter ball and Mexico stints for shaping discipline and maturity, praising defense and clubhouse presence as vital components of his success.
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Baseball attendance soars in first week
AP reports baseball attendance rose 11 percent in opening week to 31,252 per game, aided by new ballparks and good weather. Home runs rose slightly to 2.22 per game. scoring eased to 9.71 runs per game while batting average climbed to .267. Star sluggers Pujols, Rolen, and Dunn hit four homers. fans packed parks despite steroid concerns.
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Mickelson Enters Masters Locker Room After Historic Win
Augusta, Aug 1997 AP Mickelson gains major status after a dramatic final round at Augusta. He birdies five of the last seven, including a 18 foot putt on 18 to beat Ernie Els by one stroke for the Green Jacket. The win ends a long major drought and cements his place among golf’s elite.
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Vikings roll past Central Heights in nightcap win
Kratzberg led with four hits and two RBIs as Central Heights tied it early and exploded for eight runs in the seventh. Pearson, Oram, Hawkins and Green added multiple hits while Hawkins kept the Vikings’ running game in check behind the plate. Pomona hosts Oskaloosa Monday. Vikings play Yates Center Friday at 2 p.m.
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Wellsville JV track dominates Prairie View meet
At the Monday Wellsville junior varsity meet Prairie View readman and sophomore events surfaced. Standout results include Josh Phillips vaulting 14-6 and Evan Samsel claiming long jump 16-5 and high jump 5-2. The 400 relay team clocked 51.3 with Rice Meyers Samsel Phillips, and the 1600 relay posted 407.6. On the girls side Brooke Erhart led with 100 in 13.8 and 200 in 28.9, plus a 400 at 1:09.6.
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St John’s names KU assistant Norm Roberts head coach
Norm Roberts, a Kansas assistant, will be introduced as the new St John’s head coach amid a troubled season. The Red Storm finished 6-19, 1-13 in the Big East, with eight players remaining after suspensions and expulsions.
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