T-Bones take series with 4th inning runs

The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, 2-1, to take the series and move up to second place in the Central Division in the American Association on Wednesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas.

The opening three innings were scoreless yet again, but the RedHawks were able to get things rolling earlier in the game tonight.

Right fielder Ryan Pineda’s RBI double to right field allowed runners to advance around the bases. Third baseman Josh Mazzola scored off of the play, putting Fargo-Moorhead up 1-0 going into the bottom of the fourth inning.

T-Bones’ left fielder Joe Jackson hit a two-run home run, giving Jackson his second home run in as many games. The T-Bones took over a 2-1 lead to end the fourth with Jackson’s play.

The following innings ended scoreless for both teams, despite attempts to make it around the diamond. Kansas City left runners on first and third in the bottom of the sixth losing the opportunity to add cushion to their one-run lead. The RedHawks, however, couldn’t even muster a hit following their fourth inning RBI double.

Fargo-Moorhead’s inability to hit in the final five innings cost it the game and the series. The T-Bones took over second place in the Central Division in the American Association with the 2-1 win over the RedHawks.

Kansas City’s right-handed pitcher Matt Sergey earned the win, while left-handed pitcher, Will Solomon, took the loss. A 1-2-3 ninth inning tossed from right-handed pitcher Cody Winiarski secured the victory.

The T-Bones will begin a four game series with the Sioux City Explorers at 7:05 p.m. Thursday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. There are planned appearances by Big Jay, Baby Jay and members of the KU soccer team and spirit squad to celebrate KU Night with the T-Bones.

Tickets are available online, by calling 913-328-5618 or by visiting in person the Providence Medical Center Box Office.

– Story from T-Bones

Inspection work on Lewis and Clark Viaduct continues

Inspection work on the Lewis and Clark Viaduct connecting Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Mo., will continue this week, according to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Today, the westbound ramp to Minnesota Avenue will continue to be reduced to one lane from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to KDOT.

On Saturday, June 24, the eastbound ramp to I-70 and the left lane on I-70 will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to KDOT. Traffic will be detoured to 3rd Street, Armstrong Avenue and 4th Street.

On Sunday, June 25, the I-70 ramp to eastbound I-70 and the right lane of I-70 will be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to KDOT. Traffic will be detoured to James Street, Armstrong Avenue and 4th Street.

For more information about highway traffic in the Kansas City area, visit
www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.

Schlitterbahn tries to set world record for swimming lessons today

Schlitterbahn Waterpark is participating in the world’s largest swimming lesson today.

The swim lessons start at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, at Schlitterbahn at 94th and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. The swim lesson is free. Participants must register before 9 a.m. today.

Schlitterbahn’s five waterparks are all participating in this event, to try to set a world record.

For more information, visit http://schlitterbahnnews.com/schlitterbahn-waterpark-kansas-city-partners-with-the-y-to-host-worlds-largest-swimming-lesson/.