(AP) — Tony Kemp hit a two-run homer, Seth Brown and Sean Murphy combined for four RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7. 

Kemp hit his second home run of the season in the eighth inning to wrap up a 3-for-5 afternoon. Brown hit a single in the first and a fielder’s choice in the third. Murphy had an RBI single in the seventh. Nick Allen and Jonah Bride collected RBIs during a two-run fourth inning. 

The A’s tied a season high with 14 hits. Oakland had the leadoff man reach base in six innings. Four of the six were leadoff doubles, and all came around to score.

The Royals take on Oakland again Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 central. Coverage starts at 12:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

St. Joseph Post(AP) — Tony Kemp hit a two-run homer, Seth Brown and Sean Murphy combined for four RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 9-7. Kemp hit his second home run of the season in the eighth inning to wrap up a 3-for-5 afternoon. Brown hit a single in the first and a fielder’s choice in the third. Murphy had an RBI single in the seventh. Nick Allen and Jonah Bride collected RBIs during a two-run fourth inning. The A’s tied a season high with 14 hits. Oakland had the leadoff man reach base in six innings. Four of the six were leadoff doubles, and all came around to score.The Royals take on Oakland again Sunday afternoon with first pitch at 1:10 central. Coverage starts at 12:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Kemp, Brown, Murphy lead A's over Royals in 9-7 win

(AP) — Zack Greinke tossed six innings of one-run ball, Edward Olivares hit two solo homers and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1. 

Both Grienke (1-4) and Olivares were activated from rehab assignments Friday. Olivares belted homers to left field in his first at-bats — in the third and fifth innings — for his first career multi-homer game. Greinke allowed one run on three hits with four strikeouts for his first win in his second stint with Kansas City. 

Seth Brown collected the lone RBI for Oakland. Scott Barlow earned his ninth save of the season.

The Royals take on Oakland again Saturday afternoon with first pitch at 3:10 central. Coverage starts at 2:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

St. Joseph Post(AP) — Zack Greinke tossed six innings of one-run ball, Edward Olivares hit two solo homers and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-1. Both Grienke (1-4) and Olivares were activated from rehab assignments Friday. Olivares belted homers to left field in his first at-bats — in the third and fifth innings — for his first career multi-homer game. Greinke allowed one run on three hits with four strikeouts for his first win in his second stint with Kansas City. Seth Brown collected the lone RBI for Oakland. Scott Barlow earned his ninth save of the season.The Royals take on Oakland again Saturday afternoon with first pitch at 3:10 central. Coverage starts at 2:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Greinke, Olivares return, power Royals to 3-1 win over A's

(AP) — Shohei Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 over eight dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the AL MVP also reached base three times in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. 

After giving up two singles to start the first, Ohtani retired 16 straight Royals and 23 of the final 24 batters he faced, allowing just one baserunner over his final seven innings on a walk that was quickly erased by a double play. 

With the backdrop of a rare Southern California lightning storm illuminating the sky far beyond center field, Ohtani also had a single and two walks at the plate in his latest electrifying two-way performance.

The Royals take on Oakland Friday night (July 24)) with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage starts at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Shohei Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 over eight dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the AL MVP also reached base three times in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. After giving up two singles to start the first, Ohtani retired 16 straight Royals and 23 of the final 24 batters he faced, allowing just one baserunner over his final seven innings on a walk that was quickly erased by a double play. With the backdrop of a rare Southern California lightning storm illuminating the sky far beyond center field, Ohtani also had a single and two walks at the plate in his latest electrifying two-way performance.The Royals take on Oakland Friday night (July 24)) with first pitch at 7:10 central. Coverage starts at 6:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Ohtani strikes out career-high 13 in Angels' 5-0 win over KC

The Houston Rockets have signed former Northwest Missouri State guard and two-time Division II Player of the Year Trevor Hudgins to a two-way contract.

The news came late Thursday night following the conclusion of the NBA Draft. A two-way contract&nbsp;pays a player dependent on the league in which they are playing - either the NBA or the G-League.

Hudgins, the first Northwest player to ever sign an NBA contract, averaged 23.0 points, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals as a senior. He shot 48.2% from the field, 41.5% from three-point range and 90.1% from the foul line this past season as well.

He was named Most Outstanding Player in the Division II NCAA Tournament in 2019 and 2022, and won three national titles with the Bearcats.

Hudgins had one year of eligibility remaining, but chose to forego it and enter the draft. ESPN ranks Hudgins 33rd on its list of best undrafted players.

He ended his college career as the highest scoring player in MIAA history with 2,829 career points. His record in college was 131-8, including a perfect 17-0 in NCAA tournament games.

<figure>
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Houston Rockets have signed former Northwest Missouri State guard and two-time Division II Player of the Year Trevor Hudgins to a two-way contract.The news came late Thursday night following the conclusion of the NBA Draft. A two-way contract&nbsp;pays a player dependent on the league in which they are playing - either the NBA or the G-League.Hudgins, the first Northwest player to ever sign an NBA contract, averaged 23.0 points, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals as a senior. He shot 48.2% from the field, 41.5% from three-point range and 90.1% from the foul line this past season as well.He was named Most Outstanding Player in the Division II NCAA Tournament in 2019 and 2022, and won three national titles with the Bearcats.Hudgins had one year of eligibility remaining, but chose to forego it and enter the draft. ESPN ranks Hudgins 33rd on its list of best undrafted players.He ended his college career as the highest scoring player in MIAA history with 2,829 career points. His record in college was 131-8, including a perfect 17-0 in NCAA tournament games.

Former Bearcat Trevor Hudgins signs contract with Houston Rockets

The St. Joseph Mustangs (13-7) scored their third straight win Thursday with a 13-8 victory over the Joplin Outlaws at Phil Welch Stadium.

Trailing 6-2 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, the Mustangs put up six runs in the sixth and five more in the seventh to take the lead for good.

Dylan Carey and Jack Wagner each had a pair of hits, while Karl Koerper had a single-shot home run in the fourth inning.

St. Joseph native Dawson Smith started on the mound, going 5.2 innings and striking out six while walking four and surrendering four earned runs.

Another St. Joseph native, Tanner Schmidt, got the win on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings, striking out two and allowing no hits.

The Mustangs stay home to host the Carroll Merchants both Friday and Saturday. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. both nights.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Mustangs (13-7) scored their third straight win Thursday with a 13-8 victory over the Joplin Outlaws at Phil Welch Stadium.Trailing 6-2 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, the Mustangs put up six runs in the sixth and five more in the seventh to take the lead for good.Dylan Carey and Jack Wagner each had a pair of hits, while Karl Koerper had a single-shot home run in the fourth inning.St. Joseph native Dawson Smith started on the mound, going 5.2 innings and striking out six while walking four and surrendering four earned runs.Another St. Joseph native, Tanner Schmidt, got the win on the mound, tossing 1.1 innings, striking out two and allowing no hits.The Mustangs stay home to host the Carroll Merchants both Friday and Saturday. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. both nights.<figure>
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Mustangs come alive late to down Joplin, win third straight game

The St. Joseph Sports Commission unveiled its second <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/432831fe-146a-4394-8b26-213041cead8e">St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame Class</a> last week, and one inductee is one of the more influential college basketball coaches in the city's history.

Former Missouri Western men's basketball coach Tom Smith is a 2022 St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee after leading the Griffons to a school record 448 wins in 25 seasons from 1988 - 2013.

Smith, who's already in five other Halls of Fame, says this one is particularly special.

"This is a special award and a special Hall of Fame to go into, because it's in the town I lived in with my family and wife," Smith said. "Patsy worked for the school for 20 years plus."

Smith took the Missouri Western men's basketball team to the NCAA tournament 11 times and won five MIAA regular season and five MIAA tournament titles. He was inducted into this year's Area Sports Hall of Fame with 11 other individuals, along with St. Joseph-based Herzog Motorsports.

Smith's coaching career spans 36 total years - 25 of those at Missouri Western.&nbsp;Smith says when he was looking for his next coaching job in 1988, he had noticed that St. Joseph was a pretty strong basketball town, given what other regional schools it was up against.

"In the middle of Missouri and Kansas and Kansas State and everything else, it still held its own," Smith said. "I don't want to say it was more important than football, but (basketball) held its own with football. It was one of the things I considered very highly, and I think as the years wore on, I became even more convinced (St. Joseph) was a great place to coach."

Smith also coached at his alma mater Valparaiso and Central Missouri, compiling 618 total wins in his career.

He's already a member of the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame, the MIAA Hall of Fame and several more. The floor at Missouri Western Fieldhouse was named in Smith's honor in February 2019.

Director of the St. Joseph Sports Commission Brett Esely says Smith took over at a time when Missouri Western transitioned from NAIA to NCAA competition, and he had the whole community excited about his team.

"(The MWSU Fieldhouse) was packed," Esely said. "It was the place to be on Saturday night. The level of play was good. You held on every play, and it was like that for 25 seasons in Coach Smith's career at Missouri Western State University."&nbsp;

The entire 2022 St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame class will officially be enshrined into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame during a September ceremony at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center.

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

<figure>
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Sports Commission unveiled its second <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/432831fe-146a-4394-8b26-213041cead8e">St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame Class</a> last week, and one inductee is one of the more influential college basketball coaches in the city's history.Former Missouri Western men's basketball coach Tom Smith is a 2022 St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee after leading the Griffons to a school record 448 wins in 25 seasons from 1988 - 2013.Smith, who's already in five other Halls of Fame, says this one is particularly special."This is a special award and a special Hall of Fame to go into, because it's in the town I lived in with my family and wife," Smith said. "Patsy worked for the school for 20 years plus."Smith took the Missouri Western men's basketball team to the NCAA tournament 11 times and won five MIAA regular season and five MIAA tournament titles. He was inducted into this year's Area Sports Hall of Fame with 11 other individuals, along with St. Joseph-based Herzog Motorsports.Smith's coaching career spans 36 total years - 25 of those at Missouri Western.&nbsp;Smith says when he was looking for his next coaching job in 1988, he had noticed that St. Joseph was a pretty strong basketball town, given what other regional schools it was up against."In the middle of Missouri and Kansas and Kansas State and everything else, it still held its own," Smith said. "I don't want to say it was more important than football, but (basketball) held its own with football. It was one of the things I considered very highly, and I think as the years wore on, I became even more convinced (St. Joseph) was a great place to coach."Smith also coached at his alma mater Valparaiso and Central Missouri, compiling 618 total wins in his career.He's already a member of the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame, the MIAA Hall of Fame and several more. The floor at Missouri Western Fieldhouse was named in Smith's honor in February 2019.Director of the St. Joseph Sports Commission Brett Esely says Smith took over at a time when Missouri Western transitioned from NAIA to NCAA competition, and he had the whole community excited about his team."(The MWSU Fieldhouse) was packed," Esely said. "It was the place to be on Saturday night. The level of play was good. You held on every play, and it was like that for 25 seasons in Coach Smith's career at Missouri Western State University."&nbsp;The entire 2022 St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame class will officially be enshrined into the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame during a September ceremony at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center.<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Former-Missouri-Western-coach-Tom-Smith-on-St--Joseph-Area-Sports-Hall-of-Fame-induction-e1kbvlt" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Tom Smith humbled by St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame induction

The St. Joseph Mustangs scored 15 runs on 16 hits and made quick work of the Carroll Merchants with a 15-1 win at Carroll in seven innings Wednesday.

Trevor McCollum led the way at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two runs scored and five RBIs. Jaxon Himel went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBIs.

Mason Holton went five innings on the mound, striking out two and walking none. The Mustangs have won four of their last six, and are an impressive 8-3 away from home.

St. Joseph comes back to open a three-game homestand this weekend, starting with a home game against Joplin on Thursday. First pitch at Phil Welch Stadium is set for 7 p.m.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Mustangs scored 15 runs on 16 hits and made quick work of the Carroll Merchants with a 15-1 win at Carroll in seven innings Wednesday.Trevor McCollum led the way at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two runs scored and five RBIs. Jaxon Himel went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and three RBIs.Mason Holton went five innings on the mound, striking out two and walking none. The Mustangs have won four of their last six, and are an impressive 8-3 away from home.St. Joseph comes back to open a three-game homestand this weekend, starting with a home game against Joplin on Thursday. First pitch at Phil Welch Stadium is set for 7 p.m.

Mustangs tally 16 hits, earn dominant win at Carroll Wednesday

(AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit two three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight runs, but Whit Merrifield led off the 11th inning with an RBI double in the Kansas City Royals’ 12-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. 

Ohtani crushed a 423-foot homer in the sixth and a tying, 438-foot shot in the ninth, giving him the biggest RBI game of his five-year stateside career. The AL MVP then set a record for the most RBIs by a Japanese-born player in major league history with a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning. 

Carlos Santana had four hits and drove in a season-high five runs for the Royals, while rookie Bobby Witt Jr. had his first multi-homer game while driving in a career-high four runs.

The Royals continue the series tonight at 8:49 central. Coverage starts at 8:10 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

(AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit two three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight runs, but Whit Merrifield led off the 11th inning with an RBI double in the Kansas City Royals’ 12-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani crushed a 423-foot homer in the sixth and a tying, 438-foot shot in the ninth, giving him the biggest RBI game of his five-year stateside career. The AL MVP then set a record for the most RBIs by a Japanese-born player in major league history with a sacrifice fly in the 11th inning. Carlos Santana had four hits and drove in a season-high five runs for the Royals, while rookie Bobby Witt Jr. had his first multi-homer game while driving in a career-high four runs.The Royals continue the series tonight at 8:49 central. Coverage starts at 8:10 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Royals overcome Ohtani's 2 HRs, 8 RBIs to beat Angels 12-11

The St. Joseph Mustangs (11-7) scored five runs in the first two innings, scored three insurance runs in the eighth and fended off first place Clarinda on the road Tuesday, 9-8.

The win for the Mustangs ended a six-game win streak for the As, who beat St. Joseph 5-3 on the Mustangs' opening night on June 1 at Phil Welch Stadium.

Dylan Carey led the way at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a run scored. Karl Koerper had a three-run RBI double in the top of the first to get the scoring started.

Clarinda (13-4) tied the game at 6-6 in the sixth inning and took an 8-6 lead in the bottom of the seventh before St. Joseph came back with three runs in the top of the eighth.

Morichika Hama was the winning pitcher, striking out three batters and allowing just one hit over the final two innings. Savannah alum Micah Diamond made the start, going five innings, striking out four batters, walking four others and allowing four earned runs.

The Mustangs are on the road again Wednesday, playing the Carroll Merchants. First pitch is set for 6:45.

The Mustangs swept Carroll on the road back on June 13, 12-3 and 10-3, in a doubleheader.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Mustangs (11-7) scored five runs in the first two innings, scored three insurance runs in the eighth and fended off first place Clarinda on the road Tuesday, 9-8.The win for the Mustangs ended a six-game win streak for the As, who beat St. Joseph 5-3 on the Mustangs' opening night on June 1 at Phil Welch Stadium.Dylan Carey led the way at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a run scored. Karl Koerper had a three-run RBI double in the top of the first to get the scoring started.Clarinda (13-4) tied the game at 6-6 in the sixth inning and took an 8-6 lead in the bottom of the seventh before St. Joseph came back with three runs in the top of the eighth.Morichika Hama was the winning pitcher, striking out three batters and allowing just one hit over the final two innings. Savannah alum Micah Diamond made the start, going five innings, striking out four batters, walking four others and allowing four earned runs.The Mustangs are on the road again Wednesday, playing the Carroll Merchants. First pitch is set for 6:45.The Mustangs swept Carroll on the road back on June 13, 12-3 and 10-3, in a doubleheader.

Mustangs get off to quick start, hold off Clarinda on the road Tuesday

Tickets for Kansas City Chiefs training camp became available to season ticket holders Tuesday and now can be reserved by the general public, starting Wednesday.

The Chiefs will be back in St. Joseph for training camp for a 12th time this summer with open practices starting July 28. Missouri Western athletic director Andy Carter says preparations continue as the campus and city get ready to roll out the red carpet.

"I think it's very exciting," Carter said. "We actually had an operational meeting (Tuesday) and kind of worked through a lot of the moving parts. I think it will be more exciting once they actually get here and we're facing live bullets rather than talking about it. But, it's an exciting time to be a Griffon."

All training camp practices will be held at the Mosaic Training Fields on the Missouri Western campus. Members of the general public can reserve their training camp tickets starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday by going to Chiefs.com/trainingcamp.

While fans were allowed back at camp in 2021, there were still certain COVID restrictions in place. This year is full steam ahead, as fan autograph sessions are back after being suspended last summer.

Marci Bennett, executive director for the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau, says getting camp back last year was nice, but there were still difficulties.

"Last year was kind of like tiptoeing through the tulips," she said. "Because, we didn't have it the year before and then last year, we were still really perusing the COVID situation."

Even with the restrictions last year, Bennett says the economic impact of training camp in the city is hard to exactly measure, but is certainly palpable.

"We know it's a big impact," she said. "Our hotels show a big increase and they can tell. I mean, they're not asking people if they're here for Chiefs camp, but if three-fourths of the people checking in on a Friday night have Chiefs jerseys on, you know it's making an impact."

Carter says this is the final year the Chiefs are required to come to St. Joseph, according to the current agreement. But, he's optimistic a more long-term deal can be sorted out.

"They're not required to tell us what they want to do necessarily until March when their season is over," he explained. "But, I can tell you I have had a conversation, very high-level, very brief. Didn't dig in, but started that discussion and it was very positive."

The Chiefs have come to St. Joseph for camp every year since 2010, with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19. 

The CVB is still in the process of planning and marketing this year's camp, but Bennett says one staple, the 'Welcome Chiefs' yard signs, will start popping up again soon.

"Not only does that welcome the Chiefs," she said, "but it reminds all of our local residents that, 'Hey! The Chiefs are here! They're here right now!' That's kind of cool, too. It kind of pumps up the community."

Moreover, Bennett says training camp is a great opportunity for fans from outside the city to explore St. Joseph and learn more about what it has to offer.

"What that does in my mind is help those Chiefs fans realize that, 'Okay, once Chiefs season is over, and we want to go somewhere and not have to put five tanks of gas in our car to get there, let's go to St. Joe. Let's see what that town really is all about.'"

The full 2022 Chiefs' training camp schedule <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/a5d6b5f3-7f76-46ab-b52c-89b403fb5bda">can be viewed here</a>.

<figure>
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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostTickets for Kansas City Chiefs training camp became available to season ticket holders Tuesday and now can be reserved by the general public, starting Wednesday.The Chiefs will be back in St. Joseph for training camp for a 12th time this summer with open practices starting July 28. Missouri Western athletic director Andy Carter says preparations continue as the campus and city get ready to roll out the red carpet."I think it's very exciting," Carter said. "We actually had an operational meeting (Tuesday) and kind of worked through a lot of the moving parts. I think it will be more exciting once they actually get here and we're facing live bullets rather than talking about it. But, it's an exciting time to be a Griffon."All training camp practices will be held at the Mosaic Training Fields on the Missouri Western campus. Members of the general public can reserve their training camp tickets starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday by going to Chiefs.com/trainingcamp.While fans were allowed back at camp in 2021, there were still certain COVID restrictions in place. This year is full steam ahead, as fan autograph sessions are back after being suspended last summer.Marci Bennett, executive director for the St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau, says getting camp back last year was nice, but there were still difficulties."Last year was kind of like tiptoeing through the tulips," she said. "Because, we didn't have it the year before and then last year, we were still really perusing the COVID situation."Even with the restrictions last year, Bennett says the economic impact of training camp in the city is hard to exactly measure, but is certainly palpable."We know it's a big impact," she said. "Our hotels show a big increase and they can tell. I mean, they're not asking people if they're here for Chiefs camp, but if three-fourths of the people checking in on a Friday night have Chiefs jerseys on, you know it's making an impact."Carter says this is the final year the Chiefs are required to come to St. Joseph, according to the current agreement. But, he's optimistic a more long-term deal can be sorted out."They're not required to tell us what they want to do necessarily until March when their season is over," he explained. "But, I can tell you I have had a conversation, very high-level, very brief. Didn't dig in, but started that discussion and it was very positive."The Chiefs have come to St. Joseph for camp every year since 2010, with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19. The CVB is still in the process of planning and marketing this year's camp, but Bennett says one staple, the 'Welcome Chiefs' yard signs, will start popping up again soon."Not only does that welcome the Chiefs," she said, "but it reminds all of our local residents that, 'Hey! The Chiefs are here! They're here right now!' That's kind of cool, too. It kind of pumps up the community."Moreover, Bennett says training camp is a great opportunity for fans from outside the city to explore St. Joseph and learn more about what it has to offer."What that does in my mind is help those Chiefs fans realize that, 'Okay, once Chiefs season is over, and we want to go somewhere and not have to put five tanks of gas in our car to get there, let's go to St. Joe. Let's see what that town really is all about.'"The full 2022 Chiefs' training camp schedule <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/a5d6b5f3-7f76-46ab-b52c-89b403fb5bda">can be viewed here</a>.You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

City, MWSU officials preparing for Chiefs training camp as fans reserve tickets

(AP) - Andrew Benintendi, Salvador Perez and Hunter Dozier homered, Nicky Lopez drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

Kris Bubic, who came into the game as one of four pitchers in the majors to have at least eight starts and no wins this season, struck out a season-high seven in six innings for his first victory.

Taylor Ward had two hits — including a homer in the third inning — and drove in both runs for the Angels. Los Angeles had come in with some momentum after taking four of five in Seattle, but managed only seven hits.

The Royals continue the series tonight at 8:40 central. Coverage starts at 8 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph. Jonathan Heasley starts on the mound.

St. Joseph Post(AP) - Andrew Benintendi, Salvador Perez and Hunter Dozier homered, Nicky Lopez drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 Monday in the opener of a three-game series.Kris Bubic, who came into the game as one of four pitchers in the majors to have at least eight starts and no wins this season, struck out a season-high seven in six innings for his first victory.Taylor Ward had two hits — including a homer in the third inning — and drove in both runs for the Angels. Los Angeles had come in with some momentum after taking four of five in Seattle, but managed only seven hits.The Royals continue the series tonight at 8:40 central. Coverage starts at 8 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph. Jonathan Heasley starts on the mound.

Royals smash three homers, win series opener against Angels Monday

Jared Koenig pitched into the sixth inning for his first career win and combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 Sunday to end an eight-game home losing streak.

The Royals stranded six runners in scoring position and were shut out for the ninth time this season. Still, the Royals got their first series victory this past weekend in over a month.

The Royals continue their west coast swing Monday as they open a three-game series at Los Angeles. First pitch is set for 8:40 central. Coverage starts at 8 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3). Kris Bubic will start on the mound.

St. Joseph PostJared Koenig pitched into the sixth inning for his first career win and combined with three relievers on a three-hitter, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 Sunday to end an eight-game home losing streak.The Royals stranded six runners in scoring position and were shut out for the ninth time this season. Still, the Royals got their first series victory this past weekend in over a month.The Royals continue their west coast swing Monday as they open a three-game series at Los Angeles. First pitch is set for 8:40 central. Coverage starts at 8 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3). Kris Bubic will start on the mound.

Royals shut out by As Sunday, head to Los Angeles Monday

(AP) — Brad Keller allowed one hit in seven crisp innings to lift Kansas City to a 2-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. 

Jose Cuas retired two batters and allowed a one-out double in the eighth. Scott Barlow set down the final four batters for his eighth save to complete the two-hitter and give the Royals a third consecutive win.

 The A’s were shut out for the eighth time this season, dropped their eighth straight at home, and fell to a majors-worst 22-45. Oakland has lost 15 of 17. 

Keller (2-8) was dominant in his first win since May 3. The 22-year-old retired 17 of the first 18 batters he faced and worked around three walks for his first road victory in five starts this season.

The Royals are back at Oakland Sunday at 3:07 central. Coverage starts at 2:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

St. Joseph Post(AP) — Brad Keller allowed one hit in seven crisp innings to lift Kansas City to a 2-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. Jose Cuas retired two batters and allowed a one-out double in the eighth. Scott Barlow set down the final four batters for his eighth save to complete the two-hitter and give the Royals a third consecutive win. The A’s were shut out for the eighth time this season, dropped their eighth straight at home, and fell to a majors-worst 22-45. Oakland has lost 15 of 17. Keller (2-8) was dominant in his first win since May 3. The 22-year-old retired 17 of the first 18 batters he faced and worked around three walks for his first road victory in five starts this season.The Royals are back at Oakland Sunday at 3:07 central. Coverage starts at 2:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

Keller and bullpen two-hit A's, Royals win 2-0

(AP) — Daniel Lynch had a career-high 10 strikeouts in five innings to win for the first time in nearly two months, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the two worst records in the major leagues. 

Salvador Perez doubled and homered for the Royals. Whit Merrifield added three hits while Andrew Benintendi and Michael A. Taylor each had two to send the plummeting A’s to their 21st loss in their last 24 home games. 

The Royals (22-41) began the day percentage points ahead of the A’s, who fell to 22-44 with the loss and dropped 19 games behind the first-place Astros in the AL West.

The Royals are back at Oakland Saturday at 3:07 central. Coverage starts at 2:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.

St. Joseph Post(AP) — Daniel Lynch had a career-high 10 strikeouts in five innings to win for the first time in nearly two months, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 5-1 on Friday night in a matchup of teams with the two worst records in the major leagues. Salvador Perez doubled and homered for the Royals. Whit Merrifield added three hits while Andrew Benintendi and Michael A. Taylor each had two to send the plummeting A’s to their 21st loss in their last 24 home games. The Royals (22-41) began the day percentage points ahead of the A’s, who fell to 22-44 with the loss and dropped 19 games behind the first-place Astros in the AL West.The Royals are back at Oakland Saturday at 3:07 central. Coverage starts at 2:30 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph.<figure>
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Royals top A's 5-1 in battle of baseball's two worst teams

The Kansas City Chiefs announced dates Friday for their 2022 Training Camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.

This year marks the club's 12th&nbsp;training camp at Missouri Western. All times and dates are subject to change. All practice sessions will take place on the Mosaic Training Fields.&nbsp; Open practices begin on July 28 and conclude August 18. All training camp practices will be free of charge to the public, unless otherwise noted.

Missouri Western will charge a $5 admission fee on three different practice days – July 29-30 and August 7. Missouri Western will also charge $5 for parking each day. Parking purchases can be made in the ticket reservation process.  

The Chiefs will host two free, exclusive Season Ticket Member days that will not be open to the public on July 27 and August 9.&nbsp; Team autograph sessions are scheduled to take place July 27, July 29, July 30, Aug. 7 and Aug. 9. Family Fun Day will be Aug. 7. Chiefs Alumni Day will be held Aug. 1, and camp will wrap up with Military Appreciation Day on Aug. 18. All training camp tickets must be reserved in advance while supplies last at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/">www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/</a>.

Due to the expected interest and demand, attendance at daily sessions will be limited to provide the best fan experience.&nbsp; Ticket reservations will begin at 10 a.m. on June 21 for Chiefs Season Ticket Members followed by the general public on June 22 at 10 a.m.

Fans can reserve a maximum of six tickets per practice and can reserve tickets for a maximum of three separate practices. Paid practice days will require advance payment to reserve tickets.

All tickets are mobile entry only through the Chiefs mobile app.&nbsp;&nbsp; Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily. All dates and times are subject to change. If practice is moved indoors due to poor conditions, it will be closed to the general public. The club will notify fans via social media as soon as a decision is made.

Training camp schedule Wednesday, July 27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season Ticket Member Day -&nbsp; Pancake Breakfast (Not Open to General Public) - Team Autograph Session Thursday, July 28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Linebackers &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Practice Open to General Public Friday, July 29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$5 Admission Fee &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Team Autograph Session Saturday, July 30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NFL Camp Kickoff – $5 Admission Fee &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Team Autograph Session Sunday, July 31 - No Practice Monday, Aug. 1&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chiefs Alumni Day &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Defensive Backs Tuesday, Aug. 2 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Quarterbacks, Running Backs &amp; Specialists Wednesday, Aug. 3&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Offensive Line &amp; Defensive Line Thursday, Aug. 4 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Wide Receivers &amp; Tight Ends Friday, Aug. 5 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Linebackers Saturday, Aug. 6 - No Practice Sunday, Aug. 7&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Family Fun Day – $5 Admission Fee &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Team Autograph Session Monday, Aug. 8&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Defensive Backs Tuesday, Aug. 9 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season Ticket Member Day (Not Open to General Public) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Team Autograph Session Wednesday, Aug. 10 - No Practice Thursday, Aug. 11 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Quarterbacks, Running Backs &amp; Specialists Friday, Aug. 12 &nbsp;&nbsp;No Practice Saturday, Aug. 13 Preseason Game No. 1 – Chiefs at Bears – 12:00 p.m. CT Sunday, Aug. 14&nbsp;No Practice Monday, Aug. 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Offensive Line &amp; Defensive Line Tuesday, Aug. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Wide Receivers &amp; Tight Ends Wednesday, Aug. 17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Quarterbacks, Running Backs &amp; Specialists Thursday, Aug. 18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 8:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Linebackers &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Military Appreciation Day –&nbsp;Final Camp Practice

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Kansas City Chiefs announced dates Friday for their 2022 Training Camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.This year marks the club's 12th&nbsp;training camp at Missouri Western. All times and dates are subject to change. All practice sessions will take place on the Mosaic Training Fields.&nbsp; Open practices begin on July 28 and conclude August 18. All training camp practices will be free of charge to the public, unless otherwise noted.Missouri Western will charge a $5 admission fee on three different practice days – July 29-30 and August 7. Missouri Western will also charge $5 for parking each day. Parking purchases can be made in the ticket reservation process. The Chiefs will host two free, exclusive Season Ticket Member days that will not be open to the public on July 27 and August 9.&nbsp; Team autograph sessions are scheduled to take place July 27, July 29, July 30, Aug. 7 and Aug. 9. Family Fun Day will be Aug. 7. Chiefs Alumni Day will be held Aug. 1, and camp will wrap up with Military Appreciation Day on Aug. 18. All training camp tickets must be reserved in advance while supplies last at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/">www.chiefs.com/trainingcamp/</a>.Due to the expected interest and demand, attendance at daily sessions will be limited to provide the best fan experience.&nbsp; Ticket reservations will begin at 10 a.m. on June 21 for Chiefs Season Ticket Members followed by the general public on June 22 at 10 a.m.Fans can reserve a maximum of six tickets per practice and can reserve tickets for a maximum of three separate practices. Paid practice days will require advance payment to reserve tickets.All tickets are mobile entry only through the Chiefs mobile app.&nbsp;&nbsp; Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily. All dates and times are subject to change. If practice is moved indoors due to poor conditions, it will be closed to the general public. The club will notify fans via social media as soon as a decision is made.Training camp schedule Wednesday, July 27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season Ticket Member Day -&nbsp; Pancake Breakfast (Not Open to General Public) - Team Autograph Session Thursday, July 28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Linebackers &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; First Practice Open to General Public Friday, July 29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$5 Admission Fee &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Team Autograph Session Saturday, July 30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NFL Camp Kickoff – $5 Admission Fee &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Team Autograph Session Sunday, July 31 - No Practice Monday, Aug. 1&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chiefs Alumni Day &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Defensive Backs Tuesday, Aug. 2 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Quarterbacks, Running Backs &amp; Specialists Wednesday, Aug. 3&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Offensive Line &amp; Defensive Line Thursday, Aug. 4 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Wide Receivers &amp; Tight Ends Friday, Aug. 5 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Linebackers Saturday, Aug. 6 - No Practice Sunday, Aug. 7&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Family Fun Day – $5 Admission Fee &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Team Autograph Session Monday, Aug. 8&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Defensive Backs Tuesday, Aug. 9 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season Ticket Member Day (Not Open to General Public) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Team Autograph Session Wednesday, Aug. 10 - No Practice Thursday, Aug. 11 Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Quarterbacks, Running Backs &amp; Specialists Friday, Aug. 12 &nbsp;&nbsp;No Practice Saturday, Aug. 13 Preseason Game No. 1 – Chiefs at Bears – 12:00 p.m. CT Sunday, Aug. 14&nbsp;No Practice Monday, Aug. 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Offensive Line &amp; Defensive Line Tuesday, Aug. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Wide Receivers &amp; Tight Ends Wednesday, Aug. 17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 9:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Quarterbacks, Running Backs &amp; Specialists Thursday, Aug. 18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Practice – 8:15 a.m. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Autographs: Linebackers &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Military Appreciation Day –&nbsp;Final Camp Practice<figure>
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Chiefs, MWSU announce 2022 training camp schedule

The St. Joseph Mustangs defeated Chillicothe on the road Thursday 17-6 in seven innings, improving their season record to 9-5.

Savannah alum Noah Bodenhausen went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored. Mason Holton finished 3-for-5 with a double, five RBIs and two runs scored.

The Mustangs outhit the Mudcats 16-8, putting up seven runs in the fourth inning to tie the game. St. Joseph scored eight runs in the seventh to pull away.

St. Joseph comes home to face Des Moines Friday and Sedalia Saturday. Both games start at 7 p.m.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Mustangs defeated Chillicothe on the road Thursday 17-6 in seven innings, improving their season record to 9-5.Savannah alum Noah Bodenhausen went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs and three runs scored. Mason Holton finished 3-for-5 with a double, five RBIs and two runs scored.The Mustangs outhit the Mudcats 16-8, putting up seven runs in the fourth inning to tie the game. St. Joseph scored eight runs in the seventh to pull away.St. Joseph comes home to face Des Moines Friday and Sedalia Saturday. Both games start at 7 p.m.

Mustangs run rule Chillicothe on the road Thursday

NEW YORK (AP) —On Thursday afternoon, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) selected Kansas City as a 2026 World Cup host city. 

Kansas City joins Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia and Seattle as the newcomers among the 11 U.S. sites picked to host games at the 2026 World Cup, while Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Tennessee, and Orlando, Florida, were left out.

Arlington, Texas; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Foxborough, Massachusetts, and Inglewood and Santa Clara, California, were the holdovers.

FIFA announced its selections Thursday for the first World Cup with three co-hosts, also picking three Mexican cities and two in Canada.

The U.S. selections included none of the nine stadiums used at the 1994 World Cup. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, and Orlando’s Camping World Stadium were the only ones remaining in contention, and they were among the sites dropped in the final round.

New stadiums were selected in five areas used in 1994. AT&amp;T Stadium in Texas replaced Dallas’ Cotton Bowl; SoFi Stadium in Inglewood took over for Pasadena’s Rose Bowl; and Levi’s Stadium instead of Stanford Stadium.

Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Masschusetts, replaced torn-down stadiums that were adjacent, Giants Stadium and Foxboro Stadium.

Orlando’s Camping World was dropped among existing 1994 venues. The Detroit area, where the old Pontiac Silverdome hosted games, was cut in 2018 and Baltimore’s M&amp;T Bank Stadium was dropped after FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, dropped out. Washington’s RFK Stadium was used in 1994.

Chicago, which hosted the 1994 opener at Solider Field, refused to bid, citing FIFA’s economic demands.

Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, which hosted the 1970 and ’86 finals and will become the first stadium in three World Cups, was selected along with Guadalajara’s Estadio Akron and Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA.

Toronto’s BMO Field and Vancouver, British Columbia’s B.C. Place were picked while Edmonton, Alberta’s Commonwealth Stadium was dropped.

The bid plan envisioned 60 games in the U.S., including all from the quarterfinals on, and 10 each in Mexico and Canada.

Specific sites for each round will be announced later.

In contrast to the 1992 site announcement during a news conference, the 2026 announcement was made during a televised show from Fox’s studio in Manhattan.

“Over the past five years, the greater Kansas City area has pulled together in remarkable ways to demonstrate to those around the globe that ‘We Want The World Cup.’ And that hard work has paid off,”&nbsp;said Sen. Jerry Moran.&nbsp;

“I look forward to welcoming soccer fans from around the world to the Soccer Capital of America when Kansas City hosts the 2026 World Cup. Thank you to the KC2026 leadership team, the Kansas City Sports Commission, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, and all the ambassadors and volunteers for your work to bring for the most-watched sporting event in the world to Kansas City.”

In 2017, at the start of the bid 2026 World Cup bid process, Sen. Moran offered his support for Kansas City to the Executive Director of the United Bid Committee.

“Today is a great day for Kansas City! Kansas is home to some of the most devoted, fanatic soccer fans in the world that are ready to cheer on Team USA – and what better place than America’s heartland? The Kansas City community, alongside Sporting KC and the KC Sports Commission have shown unwavering commitment to make this dream a reality, and I congratulate them for their hard work,”&nbsp;said Senator Roger Marshall. “The FIFA World Cup is the largest and most prestigious single sport event in the world and there is no better place for it to be held than Kansas City.”

<figure>
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 </figure>NEW YORK (AP) —On Thursday afternoon, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) selected Kansas City as a 2026 World Cup host city. Kansas City joins Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Philadelphia and Seattle as the newcomers among the 11 U.S. sites picked to host games at the 2026 World Cup, while Baltimore, Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Tennessee, and Orlando, Florida, were left out.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ffifaworldcup%2Fvideos%2F816004116431454%2F&show_text=false&width=380&t=0" width="380" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Arlington, Texas; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Foxborough, Massachusetts, and Inglewood and Santa Clara, California, were the holdovers.FIFA announced its selections Thursday for the first World Cup with three co-hosts, also picking three Mexican cities and two in Canada.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kansas City, you are a World Cup City!&mdash; Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/QuintonLucasKC/status/1537549342000701442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The U.S. selections included none of the nine stadiums used at the 1994 World Cup. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, and Orlando’s Camping World Stadium were the only ones remaining in contention, and they were among the sites dropped in the final round.New stadiums were selected in five areas used in 1994. AT&amp;T Stadium in Texas replaced Dallas’ Cotton Bowl; SoFi Stadium in Inglewood took over for Pasadena’s Rose Bowl; and Levi’s Stadium instead of Stanford Stadium.Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Masschusetts, replaced torn-down stadiums that were adjacent, Giants Stadium and Foxboro Stadium.Orlando’s Camping World was dropped among existing 1994 venues. The Detroit area, where the old Pontiac Silverdome hosted games, was cut in 2018 and Baltimore’s M&amp;T Bank Stadium was dropped after FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, dropped out. Washington’s RFK Stadium was used in 1994.Chicago, which hosted the 1994 opener at Solider Field, refused to bid, citing FIFA’s economic demands.Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, which hosted the 1970 and ’86 finals and will become the first stadium in three World Cups, was selected along with Guadalajara’s Estadio Akron and Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA.Toronto’s BMO Field and Vancouver, British Columbia’s B.C. Place were picked while Edmonton, Alberta’s Commonwealth Stadium was dropped.The bid plan envisioned 60 games in the U.S., including all from the quarterfinals on, and 10 each in Mexico and Canada.Specific sites for each round will be announced later.In contrast to the 1992 site announcement during a news conference, the 2026 announcement was made during a televised show from Fox’s studio in Manhattan.“Over the past five years, the greater Kansas City area has pulled together in remarkable ways to demonstrate to those around the globe that ‘We Want The World Cup.’ And that hard work has paid off,”&nbsp;said Sen. Jerry Moran.&nbsp;“I look forward to welcoming soccer fans from around the world to the Soccer Capital of America when Kansas City hosts the 2026 World Cup. Thank you to the KC2026 leadership team, the Kansas City Sports Commission, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, and all the ambassadors and volunteers for your work to bring for the most-watched sporting event in the world to Kansas City.”In 2017, at the start of the bid 2026 World Cup bid process, Sen. Moran offered his support for Kansas City to the Executive Director of the United Bid Committee.“Today is a great day for Kansas City! Kansas is home to some of the most devoted, fanatic soccer fans in the world that are ready to cheer on Team USA – and what better place than America’s heartland? The Kansas City community, alongside Sporting KC and the KC Sports Commission have shown unwavering commitment to make this dream a reality, and I congratulate them for their hard work,”&nbsp;said Senator Roger Marshall. “The FIFA World Cup is the largest and most prestigious single sport event in the world and there is no better place for it to be held than Kansas City.”

Kansas City selected as a host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The St. Joseph Sports Commission, in cooperation with the St. Joseph Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau, announced the 2022 St. Joseph Area Sports of Hall of Fame Class Thursday.

Officially created in November 2020, the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame recognizes individuals, families, teams, entities or significant feats/accomplishments that made a significant impact on sports history in Buchanan County.

Director of the St. Joseph Sports Commission Brett Esely&nbsp;says this class has a wide variety of talents and background.

"We have legendary coaches and athletes," Esely said. "We have folks who represent other key areas of sports from right here in St. Joseph. What's also really neat is these are all members of our community, and these are all stories that some of which we know a lot about. Some we don't know as much about, and that's the great thing about this process."

To be eligible for selection, the individual or team must have been born in Buchanan County, must have made their sports career or accomplish their feat in Buchanan County, or must be contributing to sports in Buchanan County at the present time.

The 2022 Hall of Fame Class includes: H.L. “Doc” Childress – World Renowned Sporting Clays Shooter Janet (Clark) Moody – Women’s Basketball Legend Vic Eaton – Football Legend Gary Filbert – Missouri Sports Legend George Hayward – National Football League Official Michael Hill – Football Trailblazer Gust Karras – Legendary Wrestling Promoter Bill McKinney – Area Sports Innovator Tom Smith – Legendary Basketball Coach Dennis Snethen – Wesley Weightlifters and USA Olympic Coach Herzog Motorsports – Midwest Racing Icons Special Olympics Athlete of the Year presented by the Hook Family – Tanner Hrenchir

The class was selected by an anonymous three-person committee, who chose the inductees amongst a group of 39 formal nominees.

"When I look at this class," Esely remarked, "I see cutting edge. I see great memories. I see just great spectacles of not only sports in St. Joseph, but sports nationally and around the world."

The inaugural class was enshrined into this Hall of Fame <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/174bd76a-6fa7-450f-aad6-afe6633e91d2">in September 2021</a>.

"I'm probably more excited about year two than I was year one," Esely said. "Only because it was going to be really exciting to see how the Hall of Fame would grow. Exciting to see the number of nominations that came in as a result of the publicity of year one."

An additional award recipient will be announced later this summer, as the inaugural Coach Bill Snyder Woman of Impact Award will be presented by Coach Snyder - a Lafayette alum and Kansas State legend.

 That award recognizes an athlete, coach, administrator or other outstanding feat accomplished in Buchanan County over the past year.

 The award is named in Coach Snyder’s honor as a tribute to the impact his mother made on his life, but the impact of women in all levels of sports in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX.

The 2022 St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, which will be held this year in memory of the St. Joseph Sports Commissions’ founder and first chairman Frank O’Malley, will be on Sunday, September 18 at Stoney Creek Hotel &amp; Conference Center, with social hour beginning at 4 p.m.

A limited number of tickets for the event will go on sale in early July for $25 per person and may be purchased at stjomosports.com.

Any questions about the event can be emailed to besely@stjomo.com or called in at 816-233-6688.

2022 ST. JOSEPH AREA SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS BIOGRAPHIES

H.L. “Doc” Childress – World Renowned Sports Clays Shooter A local optometrist for 53 years, Harold “Doc” Childress was legendary to waterfowling. He loved hunting and shooting sporting clays, the most difficult shooting sport in the world. He started shooting sporting clays in 1989 in the veterans’ division and made Team USA in 1991. The next year, at the World Championships in Vermont, he tied for the bronze medal and became the first American to win a medal in world competition. He won three Missouri State Championships; two SGA’s in the 1990’s and was in Outdoor Life magazine’s list of All American Sporting Clays for ten straight years. He was the first shooter inducted into the Missouri Sporting Clays Association, is the only sporting clays shooter inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, is a member of the Water Fowlers Hall of Fame in Mound City, Missouri and the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame.

Janet (Clark) Moody – Women’s Basketball Legend Growing up in St. Joseph, Janet (Clark) Moody was special on the hardwood. A graduate of Lafayette High School in 1985, she was a highly successful athlete participating in volleyball, basketball and track. With great all-around athletic success, she excelled in basketball, lettering all four years and receiving All City, All Conference, All District and All State honors an amazing three times. She was also named the first ever Miss Show-Me Basketball her senior year. She took her talents to Northwest Missouri State University where she played four seasons at the NCAA Division II level. Clark is the only Northwest Missouri State women’s basketball player to be in the 2,000 point club. As one of the best shooters in MIAA women’s basketball history, she also ranks fourth on the all-time MIAA scoring list. Clark averaged over 20 points per game in her final three seasons at Northwest in route to being named First Team All-MIAA in 1987, 1988 and 1989. She is also in the 500 rebound club and ranks sixth all-time at Northwest in assists (320) and sixth in steals (204). Clark also finished her career as the all-time leader in three-point percentage at 40.1 percent, a mark she still holds. Her jersey has been retired at Northwest in which she was inducted into the M-Club Hall of Fame in 1996 and the MIAA Hall of Fame in 2013.

Vic Eaton – Area Football Legend Not known for winning when he entered the door as a freshman, Vic Eaton’s talents were instrumental in helping resurrect a Lafayette High School football program from the bottom of the heap to a winner. Eaton was a four-year letterwinner, All-City selection and received honorable mention honors as a National High School All-American. Not only did he excel on the gridiron, but his multi-talented skillset was showcased on the basketball court and track as he lettered in those sports as well. Upon graduation in 1951, Vic signed to play football at the University of Missouri not as the quarterback but also the punter where he was a three-year letterman including leading the Big Seven Conference in passing in 1954. Following his senior season, he was named the Outstanding Back in the Blue/Gray Game for the victorious North team. He was selected in the 11th round of the 1955 NFL Draft by the Pittsburg Steelers and made the active roster beating out Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas for the spot. Eaton only played one season for the Steelers before being commissioned into the Air Force as a pilot in which he served our country for three seasons.

Gary Filbert – Missouri Sports Legend Founder, pioneer, innovator, legend. Those are just a few of the words people have used to describe the life and career of Gary Filbert. Filbert grew up in St. Joseph and was a star athlete and graduate of Benton High School lettering in football, basketball and track. He took his talents to the University of Missouri and played one season on the hardwood before leaving to serve a four year stint in the Marine Corps. Upon his return, Filbert was a three year letterwinner for the Tigers. Following graduation, he began his coaching and administration career at Mexico (Mo.) High School recording 260 wins. In 1969, as Missouri Western State College was a making landmark move from a two year to four year institution, Filbert also made a landmark move jumping from high school to the college ranks in taking over as the Griffon head coach. Over the next 13 seasons, Filbert pioneered the Griffs into this new era amassing 210 wins, three NAIA National Tournament appearances and was a three time Missouri NAIA District Coach of the Year. For these accomplishments, Filbert was inducted into the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000. Following the 1982 season, Coach Filbert once again made a landmark move going from the hardwood of the NAIA to the Big 8 as he was hired as an assistant coach under Norm Stewart at Mizzou where he helped lead the Tigers to a #2 national ranking and a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. After three seasons on the bench in Columbia, Filbert went from assistant coach to assistant athletics director and after three more years in that role, he became the executive director of the Show-Me State Games and took a struggling program and exploded it to one of the biggest state games in the country. For all of his accomplishments, Filbert has received many honors including being inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame receiving the prestigious designation as a Missouri Sports Legend.

George Hayward – NFL Official Working his way up the ranks - that’s has been the path for St. Joseph native George Hayward. A graduate of Central High School, Hayward was an all-city and all-district performer as an offensive lineman. He played on Missouri Western’s first football teams transitioning to the defensive side of the ball playing end and linebacker. Like many players when their playing career ends, Hayward had interest in staying in football but instead of transitioning into the coaching ranks he became a game official. He started on Pop Warner games, middle school and high school crews before graduating into junior college and then small college football working in the Heart of America Conference and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. In 1984 after years of excellent performance on the field, he was hired by the Big Eight Conference as a line judge where he spent seven seasons working a number of big games including the 1986 Citrus Bowl and 1988 Sun Bowl. In the fall of 1991, his officiating body of work became complete as he reached the pinnacle of officiating joining the National Football League. In 25 seasons, he worked 425 games including 19 playoff games including Super Bowl XLI won by Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.

Michael Hill – Local Football Trailblazer Born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri, Michael Hill has lived out the ideal pathway for a hometown athlete and blazed the trail for others to follow. A three-year starter and all-state selection at Central High School, Hill took his talents to Missouri Western State University where he was a four year All-MIAA selection including being the MIAA Offensive MVP in 2012 and Harlon Hill Award Finalist (Division II’s version of the Heisman Trophy). Hill is MWSU’s all-time leading rusher with 4,969 yards, a mark that is 6th all-time in MIAA history. He was instrumental in helping lead the Griffons to the best season in school history going 12-2, claiming the MIAA title and securing the school’s first two NCAA playoff victories finishing with a final team ranking of 8th in the country. In addition to his already mentioned accolades, Hill was the D2football.com National Offensive Player of the Year and a first team All-American in two different outlets. Hill took his talents to the professional ranks spending four years in the National Football League with five different teams including playing in two AFC playoff games with the Indianapolis Colts.

Gust Karras – Legendary Wrestling Promoter An early ambassador of St. Joseph, Gust Karras was more than one of the best known wrestling promoters of his era. He was a legend in this region and believed in this city. Born in Greece, Gust arrived in the states in 1922 and quickly became a top-level wrestler becoming the heavyweight champion of Montana. Living with his new bride Goldie in Chillicothe, he began supplementing his income by promoting events. He moved to St. Joseph in 1933 and began promoting wrestling not only locally but to larger locales all over the country. His shows at City Auditorium consistently drew crowds of 3,000 every Friday night. Not just a promoter, he was a judge of talent and teacher helping develop two of the world’s best wrestlers in Harley Race and Sonny Myers. When KQTV television debuted in 1953, Gust brought his wrestling shows to television which helped expand his fan base with the highly “Big 2 Wrestling” show on Saturday evenings. His reputation as a promoter reached his talents beyond wrestling as he brought the Harlem Globetrotters to town, promoted Golden Gloves boxing and also live musicals and vaudeville. Always dressed in a coat and tie, wearing a hat with a pipe in his mouth, he was a St. Joseph institution.

Bill McKinney – Area Sports Innovator Community leader and champion to recreational activities, Bill McKinney’s legacy in St. Joseph began at an early age. He was a three-sport athlete at Lafayette High School excelling in football which led to a scholarship at the University of Missouri where he played three seasons as a two-way player. Following graduation, he came back to the area serving as a teacher and a coach at Plattsburg High School and then later Lafayette, before opening a sporting goods business that he owned for 20 years. His 1987 career change not only had an impact on his life, but also on the future of his hometown as he was named the interim director of the parks and recreation department. Under Bill’s leadership which quickly turned into permanent; Phil Welch Stadium, Bartlett Park, Bode Ice Arena, Missouri Theater, Civic Arena, Fairview Golf Course Clubhouse and Noyes Tennis Complex have all undergone major renovation along with the creation of the St. Joseph Aquatic Park. Bill’s innovation and inspiration helped further enhance three notable projects to ensure their success; these projects included Remington Nature Center, St. Joseph REC Center and Heritage Park Softball Complex. While Bill loved all sports, he had a special tie to softball being instrumental in bringing numerous regional, national and international competitions to town. For his efforts, he was inducted into the Missouri Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame.

Tom Smith – Hall of Fame Basketball Coach On the last home game of his first season as head basketball coach at Missouri Western, Tom Smith took the arena microphone and told the crowd “I want everyone back here next year and I want the place rocking.” Rocking it was in that 1989-90 season and began a tradition of excellence that spanned 25 seasons in the black &amp; gold. Smith is the all time leader in wins in MWSU history with 448 in which he led the Griffons to five MIAA Regular Season Championships, five MIAA Conference Tournament Championships and 11 appearances in the NCAA Tournament. In doing so, he coached 49 All-MIAA players including two MIAA MVP’s and three NCAA All-Americans. Combined with his tenure at the University of Central Missouri, his 534 MIAA victories rank second all time in league history. Including his stint at his alma mater Valparaiso, Smith compiled 618 career victories in his 36 seasons on the bench. For his career achievements, Smith is a member of the Missouri Western Athletics Hall of Fame, MIAA Hall of Fame, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, Missouri Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame and Valparaiso Athletics Hall of Fame. Additionally, the court in the MWSU Fieldhouse will forever bear his name being dedicated in February 2019.

Dennis Snethen – Wesley Weightlifters, USA Weightlifting Coach Simply put, Dennis Snethen is iconic. Snethen, a Benton High School graduate, began his lore in coaching weightlifters in 1978 when he became Head Coach of the Wesley Weightlifters taking a then small club and turning it in to a world power. In coaching numerous local athletes, he first made his mark on USA Weightlifting as a coach developing athletes that became some of America's best weightlifters that have represented the United States on the world's greatest sporting stage, the Olympic Games. U.S. Olympians Wes Barnett (1992 and 1996) and Pete Kelley (1996) both got their starts under Snethen in St. Joseph at the Wesley Center. Snethen made his Olympic coaching debut as an assistant at the 1996 Atlanta games. The 2008 Beijing games, were his first as a head coach. Snethen has received numerous accolades in his career including being honor by USA Weightlifting as its Coach of the Year in 1996 and 1999. Prior to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, Snethen served as the Women's Weightlifting Head Coach for the 2007 Pan American Games and World Championships Teams. In addition to coaching, he has served as the interim director of USA Weightlifting and seven years as the National Governing Body’s President. He is a member of the USA Weightlifting Hall of Fame.

Herzog Motorsports – Midwest Racing Icons The Herzog Companies are an institution in St. Joseph and across the country. Founded in 1969 by Bill and then joined by sons Stan and Randy, starting as a small-town company, Herzog has grown to become one of North America’s most respected private rail and heavy/highway construction organizations. In 1987, Herzog founded its motorsports division which started as an off-road racing team in which you could say the rest is history. Their driver, Ricky Johnson, won 6 of 16 events during the 1998 season which led to the SODA (Short Course Off Road Drivers Association) Pro-2 Championship. It was two years earlier however that the team signed on a California native named Jimmie Johnson who took top honors in the SODA. Johnson is now a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and credits the Herzog family for playing a major role in helping launch his racing career. In 2000, after merging with MLB legend Reggie Jackson to form Herzog-Jackson Motorsports, the team competed in NASCAR’s Busch Grand National Series with Jimmie, Todd Bodine and Jeff Green along with Larry Ragland in off-road and the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. Ragland would go on to be inducted into the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2016. Following the team’s last year competing in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2005, the Herzog’s turned to NHRA drag racing and were a major associate sponsor of Tony and Cruz Pedregon’s Funny Car teams for nearly a decade. The Pedregon’s won numerous races and two of their four World Championships came under the Herzog banner. In all after a quarter century in racing which concluded in 2015, the Herzog’s owned or sponsored race teams that won championships in SCORE, CORR, SODA and NHRA and have scored victories in such prestigious events as the Baja 1000 and Pikes Peak International Hillclimb.

Special Olympics Area Athlete Of The Year presented by the Hook Family – Tanner Hrenchir Tanner Hrenchir is an institution in the Special Olympics world. Beginning his career at age 9, Hrenchir has now competed in the sports of track &amp; field, softball, bowling, basketball, flag football and powerlifting. His efforts have produced numerous medals at Area, District, Regional and State Competition. He has also taken his talents to the national stage in being selected as a member of Team Missouri at the 2010 Special Olympics National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska coming away with a silver and bronze medal as well as two 4th place finishes. In all, Hrenchir has been a member of the national team three times including just recently where he won a gold medal, two silver medals and bronze in powerlifting at the just completed Orlando games June 5-10. In addition to being an outstanding athlete, Tanner is an outstanding ambassador serving as a Global Messenger for the organization sharing his story to over 5,000 people worldwide and also volunteering numerous hours to Special Olympics Missouri and other local causes.

Tom Smith, Herzog Motorsports highlights St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame 2022 Class

(AP) - Whit Merrifield broke a 2-2 tie with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and the Kansas City Royals edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2 Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.

Andrew Benintendi led off the inning with a pinch-hit double off Giants reliever John Brebbia. Nicky Lopez moved him to third on a sacrifice bunt and Merrifield brought him home.

Royals reliever Jose Cuas retired three batters to earn his first career victory. Scott Barlow recorded the last five outs for his seventh save in eight opportunities.

Kansas City snapped a four-game losing streak and have the day off today before going to Oakland Friday. That game will start at 8:40 p.m. central.

St. Joseph Post(AP) - Whit Merrifield broke a 2-2 tie with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and the Kansas City Royals edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2 Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.Andrew Benintendi led off the inning with a pinch-hit double off Giants reliever John Brebbia. Nicky Lopez moved him to third on a sacrifice bunt and Merrifield brought him home.Royals reliever Jose Cuas retired three batters to earn his first career victory. Scott Barlow recorded the last five outs for his seventh save in eight opportunities.Kansas City snapped a four-game losing streak and have the day off today before going to Oakland Friday. That game will start at 8:40 p.m. central.

Merrifield's sac fly in the eighth breaks tie, Royals edge Giants to avoid sweep

The Missouri Western men’s basketball team will seek its third winning season in four years this coming November, as the Griffons will welcome back six players with starting experience, and nine total players with significant minutes from last season.

In addition, Missouri Western adds four total players in its 2022 recruiting class, including three Division I transfers.

Head coach Will Martin, who will enter his third year at the helm, says the depth his team has right now is encouraging.

"You look at our roster, you look at the depth and the melting pot of DI transfers with experience, young returners, older returners," Martin said. "It gets you really excited about what the roster looks like."

The Griffons ended last season at 14-17 following a first-round MIAA tournament loss to Rogers State in March. The 2022 signing class was just completed earlier in June when the Griffons announced the signing of 6-4 guard and <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/101d9a0d-3ad2-4bbb-a30a-6eb4486cd6a8">New Zealand native Josh Book</a>.

"We got to the table kind of late," Martin said of Book. "I was shocked he was still around, but we're extremely excited about him. He's a great player."

The Griffons' 2022 class also includes three Division I transfers -&nbsp;6-11 center Matt Nunez, 6-7 forward Julius Dixon and 6-5 guard/forward Ethan Kilgore - a 2020 East Buchanan graduate.

Combined with six players who are returning with starting experience, Martin is optimistic as he looks toward the coming season.

"My goal every year is to win the MIAA and get back to the NCAA tournament and dance as much as you can dance in that tournament," Martin said. "But, a lot of times, I think we jump the gun in terms of outward success and really, it's the inward success that matters the most."

The biggest need in this class, Martin says, was size and length. The Griffons lose 6-10 center&nbsp;Tony Chukwuemeke and 6-8 forward Anthony Peacock, but they return seven-foot center J.C. Anthony, and 6-8 forward Alex John will be fully healthy after dealing with a fractured back in the latter half of last season.

"Adding some length and some size was definitely a priority of the offseason," Martin reiterated. "I think we fulfilled that with this class."

The season won't start until November, and the schedule won't be out for at least a little while. In the meantime, Missouri Western men's basketball is getting set to host their summer camp for 1st-8th grade boys and girls June 27-30 at the Looney Indoor Sports Complex.

"We have two camps," Martin said. "We're done recruiting in the 2022 class, but we're already moving on to 2023 and 2024 and that never ends. So, we're anxious to get the guys back."

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe Missouri Western men’s basketball team will seek its third winning season in four years this coming November, as the Griffons will welcome back six players with starting experience, and nine total players with significant minutes from last season.In addition, Missouri Western adds four total players in its 2022 recruiting class, including three Division I transfers.Head coach Will Martin, who will enter his third year at the helm, says the depth his team has right now is encouraging."You look at our roster, you look at the depth and the melting pot of DI transfers with experience, young returners, older returners," Martin said. "It gets you really excited about what the roster looks like."The Griffons ended last season at 14-17 following a first-round MIAA tournament loss to Rogers State in March. The 2022 signing class was just completed earlier in June when the Griffons announced the signing of 6-4 guard and <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/101d9a0d-3ad2-4bbb-a30a-6eb4486cd6a8">New Zealand native Josh Book</a>."We got to the table kind of late," Martin said of Book. "I was shocked he was still around, but we're extremely excited about him. He's a great player."The Griffons' 2022 class also includes three Division I transfers -&nbsp;6-11 center Matt Nunez, 6-7 forward Julius Dixon and 6-5 guard/forward Ethan Kilgore - a 2020 East Buchanan graduate.Combined with six players who are returning with starting experience, Martin is optimistic as he looks toward the coming season."My goal every year is to win the MIAA and get back to the NCAA tournament and dance as much as you can dance in that tournament," Martin said. "But, a lot of times, I think we jump the gun in terms of outward success and really, it's the inward success that matters the most."The biggest need in this class, Martin says, was size and length. The Griffons lose 6-10 center&nbsp;Tony Chukwuemeke and 6-8 forward Anthony Peacock, but they return seven-foot center J.C. Anthony, and 6-8 forward Alex John will be fully healthy after dealing with a fractured back in the latter half of last season."Adding some length and some size was definitely a priority of the offseason," Martin reiterated. "I think we fulfilled that with this class."The season won't start until November, and the schedule won't be out for at least a little while. In the meantime, Missouri Western men's basketball is getting set to host their summer camp for 1st-8th grade boys and girls June 27-30 at the Looney Indoor Sports Complex."We have two camps," Martin said. "We're done recruiting in the 2022 class, but we're already moving on to 2023 and 2024 and that never ends. So, we're anxious to get the guys back."<div><iframe src="https://anchor.fm/tommy-rezac/embed/episodes/Missouri-Western-mens-basketball-coach-Will-Martin-e1k0cv7" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

MWSU men's basketball adds size, depth with its 2022 signing class

(AP) - Alex Wood pitched four-hit ball over six innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 Monday.

St. Joseph Post(AP) - Alex Wood pitched four-hit ball over six innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 Monday.Thairo Estrada hit a tie breaking RBI single in the sixth and Brandon Crawford doubled in a pair, lifting the Giants to their fourth straight win. Amir Garrett took the loss in relief for Kansas City, which fell to 20-40 on the season. Whit Merrifield and Bobby Witt Jr. each drove in a run for Kansas City.Starting pitcher Brady Singer went five innings and struck out five batters, but also walked five while giving up two hits and two runs.The Royals are back at San Francisco Tuesday night at 8:45 central. Coverage starts at 8 on KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3) in St. Joseph. Kris Bubic will start on the mound.