Category: T-Bones

Zagone struggles in T-Bones loss

Winnipeg roughed up starter Rick Zagone Saturday night as the T-Bones fell 10-4 in front of 8,386 fans at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.

After leading the league in wins just a few weeks ago, Zagone has since suffered three losses in his last four starts.

The Goldeyes took advantage of a struggling Zagone (6-3) early. In the first they took a 1-0 lead off back-to-back singles by Josh Mazzola and Tyler Kuhn. Winnipeg tacked on two more in the second on RBIs by Luis Alen and Jordan Guida.

Danny Richar answered the Goldeyes early damage. Following Robby Kuzdale and David Espinosa singles in the third, Richar blasted a three-run home run over the right-field wall that tied the game at 3-3.

The Goldeyes, however, chased Zagone out of the game with a three-run fifth inning off three hits and three walks.

Richar’s RBI double in the fifth cut the deficit to two but he was left stranded.

Mazzola launched a sixth inning grand slam into the Goldeyes bullpen against Kevin Sweeney, who was making his Kansas City debut.

With the loss, the T-Bones fall to 30-31 on the season, while the Goldeyes move to 38-23. The series finale will take place Sunday afternoon at 1:05.

Box score: http://www.pointstreak.com/baseball/boxscoretext.html?gameid=178003
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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

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.