Missouri Western's CJ Ravenell has dreamed about playing in the NFL since the sixth grade.  Now, that dream is reality.&nbsp;

After going undrafted in this year's NFL draft, CJ Ravenell was invited to two rookie minicamps, Baltimore and Indianapolis, he never made it to Indy though.  

On the second day of camp. Being there on a tryout basis, the Ravens signed Ravenell to a contract.  

Ravenell says when he got to sign the contract, he almost froze 

"Like is this real right now, it's a dream come true I couldn't believe it, I couldn't believe the opportunity I've dreamt about my whole life it was right there in front of me, it finally came," Ravenell tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Just the opportunity to get to that minicamp and then not a lot of guys get signed from tryouts." 

 It's still a long road ahead for Ravenell to make that 53-man roster, but he says he's ready to put in the work to realize his dream.

Ravenell says going into the camp, his emotions were mixed.  

"They're not signing me, they didn't draft me, so it's like I'm very down low. basically, where I'm at on the list of guys that they want I'm probably all the way at the bottom right?" Ravenell says. "So, it's like, it messes with me a little bit confidence wise." 

Ravenell says a mindset shift, and messages from his father, made him leave everything he had on the field, leave with no regrets, all that culminating in an NFL contract. 

Ravenell becomes the tenth Griffon to make an NFL roster, joining the likes of Greg Zuerlien and Jonathan Owens.  

Ravenell says representing not just himself, but also Missouri Western, at the next level can be summarized with one word: pride. 

"It's so much pride that I take in being able to say I'm from DII, I'm from Missouri Western, yeah I'm in the NFL right now, I have this opportunity, it's a crazy thing because not a lot of guys get it, so it's a blessing for sure," Ravenell explains.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715351379231.jpeg" alt="Missouri Western's CJ Ravenell earned a contract with the Baltimore Ravens following rookie minicamp, achieving a dream he's had since the sixth grade/ Photo courtesy of MWSU Athletics" />
                        <figcaption>Missouri Western's CJ Ravenell earned a contract with the Baltimore Ravens following rookie minicamp, achieving a dream he's had since the sixth grade/ Photo courtesy of MWSU Athletics</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By MATT PIKE </p><p><i>St. Joseph Post </i></p><p>Missouri Western's CJ Ravenell has dreamed about playing in the NFL since the sixth grade.  Now, that dream is reality.&nbsp;</p><p>After going undrafted in this year's NFL draft, CJ Ravenell was invited to two rookie minicamps, Baltimore and Indianapolis, he never made it to Indy though.  </p><p>On the second day of camp. Being there on a tryout basis, the Ravens signed Ravenell to a contract.  </p><p>Ravenell says when he got to sign the contract, he almost froze </p><p>"Like is this real right now, it's a dream come true I couldn't believe it, I couldn't believe the opportunity I've dreamt about my whole life it was right there in front of me, it finally came," Ravenell tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Just the opportunity to get to that minicamp and then not a lot of guys get signed from tryouts." </p><p> It's still a long road ahead for Ravenell to make that 53-man roster, but he says he's ready to put in the work to realize his dream.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715351780506.jpeg" alt="CJ Ravenell works out for the Baltimore Ravens during rookie minicamp/ Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens" />
                        <figcaption>CJ Ravenell works out for the Baltimore Ravens during rookie minicamp/ Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Ravenell says going into the camp, his emotions were mixed.  </p><p>"They're not signing me, they didn't draft me, so it's like I'm very down low. basically, where I'm at on the list of guys that they want I'm probably all the way at the bottom right?" Ravenell says. "So, it's like, it messes with me a little bit confidence wise." </p><p>Ravenell says a mindset shift, and messages from his father, made him leave everything he had on the field, leave with no regrets, all that culminating in an NFL contract. </p><p>Ravenell becomes the tenth Griffon to make an NFL roster, joining the likes of Greg Zuerlien and Jonathan Owens.  </p><p>Ravenell says representing not just himself, but also Missouri Western, at the next level can be summarized with one word: pride. </p><p>"It's so much pride that I take in being able to say I'm from DII, I'm from Missouri Western, yeah I'm in the NFL right now, I have this opportunity, it's a crazy thing because not a lot of guys get it, so it's a blessing for sure," Ravenell explains.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715351897207.jpeg" alt="CJ Ravenell speaks to media during a media event at Missouri Western after signing his contract with the Baltimore Ravens/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics" />
                        <figcaption>CJ Ravenell speaks to media during a media event at Missouri Western after signing his contract with the Baltimore Ravens/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Western Athletics</figcaption>
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Dreams come true as Missouri Western's Ravenell signs with Ravens

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Dairon Blanco had three hits, including a two-run homer in the third inning, Michael Wacha picked up his first win in over a month and the Kansas City Royals rolled to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.

Vinnie Pasquantino also had a two-run homer in the third and drove in three runs for the Royals, who have won three of four. Pasquantino has nine RBIs in his last five games.

Maikel Garcia added three hits, including a two-run double in the sixth.

The Angels had five hits and are 4-12 at The Big A, the worst home start in franchise history.

Wacha (2-4) allowed only two hits in six innings before running into trouble in the seventh. The Angels loaded the bases as their first three hitters got aboard when Luis Guillorme and Cole Tucker drew bases-loaded walks to chase the right-hander.

The Angels had runners at first and second with one out, but reliever Daniel Lynch IV made a great grab of Kevin Pillar’s grounder to start a double play and end the inning.

Wacha gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits and struck out six in six-plus innings after he went 0-4 in his previous five starts.

Angels starter Reid Detmers (3-4) retired the first six Royals before running into trouble in the third. Hunter Renfroe drew a leadoff walk and Blanco followed by driving Detmers' slider into the left-field bullpens. Later in the inning, Pasquantino's two-run shot to right went 442 feet.

Detmers allowed six runs and seven hits and struck out five in five innings. The left-hander has allowed at least four runs in four straight starts after giving up four runs (three earned) through his first four starts.

Kansas City RHP Alec Marsh (3-0, 2.70 ERA), who had a right elbow contusion, is expected to come off the 15-day injured list Friday. RHP Griffin Canning (1-4, 6.69 ERA) gets the call for Los Angeles.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715317703148.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Dairon Blanco, right, is congratulated by Salvador Perez after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Dairon Blanco, right, is congratulated by Salvador Perez after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Dairon Blanco had three hits, including a two-run homer in the third inning, Michael Wacha picked up his first win in over a month and the Kansas City Royals rolled to a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.</p><p>Vinnie Pasquantino also had a two-run homer in the third and drove in three runs for the Royals, who have won three of four. Pasquantino has nine RBIs in his last five games.</p><p>Maikel Garcia added three hits, including a two-run double in the sixth.</p><p>The Angels had five hits and are 4-12 at The Big A, the worst home start in franchise history.</p><p>Wacha (2-4) allowed only two hits in six innings before running into trouble in the seventh. The Angels loaded the bases as their first three hitters got aboard when Luis Guillorme and Cole Tucker drew bases-loaded walks to chase the right-hander.</p><p>The Angels had runners at first and second with one out, but reliever Daniel Lynch IV made a great grab of Kevin Pillar’s grounder to start a double play and end the inning.</p><p>Wacha gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits and struck out six in six-plus innings after he went 0-4 in his previous five starts.</p><p>Angels starter Reid Detmers (3-4) retired the first six Royals before running into trouble in the third. Hunter Renfroe drew a leadoff walk and Blanco followed by driving Detmers' slider into the left-field bullpens. Later in the inning, Pasquantino's two-run shot to right went 442 feet.</p><p>Detmers allowed six runs and seven hits and struck out five in five innings. The left-hander has allowed at least four runs in four straight starts after giving up four runs (three earned) through his first four starts.</p><p>UP NEXT</p><p>Kansas City RHP Alec Marsh (3-0, 2.70 ERA), who had a right elbow contusion, is expected to come off the 15-day injured list Friday. RHP Griffin Canning (1-4, 6.69 ERA) gets the call for Los Angeles.</p>

Blanco has 3 hits and Wacha gets back on track as Royals roll to a 10-4 victory over Angels

For the first time in his collegiate career, one Missouri Western golfer from St. Joseph is taking the course for the NCAA Regionals. 

It's been an outstanding year for Jeffery Johnston, a Bishop Leblond alumnus and now junior at Missouri Western, all culminating in a trip to the NCAA Men's Golf Championships.  

Johnston tees off today in the Midwest/ Central Regional.  Johnston says he's excited for the opportunity and is ready to compete again.  

"I put in the proper work for it, so I think I'm ready to go on Thursday," Johnston tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.  

Johnston is one of 32 individuals competing in the NCAA Tournament. He enters as the top ranked individual 

Johnston says it’s hard to prepare for a tournament like this, since he's never been in one, but knows he just need to go out and do what he does best 

"I know that people play some good golf no matter what kind of tournament it is," Johnston says. "As long as I stick to what I know and do what I do best, I think I'll do just fine." 

All of the Johnston brothers are doing big things on the golf course. 

Two qualified for state high school golf, while the eldest is in his first NCAA Regional 

Jeffery, Tim, and Patrick Johnston will all be at Missouri Western next year, but this year Tim and Patrick are headed to Springfield, while Jeffery is in Edmond, Oklahoma.  

Jeffery says it's something they aim to do, and it would be pretty cool if he and his brothers could all bring something home 

"I know it's what we want to do, and I know that we're all able to do that for sure, so I think if we kind of do what we do best and do our thing it's a possibility for sure which would be great," Johnston explains. 

While Jeffery Johnston tees off today, Tim and Patrick don't tee off until Monday 

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715269077544.jpeg" alt="Jeffery Johnston tees off today in his first ever NCAA Men's Tournament during the NCAA Midwest/Central Regionals/ Photo by Arianne Boma " />
                        <figcaption>Jeffery Johnston tees off today in his first ever NCAA Men's Tournament during the NCAA Midwest/Central Regionals/ Photo by Arianne Boma </figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By MATT PIKE </p><p><i>St. Joseph Post </i></p><p>For the first time in his collegiate career, one Missouri Western golfer from St. Joseph is taking the course for the NCAA Regionals. </p><p>It's been an outstanding year for Jeffery Johnston, a Bishop Leblond alumnus and now junior at Missouri Western, all culminating in a trip to the NCAA Men's Golf Championships.  </p><p>Johnston tees off today in the Midwest/ Central Regional.  Johnston says he's excited for the opportunity and is ready to compete again.  </p><p>"I put in the proper work for it, so I think I'm ready to go on Thursday," Johnston tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.  </p><p>Johnston is one of 32 individuals competing in the NCAA Tournament. He enters as the top ranked individual </p><p>Johnston says it’s hard to prepare for a tournament like this, since he's never been in one, but knows he just need to go out and do what he does best </p><p>"I know that people play some good golf no matter what kind of tournament it is," Johnston says. "As long as I stick to what I know and do what I do best, I think I'll do just fine." </p><p>All of the Johnston brothers are doing big things on the golf course. </p><p>Two qualified for state high school golf, while the eldest is in his first NCAA Regional </p><p>Jeffery, Tim, and Patrick Johnston will all be at Missouri Western next year, but this year Tim and Patrick are headed to Springfield, while Jeffery is in Edmond, Oklahoma.  </p><p>Jeffery says it's something they aim to do, and it would be pretty cool if he and his brothers could all bring something home </p><p>"I know it's what we want to do, and I know that we're all able to do that for sure, so I think if we kind of do what we do best and do our thing it's a possibility for sure which would be great," Johnston explains. </p><p>While Jeffery Johnston tees off today, Tim and Patrick don't tee off until Monday </p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.</i></p>

MWSU's Jeffery Johnston tees off in first ever NCAA Regional

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run and scored three times to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Wednesday.

Both starting pitchers struggled out of the gate but settled down and limited the damage. The Royals' Brady Singer (3-1) allowed one run on five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out four. Joe Ross (1-4) allowed three runs on three hits in five-plus innings, walking two and striking out two.

James McArthur picked up his eighth save after blowing his last two chances.

The Brewers opened the first with back-to-back doubles by Brice Turang and William Contreras to grab a 1-0 lead.

The Royals answered with back-to-back doubles by Maikel Garcia and Witt, but didn't score until Vinnie Pasquantino's sacrifice fly. Witt's double looked like a flyout to center, keeping Garcia at second. But Blake Perkins slipped in center and the ball dropped untouched. Michael Massey's sacrifice fly scored Witt to give KC a 2-1 lead.

After both starters settled down, Massey got his second sacrifice fly in the sixth, scoring Witt.

Gary Sanchez connected for his fifth home run leading off the seventh for Milwaukee. With one out and a runner at second, Turang lined one to left, but Oliver Dunn was thrown out at the plate by left fielder MJ Melendez.

Witt hit his first home run since April 11 leading off the eighth. Adam Frazier and Freddy Fermin added RBI singles. The Brewers got two runs in the ninth.

Christian Yelich went 0 for 5 for the Brewers in his first game back from a low back strain.

Royals: RHP Alec Marsh is eligible to come off the IL on Friday. Manager Matt Quatraro said Marsh is on schedule to start for the Royals in Anaheim.

Royals will begin a four-game series in Anaheim on Thursday. RHP Michael Wacha (1-4, 5.50 ERA) will start for KC against LHP Reid Detmers (3-3, 4.24 ERA).

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715202768644.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr., left, runs past Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras to score on a sacrifice fly hit by Michael Massey during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr., left, runs past Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras to score on a sacrifice fly hit by Michael Massey during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run and scored three times to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Wednesday.</p><p>Both starting pitchers struggled out of the gate but settled down and limited the damage. The Royals' Brady Singer (3-1) allowed one run on five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out four. Joe Ross (1-4) allowed three runs on three hits in five-plus innings, walking two and striking out two.</p><p>James McArthur picked up his eighth save after blowing his last two chances.</p><p>The Brewers opened the first with back-to-back doubles by Brice Turang and William Contreras to grab a 1-0 lead.</p><p>The Royals answered with back-to-back doubles by Maikel Garcia and Witt, but didn't score until Vinnie Pasquantino's sacrifice fly. Witt's double looked like a flyout to center, keeping Garcia at second. But Blake Perkins slipped in center and the ball dropped untouched. Michael Massey's sacrifice fly scored Witt to give KC a 2-1 lead.</p><p>After both starters settled down, Massey got his second sacrifice fly in the sixth, scoring Witt.</p><p>Gary Sanchez connected for his fifth home run leading off the seventh for Milwaukee. With one out and a runner at second, Turang lined one to left, but Oliver Dunn was thrown out at the plate by left fielder MJ Melendez.</p><p>Witt hit his first home run since April 11 leading off the eighth. Adam Frazier and Freddy Fermin added RBI singles. The Brewers got two runs in the ninth.</p><p>Christian Yelich went 0 for 5 for the Brewers in his first game back from a low back strain.</p><p><b>TRAINING ROOM</b></p><p>Royals: RHP Alec Marsh is eligible to come off the IL on Friday. Manager Matt Quatraro said Marsh is on schedule to start for the Royals in Anaheim.</p><p><b>UP NEXT</b></p><p>Royals will begin a four-game series in Anaheim on Thursday. RHP Michael Wacha (1-4, 5.50 ERA) will start for KC against LHP Reid Detmers (3-3, 4.24 ERA).</p>

Bobby Witt Jr. powers Royals past Brewers 6-4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Willy Adames hit a three-run homer into the left-field bullpen with two outs in the ninth inning, helping the Milwaukee Brewers rally for a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

James McArthur (1-2) had retired the first two batters in the ninth when William Contreras began the comeback with a double on a full-count pitch. Gary Sanchez followed with a walk before Adames crushed an 83 mph curveball.

Jared Koenig (3-1) earned the win for Milwaukee, getting Hunter Renfroe to ground out to end the seventh and then surviving a scoreless eighth. Trevor Megill breezed through the ninth to earn his third save in three tries.

Rhys Hoskins and Joey Ortiz hit back-to-back homers off Royals starter Seth Lugo in the second inning, but that was all of the offense the Brewers could muster until the seventh.

Vinnie Pasquantino drove in three runs for Kansas City. Salvador Perez and Kyle Isbel also drove in runs.

The Brewers' ninth-inning rally came after they had squandered chances each of the previous two innings. Angel Zerpa struck out Sanchez to strand a pair of runners in the seventh, and John Schreiber fanned Oliver Dunn to strand two in the eighth.

Lugo was in line for his sixth win, which would have tied him for the major league lead, before McArthur's collapse. The right-hander had held Milwaukee to three runs on six hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings.

Colin Rea was bailed out by the Brewers' big ninth inning. He only last 4 2/3, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk.

The Royals take on the Brewers again Wednesday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 on 680 KFEQ in St. Joseph.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715135395718.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey throws to first after forcing Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick (10) out at second on a force out hit into by William Contreras during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey throws to first after forcing Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick (10) out at second on a force out hit into by William Contreras during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Willy Adames hit a three-run homer into the left-field bullpen with two outs in the ninth inning, helping the Milwaukee Brewers rally for a 6-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.</p><p>James McArthur (1-2) had retired the first two batters in the ninth when William Contreras began the comeback with a double on a full-count pitch. Gary Sanchez followed with a walk before Adames crushed an 83 mph curveball.</p><p>Jared Koenig (3-1) earned the win for Milwaukee, getting Hunter Renfroe to ground out to end the seventh and then surviving a scoreless eighth. Trevor Megill breezed through the ninth to earn his third save in three tries.</p><p>Rhys Hoskins and Joey Ortiz hit back-to-back homers off Royals starter Seth Lugo in the second inning, but that was all of the offense the Brewers could muster until the seventh.</p><p>Vinnie Pasquantino drove in three runs for Kansas City. Salvador Perez and Kyle Isbel also drove in runs.</p><p>The Brewers' ninth-inning rally came after they had squandered chances each of the previous two innings. Angel Zerpa struck out Sanchez to strand a pair of runners in the seventh, and John Schreiber fanned Oliver Dunn to strand two in the eighth.</p><p>Lugo was in line for his sixth win, which would have tied him for the major league lead, before McArthur's collapse. The right-hander had held Milwaukee to three runs on six hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings.</p><p>Colin Rea was bailed out by the Brewers' big ninth inning. He only last 4 2/3, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk.</p><p>The Royals take on the Brewers again Wednesday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 on 680 KFEQ in St. Joseph.</p>

Willy Adames hits go-ahead 3-run homer with 2 outs in ninth as Brewers beat Royals, 6-5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey homered and Maikel Garcia singled in two runs in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night.

The start was moved up a half-hour to 6:10 p.m. CDT to beat predicted thunderstorms, which didn't arrive before the last out.

After the Royals did next to nothing against Milwaukee starter Bryse Wilson, who allowed one hit and struck out six in six scoreless innings, they broke through in the seventh against the Brewers' bullpen.

Massey greeted Jared Koenig (2-1) with a 412-foot homer to right-center. Koenig was lifted with one out after a walk and a hit batsman, and Garcia hit a bases-loaded single up the middle against Elvis Peguero.

Cole Ragans allowed two runs on two hits in six innings for the Royals, striking out eight. Nick Anderson (2-1) pitched a scoreless seventh. Tyler Duffey and Will Smith got through the eighth — helped by catcher Salvador Perez, who threw out Jackson Chourio trying to steal third — and Chris Stratton worked the ninth for his second save.

Gary Sánchez hit a two-run homer in the fourth for the Brewers, taking advantage of a strong southerly wind. He got a 2-1 fastball up into the air and it landed 427 feet away in the seats in left-center.

Wilson walked the first two Royals in the sixth. But he induced Vinnie Pasquantino to hit into a 4-6-3 double play and then struck out Perez to get out of the jam.

Brewers: Selected the contract of RHP Kevin Herget from Triple-A Nashville. RHP Janson Junk was optioned to Nashville ... RHP Jakob Junis was transferred to the 60-day injured list. ... RHP Freddy Peralta dropped his appeal and began his five-game suspension for hitting Tampa Bay's Jose Siri with a pitch Tuesday.

The Royals take on the Brewers again Tuesday evening with first pitch at 6:40. Coverage begins at 6:00 on 680 KFEQ in St. Joseph.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715047250135.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia, right, throws to first base for an out after fielding a ground ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Joey Ortiz as shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) watches during the third inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, May 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia, right, throws to first base for an out after fielding a ground ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Joey Ortiz as shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) watches during the third inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, May 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Massey homered and Maikel Garcia singled in two runs in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night.</p><p>The start was moved up a half-hour to 6:10 p.m. CDT to beat predicted thunderstorms, which didn't arrive before the last out.</p><p>After the Royals did next to nothing against Milwaukee starter Bryse Wilson, who allowed one hit and struck out six in six scoreless innings, they broke through in the seventh against the Brewers' bullpen.</p><p>Massey greeted Jared Koenig (2-1) with a 412-foot homer to right-center. Koenig was lifted with one out after a walk and a hit batsman, and Garcia hit a bases-loaded single up the middle against Elvis Peguero.</p><p>Cole Ragans allowed two runs on two hits in six innings for the Royals, striking out eight. Nick Anderson (2-1) pitched a scoreless seventh. Tyler Duffey and Will Smith got through the eighth — helped by catcher Salvador Perez, who threw out Jackson Chourio trying to steal third — and Chris Stratton worked the ninth for his second save.</p><p>Gary Sánchez hit a two-run homer in the fourth for the Brewers, taking advantage of a strong southerly wind. He got a 2-1 fastball up into the air and it landed 427 feet away in the seats in left-center.</p><p>Wilson walked the first two Royals in the sixth. But he induced Vinnie Pasquantino to hit into a 4-6-3 double play and then struck out Perez to get out of the jam.</p><p>TRANSACTIONS</p><p>Brewers: Selected the contract of RHP Kevin Herget from Triple-A Nashville. RHP Janson Junk was optioned to Nashville ... RHP Jakob Junis was transferred to the 60-day injured list. ... RHP Freddy Peralta dropped his appeal and began his five-game suspension for hitting Tampa Bay's Jose Siri with a pitch Tuesday.</p><p>The Royals take on the Brewers again Tuesday evening with first pitch at 6:40. Coverage begins at 6:00 on 680 KFEQ in St. Joseph.</p>

Michael Massey, Maikel Garcia key a 7th-inning rally for the Royals in a 3-2 win over the Brewers

Several area golfers individually qualified for the MSHAA State Tournament during districts on Monday.

For the first time since 2014, Bishop Leblond missed out on the state tournament as a team, but did see three individuals qualify for the Class 3 District 4 tournament as Timothy Johnston (3rd, +2 74), Pat Johnston (7th, +4 76) and&nbsp;Davis&nbsp; Jungbluth Bishop LeBlond ( 18th, +12&nbsp; 84) qualified.

Below are other results from around the region:&nbsp;

11	   Levi Lindley	St. Joseph Christian	+18&nbsp; &nbsp; 89

14	   Levi Wren Miller	St. Joseph Christian	+22&nbsp; &nbsp; 93

16	   Hayden Christopher Riley	St. Joseph Christian	+23&nbsp; &nbsp; 94

13	   Logan Jessen	East Buchanan&nbsp; &nbsp; +10&nbsp; &nbsp; 82

18	   Tucker Musser	East Buchanan&nbsp; &nbsp;+12&nbsp; &nbsp;84

3	   Timothy Frazier Johnston	Bishop LeBlond	+2	74

7	   Patrick Morgan Johnston	Bishop LeBlond	+4	76

17	   Jackson Compton	Lafayette (St. Joseph)	+10	82

18	   Davis Henry Jungbluth	Bishop LeBlond	+12	84

5	   Jackson Orien Patterson	Central (St. Joseph)	+4	76

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715045924706.jpeg" alt="Pat Johnston/ Photo by Clifton Grooms" />
                        <figcaption>Pat Johnston/ Photo by Clifton Grooms</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By MATT PIKE</p><p><i>St. Joseph Post</i></p><p>Several area golfers individually qualified for the MSHAA State Tournament during districts on Monday.</p><p>For the first time since 2014, Bishop Leblond missed out on the state tournament as a team, but did see three individuals qualify for the Class 3 District 4 tournament as Timothy Johnston (3rd, +2 74), Pat Johnston (7th, +4 76) and&nbsp;Davis&nbsp; Jungbluth Bishop LeBlond ( 18th, +12&nbsp; 84) qualified.</p><p>Below are other results from around the region:&nbsp;</p><p><b>Class 1 District 4</b></p><p>11	   Levi Lindley	St. Joseph Christian	+18&nbsp; &nbsp; 89</p><p>14	   Levi Wren Miller	St. Joseph Christian	+22&nbsp; &nbsp; 93</p><p>16	   Hayden Christopher Riley	St. Joseph Christian	+23&nbsp; &nbsp; 94</p><p><b>Class 2 District 4</b></p><p>13	   Logan Jessen	East Buchanan&nbsp; &nbsp; +10&nbsp; &nbsp; 82</p><p>18	   Tucker Musser	East Buchanan&nbsp; &nbsp;+12&nbsp; &nbsp;84</p><p><b>Class 3 District 4</b></p><p>3	   Timothy Frazier Johnston	Bishop LeBlond	+2	74</p><p>7	   Patrick Morgan Johnston	Bishop LeBlond	+4	76</p><p>17	   Jackson Compton	Lafayette (St. Joseph)	+10	82</p><p>18	   Davis Henry Jungbluth	Bishop LeBlond	+12	84</p><p>18	   Liam Malchose	Benton	+12	84</p><p><b>Class 5 District 4</b></p><p>5	   Jackson Orien Patterson	Central (St. Joseph)	+4	76</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715047423415.jpeg" alt="Jax Patterson/ Photo courtesy of Clifton Grooms" />
                        <figcaption>Jax Patterson/ Photo courtesy of Clifton Grooms</figcaption>
                    </figure>

Several area boy's golfers qualify for state tournament

Missouri Western defensive end C.J Ravenell is getting his NFL opportunity after signing a contract with the Baltimore Ravens.  

Ravenell was invited to rookie minicamps with the Indianapolis Colts and the Ravens.  Following camp with the Ravens on a tryout basis, Ravenell was signed on as one of four roster moves for Baltimore.  

Last season at Missouri Western, Ravenell recorded 45 tackles, 11 for loss, and three sacks.  He was named to the All-MIAA second team in his senior season

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591846877964.jpeg" alt="CJ Ravenell/ File photo" />
                        <figcaption>CJ Ravenell/ File photo</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By MATT PIKE</p><p><i>St. Joseph Post</i></p><p>Missouri Western defensive end C.J Ravenell is getting his NFL opportunity after signing a contract with the Baltimore Ravens.  </p><p>Ravenell was invited to rookie minicamps with the Indianapolis Colts and the Ravens.  Following camp with the Ravens on a tryout basis, Ravenell was signed on as one of four roster moves for Baltimore.  </p><p>Last season at Missouri Western, Ravenell recorded 45 tackles, 11 for loss, and three sacks.  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Missouri Western's CJ Ravenell signs contract with Baltimore Ravens

Legendary Oklahoma women's basketball coach Sherri Coales says the growth of women's college basketball is something she believes can be sustained, despite the loss of players like Iowa's Caitlin Clark

Coales spoke at an event hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. 

Coales says while people watched the product, it wasn't just Clark that they were seeing.

"People were tuning in to see Caitlin (Clark) shoot from the logo, or they were tuning in Angel Reese get a rebound, or they tuned in to see JuJu (Watkins) break somebody's ankles, they were watching for all that but while they were watching for that they saw all these other players who will continue to fuel the collegiate game," Coales tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. 

Coales coached the Sooners for 25 years, winning six Big 12 Championships and reaching the Final Four three times. 

Coale's says there has been a natural explosion of young girls becoming interested in basketball.

"That circle just grows like a ripple, just wider and wider and wider, so there will be an influx of little girls who are putting their hair up in a ponytail and heading to basketball camp this summer, that will continue," Coales says.

Coales says playing sports can be difficult, but difficult things in life breed confidence, and confidence is the root of success. 

"Boys, girls, whatever work you're doing, sports business, parenting, whatever it is confidence is at the root of success of all that," Coales explains. "And sports gives you a trial run and gives you a chance to fail and succeed and figure out how to handle both of them, it's not always fair but neither is life, so you get that experience and you just take what you've been exposed to and it makes you a better human."

Coales retired from coaching in 2021.  In her post coaching career, she's a speaker as well as an author. 

Coales signed copies of her book 'Rooted to Rise' following the St. Joseph event, a book where she tells stories about all the people who impacted her life.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715008399987.jpeg" alt="Sherri Coales speaks to a crowd in St. Joseph during an event hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
                        <figcaption>Sherri Coales speaks to a crowd in St. Joseph during an event hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By MATT PIKE</p><p><i>St. Joseph Post</i></p><p>Legendary Oklahoma women's basketball coach Sherri Coales says the growth of women's college basketball is something she believes can be sustained, despite the loss of players like Iowa's Caitlin Clark</p><p>Coales spoke at an event hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. </p><p>Coales says while people watched the product, it wasn't just Clark that they were seeing.</p><p>"People were tuning in to see Caitlin (Clark) shoot from the logo, or they were tuning in Angel Reese get a rebound, or they tuned in to see JuJu (Watkins) break somebody's ankles, they were watching for all that but while they were watching for that they saw all these other players who will continue to fuel the collegiate game," Coales tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. </p><p>Coales coached the Sooners for 25 years, winning six Big 12 Championships and reaching the Final Four three times. </p><p>Coale's says there has been a natural explosion of young girls becoming interested in basketball.</p><p>"That circle just grows like a ripple, just wider and wider and wider, so there will be an influx of little girls who are putting their hair up in a ponytail and heading to basketball camp this summer, that will continue," Coales says.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715008539378.jpeg" alt="Sherri Coales speaks to a crowd at the Word of Life Church/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
                        <figcaption>Sherri Coales speaks to a crowd at the Word of Life Church/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>Coales says playing sports can be difficult, but difficult things in life breed confidence, and confidence is the root of success. </p><p>"Boys, girls, whatever work you're doing, sports business, parenting, whatever it is confidence is at the root of success of all that," Coales explains. "And sports gives you a trial run and gives you a chance to fail and succeed and figure out how to handle both of them, it's not always fair but neither is life, so you get that experience and you just take what you've been exposed to and it makes you a better human."</p><p>Coales retired from coaching in 2021.  In her post coaching career, she's a speaker as well as an author. </p><p>Coales signed copies of her book 'Rooted to Rise' following the St. Joseph event, a book where she tells stories about all the people who impacted her life.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1715008499689.jpeg" alt="Sherri Coales signed copies of her book 'Rooted to Rise' after speaking to a crowd at the Word of Life Church/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
                        <figcaption>Sherri Coales signed copies of her book 'Rooted to Rise' after speaking to a crowd at the Word of Life Church/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
                    </figure><div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Former-Oklahoma-coach-believes-womens-sports-popularity-can-be-sustained-e2jak7c" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.</i></p>

Veteran women's basketball coach says game will continue to rise post- Clark

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonah Heim hit a tying solo home run in the ninth inning and Nathaniel Lowe had a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th, leading the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

With one out in the 10th, Corey Seager singled off James McArthur (1-1) to put runners on first and third. Lowe followed with his third RBI of the series to score Leody Tavares.

David Robertson pitched a scoreless 10th that included an intentional walk to Bobby Witt Jr. with two outs to seal the win for the Rangers with his first save of the season.

Kirby Yates (3-0) earned the win by tossing two scoreless innings of relief.

It was the third straight series win for the Rangers overall and the sixth in a row against the Royals since 2021.

“The guys fought and we had some huge hits in the end with Heim and Lowe, but you have to look at the mound,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “(Jon) Gray had seven solid innings, Yates gave us a good ninth and Robertson came and shut it down. ...

"The pitching has been pretty consistent, giving us great starts, and the bullpen is doing a nice job. That is how to take series wins.”

Heim tied it at 2 in the ninth off McArthur when his shot struck the right-field foul pole for a home run. The homer snapped a season-high four-game drought for the Rangers.

“I didn’t want to chase low, so I just tried to see something up in the zone," Heim said. “Luckily, he threw me a slider that started up and I put a good swing on it, and it stayed fair.

"There is never any panic with our offense. Everyone is out there just putting together good at-bats, taking walks, hitting balls hard and good things will happen for us.”

Gray allowed two runs and seven hits with no walks and seven strikeouts in seven innings in the start for the Rangers.

Texas moved to 3-3 in rubber games this season, while Kansas City dropped to 1-5.

“It was a tough loss,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. "We had a 2-0 lead going into the eighth, but a lot will be made of the last couple of innings. We did not do much in the middle innings. Credit to Gray and Yates for keeping us right where we were.”

Kansas City's Daniel Lynch tossed five innings of shutout ball in his season debut with just two hits, two walks and six strikeouts. Lynch retired 10 straight after getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the first.

Vinnie Pasquantino gave the Royals an early 2-0 lead with a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the first and an RBI double in the third. But Kansas City went 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

Kansas City recalled Lynch for the start and optioned RHP Colin Selby to Triple-A Omaha to make room.

Kansas City will host Milwaukee for three games starting Monday night, when Cole Ragans (2-2, 3.44 ERA) will take the mound.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714960890850.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Daniel Lynch IV pitches the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Daniel Lynch IV pitches the ball during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jonah Heim hit a tying solo home run in the ninth inning and Nathaniel Lowe had a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th, leading the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.</p><p>With one out in the 10th, Corey Seager singled off James McArthur (1-1) to put runners on first and third. Lowe followed with his third RBI of the series to score Leody Tavares.</p><p>David Robertson pitched a scoreless 10th that included an intentional walk to Bobby Witt Jr. with two outs to seal the win for the Rangers with his first save of the season.</p><p>Kirby Yates (3-0) earned the win by tossing two scoreless innings of relief.</p><p>It was the third straight series win for the Rangers overall and the sixth in a row against the Royals since 2021.</p><p>“The guys fought and we had some huge hits in the end with Heim and Lowe, but you have to look at the mound,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “(Jon) Gray had seven solid innings, Yates gave us a good ninth and Robertson came and shut it down. ...</p><p>"The pitching has been pretty consistent, giving us great starts, and the bullpen is doing a nice job. That is how to take series wins.”</p><p>Heim tied it at 2 in the ninth off McArthur when his shot struck the right-field foul pole for a home run. The homer snapped a season-high four-game drought for the Rangers.</p><p>“I didn’t want to chase low, so I just tried to see something up in the zone," Heim said. “Luckily, he threw me a slider that started up and I put a good swing on it, and it stayed fair.</p><p>"There is never any panic with our offense. Everyone is out there just putting together good at-bats, taking walks, hitting balls hard and good things will happen for us.”</p><p>Gray allowed two runs and seven hits with no walks and seven strikeouts in seven innings in the start for the Rangers.</p><p>Texas moved to 3-3 in rubber games this season, while Kansas City dropped to 1-5.</p><p>“It was a tough loss,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. "We had a 2-0 lead going into the eighth, but a lot will be made of the last couple of innings. We did not do much in the middle innings. Credit to Gray and Yates for keeping us right where we were.”</p><p>Kansas City's Daniel Lynch tossed five innings of shutout ball in his season debut with just two hits, two walks and six strikeouts. Lynch retired 10 straight after getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the first.</p><p>Vinnie Pasquantino gave the Royals an early 2-0 lead with a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the first and an RBI double in the third. But Kansas City went 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position.</p><p><b>ROSTER MOVES</b></p><p>Kansas City recalled Lynch for the start and optioned RHP Colin Selby to Triple-A Omaha to make room.</p><p><b>UP NEXT</b></p><p>Kansas City will host Milwaukee for three games starting Monday night, when Cole Ragans (2-2, 3.44 ERA) will take the mound.</p>

Heim homers in the 9th and Lowe hits an RBI single in the 10th to lead Rangers past Royals 3-2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe had four hits and two RBIs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 15-4 on Saturday night.

Lowe went 4 for 6 one night after going hitless in four at bats in Texas' 7-1 loss. It was his first four-hit game since last July 14.

“I guess it was just my turn in the grand pendulum of the swing of baseball," Lowe said. “It was great to have so many guys contribute. We got smoked last night, so it was good to come back tonight.”

Adolis García, Evan Carter and Travis Jankowski also drove in two runs each. Carter scored on a wild pitch after a two-run triple in the third inning. Garcia extended his hitting streak to six games, and Carter had two hits to extend his hit streak to five games.

The Rangers totaled a season-high 17 hits and set a season-high in runs against the team entering the game with the highest run differential in the majors.

Texas had three three-run innings and a five-run ninth to hand Kansas City its worst loss of the season. Two-runs scored on a wild pitch by Colin Selby and a throwing error to third base on the same play to cap a three-run seventh. Joe Smith, Jankowski, Marcus Semien, Leody Taveras and Ezequiel Duran had RBIs in the ninth.

“It was good to see everyone do something to help in the cause," Texas manager Bruce Bochy said. ”We got shut down the night before the guys came out and put together great at-bats it is good for their confidence. ... Everyone did something tonight."

Dane Dunning pitched 4 2/3 innings, giving up two runs and four hits. Dunning had limited the Royals to just one hit through the first four innings.

Josh Sborz (1-0) pitched one inning of relief to get the win.

Michael Wacha (1-4) pitched a season-low 3 2/3 innings, allowing a season-high seven runs and nine hits with one walk and three strikeouts.

“Obviously looked like some missed locations tonight," Royals Manager Matt Quatraro said. "You have to tip your cap to them as well.”

Hunter Renfroe put the Royals on the board with a two-run single to left field with two outs in the fifth. Bobby Witt Jr. recorded his 11th stolen base of the season, which leads the American League.

Vinnie Pasquantino and Garrett Hampson each drove in a run, and Michael Massey had three hits to extend his hitting streak to seven games.

Royals: RHP Alec Marsh (right elbow contusion) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Omaha on May 5. The Royals put Marsh on the 15-day injured list on April 25, making him eligible to return on May 10.

Jon Gray (1-1, 2.48 ERA) will start the series finale for Texas. Daniel Lynch IV (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will make his season debut for Kansas City.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714879990370.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) hands the ball to manager Matt Quatraro, left, as he is taken out of the baseball game during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (52) hands the ball to manager Matt Quatraro, left, as he is taken out of the baseball game during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nathaniel Lowe had four hits and two RBIs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 15-4 on Saturday night.</p><p>Lowe went 4 for 6 one night after going hitless in four at bats in Texas' 7-1 loss. It was his first four-hit game since last July 14.</p><p>“I guess it was just my turn in the grand pendulum of the swing of baseball," Lowe said. “It was great to have so many guys contribute. We got smoked last night, so it was good to come back tonight.”</p><p>Adolis García, Evan Carter and Travis Jankowski also drove in two runs each. Carter scored on a wild pitch after a two-run triple in the third inning. Garcia extended his hitting streak to six games, and Carter had two hits to extend his hit streak to five games.</p><p>The Rangers totaled a season-high 17 hits and set a season-high in runs against the team entering the game with the highest run differential in the majors.</p><p>Texas had three three-run innings and a five-run ninth to hand Kansas City its worst loss of the season. Two-runs scored on a wild pitch by Colin Selby and a throwing error to third base on the same play to cap a three-run seventh. Joe Smith, Jankowski, Marcus Semien, Leody Taveras and Ezequiel Duran had RBIs in the ninth.</p><p>“It was good to see everyone do something to help in the cause," Texas manager Bruce Bochy said. ”We got shut down the night before the guys came out and put together great at-bats it is good for their confidence. ... Everyone did something tonight."</p><p>Dane Dunning pitched 4 2/3 innings, giving up two runs and four hits. Dunning had limited the Royals to just one hit through the first four innings.</p><p>Josh Sborz (1-0) pitched one inning of relief to get the win.</p><p>Michael Wacha (1-4) pitched a season-low 3 2/3 innings, allowing a season-high seven runs and nine hits with one walk and three strikeouts.</p><p>“Obviously looked like some missed locations tonight," Royals Manager Matt Quatraro said. "You have to tip your cap to them as well.”</p><p>Hunter Renfroe put the Royals on the board with a two-run single to left field with two outs in the fifth. Bobby Witt Jr. recorded his 11th stolen base of the season, which leads the American League.</p><p>Vinnie Pasquantino and Garrett Hampson each drove in a run, and Michael Massey had three hits to extend his hitting streak to seven games.</p><p><b>TRAINER’S ROOM</b></p><p>Royals: RHP Alec Marsh (right elbow contusion) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Omaha on May 5. The Royals put Marsh on the 15-day injured list on April 25, making him eligible to return on May 10.</p><p><b>UP NEXT</b></p><p>Jon Gray (1-1, 2.48 ERA) will start the series finale for Texas. Daniel Lynch IV (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will make his season debut for Kansas City.</p>

Lowe has 4 hits as Rangers beat Royals 15-4

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer, Brady Singer pitched six dominant innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Friday night.

Perez hit his eighth home run of the season in Kansas City's six-run seventh inning to break open what was a pitcher's duel. Kyle Isbel, Vinnie Pasquantino and Bobby Witt Jr. had RBI singles before Perez gave the Royals a 7-1 lead.

“That was amazing, I hadn't seen it that special since 2021 when I hit 48 home runs and I appreciate the fans in Kansas City,” Perez said. “We're winning right now and hopefully it stays that way. I think they feel the same energy we have in the dugout.”

Prior to that, Michael Lorenzen had his best start of the season for Texas, giving up three hits and one run — on a homer by Hunter Renfroe — in six innings. He walked two and struck out three while throwing 86 pitches.

“They're an athletic team and they're going to swing,” Lorenzen said. "You just have to trust your defense and believe they're going to do a good job behind you.

Cole Winn (0-1) then gave up four runs in one-third of an inning and Jose Urena gave up two more before closing out the inning.

“I think you can attribute Cole being a little off,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “His command and everything was a little bit off tonight.”

The Royals have won three straight and seven of their last 10. The Rangers had won three of their previous four.

Singer allowed just one run and four hits while striking out eight with no walks. He hasn’t given up more than one run in five of his seven starts this season.

“I was happy to get out of the sixth there honestly,” Singer said. “I didn't want to walk anybody after the last couple outings and I just went out there and attacked the strike zone.”

The lone blemish against Singer came on an RBI single by Corey Seager that drove in Marcus Semien in the third inning.

John Schreiber (3-0) worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh, striking out Semien to keep the score at 1-1 before the Royals' big inning in the bottom half.

“We had no room for error and Schreiber has been excellent,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “To get where we were in that game, we don't get there without Schreiber.”

Texas RHP Dane Dunning (3-2, 4.13 ERA) goes against Royals RHP Michael Wacha (1-3, 4.24) on Saturday.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714801119572.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Vinnie Pasquantino (9) after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
                        <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Vinnie Pasquantino (9) after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer, Brady Singer pitched six dominant innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Friday night.</p><p>Perez hit his eighth home run of the season in Kansas City's six-run seventh inning to break open what was a pitcher's duel. Kyle Isbel, Vinnie Pasquantino and Bobby Witt Jr. had RBI singles before Perez gave the Royals a 7-1 lead.</p><p>“That was amazing, I hadn't seen it that special since 2021 when I hit 48 home runs and I appreciate the fans in Kansas City,” Perez said. “We're winning right now and hopefully it stays that way. I think they feel the same energy we have in the dugout.”</p><p>Prior to that, Michael Lorenzen had his best start of the season for Texas, giving up three hits and one run — on a homer by Hunter Renfroe — in six innings. He walked two and struck out three while throwing 86 pitches.</p><p>“They're an athletic team and they're going to swing,” Lorenzen said. "You just have to trust your defense and believe they're going to do a good job behind you.</p><p>Cole Winn (0-1) then gave up four runs in one-third of an inning and Jose Urena gave up two more before closing out the inning.</p><p>“I think you can attribute Cole being a little off,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “His command and everything was a little bit off tonight.”</p><p>The Royals have won three straight and seven of their last 10. The Rangers had won three of their previous four.</p><p>Singer allowed just one run and four hits while striking out eight with no walks. He hasn’t given up more than one run in five of his seven starts this season.</p><p>“I was happy to get out of the sixth there honestly,” Singer said. “I didn't want to walk anybody after the last couple outings and I just went out there and attacked the strike zone.”</p><p>The lone blemish against Singer came on an RBI single by Corey Seager that drove in Marcus Semien in the third inning.</p><p>John Schreiber (3-0) worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh, striking out Semien to keep the score at 1-1 before the Royals' big inning in the bottom half.</p><p>“We had no room for error and Schreiber has been excellent,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “To get where we were in that game, we don't get there without Schreiber.”</p><p>UP NEXT</p><p>Texas RHP Dane Dunning (3-2, 4.13 ERA) goes against Royals RHP Michael Wacha (1-3, 4.24) on Saturday.</p>

Salvador Perez hits 3-run HR, Brady Singer pitches 6 dominant innings as Royals beat Rangers 7-1

St. Joseph got a big economic boost from hosting the NCAA Division II Women's Elite Eight and National Championship games.   

The Civic Arena in downtown St. Joseph played host to eight teams from across the nation just over a month ago, the event bringing in around $1.4 million in economic impact.  

St. Joseph Sports Commission Director Brett Esely says a lot of numbers go into making that one big number 

"When you figure those numbers in, attendance, visitors that we know were here, overnight stays, the day trippers, the ticket price, that equates to $1.4 million of the women's basketball national championship in St. Joe for one week," Esely tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr.  

Convention and Visitors Burean Communications Director Christian Mengel says not only did several people go to the games, but they also ate local 

"I saw about 50 people from one school spilling out of Geneo's Pizza, I didn't think they opened that early and I didn't think they were opened on a Monday, but their schools alumni association just chose to rent it out and start the party early and that was on a Monday morning," Mengel says. 

Several fans packed into Civic Arena downtown during the Final Four and Championship matchups. 

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714752928362.jpeg" alt="Fans packed into Civic Arena downtown for the NCAA Division II Women's championship game/ Photo courtesy of the St. Joseph Sports Commission" />
                        <figcaption>Fans packed into Civic Arena downtown for the NCAA Division II Women's championship game/ Photo courtesy of the St. Joseph Sports Commission</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By MATT PIKE </p><p><i>St. Joseph Post </i></p><p>St. Joseph got a big economic boost from hosting the NCAA Division II Women's Elite Eight and National Championship games.   </p><p>The Civic Arena in downtown St. Joseph played host to eight teams from across the nation just over a month ago, the event bringing in around $1.4 million in economic impact.  </p><p>St. Joseph Sports Commission Director Brett Esely says a lot of numbers go into making that one big number </p><p>"When you figure those numbers in, attendance, visitors that we know were here, overnight stays, the day trippers, the ticket price, that equates to $1.4 million of the women's basketball national championship in St. Joe for one week," Esely tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr.  </p><p>Convention and Visitors Burean Communications Director Christian Mengel says not only did several people go to the games, but they also ate local </p><p>"I saw about 50 people from one school spilling out of Geneo's Pizza, I didn't think they opened that early and I didn't think they were opened on a Monday, but their schools alumni association just chose to rent it out and start the party early and that was on a Monday morning," Mengel says. </p><p>Several fans packed into Civic Arena downtown during the Final Four and Championship matchups. </p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.</i></p>

NCAA Division II Women's Elite Eight generates $1.4 million in economic impact

A softball tournament this weekend at St. Joseph's Heritage Park will welcome in several softball teams from around the region. 

After holding two new softball tournaments last year, the St. Joseph Sports Commission was looking to expand the format to attract more softball teams to play in the city.  

Director Brett Esely says that will happen this weekend as the Sports Commission hosts the Spring Sizzle Youth Softball Tournament 

"We hope it's warm, we hope it's dry, we're kind of doing our best rain dance, but we have 25 teams," Esely tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "This is not a national event, I would call this more of a regional event, 25 teams from the state of Missouri, the state of Kansas, we've got a couple coming down from Nebraska." 

Players aged 8 to 14 years old will take over all five fields of Heritage Park near the St. Joseph Frontier Casino on Saturday and Sunday. 

Esely says the two-day event should draw in several thousand people to St. Joseph 

"I don't think it's a stretch with 25 teams to think on Saturday down at Heritage Park we'll have 1,000 people in and out of there, minus the teams, that's the following that these teams have," Esely explains. "First and foremost, these events get off the ground with the support of our local teams." 

Esely says the backbone for events like this is local traveling teams having a desire to bring other teams here 

"We've got some local teams that have supported these events and then we've got some other folks from those local teams and just supporters of softball that have said we want to spread the word, we want to get people to come to town," Esely says.  

"And new events are hard, they really are, the dates are tough, and you have to find the right mix of teams, then when you get them here you have to show them a good experience." 

Esely says the experience is something the commission is constantly working on to put forward the best possible product.

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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714671902495.jpeg" alt="The St. Joseph Sports Commission will host a two day softball tournament this weekend at Heritage Park near the St. Joseph Frontier Casino.&nbsp; Several teams traveled to the city last October for the Bats and Brooms Classic/ Photo courtesy of the St. Joseph Sports Commission Facebook" />
                        <figcaption>The St. Joseph Sports Commission will host a two day softball tournament this weekend at Heritage Park near the St. Joseph Frontier Casino.&nbsp; Several teams traveled to the city last October for the Bats and Brooms Classic/ Photo courtesy of the St. Joseph Sports Commission Facebook</figcaption>
                    </figure><p>By MATT PIKE </p><p>St. Joseph Post </p><p>A softball tournament this weekend at St. Joseph's Heritage Park will welcome in several softball teams from around the region. </p><p>After holding two new softball tournaments last year, the St. Joseph Sports Commission was looking to expand the format to attract more softball teams to play in the city.  </p><p>Director Brett Esely says that will happen this weekend as the Sports Commission hosts the Spring Sizzle Youth Softball Tournament </p><p>"We hope it's warm, we hope it's dry, we're kind of doing our best rain dance, but we have 25 teams," Esely tells KFEQ Hotline host Barry Birr. "This is not a national event, I would call this more of a regional event, 25 teams from the state of Missouri, the state of Kansas, we've got a couple coming down from Nebraska." </p><p>Players aged 8 to 14 years old will take over all five fields of Heritage Park near the St. Joseph Frontier Casino on Saturday and Sunday. </p><p>Esely says the two-day event should draw in several thousand people to St. Joseph </p><p>"I don't think it's a stretch with 25 teams to think on Saturday down at Heritage Park we'll have 1,000 people in and out of there, minus the teams, that's the following that these teams have," Esely explains. "First and foremost, these events get off the ground with the support of our local teams." </p><p>Esely says the backbone for events like this is local traveling teams having a desire to bring other teams here </p><p>"We've got some local teams that have supported these events and then we've got some other folks from those local teams and just supporters of softball that have said we want to spread the word, we want to get people to come to town," Esely says.  </p><p>"And new events are hard, they really are, the dates are tough, and you have to find the right mix of teams, then when you get them here you have to show them a good experience." </p><p>Esely says the experience is something the commission is constantly working on to put forward the best possible product.</p><p><i>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.</i></p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/5/1714672229642.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy of St. Joseph Sports Commission Facebook" />
                        <figcaption>Photo courtesy of St. Joseph Sports Commission Facebook</figcaption>
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St. Joseph softball tournament attracts teams from throughout region

TORONTO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven strong innings to win for the fifth time in seven starts, Michael Massey hit a three-run home run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday.

Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits, scored once and also drove in a run as the Royals won for the fifth time in seven meetings with Toronto.

Witt also turned in a highlight defensive play,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BallySportsKC/status/1785772790953447504">making a sliding stop and throwing from one knee</a>&nbsp;to retire Bo Bichette for the final out of the sixth inning.

Salvador Perez had an RBI single and extended his career-best streak of reaching base safely to 21 games. His 27 RBIs lead the American League.

Massey homered off right-hander Nate Pearson in the eighth, his second in two games. He finished with four RBIs.

Lugo (5-1) allowed just one hit, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s single in the first, until Toronto catcher Danny Jansen homered with two outs in the seventh. The solo blast was Jansen’s third of the season.

Lugo walked two and struck out eight. He lowered his ERA to 1.60.

Chris Stratton worked the eighth and Nick Anderson finished.

Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt (2-5) didn’t allow a hit through five innings, but had his outing unravel after Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel doubled to begin the sixth.

Maikel Garcia sacrificed Isbel to third and Witt followed with a tiebreaking single through the drawn-in infield.

Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, advancing Witt to third, and Perez made it 2-0 with another base hit through the infield. Massey’s RBI groundout capped the inning.

Bassitt lost his third straight start, allowing three runs and four hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out four.

The Royals used replay review to confirm that Perez was hit by a two-out pitch in the fourth inning. Massey struck out to end the frame.

Perez started at catcher for Kansas City. He was scratched from Monday’s start behind the plate but came on as a pinch hitter. Perez started at first base Tuesday.

The Royals next take on the Rangers Friday evening with first pitch at 6:40. Coverage begins at 6:00 on 680 KFEQ in St. Joseph.

<p>TORONTO (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven strong innings to win for the fifth time in seven starts, Michael Massey hit a three-run home run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 on Wednesday.</p><p>Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits, scored once and also drove in a run as the Royals won for the fifth time in seven meetings with Toronto.</p><p>Witt also turned in a highlight defensive play,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BallySportsKC/status/1785772790953447504">making a sliding stop and throwing from one knee</a>&nbsp;to retire Bo Bichette for the final out of the sixth inning.</p><p>Salvador Perez had an RBI single and extended his career-best streak of reaching base safely to 21 games. His 27 RBIs lead the American League.</p><p>Massey homered off right-hander Nate Pearson in the eighth, his second in two games. He finished with four RBIs.</p><p>Lugo (5-1) allowed just one hit, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s single in the first, until Toronto catcher Danny Jansen homered with two outs in the seventh. The solo blast was Jansen’s third of the season.</p><p>Lugo walked two and struck out eight. He lowered his ERA to 1.60.</p><p>Chris Stratton worked the eighth and Nick Anderson finished.</p><p>Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt (2-5) didn’t allow a hit through five innings, but had his outing unravel after Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel doubled to begin the sixth.</p><p>Maikel Garcia sacrificed Isbel to third and Witt followed with a tiebreaking single through the drawn-in infield.</p><p>Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, advancing Witt to third, and Perez made it 2-0 with another base hit through the infield. Massey’s RBI groundout capped the inning.</p><p>Bassitt lost his third straight start, allowing three runs and four hits in six innings. He walked one and struck out four.</p><p>The Royals used replay review to confirm that Perez was hit by a two-out pitch in the fourth inning. Massey struck out to end the frame.</p><p>Perez started at catcher for Kansas City. He was scratched from Monday’s start behind the plate but came on as a pinch hitter. Perez started at first base Tuesday.</p><p>The Royals next take on the Rangers Friday evening with first pitch at 6:40. Coverage begins at 6:00 on 680 KFEQ in St. Joseph.</p>