KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his fifth goal and added an assist and Luis Suárez tapped in the winner in the 71st minute as Inter Miami CF defeated Sporting Kansas City 3-2 on Saturday night in front of the third-largest crowd in MLS history.

After a defensive mistake by Sporting KC, Suárez converted Diego Gómez’s crossing pass inside the 6-yard box for the lead. It was Suárez’s sixth of the season.

Many of the 72,610 who filled Arrowhead Stadium to see Messi weren’t disappointed as he delivered deft passes to create scoring chances.

With Inter Miami CF (4-2-3) trailing 1-0 in the 18th minute, Messi assisted on Gomez’s first-touch right-footer in the middle of the box to tie it.

Messi’s left-footed blast from the top of the penalty arc pushed Miami in front 2-1 in the 51st minute. It was his fourth straight MLS game with a goal.

Messi had an excellent chance in the 27th minute on a left-footer from 12 yards, but it was smothered by Kansas City's Tim Melia.

Messi’s free kick in the 41st minute from 25 yards barely missed wide right.

Erik Thommy opened the scoring for Sporting KC (2-2-4) in the sixth minute on a 16-yard strike. He scored again in the 58th minute on a rebound off Daniel Salloi’s corner kick to tie it at 2. Thommy’s goals were his second and third of the season — and first since opening day.

The crowd was 20,000 larger than the previous Sporting KC record set in 2010 during a friendly against Manchester United.

Sporting KC midfielder Remy Walter left in first-half stoppage time with a lower leg injury.

Sporting KC hosts St. Louis City SC on April 20.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713068068870.jpeg" alt="Fans make their way to the stadium prior to an MLS soccer match between Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)" />
 <figcaption>Fans make their way to the stadium prior to an MLS soccer match between Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored his fifth goal and added an assist and Luis Suárez tapped in the winner in the 71st minute as Inter Miami CF defeated Sporting Kansas City 3-2 on Saturday night in front of the third-largest crowd in MLS history.After a defensive mistake by Sporting KC, Suárez converted Diego Gómez’s crossing pass inside the 6-yard box for the lead. It was Suárez’s sixth of the season.Many of the 72,610 who filled Arrowhead Stadium to see Messi weren’t disappointed as he delivered deft passes to create scoring chances.With Inter Miami CF (4-2-3) trailing 1-0 in the 18th minute, Messi assisted on Gomez’s first-touch right-footer in the middle of the box to tie it.Messi’s left-footed blast from the top of the penalty arc pushed Miami in front 2-1 in the 51st minute. It was his fourth straight MLS game with a goal.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713068114779.jpeg" alt="Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) attempts to bypass Sporting Kansas City defender Tim Leibold, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)" />
 <figcaption>Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) attempts to bypass Sporting Kansas City defender Tim Leibold, right, during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)</figcaption>
 </figure>Messi had an excellent chance in the 27th minute on a left-footer from 12 yards, but it was smothered by Kansas City's Tim Melia.Messi’s free kick in the 41st minute from 25 yards barely missed wide right.Erik Thommy opened the scoring for Sporting KC (2-2-4) in the sixth minute on a 16-yard strike. He scored again in the 58th minute on a rebound off Daniel Salloi’s corner kick to tie it at 2. Thommy’s goals were his second and third of the season — and first since opening day.The crowd was 20,000 larger than the previous Sporting KC record set in 2010 during a friendly against Manchester United.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713068162644.jpeg" alt="Sporting Kansas City midfielder Erik Thommy (26) celebrates after a score during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)" />
 <figcaption>Sporting Kansas City midfielder Erik Thommy (26) celebrates after a score during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)</figcaption>
 </figure>TRAINER’S ROOMSporting KC midfielder Remy Walter left in first-half stoppage time with a lower leg injury.UP NEXTSporting KC hosts St. Louis City SC on April 20.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMLS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02QhkLAEvVL25xmagBofBBTTNmUjUHo1KnUmDEWcbzoQArBit28gBrcpPysVJVJMg2l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="615" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Lionel Messi scores fifth goal and has an assist in Inter Miami's 3-2 win over Sporting KC

NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez hit his milestone 250th homer and Bobby Witt Jr. scored four times to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 11-7 win over the New York Mets on Saturday.

Perez, who won the 2015 World Series MVP when Kansas City beat the Mets in five games, laced a two-run single in the second before hitting a replay-aided two-run homer in the fourth. He was originally credited with an RBI double when Brandon Nimmo got a piece of the ball as he crashed into the left-center-field wall, but the Royals challenged and a review showed the ball rolled over the orange home-run line.

“Means a lot — super exciting, especially (in) the win,” Perez said. “Hopefully many more.”

Perez is the sixth Venezuela-born player to hit 250 homers as well as the 12th primary catcher in big league history to do so.

“It’s special for us — everybody that gets to witness this, day in and day out, the fans in Kansas City have seen it for 13 years now,” second-year Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Just to be here everyday and watch somebody like him, as professional as he is, continue to rack up those accolades is really special.”

The four-run game was the second of the week for Witt, who also scored four times in Thursday’s 13-3 win over the Houston Astros. He just missed scoring a fifth run in the sixth inning Saturday, when Nimmo robbed him of a three-run homer with a leaping catch at the right-center-field wall.

Nick Loftin collected a career-high three RBIs as Kansas City improved to 10-5 — just the seventh time in franchise history the Royals have won at least 10 of their first 15 games.

The Royals have outscored their opponents 84-46, which is the second-largest run differential in team history through 15 games behind the 1977 team (plus-39), which won 102 games and the AL West.

“We’re trying to make it an everyday thing — just showing up to the yard, knowing that we’re supposed to win,” Witt said. “That’s how you’ve got to prepare. You can’t come to the field being skeptical about anything. Just come to the field ready to play ready to win.”

Alec Marsh (2-0) gave up four runs in five innings.

Pete Alonso hit solo homers to left in the third and sixth and finished with three RBIs for the Mets, who were trying to get to .500 for the first time this season. New York trailed 11-4 in the sixth but got the tying run on deck in the ninth, when Francisco Lindor grounded out against James McArthur to strand two.

“Got down a few runs there and continued to put together good at-bats, continued to put pressure, continued to get traffic all the way to the end,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “Guys battled them pitch to pitch. That’s good to see, obviously.”

The multi-homer game was the 20th for Alonso, leaving him just two shy of Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record.

Sean Manaea (1-1) allowed eight runs (six earned) in 3 2/3 innings. He surrendered just one run over 11 innings in his first two starts.

Royals: IF Michael Massey (lower back strain) went 2-for-4 in his fourth rehab game with Double-A Omaha Saturday. Massey is 6-of-18 with the Storm Chasers.

The series concludes Sunday, when the Mets plan to recall RHP José Buttó (0-0, 1.50 ERA) from Triple-A Syracuse to start against Royals LHP Cole Ragans (0-1, 2.60 ERA).&nbsp; First pitch is at 12:40pm with pregame coverage beginning at noon on KFEQ.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713062321674.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez hits an RBI double during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez hit his milestone 250th homer and Bobby Witt Jr. scored four times to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 11-7 win over the New York Mets on Saturday.Perez, who won the 2015 World Series MVP when Kansas City beat the Mets in five games, laced a two-run single in the second before hitting a replay-aided two-run homer in the fourth. He was originally credited with an RBI double when Brandon Nimmo got a piece of the ball as he crashed into the left-center-field wall, but the Royals challenged and a review showed the ball rolled over the orange home-run line.“Means a lot — super exciting, especially (in) the win,” Perez said. “Hopefully many more.”Perez is the sixth Venezuela-born player to hit 250 homers as well as the 12th primary catcher in big league history to do so.“It’s special for us — everybody that gets to witness this, day in and day out, the fans in Kansas City have seen it for 13 years now,” second-year Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “Just to be here everyday and watch somebody like him, as professional as he is, continue to rack up those accolades is really special.”The four-run game was the second of the week for Witt, who also scored four times in Thursday’s 13-3 win over the Houston Astros. He just missed scoring a fifth run in the sixth inning Saturday, when Nimmo robbed him of a three-run homer with a leaping catch at the right-center-field wall.Nick Loftin collected a career-high three RBIs as Kansas City improved to 10-5 — just the seventh time in franchise history the Royals have won at least 10 of their first 15 games.The Royals have outscored their opponents 84-46, which is the second-largest run differential in team history through 15 games behind the 1977 team (plus-39), which won 102 games and the AL West.“We’re trying to make it an everyday thing — just showing up to the yard, knowing that we’re supposed to win,” Witt said. “That’s how you’ve got to prepare. You can’t come to the field being skeptical about anything. Just come to the field ready to play ready to win.”Alec Marsh (2-0) gave up four runs in five innings.Pete Alonso hit solo homers to left in the third and sixth and finished with three RBIs for the Mets, who were trying to get to .500 for the first time this season. New York trailed 11-4 in the sixth but got the tying run on deck in the ninth, when Francisco Lindor grounded out against James McArthur to strand two.“Got down a few runs there and continued to put together good at-bats, continued to put pressure, continued to get traffic all the way to the end,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “Guys battled them pitch to pitch. That’s good to see, obviously.”The multi-homer game was the 20th for Alonso, leaving him just two shy of Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record.Sean Manaea (1-1) allowed eight runs (six earned) in 3 2/3 innings. He surrendered just one run over 11 innings in his first two starts.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: IF Michael Massey (lower back strain) went 2-for-4 in his fourth rehab game with Double-A Omaha Saturday. Massey is 6-of-18 with the Storm Chasers.UP NEXTThe series concludes Sunday, when the Mets plan to recall RHP José Buttó (0-0, 1.50 ERA) from Triple-A Syracuse to start against Royals LHP Cole Ragans (0-1, 2.60 ERA).&nbsp; First pitch is at 12:40pm with pregame coverage beginning at noon on KFEQ.

Salvador Perez homers, Bobby Witt Jr. scores 4 times as Royals beat Mets 11-7

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University Director of Athletics Andy Peterson has selected Matt Keeley as the 21st head men's basketball coach in program history.

 Bearcat Athletics will schedule a press conference in the near future to formally announce Keeley as the new head coach.

 "I'm very confident in bringing Coach Keeley on board to lead our men's basketball program," Peterson said in a news release from Northwest. "I've known him for a long time having scrimmaged, coached, and recruited against him over the years and know who he is as a person and a competitor."

"He will be an asset to our program, our department, our institution and our community. I can't wait to get started working with him in this next evolution of Bearcat men's basketball."

 Keeley, a native of Great Bend, Kan., has served as a head coach at Ottawa University Arizona for the past seven seasons. He has posted a head coaching mark of 113-89. He was named the 2023 NCCAA National Coach of the Year.

He guided the Spirit to three consecutive national tournament appearances including a national runner-up finish in 2021 and a spot in the 2023 Fab Four. Keeley secured back-to-back GSAC tournament championships during his time in Surprise, Ariz.

"I am so excited and equally honored to join the Northwest Missouri State program as the next men's basketball coach," Keeley said. "Being on campus you quickly realize that Northwest is a truly special place whose biggest asset is its amazing people. My family and I can't wait to work alongside all the Bearcat family in the local community and beyond to continue the program's success."

"Thank you to President Lance Tatum and Athletic Director Andy Peterson for allowing me the opportunity to carry on the tradition that is Northwest Missouri State basketball."

 Before embarking on creating a new program in Arizona, Keeley was an assistant coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University from 2009-17 under head coach Rocky Lamar. Keeley was also a graduate assistant coach at MNU in the 2004-05 season.

Keeley is no stranger to the MIAA as he spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Washburn University for head coach Bob Chipman in 2007-08 and 2008-09.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713038158203.jpeg" alt="Matt Keeley has been selected as the 21st head coach in Northwest Missouri State program history/ Photo courtesy of Northwest Missouri State University" />
 <figcaption>Matt Keeley has been selected as the 21st head coach in Northwest Missouri State program history/ Photo courtesy of Northwest Missouri State University</figcaption>
 </figure>MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University Director of Athletics Andy Peterson has selected Matt Keeley as the 21st head men's basketball coach in program history. Bearcat Athletics will schedule a press conference in the near future to formally announce Keeley as the new head coach. "I'm very confident in bringing Coach Keeley on board to lead our men's basketball program," Peterson said in a news release from Northwest. "I've known him for a long time having scrimmaged, coached, and recruited against him over the years and know who he is as a person and a competitor.""He will be an asset to our program, our department, our institution and our community. I can't wait to get started working with him in this next evolution of Bearcat men's basketball." Keeley, a native of Great Bend, Kan., has served as a head coach at Ottawa University Arizona for the past seven seasons. He has posted a head coaching mark of 113-89. He was named the 2023 NCCAA National Coach of the Year.He guided the Spirit to three consecutive national tournament appearances including a national runner-up finish in 2021 and a spot in the 2023 Fab Four. Keeley secured back-to-back GSAC tournament championships during his time in Surprise, Ariz."I am so excited and equally honored to join the Northwest Missouri State program as the next men's basketball coach," Keeley said. "Being on campus you quickly realize that Northwest is a truly special place whose biggest asset is its amazing people. My family and I can't wait to work alongside all the Bearcat family in the local community and beyond to continue the program's success.""Thank you to President Lance Tatum and Athletic Director Andy Peterson for allowing me the opportunity to carry on the tradition that is Northwest Missouri State basketball." Before embarking on creating a new program in Arizona, Keeley was an assistant coach at MidAmerica Nazarene University from 2009-17 under head coach Rocky Lamar. Keeley was also a graduate assistant coach at MNU in the 2004-05 season.Keeley is no stranger to the MIAA as he spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Washburn University for head coach Bob Chipman in 2007-08 and 2008-09.

Matt Keeley named Northwest's 21st men's basketball coach

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered and Luis Severino earned his first win for the New York Mets, who snapped Kansas City's seven-game winning streak Friday night with a 6-1 victory over the Royals.

Brett Baty hit a two-run double and the Mets scored all five of their runs off starter Michael Wacha with two outs. New York reached double digits in hits for the fourth consecutive game and has won six of eight following an 0-5 start.

Coming off a 7-0 homestand that marked the longest winning streak in the majors this season, the surprising Royals (9-5) were looking for their first eight-game winning streak since a nine-game run in July 2017.

Salvador Perez homered for the Royals, making their first visit to Citi Field since June 2016. The year before that, they clinched the club’s second World Series title there.

Severino (1-1) worked around four walks in five innings during his third start for the Mets, who signed him to a $13 million, one-year contract in December after the two-time All-Star spent his first eight seasons across town with the Yankees.

The only hit he gave up was a 433-foot leadoff homer by Perez in the second. Severino struck out four, including young star Bobby Witt Jr. with two runners aboard to end a 27-pitch fifth that began with a 12-pitch walk to Adam Frazier.

Four relievers finished the three-hitter.

Jeff McNeil had three of New York's 14 hits, one day after the Mets pilled up 16 in a 16-4 rout at Atlanta.

Harrison Bader singled against Wacha (1-1) with two outs in the third and stole second before scoring on Brandon Nimmo's double.

New York hit four straight singles with two outs in the fourth, with McNeil and DJ Stewart driving in runs to make it 3-1.

Baty's double just over center fielder Kyle Isbel's head made it 5-1 in the fifth.

Wacha gave up 10 hits in six innings. Alonso launched his fourth homer on an 0-2 pitch from Will Smith leading off the eighth.

Royals: INF Michael Massey (low back strain) had a scheduled day off on his minor league rehab assignment after playing the previous two days. He is expected back in the lineup Saturday with Triple-A Omaha.

Mets LHP Sean Manaea (1-0, 0.82 ERA) pitches the middle game of the series Saturday against RHP Alec Marsh (1-0, 3.09). Manaea has struck out 14 and permitted just four hits over 11 innings in his first two starts for the Mets.&nbsp; First pitch is at 12:40pm with pregame at noon on KFEQ.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712975533162.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) throws against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)</figcaption>
 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso homered and Luis Severino earned his first win for the New York Mets, who snapped Kansas City's seven-game winning streak Friday night with a 6-1 victory over the Royals.Brett Baty hit a two-run double and the Mets scored all five of their runs off starter Michael Wacha with two outs. New York reached double digits in hits for the fourth consecutive game and has won six of eight following an 0-5 start.Coming off a 7-0 homestand that marked the longest winning streak in the majors this season, the surprising Royals (9-5) were looking for their first eight-game winning streak since a nine-game run in July 2017.Salvador Perez homered for the Royals, making their first visit to Citi Field since June 2016. The year before that, they clinched the club’s second World Series title there.Severino (1-1) worked around four walks in five innings during his third start for the Mets, who signed him to a $13 million, one-year contract in December after the two-time All-Star spent his first eight seasons across town with the Yankees.The only hit he gave up was a 433-foot leadoff homer by Perez in the second. Severino struck out four, including young star Bobby Witt Jr. with two runners aboard to end a 27-pitch fifth that began with a 12-pitch walk to Adam Frazier.Four relievers finished the three-hitter.Jeff McNeil had three of New York's 14 hits, one day after the Mets pilled up 16 in a 16-4 rout at Atlanta.Harrison Bader singled against Wacha (1-1) with two outs in the third and stole second before scoring on Brandon Nimmo's double.New York hit four straight singles with two outs in the fourth, with McNeil and DJ Stewart driving in runs to make it 3-1.Baty's double just over center fielder Kyle Isbel's head made it 5-1 in the fifth.Wacha gave up 10 hits in six innings. Alonso launched his fourth homer on an 0-2 pitch from Will Smith leading off the eighth.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: INF Michael Massey (low back strain) had a scheduled day off on his minor league rehab assignment after playing the previous two days. He is expected back in the lineup Saturday with Triple-A Omaha.UP NEXTMets LHP Sean Manaea (1-0, 0.82 ERA) pitches the middle game of the series Saturday against RHP Alec Marsh (1-0, 3.09). Manaea has struck out 14 and permitted just four hits over 11 innings in his first two starts for the Mets.&nbsp; First pitch is at 12:40pm with pregame at noon on KFEQ.

Mets stop Royals' 7-game winning streak with 6-1 victory behind Severino, Baty and Alonso

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits, including two home runs, and five RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a nine-run first inning to defeat the Houston Astros 13-3 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep and extend their winning streak to seven games.

Vinnie Pasquantino, who came into Wednesday's game hitting .108 with no RBIs, was 3-for-5 with three RBIs and now is hitting .222 with eight RBIs.

The Royals completed a perfect seven-game homestand against the White Sox and Astros. It's just the third time in franchise history they've played at least seven games on a homestand without a loss. The other two: seven games in 1988 and eight games in 1985, the year they won their first World Series.

Brady Singer (2-0) allowed one run and five hits in five innings.

Hunter Brown (0-2) got only two outs, but allowed nine runs and 11 hits.

The Royals sent 15 men to the plate in the first inning, tying a club record with 11 hits in the inning (also set in 1986 and 2006). It was the second straight game they've batted around in an inning, sending 11 men to the plate in a seven-run inning Wednesday night.

Maikel Garcia (two singles), Witt (a single and a homer) and Pasquantino (two singles) each had two hits and two RBIs in the first inning. Everyone in the starting lineup had at least one hit in the inning except Kyle Isbel.

The Astros had baserunners in nearly every inning, but got only a solo home run in the fourth from Yainer Diaz and a pair of runs in the sixth, snapping a 19 1/3-inning scoreless streak by the Royals bullpen.

Royals will go on a six-game road trip to New York and Chicago. RHP Michael Wacha (1-0, 2.25 ERA) will start Friday against the Mets' RHP Luis Severino (0-1, 3.60 ERA).&nbsp; First pitch at 6:10 pm with coverage beginning at 5:30 on KFEQ.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712871101694.jpeg" alt="Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown reacts after the Kansas City Royals score two of their nine runs in the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown reacts after the Kansas City Royals score two of their nine runs in the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits, including two home runs, and five RBIs and the Kansas City Royals used a nine-run first inning to defeat the Houston Astros 13-3 Thursday to complete a three-game sweep and extend their winning streak to seven games.Vinnie Pasquantino, who came into Wednesday's game hitting .108 with no RBIs, was 3-for-5 with three RBIs and now is hitting .222 with eight RBIs.The Royals completed a perfect seven-game homestand against the White Sox and Astros. It's just the third time in franchise history they've played at least seven games on a homestand without a loss. The other two: seven games in 1988 and eight games in 1985, the year they won their first World Series.Brady Singer (2-0) allowed one run and five hits in five innings.Hunter Brown (0-2) got only two outs, but allowed nine runs and 11 hits.The Royals sent 15 men to the plate in the first inning, tying a club record with 11 hits in the inning (also set in 1986 and 2006). It was the second straight game they've batted around in an inning, sending 11 men to the plate in a seven-run inning Wednesday night.Maikel Garcia (two singles), Witt (a single and a homer) and Pasquantino (two singles) each had two hits and two RBIs in the first inning. Everyone in the starting lineup had at least one hit in the inning except Kyle Isbel.The Astros had baserunners in nearly every inning, but got only a solo home run in the fourth from Yainer Diaz and a pair of runs in the sixth, snapping a 19 1/3-inning scoreless streak by the Royals bullpen.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712871401708.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hits a two-run single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino hits a two-run single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, April 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>UP NEXTRoyals will go on a six-game road trip to New York and Chicago. RHP Michael Wacha (1-0, 2.25 ERA) will start Friday against the Mets' RHP Luis Severino (0-1, 3.60 ERA).&nbsp; First pitch at 6:10 pm with coverage beginning at 5:30 on KFEQ.

How sweep it is: Royals use 9-run first to cruise past Astros 13-3, extend win streak to 7 

Kyleigha Fenwick was seven years old, just starting grade school in St. Joseph when her dad, Tyler, got the call to become the head football coach at Missouri S&amp;T in 2013.

He had been Missouri Western's offensive coordinator since 2007.

Less than 10 years later, the Fenwick family was back in St. Joseph, as Tyler became Missouri Western's head football coach in December 2022.

Kyleigha, the oldest of the three Fenwick siblings, finished her junior year of high school in Durant, Oklahoma and enrolled at Central in 2023.

Having been a standout tennis player at Durant High, Fenwick joined the Indians' this past fall, helping Central to nine team victories. Fenwick herself was able to reach district quarterfinals in singles.

"It was hard at first," Fenwick admitted. "Just like going to the first couple of practices and meeting new people. But, I loved the team and I feel like we all got along really well and that made it a lot easier."

What's more, Fenwick's ability caught the eye of Missouri Western women's tennis coach Alejandro de la Torre.

Fenwick has now signed to play for de la Torre and the Griffons next year.

"I had a conversation with (De La Torre) a couple of weeks ago," Fenwick said. "That's what made me want to play and get to keep playing tennis."

Fenwick joins a Griffitas team that's been reaching historic heights the last couple of years.

Missouri Western won the Central Region championship for the first time ever last May, beating Northwest Missouri State and reaching the Sweet 16. The Griffons have raced out to an 11-1 start this season as well.

It's a Griffon team with just one American born player on roster currently - junior Ellie Messenger - an Arkansas City, Kansas native.

"They're so good this year and they're fun to watch," Fenwick added. "I'm really excited to meet them all and learn about where they've been. I met Ellie. I love her. She's so sweet."

Kyleigha has often accompanied her dad at football games through the years, including at Missouri Western. Now that she'll be enrolled as a student-athlete there, she hopes that trend continues.

"It's going to be interesting I think," she grinned. "Hopefully, it will go well."

You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712864553272.jpeg" alt="Kyleigha Fenwick (center) signs her national letter of intent to play tennis at Missouri Western State University Thursday. Surrounded by her parents Angela and Tyler and brothers Kadyen and Kiptyn." />
 <figcaption>Kyleigha Fenwick (center) signs her national letter of intent to play tennis at Missouri Western State University Thursday. Surrounded by her parents Angela and Tyler and brothers Kadyen and Kiptyn.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostKyleigha Fenwick was seven years old, just starting grade school in St. Joseph when her dad, Tyler, got the call to become the head football coach at Missouri S&amp;T in 2013.He had been Missouri Western's offensive coordinator since 2007.Less than 10 years later, the Fenwick family was back in St. Joseph, as Tyler became Missouri Western's head football coach in December 2022.Kyleigha, the oldest of the three Fenwick siblings, finished her junior year of high school in Durant, Oklahoma and enrolled at Central in 2023.Having been a standout tennis player at Durant High, Fenwick joined the Indians' this past fall, helping Central to nine team victories. Fenwick herself was able to reach district quarterfinals in singles."It was hard at first," Fenwick admitted. "Just like going to the first couple of practices and meeting new people. But, I loved the team and I feel like we all got along really well and that made it a lot easier."What's more, Fenwick's ability caught the eye of Missouri Western women's tennis coach Alejandro de la Torre.Fenwick has now signed to play for de la Torre and the Griffons next year."I had a conversation with (De La Torre) a couple of weeks ago," Fenwick said. "That's what made me want to play and get to keep playing tennis."Fenwick joins a Griffitas team that's been reaching historic heights the last couple of years.Missouri Western won the Central Region championship for the first time ever last May, beating Northwest Missouri State and reaching the Sweet 16. The Griffons have raced out to an 11-1 start this season as well.It's a Griffon team with just one American born player on roster currently - junior Ellie Messenger - an Arkansas City, Kansas native."They're so good this year and they're fun to watch," Fenwick added. "I'm really excited to meet them all and learn about where they've been. I met Ellie. I love her. She's so sweet."Kyleigha has often accompanied her dad at football games through the years, including at Missouri Western. Now that she'll be enrolled as a student-athlete there, she hopes that trend continues."It's going to be interesting I think," she grinned. "Hopefully, it will go well."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712867262698.jpeg" alt="Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Central's Kyleigha Fenwick signs to Missouri Western tennis

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino broke out of an early season slump with a home run and a career-high five RBIs to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 11-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.

Pasquantino went 3 for 3 with a single, double, homer and a walk with two runs scored after entering the game 4 for 37 with four singles and no RBIs.

“I try not to consider it slumps or highs and lows,” he said. “I just try to consider it that you’re riding this roller coaster and you try to keep it as as much of a kiddie ride as you can. Obviously, the first week and a half wasn’t what I wanted statistically, but tonight felt good.

"The happiest person is probably going to be my wife because I probably won’t be tossing and turning all night. I imagine I’ll sleep a little bit better tonight. Some frustration set in for me. The beautiful thing is when you’re winning, it doesn’t matter.”

The Royals scored seven times in the third inning, jumpstarted by Pasquantino's two-run double. Kansas City, which had eight runs in the seventh against the Chicago White Sox on April 4, have multiple innings of seven or more runs in April for the first time since 2000.

Seth Lugo (2-0) allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings. It was the Royals’ ninth quality start in 12 games, the most in the majors.

“If we keep the right mindset, we could do it all season,” Lugo said of the success of the starting pitching. “There’s no reason not to. Just make sure after a good game (or) a bad game flush it and move on (and) keep working.”

The Royals' six-game winning streak is their longest since last September, when they also won six straight — including a three-game sweep of the Astros in Houston. The Royals will go for a 7-0 homestand in Thursday's finale.

The Royals are 7-1 in their last eight games against the Astros.

Royals manager Matt Quatraro said he had seen Pasquantino pressing this season, but he had confidence his slugging first baseman would come around.

“We really feel Vinnie is a really quality major league hitter,” he said. “He’s played in 10 games or whatever prior to tonight. That’s a really small sample. He’s done it at this level before. We know he’s going to continue to do it.”

Spencer Arrighetti (0-1) made his big league debut and worked around trouble in his first two innings before giving up seven runs in his third and final inning. The Astros' top pitching prospect said his nerves and emotions were part of his struggle.

“When you want something that bad your whole life, you want it to be perfect," Arrighetti said. "You want it to go really smoothly and you want everything to feel good.

"But the reality is before the game I was a little bit of an anxious mess. I feel like I had to work harder to get my emotions down.”

The Royals batted around in the third. Pasquantino recorded his first extra-base hit and first two RBIs of the season with a two-run double. Salvador Perez single and MJ Melendez walked to load the bases before Nelson Velázquez stroked a two-run single to right.

Adam Frazier drove in Melendez with a single. Hunter Renfroe capped the scoring with a two-run double.

The Astros got a pair of runs in the fourth on a double by Yainer Diaz and a sacrifice fly by José Abreu.

But Pasquantino answered with his first homer of the season in the bottom of the fourth and drove in his fourth run on a sacrifice fly in the sixth. The Royals added two runs in the eighth, including an RBI single by Pasquantino.

The Astros will send RHP Hunter Brown (0-1, 6.43 ERA) to the mound to face RHP Brady Singer (1-0, 0.68).&nbsp; KFEQ will join first pitch at 1:10pm.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712806261281.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino (9) is congratulated after he scored in the third inning of the team's baseball against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino (9) is congratulated after he scored in the third inning of the team's baseball against the Houston Astros, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino broke out of an early season slump with a home run and a career-high five RBIs to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 11-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.Pasquantino went 3 for 3 with a single, double, homer and a walk with two runs scored after entering the game 4 for 37 with four singles and no RBIs.“I try not to consider it slumps or highs and lows,” he said. “I just try to consider it that you’re riding this roller coaster and you try to keep it as as much of a kiddie ride as you can. Obviously, the first week and a half wasn’t what I wanted statistically, but tonight felt good."The happiest person is probably going to be my wife because I probably won’t be tossing and turning all night. I imagine I’ll sleep a little bit better tonight. Some frustration set in for me. The beautiful thing is when you’re winning, it doesn’t matter.”The Royals scored seven times in the third inning, jumpstarted by Pasquantino's two-run double. Kansas City, which had eight runs in the seventh against the Chicago White Sox on April 4, have multiple innings of seven or more runs in April for the first time since 2000.Seth Lugo (2-0) allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings. It was the Royals’ ninth quality start in 12 games, the most in the majors.“If we keep the right mindset, we could do it all season,” Lugo said of the success of the starting pitching. “There’s no reason not to. Just make sure after a good game (or) a bad game flush it and move on (and) keep working.”The Royals' six-game winning streak is their longest since last September, when they also won six straight — including a three-game sweep of the Astros in Houston. The Royals will go for a 7-0 homestand in Thursday's finale.The Royals are 7-1 in their last eight games against the Astros.Royals manager Matt Quatraro said he had seen Pasquantino pressing this season, but he had confidence his slugging first baseman would come around.“We really feel Vinnie is a really quality major league hitter,” he said. “He’s played in 10 games or whatever prior to tonight. That’s a really small sample. He’s done it at this level before. We know he’s going to continue to do it.”Spencer Arrighetti (0-1) made his big league debut and worked around trouble in his first two innings before giving up seven runs in his third and final inning. The Astros' top pitching prospect said his nerves and emotions were part of his struggle.“When you want something that bad your whole life, you want it to be perfect," Arrighetti said. "You want it to go really smoothly and you want everything to feel good."But the reality is before the game I was a little bit of an anxious mess. I feel like I had to work harder to get my emotions down.”The Royals batted around in the third. Pasquantino recorded his first extra-base hit and first two RBIs of the season with a two-run double. Salvador Perez single and MJ Melendez walked to load the bases before Nelson Velázquez stroked a two-run single to right.Adam Frazier drove in Melendez with a single. Hunter Renfroe capped the scoring with a two-run double.The Astros got a pair of runs in the fourth on a double by Yainer Diaz and a sacrifice fly by José Abreu.But Pasquantino answered with his first homer of the season in the bottom of the fourth and drove in his fourth run on a sacrifice fly in the sixth. The Royals added two runs in the eighth, including an RBI single by Pasquantino.UP NEXTThe Astros will send RHP Hunter Brown (0-1, 6.43 ERA) to the mound to face RHP Brady Singer (1-0, 0.68).&nbsp; KFEQ will join first pitch at 1:10pm.

Pasquantino breaks out with 5 RBIs as Royals trounce Astros 11-2

Savannah dug itself an early six-run deficit after two innings, but got back in the game with five runs in the third.

The Savages (11-2) took the lead with four runs in the fourth and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh to outlast Benton, 12-11, at Hyde Park in St. Joseph Wednesday.

"They kept playing and I'm proud of them," Savannah head coach Erich Bodenhausen said. "We talked after the game and I think a couple of weeks ago, we lose that game. Not today. We have a lot of confidence, and I think we played that way."

In an up-and-down, back-and-forth shootout, Benton (11-3) got it going early, plating four runs in the first and two more in the second to go up 6-0.

Savannah punched right back, scoring five runs in the third, sparked by a two-run RBI double from senior Zayden Snapp.

After Benton went down in order in the third, Savannah took its first lead with four more runs in the top of the fourth.

Leading 9-7 entering the fifth, the Savages went up 11-7, thanks to a two-run homer to left center by senior and starting pitcher Parker Brayley.

After spotting the Cardinals some early runs on the mound, Brayley settled in and lasted five innings, striking out four. He responded after a shaky start, which included three hit batters and a walk as well.

"I have a great group of guys behind me," Brayley said. "Benton is a great team. We came out here and battled and did the best we could to come back and get that 'W.'"

"To be able to get five innings out of (Brayley) was huge," Bodenhausen added. "I mean, that...helped us win the game. He decided to bear down and put the team on his back. That helped us a bunch. If we have to pull him in the third inning, I don't know what happens."

Benton didn't go away. The Cardinals tied the game at 11-11 in the bottom of the sixth, thanks to a two-run RBI double by senior Garret Farrell.

Savannah nabbed the lead back in the top of the seventh. Brayley, who scored a team-high three runs, hit a one-out triple to right. He then scored the winning run on a groundout sacrifice from Sutton Snipes.

The Savages closed it out behind a solid relief effort from freshman Mason Waitkoss, who struck out two batters over the last 1.2 innings to get the save.

He retired the Cardinals in four at-bats in the bottom of the seventh.

Snipes went 3-for-5 at the plate for Savannah with two runs scored.&nbsp;Jackson Ledden went 2-for-4, while Kemper Williams scored two runs as a courtesy runner.

Benton's Carson Schmidt led the way at the plate, scoring three runs on a 4-of-5 hitting effort. Kanacsky, who struck out six in three innings on the hill, also went 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Carson Davis doubled, finishing with two RBIs and two runs scored.

Wednesday's game was the first look at what could end up being a lengthy, entertaining series between Benton and Savannah.

Both in Class 4 District 16, the two are scheduled to play twice more in the regular season. What's more, the two teams are competing in the WOW High School Wood Bat Tournament this Friday and Saturday.

Both teams will also be in the Pony Express tournament field the following week.

"They're going to compete every time we come out here," Brayley said of Benton. "But, getting that first win, I think, really sets the tone that we're here and we're ready to play."

Benton is home to LeBlond on Thursday. Savannah's next game is against Owensville in the Wood Bat tournament on Friday at 6:30 at Phil Welch Stadium.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712796349978.jpeg" alt="Savannah's Wyatt Jackson slides into home safely in the third inning of Wednesday's game against Benton at Hyde Park. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Savannah's Wyatt Jackson slides into home safely in the third inning of Wednesday's game against Benton at Hyde Park. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostSavannah dug itself an early six-run deficit after two innings, but got back in the game with five runs in the third.The Savages (11-2) took the lead with four runs in the fourth and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh to outlast Benton, 12-11, at Hyde Park in St. Joseph Wednesday."They kept playing and I'm proud of them," Savannah head coach Erich Bodenhausen said. "We talked after the game and I think a couple of weeks ago, we lose that game. Not today. We have a lot of confidence, and I think we played that way."In an up-and-down, back-and-forth shootout, Benton (11-3) got it going early, plating four runs in the first and two more in the second to go up 6-0.Savannah punched right back, scoring five runs in the third, sparked by a two-run RBI double from senior Zayden Snapp.After Benton went down in order in the third, Savannah took its first lead with four more runs in the top of the fourth.Leading 9-7 entering the fifth, the Savages went up 11-7, thanks to a two-run homer to left center by senior and starting pitcher Parker Brayley.After spotting the Cardinals some early runs on the mound, Brayley settled in and lasted five innings, striking out four. He responded after a shaky start, which included three hit batters and a walk as well."I have a great group of guys behind me," Brayley said. "Benton is a great team. We came out here and battled and did the best we could to come back and get that 'W.'""To be able to get five innings out of (Brayley) was huge," Bodenhausen added. "I mean, that...helped us win the game. He decided to bear down and put the team on his back. That helped us a bunch. If we have to pull him in the third inning, I don't know what happens."Benton didn't go away. The Cardinals tied the game at 11-11 in the bottom of the sixth, thanks to a two-run RBI double by senior Garret Farrell.Savannah nabbed the lead back in the top of the seventh. Brayley, who scored a team-high three runs, hit a one-out triple to right. He then scored the winning run on a groundout sacrifice from Sutton Snipes.The Savages closed it out behind a solid relief effort from freshman Mason Waitkoss, who struck out two batters over the last 1.2 innings to get the save.He retired the Cardinals in four at-bats in the bottom of the seventh.Snipes went 3-for-5 at the plate for Savannah with two runs scored.&nbsp;Jackson Ledden went 2-for-4, while Kemper Williams scored two runs as a courtesy runner.Benton's Carson Schmidt led the way at the plate, scoring three runs on a 4-of-5 hitting effort. Kanacsky, who struck out six in three innings on the hill, also went 2-for-4 with an RBI.Carson Davis doubled, finishing with two RBIs and two runs scored.Wednesday's game was the first look at what could end up being a lengthy, entertaining series between Benton and Savannah.Both in Class 4 District 16, the two are scheduled to play twice more in the regular season. What's more, the two teams are competing in the WOW High School Wood Bat Tournament this Friday and Saturday.Both teams will also be in the Pony Express tournament field the following week."They're going to compete every time we come out here," Brayley said of Benton. "But, getting that first win, I think, really sets the tone that we're here and we're ready to play."Benton is home to LeBlond on Thursday. Savannah's next game is against Owensville in the Wood Bat tournament on Friday at 6:30 at Phil Welch Stadium.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712799239220.jpeg" alt="Parker Brayley." />
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Savannah outlasts Benton in back-and-forth, high scoring affair Wednesday

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police said Wednesday that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces charges including aggravated assault after he and another speeding driver of a sports car caused a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rashee-rice-sports-car-crash-24b9e3281d0bca8c0c13a0cedda57b93">chain-reaction crash</a>&nbsp;on a Dallas highway.

Police said that arrest warrants have been issued for the 23-year-old for one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury. Rice's attorney, state Sen. Royce West, said last week that Rice had been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rashee-rice-sports-car-crash-dallas-lamborghini-d36bee33712ebb41c4b78f7c3b54b833">driving a Lamborghini sport utility vehicle</a>&nbsp;when the crash occurred.

Arrest warrants were also issued Theodore Knox, 21, who was driving the other speeding sports car, a Corvette, police said. Police said that arrest warrants have been issued for Knox for one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.

Police said that the passengers in two speeding sports cars who left the scene will not be charged. Police said that Rice and Knox were not currently in custody. West had no immediate comment on Rice's behalf, and it was not clear whether Knox had an attorney.

The crash involved the Lamborghini, a Corvette and four other vehicles and left four people with minor injuries, police have said. Police said the drivers of the Corvette and Lamborghini left following the crash without determining whether anyone needed medical attention or providing their information.

Rice last week&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/doub11e_r/">posted to his Instagram Story</a>&nbsp;that he was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-kansas-city-rashee-rice-car-crash-dallas-bbc86e5cccc79d7bbce5103070995994">taking “full responsibility”</a>&nbsp;for his part in the wreck.

Aggravated assault, a second-degree felony, is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Collision involving bodily injury, a third-degree felony, is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and collision involving injury is punishable by up to five years in prison.

Police have said the drivers of the Corvette and Lamborghini were speeding in the far left lane when they lost control and the Lamborghini traveled onto the shoulder and hit the center median wall, causing the chain collision.

Rice was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rashee-rice-corvette-lamborghini-crash-dallas-2f3ac72c23b1d9ca4860f8cacc8b173e">leasing the Lamborghini</a>&nbsp;from The Classic Lifestyle, said Kyle Coker, an attorney for the Dallas-based exotic car rental company. And West has said the Corvette belonged to Rice.

Rice was born in Philadelphia but grew up in the Fort Worth, Texas, suburb of North Richland Hills. He played college football at nearby Southern Methodist University, where a breakout senior season in 2022 put the wide receiver on the radar of NFL teams.

The Chiefs selected him in the second round of last year's draft, and he quickly became one of the only dependable options in their passing game.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712789752508.png" alt="In this screen grab taken from dash camera video provided by Bill Nabors, two speeding sports cars, left and second from left, cause a chain-reaction crash on the North Central Expressway, in Dallas, Saturday, March 30, 2024. Dallas police said Wednesday, April 10, that Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver Rashee Rice faces charges including aggravated assault after he and another speeding driver of a sports car caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway. (Bill Nabors via AP)" />
 <figcaption>In this screen grab taken from dash camera video provided by Bill Nabors, two speeding sports cars, left and second from left, cause a chain-reaction crash on the North Central Expressway, in Dallas, Saturday, March 30, 2024. Dallas police said Wednesday, April 10, that Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver Rashee Rice faces charges including aggravated assault after he and another speeding driver of a sports car caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway. (Bill Nabors via AP)</figcaption>
 </figure>DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police said Wednesday that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice faces charges including aggravated assault after he and another speeding driver of a sports car caused a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rashee-rice-sports-car-crash-24b9e3281d0bca8c0c13a0cedda57b93">chain-reaction crash</a>&nbsp;on a Dallas highway.Police said that arrest warrants have been issued for the 23-year-old for one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury. Rice's attorney, state Sen. Royce West, said last week that Rice had been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rashee-rice-sports-car-crash-dallas-lamborghini-d36bee33712ebb41c4b78f7c3b54b833">driving a Lamborghini sport utility vehicle</a>&nbsp;when the crash occurred.Arrest warrants were also issued Theodore Knox, 21, who was driving the other speeding sports car, a Corvette, police said. Police said that arrest warrants have been issued for Knox for one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712017870514.png" alt="Rice-photo KC Chiefs" />
 <figcaption>Rice-photo KC Chiefs</figcaption>
 </figure>Police said that the passengers in two speeding sports cars who left the scene will not be charged. Police said that Rice and Knox were not currently in custody. West had no immediate comment on Rice's behalf, and it was not clear whether Knox had an attorney.The Chiefs had no immediate comment.The crash involved the Lamborghini, a Corvette and four other vehicles and left four people with minor injuries, police have said. Police said the drivers of the Corvette and Lamborghini left following the crash without determining whether anyone needed medical attention or providing their information.Rice last week&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/doub11e_r/">posted to his Instagram Story</a>&nbsp;that he was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-kansas-city-rashee-rice-car-crash-dallas-bbc86e5cccc79d7bbce5103070995994">taking “full responsibility”</a>&nbsp;for his part in the wreck.Aggravated assault, a second-degree felony, is punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Collision involving bodily injury, a third-degree felony, is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and collision involving injury is punishable by up to five years in prison.Police have said the drivers of the Corvette and Lamborghini were speeding in the far left lane when they lost control and the Lamborghini traveled onto the shoulder and hit the center median wall, causing the chain collision.Rice was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rashee-rice-corvette-lamborghini-crash-dallas-2f3ac72c23b1d9ca4860f8cacc8b173e">leasing the Lamborghini</a>&nbsp;from The Classic Lifestyle, said Kyle Coker, an attorney for the Dallas-based exotic car rental company. And West has said the Corvette belonged to Rice.Rice was born in Philadelphia but grew up in the Fort Worth, Texas, suburb of North Richland Hills. He played college football at nearby Southern Methodist University, where a breakout senior season in 2022 put the wide receiver on the radar of NFL teams.The Chiefs selected him in the second round of last year's draft, and he quickly became one of the only dependable options in their passing game.

Chiefs' Rice facing charges after high-speed crash in Dallas

A $20 million dollar St. Joseph <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/6dab078f-64af-4da0-8d80-1cee6134e02b">School District Bond Issue</a> was heavily approved by voters last week.

It encompasses many different aspects, focusing on improvements to	 student safety and experience.

One of the biggest pieces of this bond deals with athletics. About $6.5 million will go toward new turf fields and running tracks at Benton, Central and Lafayette High Schools.

Shannon Notle, activities director for the school district, says this was a much needed upgrade for student competitors in the city, noting that teams and athletes travel to state-of-the-art facilities in Kansas City and other communities on a regular basis.

"There's a lot more out there that they see that we don't have here," Nolte told KFEQ Radio. "So, I think for our kids and students, it's a great thing. I'm glad our community was able to see that and vote that way so that our kids can have things that other students have in other areas."

Nolte says it'd be nice to have the fields done by the start of the next school year, but reiterates that it's not a guarantee.

"It might be better to wait and make sure we get things right and done correctly," he said. "Get the designs right. In some places, it'll be a tight fit. So, if we have to do some other things around the field to get it done right, I think we'd rather take our time and get it done right, versus rushing into it to get it done by August."

Turf fields will be more cost effective in the long run. District officials estimate it costs around $50,000 annually to maintain a grass field for competition and activities.

Nolte adds it'll be fun for athletes and teams once these projects are completed.

"What a fun experience it'll be at this time next (school) year when these things finally get done," he said, "and people say, 'Wow, there's some definite improvements going on.'"

"I'd like to thank the community for their support and their vote and we're going to now begin the work to get these things done."

The second biggest piece in the bond issue is $3.2 million, which is going towards fine arts upgrades across all schools in the district.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712780069507.jpeg" alt="Benton, Central and Lafayette High School will all be getting new turf fields and running tracks, thanks to a newly passed bond issue from the St. Joseph School District. Stock photo." />
 <figcaption>Benton, Central and Lafayette High School will all be getting new turf fields and running tracks, thanks to a newly passed bond issue from the St. Joseph School District. Stock photo.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostA $20 million dollar St. Joseph <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/6dab078f-64af-4da0-8d80-1cee6134e02b">School District Bond Issue</a> was heavily approved by voters last week.It encompasses many different aspects, focusing on improvements to	 student safety and experience.One of the biggest pieces of this bond deals with athletics. About $6.5 million will go toward new turf fields and running tracks at Benton, Central and Lafayette High Schools.Shannon Notle, activities director for the school district, says this was a much needed upgrade for student competitors in the city, noting that teams and athletes travel to state-of-the-art facilities in Kansas City and other communities on a regular basis."There's a lot more out there that they see that we don't have here," Nolte told KFEQ Radio. "So, I think for our kids and students, it's a great thing. I'm glad our community was able to see that and vote that way so that our kids can have things that other students have in other areas."Nolte says it'd be nice to have the fields done by the start of the next school year, but reiterates that it's not a guarantee."It might be better to wait and make sure we get things right and done correctly," he said. "Get the designs right. In some places, it'll be a tight fit. So, if we have to do some other things around the field to get it done right, I think we'd rather take our time and get it done right, versus rushing into it to get it done by August."Turf fields will be more cost effective in the long run. District officials estimate it costs around $50,000 annually to maintain a grass field for competition and activities.Nolte adds it'll be fun for athletes and teams once these projects are completed."What a fun experience it'll be at this time next (school) year when these things finally get done," he said, "and people say, 'Wow, there's some definite improvements going on.'""I'd like to thank the community for their support and their vote and we're going to now begin the work to get these things done."The second biggest piece in the bond issue is $3.2 million, which is going towards fine arts upgrades across all schools in the district.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712780095800.jpeg" alt="Stock photo by Tommy Rezac." />
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 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph School District athletics to get big boost from newly passed bond issue

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.

Garrett Hampson began the Kansas City 10th on second as the automatic runner, replacing Vinnie Pasquantino. Hampson raced home when Perez led off the inning with a single to center against Wander Suero (0-1).

James McArthur (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the win.

Perez and Nelson Velázquez each had two hits for the Royals. Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia each drove in a run.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712718313385.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez slides into third safely as he advances on a Nelson Velázquez double during a baseball game against the Houston Astros Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez slides into third safely as he advances on a Nelson Velázquez double during a baseball game against the Houston Astros Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth consecutive victory.Garrett Hampson began the Kansas City 10th on second as the automatic runner, replacing Vinnie Pasquantino. Hampson raced home when Perez led off the inning with a single to center against Wander Suero (0-1).James McArthur (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the win.Perez and Nelson Velázquez each had two hits for the Royals. Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia each drove in a run.The Royals take on the Astros again Wednesday evening with first pitch at 6:40. Coverage begins at 6:00 on 680 KFEQ in St. Joseph.

Salvador Perez leads Royals past Astros 4-3 for 5th straight win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez hit his third home run of the series, a two-run drive in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Sunday for a four-game sweep.

“The way these all four of these games transpired — they were all close in the middle to late part of the game,” Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. “To stick with it is really cool to see."

Chicago started 1-9 for just the second time in the 124-year history of the franchise after going 0-10 in 1968.

“We had a lot of opportunities to score,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol aid, “and we didn’t capitalize with the big hit. We should have brought that game home.”

Chicago ended a 19-inning scoreless streak in the fourth and led 3-0 in the fifth before Hunter Renroe's two-run homer off starter Garrett Crochet.

Melendez hit a two-run homer in the sixth off Deivi García (0-2) for a 4-3 lead, his third go-ahead hit of the series. Melendez flipped his bat in triumph.

He had a go-ahead, eight-inning single on Friday and a tiebreaking, seventh-inning homer on Saturday.

“Obviously, a little bit of luck right there," Melendez said. "I’m just thankful that I’m able to help do something to help the team win. It’s just pretty crazy.”

Kansas City added a run when Kyle Isbel reached on what was scored on an infield hit when reliever Dominic Leone failed to catch the throw to first from second baseman Lenyn Sosa.

John Schreiber (1-0) pitched a one-hit seventh and James McArthur got three outs for his second save as Kansas City completed its first four-game sweep since 2021.

Dominic Fletcher hit an RBI double in the fourth off Alec Marsh and scored on Braden Shewmake’s sacrifice fly, just the third multi-run inning of the season for the White Sox.

Royals: LHP Cole Ragans (0-1, 1.46 ERA) opens Tuesday's series against visiting Houston.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712547410832.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Hunter Renfroe (16) celebrates after his two-run home run with Bobby Witt Jr., left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, April 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Hunter Renfroe (16) celebrates after his two-run home run with Bobby Witt Jr., left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, April 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez hit his third home run of the series, a two-run drive in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Sunday for a four-game sweep.“The way these all four of these games transpired — they were all close in the middle to late part of the game,” Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. “To stick with it is really cool to see."Chicago started 1-9 for just the second time in the 124-year history of the franchise after going 0-10 in 1968.“We had a lot of opportunities to score,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol aid, “and we didn’t capitalize with the big hit. We should have brought that game home.”Chicago ended a 19-inning scoreless streak in the fourth and led 3-0 in the fifth before Hunter Renroe's two-run homer off starter Garrett Crochet.Melendez hit a two-run homer in the sixth off Deivi García (0-2) for a 4-3 lead, his third go-ahead hit of the series. Melendez flipped his bat in triumph.He had a go-ahead, eight-inning single on Friday and a tiebreaking, seventh-inning homer on Saturday.“Obviously, a little bit of luck right there," Melendez said. "I’m just thankful that I’m able to help do something to help the team win. It’s just pretty crazy.”Kansas City added a run when Kyle Isbel reached on what was scored on an infield hit when reliever Dominic Leone failed to catch the throw to first from second baseman Lenyn Sosa.John Schreiber (1-0) pitched a one-hit seventh and James McArthur got three outs for his second save as Kansas City completed its first four-game sweep since 2021.Dominic Fletcher hit an RBI double in the fourth off Alec Marsh and scored on Braden Shewmake’s sacrifice fly, just the third multi-run inning of the season for the White Sox.UP NEXTRoyals: LHP Cole Ragans (0-1, 1.46 ERA) opens Tuesday's series against visiting Houston.

Melendez's third home run of series lifts Royals over White Sox 5-3 for 4-game sweep

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha threw seven innings of two-hit ball and MJ Melendez launched a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Saturday night.

Wacha (1-0) struck out eight, walked one and allowed just one runner past first base. Royals pitchers have eight quality starts, most in the majors.

“I felt like we had a good mix going,” Wacha said. “We were getting ahead and staying on the attack mode. Working both sides of the plate and getting weak contact at times. We were efficient and on the attack.”

Melendez drove Chris Flexen’s first-pitch fastball through a 30 mph crosswind to straightaway center field, snapping a scoreless tie in the seventh.

“That ball was really hit well,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “He got a first-pitch heater and he didn’t miss it.”

Center fielder Dominic Fletcher appeared to tip the ball as it struck the top of the fence, sending it over for Melendez’s second homer of the year and second in three games.

“I really didn’t think anyone would be able to get it out that far, with that wind,” Fletcher said. “Going back, I jumped up, felt it hit my glove, but wasn’t quite sure if it hit the wall first. Just going hard, trying to make a play. It was an unfortunate break for us.”

After the game, White Sox manager Pedro Grifol acknowledged he should have asked for a crew chief review on whether the ball hit the wall first, which would have made it a ground-rule double.

“From our angle it looked like the ball hit the glove and went out,” Grifol said. “So, I didn’t go out there. But after looking at it, I should have.”

Maikel Garcia knocked in another run with an infield single as Kansas City batted around in the inning.

Flexen (0-2) permitted a pair of singles to start the first, then retired 12 straight. He gave up three runs on six hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings, his longest outing since July 4, 2022.

Both starters worked quickly; the first five innings were played in 57 minutes.

Nick Anderson allowed one hit in the eighth and Chris Stratton completed the three-hitter for his first save since July 19 last year with St. Louis.

Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. each had a pair of singles for Kansas City (5-4), which climbed above .500 for the first time since April 9, 2022.

Chicago (1-7) was shut out for the third time already this season. The White Sox have 13 runs, their fewest through eight games since scoring only eight in 1968.

“We couldn’t get anything going offensively,” Grifol said. “There’s some urgency. A 1-7 start’s not good.”

White Sox LHP Garrett Crochet (1-1, 1.38 ERA) faces Royals RHP Alec Marsh (1-0, 1.29) on Sunday.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:10pm with pregame at 12:30 on 680 KFEQ.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712459694058.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez (1) is congratulated by Salvador Perez (13) after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, April 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez (1) is congratulated by Salvador Perez (13) after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, April 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Michael Wacha threw seven innings of two-hit ball and MJ Melendez launched a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the slumping Chicago White Sox 3-0 on Saturday night.Wacha (1-0) struck out eight, walked one and allowed just one runner past first base. Royals pitchers have eight quality starts, most in the majors.“I felt like we had a good mix going,” Wacha said. “We were getting ahead and staying on the attack mode. Working both sides of the plate and getting weak contact at times. We were efficient and on the attack.”Melendez drove Chris Flexen’s first-pitch fastball through a 30 mph crosswind to straightaway center field, snapping a scoreless tie in the seventh.“That ball was really hit well,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “He got a first-pitch heater and he didn’t miss it.”Center fielder Dominic Fletcher appeared to tip the ball as it struck the top of the fence, sending it over for Melendez’s second homer of the year and second in three games.“I really didn’t think anyone would be able to get it out that far, with that wind,” Fletcher said. “Going back, I jumped up, felt it hit my glove, but wasn’t quite sure if it hit the wall first. Just going hard, trying to make a play. It was an unfortunate break for us.”After the game, White Sox manager Pedro Grifol acknowledged he should have asked for a crew chief review on whether the ball hit the wall first, which would have made it a ground-rule double.“From our angle it looked like the ball hit the glove and went out,” Grifol said. “So, I didn’t go out there. But after looking at it, I should have.”Maikel Garcia knocked in another run with an infield single as Kansas City batted around in the inning.Flexen (0-2) permitted a pair of singles to start the first, then retired 12 straight. He gave up three runs on six hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings, his longest outing since July 4, 2022.Both starters worked quickly; the first five innings were played in 57 minutes.Nick Anderson allowed one hit in the eighth and Chris Stratton completed the three-hitter for his first save since July 19 last year with St. Louis.Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. each had a pair of singles for Kansas City (5-4), which climbed above .500 for the first time since April 9, 2022.Chicago (1-7) was shut out for the third time already this season. The White Sox have 13 runs, their fewest through eight games since scoring only eight in 1968.“We couldn’t get anything going offensively,” Grifol said. “There’s some urgency. A 1-7 start’s not good.”UP NEXTWhite Sox LHP Garrett Crochet (1-1, 1.38 ERA) faces Royals RHP Alec Marsh (1-0, 1.29) on Sunday.&nbsp; First pitch is at 1:10pm with pregame at 12:30 on 680 KFEQ.

Melendez’s 2-run homer backs Wacha in Royals' 3-0 shutout over White Sox

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez broke an eighth-inning tie with a single to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Friday night.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1712374551428.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' MJ Melendez celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez broke an eighth-inning tie with a single to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Friday night.With one out, Melendez hit a soft liner to left off Michael Kopech (0-1) to score pinch-runner Dairon Blanco.Chris Stratton (1-0) worked a scoreless eighth for the victory.In the ninth inning, Luis Robert Jr. doubled down the left-field line with one out, pulling up lame at second with a left hip flexor injury. Robert suffered a similar injury in 2021, missing over three months of the season.James McArthur entered the game with the tying run at second and induced an ending double-play grounder for his first save.“It was a hard-fought game,” White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. “We really didn’t get much going until the later innings. We had a couple of opportunities to do something and didn’t capitalize.”The Royals opened the scoring in the first inning on the first of Salvador Pérez’s three hits, a two-out RBI double off the top of the wall in center. Pérez is tied for second in the American League with nine RBIs.Melendez, Pérez, and Bobby Witt Jr. rank among AL leaders in slugging, homers, and OPS.“Last season, I faced immense pressure to perform at the plate, which affected my mental preparation” Melendez said. “I made adjustments in the second half of the season and worked on my swing during the offseason.”Gavin Sheets tied it with a leadoff homer in the second, lifting starter Brady Singer’s slider 391 feet down the line in right.After the homer, Singer retired the next 15 hitters consecutively on 48 pitches, striking out four and getting nine ground balls.“We made a lot of quick outs,” Grifol said. “Got to give credit to Singer. He was really pounding the strike zone, keeping the ball down (with) heavy sink. He was a ground-ball machine today.”Singer faced two more than the minimum in completing 6 1/3 innings, while allowing a run on two hits and one walk with four strikeouts.Royals starters lead the majors with seven quality starts.White Sox starter Erick Fedde worked five innings, allowing a run on six hits and two walks, with four strikeouts. He exited in the sixth after allowing a leadoff hit to Pérez and a walk to Melendez.Reliever John Brebbia retired the next two batters, leaving after injuring his right calf while fielding a soft grounder. Steven Wilson struck out Hunter Renfroe to end the threat, stranding a runner at third.Chicago has played five one-run games, losing four.UP NEXTWhite Sox RHP Chris Flexen (0-1, 8.31) opposes Royals RHP Michael Wacha (0-0, 5.40) Saturday night.&nbsp;The next broadcasted game on 680 KFEQ will be on Sunday, with first pitch at 1:10pm and pregame at 12:30.&nbsp; On Saturday, KFEQ will air the NCAA Tournament Final Four.

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