Category: Sports

Erie’s late hit sacks Goldeyes

Brian Erie’s clutch hit in the eighth led the T-Bones to a 5-4 victory against the Winnipeg Goldeyes in front of 6,519 on Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.

Tied 3-3 in the bottom of the eighth, after Winnipeg scored a run in the top of the inning, Ray Sadler started off the rally with a single.

Bryan Sabatella and Vladimir Frias followed with back-to-back walks. Then, with two outs and a full count, Erie ripped a single up the middle that scored Sadler and Sabatella, and gave the T-Bones a 5-3 lead.

Sadler went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBIs against his former team.

Winnipeg threatened to tie the game again in the top of the ninth against closer Kris Regas after Tyler Kuhn hit a one-out home run that cut Kansas City’s lead to 5-4.

Brock Bond then singled and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Regas (5-1), however, struck out Casey Haerther and got Jake Blackwood to ground out to third base.

Starter Andy Noga pitched well for the T-Bones, logging 5 innings, while surrendering six hits, two runs (both earned), three walks and striking out one batter.

With the win, the T-Bones (30-30) take the first of three games against Winnipeg (37-23).

Kansas City will go for its fourth win in a row in Saturday’s game starting at 7:05. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618.

Box score: http://www.pointstreak.com/baseball/boxscoretext.html?gameid=177996

– Story from T-Bones

38th annual Wyandotte County Open golf tourney Aug. 9-10

by Alan Hoskins

The longest running tournament of its kind in the greater Kansas City area, the 38th annual Wyandotte County Open Golf Championship will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10, at Sunflower Hills.

Sponsored by Danny’s Bar and Grill in Piper Plaza at 109th and Parallel Parkway, the 36-hole stroke tournament will have six men’s flights and two ladies flights. The cost is $90 and includes one practice round to be played no later than Aug. 6 and two tournament rounds. Tee times will be available on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Kansas City’s longest putt contest will be held on the putting clock on Saturday. Closest to the hole prizes will be awarded on all four par 3 holes both days along with a long drive contest on No. 10. Closest to the hole on No. 16 on Saturday will win a $100 gift certificate to the Sunflower Hills pro shop while the closest on Sunday will win a foursome at Sunflower Hills via TeeQuest.com.

In addition to three rounds of golf, the $90 entry fee will include a tee package sponsored by Danny’s Bar and Grill, a hot dog lunch on Saturday provided by Farmland Foods and a Sunday dinner provided by the Sunflower Hills snack shop. Persons may enter at Sunflower Hills; by phone at 913-573-8570; or by email at [email protected].

T-Bones plan hat giveaway, jersey night, concert

The T-Bones head into this six-game homestand with three games against the Winnipeg Goldeyes and three against the Grand Prairie AirHogs.

With a hat giveaway, a pregame concert and jersey night, plus the possibility of hitting 3 million fans, this homestand features plenty of promotions for fans.

Friday, July 18: Free T-Bones Hat Giveaway (First 2,000 fans) presented by Sheet Metal Local #2. Spirit Night presented by Spirit Airlines 150th Anniversary Celebration of Saint Johns Hospital. Appearance by Falcon Skydiving Team. Game time 7:05 p.m. against Winnipeg.

Saturday, July 19: Pregame concert by country recording artist Logan Mize presented by the Kansas City, Kan., Convention and Visitors Bureau. First Responders Night presented by American Family Insurance and Verizon. Boy Scout Campout Night presented by Verizon. Postgame fireworks presented by Verizon. Game at 7:05 p.m. against Winnipeg.

Sunday, July 20: Coca-Cola Family Day: $1.50 Coca-Cola products all game. Hispanic Heritage Day presented by Savers. Savers Sundays: Show Your Savers Club Card and receive $2 off Berm Tickets presented by Savers. Pregame player autographs presented by Savers. Postgame Kids Run the Bases presented by Price Chopper. Game at 1:05 p.m. against Winnipeg.

Monday, July 21: Kids Eat Free (First 2,000 Kids 12 and Under) presented by CommunityAmerica Credit Union. Game at 7:05 p.m. against Grand Prairie.

Tuesday, July 22: Free Replica T-Bones Adult Jersey Giveaway (First 2,000 adults) presented by Verizon. Game at 7:05 p.m. against Grand Prairie.

Wednesday, July 23: National Hot Dog Day: 50-cent Hot Dogs presented by Wimmers. Special appearance by Professional Competitive Eater Jamie “The Bear” McDonald presented by UpDog. Craft Beer Special: 16oz Draft for $6. Price Chopper Wednesdays: Show your Price Chopper Card and receive a GA/Berm Ticket for $2 off presented by Price Chopper. Postgame Catch on the Field presented by Coventry Health Care. Reading Program Night. Game at 7:05 p.m. against Grand Prairie.

Tickets for all of the games are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618 or at tbonesbaseball.com.