Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
With the help of two doubles by Ryan Cavan and a combined two-hitter, the Kansas City T-Bones held off the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 2-0, Friday night in front of 6,624 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.
The T-Bones started the night quickly with a lead-off double by Cavan in the bottom of the first inning down the left-field line. Two batters later, Jake Blackwood singled, knocking in Cavan and giving Kansas City its first run of the game.
In the bottom of the fifth, after Jacob Hayes reached on an error and stole second, Cavan came through again with his second double of the night and 13th of the season. Hayes scored easily, giving Kansas City a 2-0 lead.
That was all the Kansas City pitchers needed. Starter Mike Nannini, who signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day, threw four perfect innings. He was replaced in the top of the fifth by Derek Loera (2-0), who pitched a perfect fifth before the RailCats recorded their first hit of the night, a lead-off single in the sixth by catcher Jaime Del Valle.
The RailCats added another single off Loera in the seventh, before Aaron Baker and Fernando Hernandez (4) combined for a perfect 2 1/3 innings.
Kansas City (19-16) has now won four in a row. The T-Bones will continue their three-game series against Gary SouthShore (20-19) on Saturday night at 7:05. Tickets for the Fourth of July game are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618. – Story from T-Bones Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) Fans at CommunityAmerica Ballpark saluted the American flag during the singing of the National Anthem on Friday evening in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Mary Rupert) Fans at CommunityAmerica Ballpark got enthusiastic while dancing to the song, “YMCA,” during the seventh-inning stretch Friday evening. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Pilot program at select Price Chopper stores will match every dollar EBT users spend on local produce
From July 1 to Dec. 31, customers who use electronic benefits transfer cards at four area Price Chopper stores, including one in Kansas City, Kan., can receive a bonus designed to help them and their families have a healthier diet.
The program matches every EBT dollar spent on local produce (up to $25 per day) with another dollar in rewards that can be used for any produce purchase at the same store through the end of the year. State agencies issue EBT cards to low-income families who qualify for the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Fair Food Network, a national nonprofit organization founded on the belief that vibrant local food systems can create health and economic opportunity for all, has partnered with a local coalition to bring the Double Up Food Bucks pilot program to the Kansas City area. Participants include KU Medical Center, KC Healthy Kids, Good Natured Family Farms, Ball’s Price Chopper Stores and the Mid-America Regional Council.
Price Chopper stores participating in the pilot program include one at 4301 State Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
The Double Up Food Bucks program was created by Fair Food Network in 2009 to help low-income families eat more healthy food and support local farmers. The program began at five farmers markets in Detroit, spread to more than 150 sites across Michigan, and has since become a model for communities nationwide. Fair Food Network received special approval from USDA to pilot Double Up at Ball’s Price Chopper, making it one of the first grocers in the country to offer healthy food incentives to SNAP clients.
“This is an innovative program that is really a win-win-win,” said Oran Hesterman, president of Fair Food Network. “It helps low-income families eat more healthy food, helps local farmers sell more produce, and keeps more food dollars in the local economy.”
