Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
With the help of two doubles by Ryan Cavan and a combined two-hitter, the Kansas City T-Bones held off the Gary SouthShore RailCats, 2-0, Friday night in front of 6,624 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.
The T-Bones started the night quickly with a lead-off double by Cavan in the bottom of the first inning down the left-field line. Two batters later, Jake Blackwood singled, knocking in Cavan and giving Kansas City its first run of the game.
In the bottom of the fifth, after Jacob Hayes reached on an error and stole second, Cavan came through again with his second double of the night and 13th of the season. Hayes scored easily, giving Kansas City a 2-0 lead.
That was all the Kansas City pitchers needed. Starter Mike Nannini, who signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day, threw four perfect innings. He was replaced in the top of the fifth by Derek Loera (2-0), who pitched a perfect fifth before the RailCats recorded their first hit of the night, a lead-off single in the sixth by catcher Jaime Del Valle.
The RailCats added another single off Loera in the seventh, before Aaron Baker and Fernando Hernandez (4) combined for a perfect 2 1/3 innings.
Kansas City (19-16) has now won four in a row. The T-Bones will continue their three-game series against Gary SouthShore (20-19) on Saturday night at 7:05. Tickets for the Fourth of July game are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618. – Story from T-Bones Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Scenes from the T-Bones victory Friday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark, Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) An exquisite fireworks display followed an almost-perfect game during almost-perfect weather on Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas City T-Bones beat the Gary SouthShore RailCats 2-0 in a two-hitter on July 3. There were 6,624 people in attendance. The winning pitcher, Mike Nannini, signed with the T-Bones earlier in the day. Ryan Cavan hit two doubles to provide fireworks for the T-Bones. The two teams play again at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, July 4, with a fireworks display afterward at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (Photo by Mary Rupert) Fans at CommunityAmerica Ballpark saluted the American flag during the singing of the National Anthem on Friday evening in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by Mary Rupert) Fans at CommunityAmerica Ballpark got enthusiastic while dancing to the song, “YMCA,” during the seventh-inning stretch Friday evening. (Photo by Mary Rupert)
Following a 7-2 East Coast road trip, the Kansas City T-Bones head into a seven-game homestand beginning Friday night against Gary SouthShore and Grand Prairie at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.
Plenty of promotions are planned for all fans, including adult replica jersey giveaway, a Sizzle mini-figure giveaway and Fourth of July fireworks.
Friday: Appearance by the Falcon Skydiving team and post-game fireworks. 7:05 p.m. start against Gary SouthShore.
Saturday: Post-game fireworks. 7:05 p.m. start against Gary SouthShore.
Sunday: Savers Sundays: $2 off berm tickets with a Savers club card. Pre-game player autographs. 5:05 p.m. start against Gary SouthShore.
Monday: Kids Eat Free (first 2,000 kids 12 and under. 7:05 p.m. start against the Grand Prairie AirHogs.
Tuesday: Free T-Bones adult replica jersey giveaway (first 2,000 adults). Reading Program Night. 7:05 start against Grand Prairie.
Wednesday: Pre-game Players Read to Kids on the Field. Free Sizzle sports mini figurine giveaway (first 1,500 children, ages 6-12). Special appearance by Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove. Post-game catch on the field. 11:05 a.m. start against Grand Prairie.
Thursday: Throwdown Thursday. Kaw Valley League Night. 7:05 p.m. start against the Grand Prairie AirHogs.
Tickets for all seven games are available by calling the box office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618 or at tbonesbaseball.com.
