Bonds Near Aaron Record with 745th Home Run
Barry Bonds hit his 745th career homer off Tom Glavine in San Francisco, tying within 10 of Hank Aaron's 755. The 42-year-old slugger belted the first pitch for a solo shot in the fourth, drawing a standing ovation as he joined a select club and continued a late-career milestone chase.
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Falcons Split Doubleheader at Burlington in Softball
West Franklin high school split a Tuesday doubleheader with Burlington, losing 3-2 and winning 7-2. Coach Jennifer Hamlet noted 18 runners left on base, praised pitching, and highlighted Bailey Crosby with two RBIs in each game. Samantha Shaffer and Jaime Simms contributed multi hit and multi RBI performances in the nightcap. The Falcons (7-9) head to Wellsville and Northern Heights next, while West Franklin earns a 4A regional seed in Louisburg and faces Fort Scott at 4 p.m. Monday.
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Ottawa Cyclones split twin bill with weak first game
Ottawa led off the first game with five innings of runners in scoring position but could not push a run as Malburg noted. Jamie Voigts scored the lone run in the opener. The nightcap saw Ottawa offense improve with Mill er and Miller contributing in the top of the order, and Voigts adding a seventh inning RBI before George and Croucher scored on errors. Ottawa improves to 8-5, 5-2 and heads to Baldwin City and Wellsville next.
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Baldwin Softball Dominates Wellsville In 12-1 Victory
Baldwin High School's softball team pounded Wellsville 12-1 as Callie Craig went 4-for-4 with three RBIs and four runs. Alex Zenedel added three hits and three RBIs, Tracie Weege collected three hits, two RBIs and three runs, and Mackenzie Flory contributed two hits and two runs. Baldwin improved to 12-4 and hosts Ottawa Thursday. JV won 6-3.
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De Soto blanked Ottawa High in makeup soccer match
De Soto overwhelmed Ottawa High 7-0 in a makeup game as Ottawa coach Kelly Smith praised keeper Erica Ybarra who faced 23 shots and kept several near goals out. Defenders Brittney Simon and Briana Finch also stood out as Ottawa wraps the regular season with a home match against Highland Park at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Cards ace Carpenter undergoes elbow surgery
St Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter had arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs in his elbow. The team called the operation an initial success and he could start physical therapy this week.
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Pomona runners shine at Burlington Invitational meet
Pomona High School track teams tuned up for the Flint Hills League meet at Burlington. The Pomona girls finished fourth with 84 points and won two events led by Ashley McClain in the 1,600 meters. Stephanie Nitcher and Kandi Rockhold delivered multiple top finishes as Pomona claimed relays and several individual placements. The league meet is set for Thursday in Council Grove.
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State track rivals loom at Ottawa meet showcase
Ottawa high coach Laws highlights a fields rich with state talent led by Heather Garcia and Cali George in the 1,600, plus Brittany Graff and Emily Ballock. Darius Johnson tops the state 200 list as 20 state medalists descend on a meet that may produce future state champions and medals.
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