by Alex Dean
The Kansas City T-Bones (20-19) couldn’t overcome a three-run first by the Gary SouthShore RailCats (17-21), as Kansas City struggled to capitalize on a number of opportunities and lost 3-2 on Friday night in Gary, Indiana.
KC had its share of chances early to put runs on the board, but the T-Bones left six runners on base over the first three frames, failing to score in the early innings against Gary starter Justin Sinibaldi (1-2). The T-Bones left the bases loaded with just one out in the second.
A three-run first for Gary, with RBI singles by Andy DeJesus and Raymond Jones proved to be all they needed on offense to squeeze out a win.
The T-Bones finally cashed in and got one back in the top of the fourth when Dylan Tice beat out an infield chopper to bring home Mason Davis.
Daniel Nava tacked on another run with his first home run of the season in the seventh. However, that was it for KC as the T-Bones threatened in the ninth but did not score.
One of the bright spots of the night came from starting pitcher Henry Owens (1-1). At one point recording seven straight strikeouts, he finished with 10 on the night, allowing three runs over five innings of work.
The bullpen worked three scoreless innings on a combined effort from Marc Magliaro and Robert Calvano.
A diving play by Danny Mars saved a run in the fifth, keeping it close for the T-Bones. Yet the offense couldn’t produce with runners in scoring position, leaving 11 total runners on base.
The T-Bones will continue their three-game set against Gary at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Gary, Indiana, as Erik Manoah Jr. (2-1) will get the start for the T-Bones. The game will be on the T-Bones Broadcast Network at http://mixlr.com/t-bones-baseball/.
Full and half-season 2019 ticket packages, as well as mini-plans, are on sale online or by calling 913-328-5618 or by visiting the Saint Luke’s Box Office between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Group ticket sales are also on sale.
- Story from T-Bones