Royals rout Angels as Kansas City seizes second place race
Oakland clinched the division crown with a 5-0 win over Texas, but Kansas City and California fought for AL West runner up. George Brett reached base five times and hit a three-run homer, Bo Jackson hit a seventh inning grand slam, Tom Gordon won to 17-9 while breaking rookie marks, and KC’s win left the Royals two games up on the Angels for second in the West.
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Jim Abbott
Bo Jackson
Willie Fraser
Kevin Seitzer
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Jackson
Steve Balboni
Tom Gordon
Steve Busby
Gordon
Tom
John Wathan
Baltimore
Gregg Olson
Abbott
Doug Rader
Rader
Wathan
Tony la Russa
OHS to battle Altamont after proving vs Independence
Ottawa High improved to 2-2 with a 34-0 homecoming win over Independence behind a strong rushing attack led by a 35-yard touchdown by Richard Blevins. Coach Ron Mann emphasized reading the veer and controlling the ball as they prep for Altamont, a tough Southeast Kansas League foe.
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Prep picks show improving streak despite upset loss
Gannett handed Wellsville a 25-18 upset, snapping their high ranking in 3A. The week ends 8-1 for a top pick run. This week features Prairie View at Wellsville, Baldwin at Louisburg, Waverly at Hartford, Pomona at Burlingame, and Lebo at MdCV, with strong favorites and close contests noted.
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Prairie View
Garnett
Eagles
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Louisburg
Padres Fall as Giants Clinch NL West in Tight Finish
San Francisco clinched the NL West despite a 1 0 loss to Los Angeles as Cincinnati beat San Diego 2 1 in 13 innings to eliminate the Padres. Giants manager Roger Craig, tied to Don Zimmer, lauded the tough path and the 91 wins. Reds, Pirates, Cubs results shape playoff matchups with Garretts and Belcher strong for their teams.
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Mets
Braves secure first KCAC win in Ottawa volleyball meet
Ottawa University volleyball opened with two wins at the KCAC quadangular at Ottawa High. The Lady Braves swept Sterling 15-7 15-8 and McPherson 15-10 15-10, but fell to Bethany 15-1 15-3. Dee Dee Lewis had 31 kills, Tracy Carlson added solid net play. OU improves to 5-12. next hosts William Jewell and Pittsburg State in a nonconference tri meet at Wilson Field House at 6 p.m.
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Dee Dee Lewis
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Tracy Carlson
Lady Braves
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