WHAT’S UP NEXT / AREA SPORTS CALENDAR
(Schedules subject to change) TUESDAY, JULY 12 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL 6 p.m. — Sedalia Post 642 Travelers at Blue Springs Post 499 Fike (doubleheader), Hidden Valley Park, Jim Moran Field 6 p.m.
July 2022
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Scherzer, other big contracts not on All-Star teams
Max Scherzer was back on the mound, striking out 11 in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball. His impressive return came after he missed nearly seven weeks because of an oblique injury, and that lengthy absence is why the three-time Cy Young Award winner won’t be an All-Star in his first season with the New York Mets.
Rejuvenated Santana playing hero for surging Mariners
SEATTLE — When the Mariners acquired Carlos Santana on June 27 from the Royals, it seemed like a move made out of desperation. The 36-year-old switch-hitting first baseman/designated hitter was slowly picking up his production after a forgettable first two months of the season.
St. Andrews still packs appeal and a test through centuries
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Jack Nicklaus posed atop the Swilcan Bridge, birdied the last hole he ever played in a major championship and had no intention of ever returning to St. Andrews, not wanting anything to dilute from such a powerful ending to an incomparable career.
AMERICAN LEGION WOOD BAT INVITATIONAL
Final Standings Pool A Topeka (Kan.) Midwest Prospects 4-0 Springfield (Neb.) Post 143 2-2 Moberly (Mo.) NEMO Sixers 2-2 Blue Springs Post 499 Fike 0-4 Pool B Crawfordsville (Ind.) Post 72 3-1 St. Joseph (Mo.) Post 11 3-1 Topeka (Kan.) Post 421 Senators 1-3 Omaha (Neb.) Taylor Made Huskies 1-3 Pool C Elsberry (Mo.) Post 226 3-1 Omaha (Neb.) Millard Sox Black 2-2 Sedalia (Mo.) Post 642 Travelers 2-2 St.
Sporting KC rallies for win for first time in a year
MONTREAL — When Sporting Kansas City has fallen behind, it’s usually meant it ended up being a loss in the last year. Remi Walter broke a tie in the 63rd minute as Sporting Kansas City rallied from a 1-0 deficit for a 2-1 victory over host CF Montreal on Saturday.
Greinke hits another milestone in Royals’ win
Zack Greinke provided the turnaround the Kansas City Royals needed Sunday. Greinke pitched five scoreless innings of threehit ball and the Royals slowed the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Sunday.
Royals get trio of prospects in trade
The Kansas City Royals traded their competitive balance pick in the upcoming amateur draft to the Atlanta Braves on Monday for a trio of minor league players, including former second-round pick Drew Waters.
Merrifield finally sits but duo helps Royals prevail
Brad Keller and rookie Vinnie Pasquantino helped make up for the loss of Whit Merrifield Monday. Keller tossed seven strong innings and Pasquantino homered and drove in a pair of runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1 Monday in the opener of a split doubleheader.
Oak Grove finishes Wood Bat with nohitter, two wins
Oak Grove Post 379 bounced back from its only loss in the 33rd annual American Legion Wood Bat Invitational with a pair of wins to close out the tournament. And Colton Kinzel finished off pool play with a flourish.