Month: August 2015

T-Bones drop series opener

The Kansas City T-Bones led 2-1 since the fourth inning, but allowed four eighth-inning runs to drop game one 5-3, to Sioux City Friday night at Lewis and Clark Park in Sioux City, Iowa.

Drew Gay in his second start with Kansas City pitched seven innings of one-run baseball against the division-leading Sioux City Explorers, but didn’t factor into the decision.

The T-Bones, with a 2-1 lead, handed the ball to right-handed reliever Aaron Baker (3-1) in the bottom of the eighth inning, and that’s when the game re-started.

Sioux City scored four runs, all with two outs, including Noah Perio’s game tying two run single. Perio also hit his fifth home run of the season in the second inning. Baker allowed two walks, four hits and was charged with two balks in the crazy inning.

Jake Blackwood hit his ninth home run of the season in the fourth inning. Starlin Rodriguez and Sergio Leon each had two hits for Kansas City.

Sioux City now leads the season series, 6-1, in seven games against Kansas City.

The T-Bones (41-34) continue the seven-game road trip Saturday evening against the Sioux City Explorers (58-19), with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

The T-Bones return home to CommunityAmerica Ballpark on ug. 18. Tickets are available by calling the box office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618.

Vancouver to visit Sporting KC today

Sporting Kansas City will serve as host to first place Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Sporting Park on Saturday.

The match, presented by Mark One, kicks off at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on KMCI-TV’s 38 the Spot with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m.

A limited number of tickets may be available and may be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or the Sporting Park box offices on Saturday.

Sporting KC and Vancouver are both coming off midweek matches highlighted by Sporting KC advancing to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final with a 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. Vancouver earned a 2-2 draw against the Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo in the first leg of the Amway Canadian Championship Final.

Sporting KC’s come-from-behind victory against Real Salt Lake saw three different goal scorers for the home side in Soni Mustivar, Benny Feilhaber and Krisztian Nemeth.

The goal was Mustivar’s first since signing with Sporting KC on Feb. 12. The Haitian midfielder broke into the starting lineup on May 3 and since then Sporting KC has lost just two matches with a +12 goal differential in League play. Feilhaber and Nemeth lead Sporting KC’s attack with eight goals each.

Vancouver’s midweek match saw them get on the board first with goals from Darren Mattocks and Pedro Morales in the 65th and 72nd minute. The visitors conceded two goals within a minute of each other in the final 10 minutes of the match.

The Whitecaps boast the best road record (7-4-2) in the League this season, while Sporting Kansas City is unbeaten at home (7-0-4) in MLS play in 2015 and in the midst of a 15-game home unbeaten streak in all competitions.

Saturday marks the second meeting between these two clubs this season, with Sporting KC earning the 1-0 victory in the first match of the series on July 12 at BC Place in Vancouver. Kevin Ellis tallied the game-winning header in the 52nd minute from a Nemeth cross.

Vancouver will be without Kendall Waston (yellow card accumulation), Andre Lewis (international duty) and Ben McKendry (left knee surgery) on Saturday. Sporting Kansas City will also be missing several key contributors due to injury including Roger Espinoza (tibial sesamoid fracture in left foot), Bernardo Anor (left ankle sprain) and Ike Opara (left achilles), while Jalil Anibaba (left thigh strain), Jacob Peterson (left hip pain) and Graham Zusi (left calf strain) are all listed as questionable on the injury report.

Parking lots open at 5 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. The first 10,000 fans through the gates will recieve a Sporting KC branded lunch bag. Fans are encouraged to remain in their seats at halftime because Sporting Club will induct former Kansas City midfielder Chris Klein into the Sporting Legends hall of honor.

In-game updates will be available at SportingKC.com/GameOn and via Twitter at @SKCGameday.

Saturday events

Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast planned Aug. 15
The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet this Saturday, Aug. 15, at Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave. Kansas Democratic Party Chairman Larry Meeker will be the speaker. The breakfast buffet will be available at 8:15 a.m. and the program will begin at 9:15. The cost for the breakfast is $10, or $7 for students and those on limited incomes. All Democrats are invited to attend. Reservations are requested by Friday, Aug. 14. Reservations help plan for attendance, but are not necessary to attend. To make reservations, email [email protected]. Those who attend do not need to purchase a breakfast.

Shakespeare comedy and art planned this weekend at Alcott Arts Center
Shakespeare with a humorous twist will be featured this weekend at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kan. The Lord Mayor’s Company will perform some silly scenes from Shakespeare at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Alcott, according to Chris Green, Alcott executive director. It is a benefit for Alcott Arts Center. Theater-goers may view the art exhibit at the Alcott Arts Center before the performance, and the gallery will open at 6:30 p.m. The free art exhibit is by Legion Fetters, a 14-year-old student at Sumner Academy.

Sporting KC to play Vancouver today in KCK
Sporting Kansas City hosts first place Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Sporting Park on Saturday. The match, presented by Mark One, kicks off at 8 p.m. and will be broadcast on KMCI-TV’s 38 the Spot with coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. A limited number of tickets may still be available and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or the Sporting Park box offices on Saturday. Sporting KC and Vancouver are both coming off midweek matches highlighted by Sporting KC advancing to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final with a 3-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. Vancouver earned a 2-2 draw against the Montreal Impact at Stade Saputo in the first leg of the Amway Canadian Championship Final.

Church carnival planned Saturday
A carnival will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, on the Our Lady and St. Rose church grounds, 8th and Quindaro Boulevard. Games and food will be included. A banquet and program will include dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5th and Minnesota Avenue. Robinson Entertainment will be featured.

Sacred music concert planned Saturday
A sacred music concert is planned at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kan. Cindy Bounds will play a concert of sacred music from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at the church.

Church festival planned Saturday
St. John the Baptist Festival is planned at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at St. John’s Catholic Club, 708 N. 4th St., in Kansas City, Kan. The event will start after the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday at St. John’s Church. The festival will feature ethnic food including sarma, games, children’s activities, and a dance starting at 9 p.m. on the Strawberry Hill Museum grounds.

Strawberry Hill Museum open on weekends
The Strawberry Hill Museum, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan., is open on the weekends. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The admission charge is $7 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12, and free for children under 6. Special tours are available during the week for groups of 20 or more by calling 913-721-0081. The museum’s tea room is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday and Sunday of each month. For more information, visit www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/.

Wyandotte County Museum open
The Wyandotte County Museum, 631 N. 126th St., Bonner Springs, is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. For more information visit the website www.facebook.com/wycomuseum or call 913-573-5002.

Household hazardous waste collection to be Aug. 15
Household hazardous waste collection days for Wyandotte County residents will be Aug. 15, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17 at 2443 S. 88th St., Kansas City, Kan. The hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. those Saturdays. The site is at South 88th Street from K-32 or east of I-435 using Woodend exit near the Kaw River. Items should be labeled or identified. Items that are accepted include tires (a limit of 10 tires, with rims removed), motor oil, batteries, antifreeze, degreasers, paints, varnishes, solvents, lawn and garden insecticides and pesticides, and household cleaning products.