Saberhagen helps KC gain share of second
Kansas City Royals sweep Detroit 3-0 to reach a tie for second in the American League West. Bret Saberhagen pitched eight scoreless innings for his eighth straight win, improving to 17-5, while Kevin Seitzer and Bill Pecota drove in runs and Jeff Montgomery earned his 15th save. Detroit rookie Kevin Ritz pitched seven strong innings in defeat.
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Chiefs mull QB slot again
Kansas City faces a final preseason game against the New York Jets to decide the starting quarterback between Ron Jaworski and Steve DeBerg. Coach Schottenheimer notes Jaworski has closed the gap while DeBerg’s showing improved, with equal playing time planned. Jets QB Kenny O’Brien aims to regain health as Al Toon, Reggie McElroy, and Jeff Lageman return, and Kansas City signs Nick Lowery and Stephone Paige after holdouts.
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Orioles Tie for AL East Lead After 11-0 Loss to Indians
Cal Ripken and Baltimore see their hopes shift as Cleveland routs the Orioles 11-0 to share the AL East lead with Toronto. Joe Carter belts two homers for the Blue Jays in a 5-1 win over Chicago, while Boston and Milwaukee close in behind. George Bell extends a 22 game hitting streak for the White Sox, and John Farrell fires a five-hitter for Toronto.
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Garnett High Bulldogs eye improvement in Frontier League
Garnett High, under second year coach Steve Lewis, aims to rebound from a 4-5 season in a balanced Frontier League. With eight starters gone, the team leans on QB Justin Cobbs and returning RB Brent Hatcher while counting on youth to develop. Key veterans on defense include Kevin Zwiener, Bud Young, and Stan Robinson as Garnett opens with Louisburg at home.
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Royals recall Winters and send Gleaton to Omaha
Kansas City brings back outfielder Matt Winters and optioned reliever Jerry Don Gleaton to Class AAA Omaha. The move forms a 24 man postseason eligible roster as Winters provides bench depth while Schuerholz delays final promotions to protect Omaha’s playoff run.
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