Mild temperatures expected today

No hazardous weather is expected today or Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures will remain mild today, then will warm into the 90s Tuesday and remain there for the rest of the work week, the weather service said.

The next chance for storms will arrive Wednesday night when a cold front moves through the area, according to the weather service.

Today, there will be partly sunny skies, a high near 83, and a light west southwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning, the weather service said. Winds may gust as high as 22 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear with a low of 64 and a southwest wind of 6 to 9 mph, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny with a high near 89 and a west southwest wind of 6 to 8 mph, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 70 and a south wind of 6 mph, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 90, the weather service said. A south wind of 6 to 16 mph will gust as high as 26 mph.

Wednesday night, there will be a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 90, the weather service said.

Thursday night, expect a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71.

Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

Friday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 65, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 80, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 59, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 78, the weather service said.

T-Bones sweep Salina with 3-2 win

In the sweep of Salina on Sunday, the T-Bones grounds crew got some assistance from team mascot Sizzle. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Story and photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The Kansas City T-Bones survived shaky starting pitching with a solid bullpen and just enough power to walk away with a 3 – 2 win over the Salina Stockade on Sunday. The victory gave the T-Bones a sweep of the weekend series against the Stockade.

Right fielder Chantz Mack provided all the power the home team needed with a three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth inning. Second baseman Marcus Lemon started the fourth with a fly ball that appeared to be lost in the sun by the Salina outfield. Lemon wound up at second base on the play. The first baseman followed with a walk that set the table for Mack’s long shot to right field.

T-Bones starting pitcher Darin Gorski wobbled in the first two innings, loading the bases in both innings, but giving up only one run. Luis Paula replaced Gorski to start the third inning and pitched two scoreless, low-drama innings to right the ship. Three more relievers followed, allowing only a single run over the remaining five innings to close out the game.

The T-Bones play Monday at 7:05 p.m. against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks, and the T-Bones have a “kids eat free” special for the game. The homestand continues through next Sunday, June 25.

Second baseman Marcus Lemon fielded a ground ball in the first inning. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Right fielder Chantz Mack made a play against the outfield wall. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Reliever Luis Paula held the Stockade scoreless in the third and fourth innings. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Marcus Lemon pulled up on second base just ahead of the tag in the fourth inning. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Chantz Mack watched as his fourth inning home run sailed over the right field wall. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Designated hitter Chase McDonald was ejected in the fourth inning for arguing a called third strike. Manager Joe Calfapietra came out to discuss the situation with the home plate umpire. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Reliever Myles Smith fielded a bunt and threw to first to get the out. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Kids ran the bases after the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
One young runner got some fatherly advice on finding third base. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)