Month: July 2015

T-Bones blast three home runs in series win

The Kansas City T-Bones, belted three home runs, and shut out Lincoln Saturday night, 11-0, at Haymarket Park in Lincoln, Neb.

The T-Bones used a six run second inning, capped by a Nate Tenbrink grand slam, to get an early 6-0 lead. Lincoln starting pitcher Kevin McGovern (3-4) allowed nine earned runs on eight hits.

Tenbrink, who entered the game with two home runs on the season, doubled that mark, by adding his second of the game in the eighth inning.

Tenbrink also added a two-run double in the sixth inning to round out his night with seven RBIs, pushing his season total to 30.

Robby Kuzdale belted his team-leading seventh home run of the season in the ninth inning.

Kansas City starting pitcher Kris Regas (4-3) picked up the win, spinning six shutout innings on just three hits. Josh Tols and Jared Messer completed the shutout, with three scoreless innings in relief.

The T-Bones received multi-hit games from Tenbrink (3), Jake Blackwood (2), Adam Bailey (2), Robby Kuzdale (2) and James Boddicker (2).

The T-Bones outscored Lincoln 29-3, over the four game series, and went 3-1 against the Saltdogs. In total, the T-Bones completed the eight game road trip with a 5-3 record.

The T-Bones (29-20) return to CommunityAmerica Ballpark Sunday night with a 5:05 p.m. first pitch against the Gary SouthShore RailCats.

Sunday is Wyandotte Appreciate Night and Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by 7th Street Casino. “Don’t Forget About Gary” Night. Promotions include Savers Sundays: Show your Savers club card and receive $2 off berm tickets. Pregame player autographs presented by Savers. Post-game kids run the bases.

Tickets are available by calling the box office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618.

– Story from T-Bones

Flash flood watch in effect

A flash flood watch is in effect from 7 a.m. July 19 until 1 p.m. July 20 in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.

After this morning’s heavy rains, another round of widespread heavy rainfall is expected to develop over roughly the same areas, the weather service said.

Amounts of 1 to 3 inches of rain are likely but there will also be localized heavier amounts, the weather service said.

Because the ground is already saturated, flash flooding is likely from east Central Kansas through northern and central Missouri, the weather service said.

Residents are advised to avoid trying to travel through water standing in roadways, turn around and to seek another route.

Residents should monitor weather forecasts and be prepared to take action in case flash flooding develops.

Faith news

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A weekly Scripture Group with Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Heather Neds is a pastoral minister and leads the group at Keeler Women’s Center. Call 913-906-8990 to register.

The Our Lady and Saint Rose Church Gospel Choir in Kansas City, Kan., is participating, with 10 other choirs, soloists and praise dancers, in a Knights of Peter Claver Ladies of Grace Gospel Extravaganza at 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo. Admission is $10. Proceeds will go toward education of religious.

Parkway Baptist Church, 12320 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan., will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at the church classrooms. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 816-753-4040 or visit www.savealifenow.org.

Risen Lamb International Church of the Nazarene, located in the Turner area of Kansas City, Kan., has announced the opening of the Risen Lamb Prayer Room and Retreat Center. On location at their church at 5301 Metropolitan Avenue, the prayer room and retreat center is open to the public for daytime retreats. All individuals or small groups seeking a quiet, sacred space to gather, pray, meditate, journal or read resources about prayer are welcome. The prayer room provides a peaceful space for solitude or can be scheduled in advance for groups of up to eight people. Guests seeking spiritual guidance may schedule a time of spiritual direction with one of the pastoral staff, and groups may inquire about scheduling a member of the pastoral team to lead or speak at a retreat. Donations accepted but not required. For more information, or to plan a visit, contact the Rev. Philip Friday at [email protected] or call 913-287-9418.

Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., are holding Camp Shakespeare for girls ages 8 through 18, through Friday, July 31. Members of the parish will honor those completing the camp with a reception on the last day. The parish will observe the ninth week in Pentecost Sunday, July 26. Services in English will be at 10 a.m.; and in Spanish at 7 p.m.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., is planning an ice cream and music program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26. Besides ice cream, there will be an evening of modern music.

The Men’s Brotherhood at Zion United Church of Christ, 2711 N. 72nd St., will hold a watermelon social from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26, in the church fellowship hall. Food available will include hot dogs, chili dogs, watermelon, cantaloupe and pop. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for children under 12.
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