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The Kansas City T-Bones dropped the series with Sioux City and their third straight game, 4-2, on Saturday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Explorers looked to take control of game three immediately with a sacrifice fly to center field by right fielder Michael Lang. Center fielder Tony Campana scored off the play after stealing second and advancing to third off an error from catcher Tony Caldwell. Sioux City led Kansas City 1-0 going into the bottom of the first inning.

First baseman John Nogowski continued to be the glue for the Explorers team throughout this series. The American Association’s batting leader doubled to score two runs in the top of the third extending their lead to 3-0.

Nogowski scored to end the inning off designated hitter LeVon Washington’s RBI single, stretching the Explorers’ lead to four runs.

The T-Bones stayed scoreless through the first five innings, until left fielder Joe Jackson nailed a sacrifice fly to left field bringing in second baseman Patrick Brady for their first run of the game. Kansas City trailed the Explorers 4-1 going into the seventh inning.

Despite a slow start, Kansas City continued chipping away at the Explorers’ 4-1 lead. Center fielder Marcus Lemon’s RBI single to center field scored catcher Tony Caldwell to narrow the deficit to two going into the top of the eighth inning.

The T-Bones weren’t able to come back from the Explorers’ early lead, losing the series 4-2.

Right-handed pitcher Kurt Heyer picked up the win for the Explorers, while right-handed pitcher Chris Perry took the loss for the T-Bones.

The T-Bones will play the final game of the four game series with the Sioux City Explorers Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Frank White will give an on-field pre-game baseball clinic for kids, and youth may run the bases post-game.

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

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The Kansas City T-Bones lost, 5-4, to Central Division rival, Sioux City Explorers in 10 innings Thursday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas.

John Nogowski, proved why he leads the league in batting early on in the first inning. The first baseman’s RBI single to right field put the Explorers ahead, but only briefly.

The T-Bones’ newest signee, first baseman Kyle Petty, responded to earn his first RBI with Kansas City. Petty’s sacrifice fly to right field to scored shortstop, Marcus Lemon, tying the game up at 1-1 to end the first inning.

Sioux City regained their lead in the fourth thanks to a solo home run from shortstop, Nate Samson. Designated hitter LeVon Washington extended the lead to three by adding a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring Nogowski.

Kansas City was unable to score in the following five innings, leaving six runners on base, but the Explorers continued to make plays.

Samson’s RBI single in the seventh put Sioux City up 4-1, before the T-Bones scored three runs to tie the game.

Designated hitter, Kevin Keyes, launched his league leading, twelfth home run of the season to bring in center fielder, Omar Garcia, and Lemon knotting the game up at four going into the eighth.

The game stayed tied at the end of nine and this Central Division battle was taken to the tenth inning.

Kansas City’s right-handed pitcher, Luis Paula, threw four straight walks to give the Explorers a 5-4 lead and the victory.

Paula took the loss, while right-handed pitcher, Todd Eaton tossed the win for the Explorers.

The T-Bones will continue a four game series with the Sioux City Explorers at 7:05 p.m. Friday, June 23, at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. It will be Harry Potter night, with hot dogs for $1.25.

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

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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.

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