Category: T-Bones

T-Bones launch rally in 10th inning to win 2-1

The T-Bones celebrated after winning Saturday night’s game, 2-1, over the Texas AirHogs in the 10th inning at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

The T-Bones came back in the 10th inning Saturday night to win 2-1 over the Texas AirHogs at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kansas City swept the four-game series with Texas.

Kyle Petty scored on a wild pitch by Robert Tasin to give Kansas City the win in extra innings. Petty got a single to start the inning, and that was followed by a Texas error and a base hit by Tyler Horan.

The T-Bones’ Cody Winiarski was given the win for his efforts in the 10th inning. Tasin took the loss for Texas.

Chris Perry for the T-Bones and Michael Freeman for Texas both had shutouts through seven innings, but neither got the win. The game was scoreless for seven innings, then Texas scored in the eighth inning on a wild pitch from the T-Bones’ Myles Smith.

The T-Bones came back in the ninth, tying the game. Cedric Hunter singled to right, and Leo Rojas scored on the play.

Now 38-26, and contending for the division lead, the T-Bones will visit Cleburne, Lincoln and Fargo-Moorhead beginning Tuesday, returning home Aug. 10 to face Salina.

For ticket information, call 913-328-5618 or go to the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

The T-Bones celebrated after winning Saturday night’s game, 2-1, over the Texas AirHogs in the 10th inning at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kansas.
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Kyle Petty had a conversation with the umpire during Saturday night’s T-Bones game with Texas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Action from the T-Bones’ win Saturday night over the Texas AirHogs, 2-1. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
A T-Bones batter hit the ground after a pitch during Saturday night’s game with Texas.
Cody Winiarski appeared in relief for the T-Bones and received the win Saturday night.
Fans sang along to the “YMCA” song during the T-Bones games Saturday night.
T-Bones’ mascot Sizzle visited with young fans Saturday night at the Kansas City – Texas game. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
T-Bones mascot Sizzle visited with young fans during the Kansas City – Texas game Saturday night. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

T-Bones win third straight, take series

The Kansas City T-Bones notched their third straight victory, 6-2, over the Texas Airhogs on Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas.

The T-Bones started things off hot in the first inning with a two-run home run from Keyin Keyes. The first baseman worked his way back up to the tie for first place in the American Association with his 17th home run of the season.

Texas tried to halt Kansas City’s momentum with a sacrifice fly from Beamer Weems scoring Charley Thurber, cutting their deficit to one going into the bottom of the second.

Kansas City extended its lead back to two in the third with an error by third baseman Casio Grider, allowing the T-Bones’ third baseman, Marcus Lemon, to score.

Keyes launched a solo home run in the fifth, securing his 18th of the season to take sole possession as the American Association’s home run leader and to put the T-Bones up 4-1. An RBI single by designated hitter Leo Rojas stretched the lead to four runs going into the sixth inning.

The Airhogs attempted to make a comeback, but could only contribute one final run in the sixth inning. A Denis Phipps RBI double scored brought in first baseman Levi Scott for the second and final run of the game.

The T-Bones, however, continued to bring the energy going into the final innings and launched their third home run of the evening, this time by Cedric Hunter. The center fielder’s first home run with the T-Bones organization extended their lead to 6-2 going into the seventh.

With the Airhogs unable to score any further, the T-Bones took the series and won their third straight game, 6-2.

Right-handed pitcher Scott Carroll (6-3, 3.19) notched the victory and Airhogs’ right-hander, TJ Bozeman (3-5, 3.12), suffered the loss in the third matchup.

In tomorrow night’s series finale, left-handed pitcher, Michael Freeman (3-3, 4.14) will square off with the T-Bones’ right-handed pitcher, Chris Perry (3-2, 4.84) on the mound.

The T-Bones will finish their 10-game homestand Saturday night against the Airhogs at 7:05 p.m. at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. There will be post-game fireworks.

Tickets are available online, by calling 913)328-5618 or by visiting in person the Providence Medical Center Box Office.
– Story from T-Bones

T-Bones sweep doubleheader over Texas

The Kansas City T-Bones swept a pair of games from Texas, winning game one 2-1 on a walk off no-hitter and game two by coming back late 4-3 on Thursday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Airhogs’ third baseman, Casio Grider, scored in the top of the seventh after stealing second, advancing to third on a wild pitch and then stealing home to put Texas up 1-0 while still being no-hit by the T-Bones starter Matt Sergey.

When it looked as if the Airhogs would get the first win of the doubleheader, one of Kansas City’s most recent signees, center fielder Cedric Hunter, doubled to left field bringing in two runs and giving the T-Bones the game one victory.

Despite the lone run from the Airhogs, T-Bones starter right-hander Matt Sergey secured the first no-hitter for Kansas City as members of the American Association. He allowed just two walks in the seven-inning game. Sergey notched his second no-hitter of his career, adding to his perfect game he threw in the Frontier League for the Washington Wild Things in 2014.

The Kansas City T-Bones swept the doubleheader against the Texas Airhogs, winning the second game 4-3, on Thursday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

Designated hitter Denis Phipps took control of the game for the Airhogs, moving in runs in both the first and third innings. He advanced off a single to right field to open up the game and put Texas up 1-0.

The T-Bones didn’t let the Airhogs’ early lead affect them as they evened the score in the bottom of the inning. A double from T-Bones’ right-fielder Kyle Petty tied the game at 1-1 going into the second.

Advancing to first by way of a fielder’s choice, Phipps brought in two more runs to put the Airhogs up 3-1 in the third inning. The T-Bones were able to pull within one run thanks to an RBI single from third baseman Jordan Edgerton but it appeared as if the Airhogs had the momentum moving forward.

Although Kansas City remained scoreless for the following two innings, they came up big in the sixth to take the lead and sweep the doubleheader with the Airhogs.

Center fielder Cedric Hunter tied the game up at three runs each after singling to center field and bringing in newly signed catcher Zane Chavez. Kansas City followed with a sacrifice fly by Kevin Keyes to score designated hitter Leo Rojas for the 4-3 victory.

Right-handed pitcher, Calvin Drummond (5-2, 5.42) tossed the second win of the day for the T-Bones, while right-hander, Jared Mortensen (3-2, 3.65), suffered the loss. Cody Winiarski, a right-handed pitcher, threw the save for Kansas City, moving him into the American Association four-way tie for first with 13 saves.

Scott Carroll (5-3, 3.19) will start on the mound Friday night for the T-Bones with right-handed pitcher T.J. Bozeman (3-4, 3.12) pitching for the Airhogs.

The T-Bones (36-26) will continue a four-game series with the Airhogs (25-38) at 7:05 p.m. Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. It will be Christmas in July night, with a T-Bones Christmas ornament giveaway.

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