T-Bones skyrocket their way to 4-1 win with walk-off home run

In dramatic fashion, the T-Bones’ Jordan Edgerton hit a three-run home run in the 10th inning to win 4-1 over Sioux Falls Monday night.

The T-Bones electrified the crowd of 5,173 fans at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas, with an outstanding pitching duel for nine innings, before Edgerton’s blast put an end to the game in extra innings. The T-Bones’ excellent post-game fireworks display over State Avenue was almost anticlimactic.

The T-Bones now have won six in a row, and are tied for first place in the Central Division of the American Association.

The T-Bones’ starting pitcher, Cal Drummond, pitched six innings, giving up five hits, striking out six, and giving up a home run. Myles Smith then came in for two innings, giving up no hits and striking out three. The winning pitcher was Luis Paula, who pitched two innings and had one strikeout.

Grady Wood pitched six innings for Sioux Falls, giving up seven hits and one run while striking out six. The losing pitcher was Jose Ortega, who pitched part of one inning and gave up one home run, two hits and three runs.

Sioux Falls’ Chris Jacobs hit a home run in the sixth inning to put the Canaries on the scoreboard.

Marcus Lemon, who had three hits in the game for the T-Bones, scored in the sixth inning after Kyle Petty hit a sacrifice fly. Lemon plays second base.

The T-Bones and the Canaries are scheduled to play again at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at Community America Ballpark, Kansas City, Kansas. Those who wear patriotic colors will receive buy-one, get-one-free general admission tickets. Post-game fireworks for Independence Day are scheduled. Check the T-Bones websites for any weather updates.

For tickets, visit www.tbonesbaseball.com/, call 913-328-5618 or visit the Providence Medical Center Box Office at the ballpark.