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Wiley’s big night leads T-Bones to victory

Byron Wiley had a career night for the T-Bones, falling a double short of the cycle in an 8-5 Kansas City win over Laredo in front of 5,564 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark on Friday night.

Wiley hit a three-run home run in the fourth and tied the game, and then an RBI triple in the sixth that gave Kansas City the lead, and the T-Bones never looked back.

The game started poorly for the T-Bones, however, as the Lemurs and their high-powered offense got off to a quick start against Kansas City starter Rick Zagone, who struggled in his previous start, last weekend at Laredo.

With one out in the second inning, Gerardo Avila singled and Angel Flores walked before Josh Scheffert shot a single up the middle, scoring Avila. Nick Van Stratten later singled in the inning, scoring Flores and pushing the Laredo advantage to 2-0. Travis Denker tacked on another run in the third, blasting his league-leading 13th home run over the left field wall.

Kansas City finally got to Laredo starter Tyler Pearson in the fourth, when David Espinosa led off the inning with a single and Danny Richar walked. Wiley then tied the game with one swing, knocking a 3-1 pitch over the left field wall for his third home run of the season.

Wiley was back at it in the sixth, shooting an RBI triple to right field that scored Richar, who opened the inning with a walk. Wiley then came home on a wild pitch by Seth Lintz, who had come on in relief of Pearson. Brian Erie appeared to hit into an inning-ending double play following a walk by T.J. Mittelstaedt and a Vladimir Frias single, but the relay throw skipped by first baseman John Alonso’s glove and allowed Mittelstaedt to come around and score, extending Kansas City’s lead to 6-3.

Both clubs scored two more runs apiece, but Kansas City came away with the victory. Zagone picked up his fifth win of the season for Kansas City, tossing six strong innings. Pearson took the loss for Laredo (4-3). Kris Regas picked up his seventh save.

With the win, Kansas City climbs back to .500 at 17-17, while Laredo falls to 17-16. The T-Bones continue the three-game series with Laredo Saturday night at 7:05. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618.

– Story from T-Bones

Saturday events

SAF-K Spirit Race 5K run-walk Saturday
Local high school athletes are participating in the SAF-K Spirit Race 5K on Saturday, June 21, at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. . Proceeds go to support concussion screenings and education, high school athletic trainers, and area high school student athletes.

Flying disc tournament planned June 20-22
The Professional Disc Golf Association and the Kansas City Flying Disc Club are sponsoring the 2014 Kansas City Wide Open from June 20 to 22 at five different disc golf courses around the Kansas City area. The courses used will be Blue Valley Park, Swope Park, Rosedale, Water Works Park and Wyandotte County Park. The tournament is sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association. The tournament format will have competitors playing one round of 18 holes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Pro lead group will begin final round play on Sunday, June 22, at 3:30 p.m. at Swope Park in Kansas City, Mo. Admission is free.

Democrats to meet Saturday
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet Saturday, June 21, at the Eisenhower Room, Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor, candidate for U.S. Senate, will be the guest speaker. The breakfast buffet begins at 8:15 a.m., and the forum begins at 9:15 a.m. The cost of the breakfast buffet is $10; or $7 for students and those on limited incomes. All Democrats are invited to attend. Reservations are requested by Friday, June 20. Reservations are requested but not necessary to attend. To RSVP, email scottmackey08@yahoo.com.

Summer concert to be June 21 at Legends
Dave and Buster’s Summer Concert Series will be at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 21, on the rooftop patio at The Legends Outlets. The State Line will perform from 9 p.m. to close June 21. Different bands will play on Saturdays through September, excluding July 5.

Church plans Saturday Supper
Edwardsville United Methodist Church Saturday Supper will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21. The church is at 302 N. 4th St., Edwardsville. Pork steak will be served along with salads, desserts, and drinks. A $7 donation is requested for adults and $4 for children.

‘Luau with Love’ raises funds for emergency shelter for children
On June 21, parents of the St. Patrick Class of 2009 will commemorate Robert Zevenbergen, 20, with “Remembering Robert: A Luau with Love” to raise funds to construct a new emergency shelter for Wyandotte County children in crisis. The event is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. June 21 at the St. Patrick Parish Center, 94th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Tickets for the dinner are available at $25 a person. Call 913-328-4667 or email mclain_a@wmhci.org for more information or to make a donation.

T-Bones to play Laredo
The T-Bones will play the Laredo Lemurs at 7:05 p.m. on June 21 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.

Hundreds take part in world’s largest swim lesson

Hundreds participated in the world’s largest swim lesson today at Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum
The time is 10 a.m., the place, the Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City, Kan. This is where the world’s largest swim lesson was.

Throughout the world at 10 a.m. the lesson started. This year it was held at the Schlitterbahn.

Every year it gets bigger and bigger. Last year for example, there were 220 people participating; this year, however, they were predicting 250 or greater.

“We also do it at our other water parks as well. We are a proponent of water safety. For this reason, this is why we got involved with the world’s largest swim lesson,” said Layne Pitcher, promotional manager for Schlitterbahn.

According to Andrea Mitchell, director of aquatics for the Greater Kansas City YMCA, this is a program that teaches children about water safety. It also teaches them not be afraid of water. “This is what this program is about and this is why we of the YMCA are involved in such a program,” he said.