Month: May 2016

T-Bones fall in game four; split series with Texas

The Kansas City T-Bones were unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position — stranding a total of 11 runners in the game — and fell to the Texas AirHogs, 6-3, Sunday afternoon at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.

Missed opportunities cost the T-Bones in the finale of the four-game series. Out of the 11 runners, Kansas City left six in scoring position.

The biggest opportunity for the T-Bones came in the bottom of the sixth inning, when, trailing 4-1, Brandon Tierney stepped in with two runners on. He doubled home Tyler Massey, but then Steve Swingle was thrown out at home trying to score from first. After third baseman Cody Lenahan robbed Christian Torres with a diving catch, Brett Wiley hit an RBI double that scored Massey and helped the T-Bones claw back, 4-3.

Kansas City threatened to score in each of the next two innings, with a runner at second base in the seventh and eighth, but the T-Bones couldn’t capitalize.

The AirHogs added insurance runs in the top of the ninth. Devon Rodriguez and Michael Miller led off with back to back singles. After T-Bones relief pitcher Aaron Baker loaded the bases with a one-out walk to Brian Bistagne, Texas scored on a fielder’s choice by Kenny Peoples-Wall. The next batter, Michael Hur, smacked a single that scored the final run.

In spite of hitting four T-Bones batters, Texas starting pitcher Palmer Betts (1-0) got the win after giving up three runs (two earned) and six hits in 5 1/3 innings.

Kansas City starter Jeremy Strawn (0-1) gave up five hits and three runs in 5 innings.

The T-Bones (2-2) now get set to play host to the Lincoln Saltdogs for a three-game series beginning Monday night at 7:05. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618.

– Story by Matt Fulks, T-Bones

Elementary school lunch menus

Turner Public Schools
Monday, May 23
Chicken patty on a bun; deli wrap, garden salad, corn, fruit, mandarin oranges; Italian chef salad, corn, fruit, mandarin oranges, Italian bread.
Tuesday, May 24
Barbecue pork nachos; chicken cordon bleu grilled cheese, garden salad, Texas pintos, fruit, banana orange mix; taco salad, Texas pintos, fruit, banana orange mix, cornbread.
Wednesday, May 25
Chicken patty; fish patty, mashed potatoes with gravy, glazed carrots, fruit, peaches, roll; chicken Caesar salad, glazed carrots, fruit, peaches and roll.
Thursday, May 26
School’s out.

Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Public Schools
Monday, May 23
Chicken patty on a bun; deli wrap, garden salad, corn, fruit, mandarin oranges.
Tuesday, May 24
Pizza, garden salad, Texas pintos, fruit, banana orange mix.
Wednesday, May 25
Early out.
Thursday, May 26
No school.

Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools
No school.

Piper Public Schools
No. school.

Texas bats come alive, hand T-Bones first loss

After a 20-minute rain delay, Texas got 18 hits in a 9-3 win over Kansas City on Saturday night in front of 5,006 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.

T-Bones starting pitcher Johnny Shuttlesworth (0-1) had a rough debut for Kansas City, going only 3 2/3 innings and giving up seven hits and five runs. After Shuttlesworth sat the AirHogs down in order in the first inning, Texas took a 1-0 lead in the second inning when Devon Rodriguez scored on a Brian Bistagne single.

The AirHogs added all the runs they’d need in the fourth inning. With two outs and the bases loaded, Kenny Peoples-Wall roped a ball to centerfield for a bases-clearing triple off Shuttlesworth. T-Bones newcomer David Holman came in with runners on first and second, and, after allowing one run to score, he induced a groundout for the third out, holding Texas to a 5-0 lead.

Kansas City got on the board in the fourth inning, when Jake Blackwood led off the inning with a double, went to third on a fly out by Anthony Gallas and then scored on a groundout by Cole Leonida off Texas starter Ethan Carnes (1-0).

Texas added four more runs in the final three innings before the T-Bones attempted to rally in the bottom of the ninth. With Gallas on first, Steve Swingle stepped in and doubled, putting runners on second and third. Brandon Tierney then knocked in Gallas and Swingle, for the final runs of the game.

The T-Bones (2-1) and AirHogs (1-2) are scheduled to conclude their four-game series at 1:05 Sunday afternoon. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618.

– Story from Matt Fulks, T-Bones