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Gallas’ big night not enough for KC

Anthony Gallas had his best game of the season but it wasn’t enough as the T-Bones dropped the series opener Tuesday evening against Laredo, 13-9, at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.

Laredo got started quickly, with a three-run top of the first inning against Kansas City starter Jared Messer, and never looked back.

Denis Phipps and Jesus Posso each homered in the first, sandwiching a double by Ty Morrison. Laredo increased its lead to 4-0 in the second after Burt Reynolds scored on a base hit by Abel Nieves.

The T-Bones got on the board in the bottom of the second inning, as Gallas scored from second base on a single by Vladimir Frias, which pulled Kansas City to a 4-1 deficit.

The closest the T-Bones came to tying the game came in the next inning when Kansas City put together a two-out rally. Brett Wiley and Jake Blackwood started it with back-to-back singles. Gallas then knocked in both runners with a hit to center, and cut the score to 4-3. Gallas was stranded, though, when Tyson Gillies struck out, ending the inning.

Laredo continued to put the pressure on Kansas City, scoring three additional runs in the fourth inning, and then putting the game away with a four-run seventh inning.

The T-Bones scored three in the seventh, as Gallas hit his 16th home run of the season, which was an inside-the-park variety. Gallas drove in a game-high five runs.

Offense wasn’t an issue for Kansas City, which had 14 hits, including three from both Blackwood and Gallas.

Messer (4-3), who threw a complete-game shutout with 10 strikeouts against Laredo on Aug. 12, gave up nine hits and was charged with seven earned runs over 6 innings. During that span, Messer struck out nine. T-Bones relievers Josh Tols and Evan DeLuca allowed six runs in 3 innings of relief.

Laredo starter Ryan Beckman (8-6) gave up nine hits and five runs in 6 innings.

The Lemurs notched 17 hits in the high-scoring affair that included a total of four walks, combined, for both teams.

Kansas City (39-48) continues this three-game series Wednesday evening at 7:05 against Laredo (48-38). Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618.

– Story by Matt Fulks, T-Bones

Police investigating death in 3000 block of Lafayette

Kansas City, Kan., police are investigating a death discovered at 5 a.m. Aug. 24 in the 3000 block of Lafayette Avenue.

A resident called police about a man who was unresponsive at the location, a police spokesman said.

When they arrived, officers found the man and confirmed he was deceased, the spokesman said.

At this time, his identity and cause of death are not known, although there are no signs of foul play, the police spokesman said.

The identity of the resident will be released when there is positive identification and family notification.

The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department’s Major Case Unit is investigating. Anyone with information may call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

More rain in forecast today

After some morning thunderstorms, the forecast today calls for another round of strong storms, mainly north of the Missouri River, according to the National Weather Service.

The threat for severe weather ramps up after 4 p.m. and should last into the late evening, the weather service said.

The active pattern will continue through the late part of the week and into the weekend, according to the weather service.

Prolonged rainfall over the area could result in high rainfall amount, several inches in some areas, through the weekend. River flooding and flash flood is possible in some areas.

There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 2 p.m. today, the weather service said. The high will be near 88, and the heat index as high as 95. A south southeast wind of 6 to 13 mph will become southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 69, with a southwest wind of 5 to 7 mph. Between three-quarters and one inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. The high will be near 81, and a light and variable wind will become north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Thursday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 65. A north northeast wind will be 5 to 8 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Friday, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in the forecast, according to the weather service. The high will be near 80, with an east northeast wind of 6 to 9 mph.

Friday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said. The low will be around 69.

Saturday, expect a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 84, according to the weather service.

Saturday night, the chance of precipitation is 40 percent, with showers and thunderstorms in the forecast, according to the weather service. The low will be around 69.

Sunday’s forecast is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 40 percent chance of precipitation with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

For weather updates, visit www.weather.gov or listen to a weather radio.