Local Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken District Playoffs Schedule
The day’s sports slate lists Babe Ruth district games in Paola Ottawa and Ottawa area venues at 6 p.m and 8:30 p.m including Paola Wellsvilla, Twin Lakes, and Wallsville Paola winners. Cal Ripken 10 and under state tourney in Louisburg noon Osawatomie Liberal Coffeyville Independence Council Grove Twin Lakes 7 p.m.
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May Dominates Angels as Royals Win 4-0 on Fast-Paced Pitching
Darrell May worked quickly to keep Anaheim off balance, allowing four hits over seven innings in Kansas City's 4-0 victory. He shifted from fastballs to off-speed pitches to outguess the Angels, earning his third straight win and capping a strong week for the Royals amid a tight AL Central lead. May praised the tempo change, while Lackey took the loss after four runs on six hits in seven innings.
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Duncan learns life tips at camp at Kansas State University
Eleven year old Kate Duncan attended a NIKE tennis camp at Kansas State University coached by Steve Bretau in his 19th season. Five hours daily focused on on court direction plus lessons in nutrition, sportsmanship, teamwork, commitment and goal setting. Duncan, an Ottawa Middle School student, noted improved consistency a better serve footwork and follow through on backhand and forehand. The program emphasizes moving and hitting with class integrity and responsibility as core lessons beyond athletic skills.
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Ottawa 13 Babe Ruth trail begins loss drives team
Ottawa's 13 year old Babe Ruth squad faces a district tourney at Ottawa University field after a tough start. Coach Joe Suther says the team is hungry and focused on pitching defense and timely offense. The unbeaten path to the title requires two wins, starting with a 2 p.m. Saturday game against the Friday Twin Lakes Paola winner.
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Ottawa 15 eye district title in Babe Ruth action
Ottawa's 15-year-old Babe Ruth squad eyes a second straight state berth as they open district play at Paola after winning the title in Ottawa last year. Coach Tommy Sink notes strong pitching depth and a focus on mental preparation to handle early pressure and errors.
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Lyndon Babe Ruth 16-19s sweep Pomona in district final
Lyndon crushed Pomona 4-0 to sweep the best of three playoff series and clinch District 7 representation in the state tournament at Elkhart. The win capped a three-run fifth inning after a pitching duel between Lyndon’s Jake Loveless and Pomona’s Dallas Dillon. Lyndon previously won the opener 11-1.
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Ottawa picks young coach Scott Brown to lead Babe Ruth squad
Ottawa University sophomore Scott Brown steps in as coach for the 16 year old Babe Ruth team. He formed a nine man squad over the weekend and plans to attack district play with speed and aggression. Ottawa opens district play at 8 30 p m Saturday against the winner of Wellsville and Paola with Nick Pellant and Jesse Hernandez as starters.
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