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Blanton, Escobar lead KC to 4-1 win over Mariners

Posted on June 23, 2015

MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University head women’s basketball coach Michael Smith has announced the additions of Taryne Shull and Jaylah Jackson to the Bearcats’ 2015-16 roster. Shull comes to Northwest after spending her freshman season at St. Bonaventure University in New York. Jackson played two seasons at the University of South Dakota.

“Our depth on the perimeter took a big step forward with the additions of Taryne and Jaylah,” said Smith. “Both of these players have extensive experience at the Division I level, something that I believe will translate very well to an always tough MIAA schedule. These two student-athletes are a great addition to an already impressive recruiting class.”

Shull, a 6-0 wing player from Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, saw limited action at St. Bonaventure last season, appearing in four contests. As a prep player at Mt. Pleasant High School, Shull earned All-State, All-District and All-Conference accolades, averaging 16.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game. She is the younger sister of Bearcat senior Taylor Shull.

Leavenworth, Kan., native Jackson appeared in 50 games for South Dakota in two seasons, averaging 8.0 minutes per game. She was an All-State honorable mention performer at Olathe Northwest High School in Olathe, Kan., averaging 11.0 points and 4.0 rebounds.

Northwest Missouri State finished 8-20 last season and went 4-15 in the MIAA.

— Northwest Sports Information —

Northwest Missouri State women add two Division I transfers

Posted on June 22, 2015June 23, 2015

Northwest Missouri State finished 8-20 last season and went 4-15 in the MIAA.

— Northwest Sports Information —

Mizzou’s Brantley in good condition now after car accident

Posted on June 22, 2015June 23, 2015

University of Missouri junior defensive tackle Harold Brantley is in good condition and recovering nicely following surgery performed for injuries he sustained in an automobile accident Sunday afternoon in the Columbia area.

Missouri officials are reporting that the prognosis is very good long-term, and that Brantley should be able to make a full physical recovery.

The the following update on Monday is from Rex Sharp, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, and Missouri’s Head Football Athletic Trainer.

The injuries sustained in the accident included a fracture in Brantley’s lower left leg (tibia), and it was successfully repaired surgically Sunday night.

Brantley also sustained some ligament damage in his left knee which will require surgery at a later date, perhaps within 3-4 weeks.

Additionally, he sustained multiple rib fractures and is naturally pretty sore from those.

If Brantley continues to progress as scheduled, he will be out of ICU Tuesday and moved into a regular room. It’s too soon to put a timetable on a planned return to football activities, so MU is going to leave that open and focus all attention on helping Brantley recover and get back to full health first.

— MU Sports Information —

St. Joseph gets rained out at Chillicothe Sunday

Posted on June 21, 2015

The St. Joseph Mustangs had their game at Chillicothe Sunday night postponed due to rain.

The game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader in Chillicothe on Tuesday, June 30.

St. Joe’s summer college baseball team still sits atop the MINK League as they’re 15-4 overall and 12-4 in league play. The Mudcats are tied with Clarinda for second in the North Division as they are each 10-7 this season.

The Mustangs are on the road Monday as they play in Clarinda against the A’s. The first pitch is at 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN 1550 and here on StJosephPost.com.

Royals get blown out by Boston Sunday 13-2

Posted on June 21, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — David Ortiz passed two Hall of Famers on the career home run chart. He was hardly the only Boston hitter who had a big day.

Ortiz launched his 476th homer — which traveled 456 feet, according to ESPN Stats & Information — to move past Stan Musial and Willie Stargell, and the Red Sox banged out 13 extra-base hits Sunday in a 13-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Hanley Ramirez hit his team-best 15th homer and Mookie Betts also went deep for the Red Sox, who set a season high for runs. Xander Bogaerts had three doubles, and Wade Miley (7-6) pitched six scoreless innings.

Ortiz homered leading off the fourth to move into 29th place on the career list.

“I got to meet ‘The Man’ [Musial] one time a long time ago,” Ortiz said. “I didn’t get to see him playing, but he was very impressive in his career. When they start mentioning your name next to those all-time Hall of Famers, that’s something that means you’re doing something right. It’s an honor.”

Betts, Brock Holt and Dustin Pedroia, the first three batters in the lineup, each had three of Boston’s 16 hits. They combined to go 9-for-15 with seven runs and six RBI.

“That’s a good way to finish the road trip,” Boston manager John Farrell said. “Evidenced by the scoreboard, there were a number of really good at-bats, particularly the top three guys setting the tone for us.”

Betts, who missed the cycle by a single, is batting (.556) with nine extra-base hits in a nine-game hitting streak.

Bogaerts stroked a three-run double in a five-run fifth when the Red Sox batted around and chased Chris Young (6-3).

Boston’s first nine hits were all for extra bases. The Red Sox had a season-high eight doubles.

Miley, who pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the first, was the beneficiary of the offensive outburst. He limited the Royals to five singles, walked three and struck out two.

“The offense got some runs early and often and kept scoring the whole game,” Miley said. “It makes it a lot easier to just go out there and try to throw strikes.”

Young, who had tossed 13⅓ scoreless innings in winning his previous two starts, yielded seven runs on three homers, four doubles and three walks in 4⅔ innings.

“I didn’t make enough good pitches,” he said. “That’s what happens when you face a good team and you’re not at your best.”

Lorenzo Cain’s two-run triple with two outs in the ninth prevented the Royals from being shut out.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Red Sox: 3B Pablo Sandoval (sprained left ankle) and C Blake Swihart (sprained left foot) were unavailable after getting hurt Saturday. They are day-to-day. … C Ryan Hanigan (broken right hand) begins a rehab assignment Monday with Triple-A Pawtucket. He went on the disabled list May 2. … RHP Justin Masterson (right shoulder tendinitis) threw a side session and will not pitch Monday for Pawtucket on a rehab assignment. He could be activated Tuesday.

Royals: LHP Jason Vargas (strained flexor) is playing catch but not throwing off a mound.

EXTRA, EXTRA

The last time the Red Sox had 13 or more extra-base hits in a game was June 4, 2013, against Texas. It was the fifth time since 1914 they’ve had at least 13 extra-base hits in a game.

KRATZ CLAIMED

The Red Sox picked up veteran C Erik Kratz off waivers. He was designated for assignment by the Royals on June 11. The 35-year-old Kratz has also played for the Pirates, Phillies and Blue Jays.

UP NEXT

Red Sox: RHP Joe Kelly, who starts Tuesday night at Fenway Park, is 1-1 with a 3.32 ERA in three career starts against Baltimore.

Royals: 1B Eric Hosmer is 4-for-9 against Mariners ace Felix Hernandez, who starts Monday night when the Royals open a three-city, 10-day trip in Seattle.

— Associated Press —

Two University of Missouri athletes injured in car accident

Posted on June 21, 2015June 22, 2015

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – A football player and a women’s basketball player from the University of Missouri have been injured after their car flipped in Columbia.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Harold Brantley, a defensive lineman, was seriously injured in the Sunday afternoon crash on U.S. 63. The patrol report says Madeleine Stock, a women’s basketball player, sustained minor injuries.

University of Missouri Hospital spokeswoman Anne Kettenbrink said Brantley was in serious condition Sunday evening and Stock was treated and released.

The report says Brantley overcorrected after driving off the left side of the highway. The car then slid off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail and overturned. The patrol says Brantley and Stock weren’t wearing seatbelts.

Missouri spokesman Chad Moller told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch he didn’t have specifics on Brantley’s injuries.

— Associated Press —

St. Louis drops series finale at Philadelphia

Posted on June 21, 2015June 22, 2015

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies finally got a victory from a starting pitcher. And Adam Morgan might have been the most unlikely candidate to break their monthlong drought.

Winless in the minors this year, Morgan won his major league debut in surprising style, outpitching Michael Wacha and leading Philadelphia past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-2 Sunday.

“I’m just very, very happy for the opportunity. Very grateful,” Morgan said. “I didn’t want to try to do too much or overthink. The main thing was keeping the ball down.”

Morgan (1-0) allowed one run and six hits in 5 2/3 innings, striking out six and walking two against the team with the best record in the majors.

The 25-year-old lefty had been 0-6 in 13 starts at Triple-A this season, and was 13-28 lifetime in the minors. He was called up before the game to pitch in place of Jerome Williams, who’s out with a strained left hamstring.

Morgan snapped a club-record 25-game stretch without a win for a Phillies starter dating to May 23, a string that stretched from Memorial Day to Father’s Day.

With his dad, mom and fiancee in the stands, Morgan said he was determined not to get overcome by the moment. He said he “looked down the whole game” until he was taken out.

“Morgan really stepped up with the opportunity,” Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said. “He showed a lot of composure out there and was terrific.”

“He controlled the baseball, had good fastball command on both sides of the plate. He had a real good look as if he was under control right from the get-go. He was impressive and fun to watch.”

Sandberg said Morgan earned another start.

Morgan got the first two batters in the sixth before a single by Jason Heyward and walk to Jon Jay. The crowd of 30,423 booed Sandberg when he pulled Morgan with a 5-1 lead, and reliever Luis Garcia retired Tony Cruz on a grounder to end the inning.

Wacha (9-3) gave up five runs and eight hits in five innings.

“They made me pay for my mistakes,” Wacha said. “I just didn’t have it today.”

Wacha entered tied for the major league lead with six road wins, going 6-1 with 2.08 ERA in eight road starts.

“He’s been real good for us,” St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said. “It was just one of those days.”

Andres Blanco homered while Ben Revere and Maikel Franco each got three hits for the Phillies in their highest-scoring game of the season.

“Guys played amazing defense and were swinging the bats great,” Morgan said. “It was a great team win.”

The Phillies won for just the second time in 13 games. Ranked at or near the bottom of the league in several offensive categories, they were outscored 22-5 in losing the first two games of the series.

“We had offense up and down the lineup,” Sandberg said.

Heyward and Jhonny Peralta homered for the Cardinals, who lost for the first time in their last six games against Philadelphia.

“We missed a couple of opportunities early,” Matheny said. “It’s tough to keep scoring after a couple of big-run games. It’s going to slow down a little.”

The Phillies scored three times in the second on Cody Asche’s RBI double and Cesar Hernandez’s two-run single.

After Peralta upped his team-leading homer total to 11 with a solo shot leading off the fourth, the Phillies scored twice in the fifth on an RBI double by Franco and a single by Ryan Howard.

Blanco had a three-run, pinch-hit homer in the seventh.

HOT HEYWARD

Heyward homered off Jonathan Papelbon leading off the ninth. He is batting .550 (11-for-20) in his last five games.

“I don’t know what else we could ask for the way he’s hitting the ball,” Matheny said.

PINCH-HIT PRO

Blanco went deep for the second time as a pinch-hitter this season and leads the majors with seven pinch-hit extra-base hits.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Phillies: LHP Cole Hamels threw a bullpen session without a problem. He remains on schedule to start Wednesday’s game against the Yankees. The Philadelphia ace missed his last start on Friday due to a strained hamstring.

UP NEXT

Cardinals: St. Louis is off on Monday and will resume play at Miami on Tuesday night when Cardinals RHP Carlos Martinez (7-3, 2.80) opposes Jose Urena (1-3, 4.18).

Phillies: RHP Kevin Correia (0-1, 1.69) start Monday night at Yankee Stadium against Michael Pineda (8-3, 3.54). Correia, who will be making his third start for the Phillies, is winless with a 1.35 ERA in two career outings against the Yankees.

— Associated Press —

Mustangs fall at home Saturday to Sedalia 6-3

Posted on June 20, 2015

The St. Joseph Mustangs had their three-game winning streak snapped Saturday night inside Phil Welch Stadium as they fell to Sedalia, 6-3.

St. Joe’s summer college baseball team is now 0-2 against the Bombers this season but they’re 15-4 overall and 12-4 in the MINK League.

The Mustangs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a Ramsey Scott ground out that scored Orencio Fisher. Sedalia scored a run in the second to tie the game and then St. Joseph took a 3-1 in the third.

Jacob Richardson had an RBI double in the inning and Josh Cassidy drove in Richardson with a single.

The Bombers then took control of the game with a five-run fifth inning. Four of the runs in the inning were scored off Mustangs’ starter Trent Kinney, who failed to record an out in the fifth.

He suffered the loss as he drops to 1-1. Kinney allowed five runs and five runs in 4+ innings of work.

Cassidy and Jordan Powell led the offense with two hits each.

St. Joe is on the road Sunday as they travel to Chillicothe to play the Mudcats for the first time this season. The first pitch is at 7:00 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on 680 KFEQ AM and here on StJosephPost.com.

Kansas City rallies past Red Sox behind Morales’ HR

Posted on June 20, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kendrys Morales homered on his 32nd birthday and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 on Saturday night.

Morales hit a two-run, tie-breaking shot in a five-run fifth off Rick Porcello (4-8). It was his third career homer on his birthday.

The Red Sox lost third baseman Pablo Sandoval (sprained left ankle) and catcher Blake Swihart (sprained left foot) to injuries and designated hitter David Ortiz was ejected in the seventh inning by home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman.

The Red Sox scored two runs in the top of the fifth to take a 4-1 lead, but Porcello imploded in the bottom of the inning with a hit batter, a balk, a walk and four hits.

Porcello lost his sixth straight, matching his career high set in 2012. He allowed six runs, eight hits, two walks and hit two batters in five innings.

Sandoval committed a throwing error in the inning when he hurt his ankle. Swihart was pinch hit for in the sixth after injuring his left foot on a slide into third base the previous inning.

Salvador Perez hit his fifth home run in 12 games for the Royals and Mike Moustakas drove in two runs.

Boston’s Mookie Betts led off the game with a home run, extending his hitting streak to eight games.

Right-hander Edinson Volquez (7-4) was not sharp, allowing four runs, eight hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings, but won his third straight start.

Greg Holland worked the ninth for his 13th save in 14 opportunities.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Red Sox: 2B Dustin Pedroia (sore left knee) returned to the lineup after missing the previous two games. He hit third and was 0 for 5.

Royals: LHP Danny Duffy (biceps tendinitis) will come off the DL on Wednesday to start at Seattle.

UP NEXT

Red Sox: LHP Wade Miley, who starts the series finale, yielded a career-high 10 earned runs, nine hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings in an Aug. 5, 2014 start against the Royals while with the Diamondbacks.

Royals: RHP Chris Young is 4-1 with a 2.42 ERA in six home games this season.

— Associated Press —

Grichuk’s 2 homers, Lackey’s pitching lead Cards past Phils

Posted on June 20, 2015

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit two home runs, doubled and drove in four runs, and John Lackey pitched seven strong innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.

Lackey (6-4) allowed one run on five hits to earn his first victory on the road this season away from Busch Stadium. He entered 0-3 with a 6.27 ERA in six road starts.

Jason Heyward had three hits with a double and two RBI, Jhonny Peralta had three singles with an RBI, and Yadier Molina singled, doubled and drove in a run for the Cardinals, who won their seventh in nine games while beating Philadelphia for the fifth straight time. The Cardinals pounded out 16 hits, tying their season-high set in Friday’s 12-4 win over Philadelphia.

Cody Asche homered for the Phillies, who have lost 11 of 12.

Aaron Harang (4-9) lost his sixth straight start for the first time in his career, giving up four runs on seven hits in six innings. Harang struck out six and walked one. The right-hander dropped to 7-17 in 29 career starts against St. Louis.

Phillies starters extended their club-record winless streak to 25 games. The last win for a Philadelphia starter came on May 23. Since then, they are 0-16 with a 5.97 ERA.

Grichuk sent Harang to the defeat with a 427-foot drive in the sixth inning. After Heyward and Molina singled leading off the frame, Grichuk drove them in by belting his fifth homer of season deep into the Phillies bullpen in center field.

Philadelphia had taken a 1-0 in the second on Asche’s solo shot to right.

But Lackey limited the Phillies to just four hits over the next 5 1/3 scoreless innings.

The Cardinals tied it in the fourth on Molina’s RBI double to left field. Peralta scored from first when Asche misplayed the ball in left field, thinking it was going to carom off the railing down the line before watching it carry to the corner.

Heyward’s two-run double highlighted St. Louis’ four-run eighth inning. The runs were charged to Seth Rosin, who was making his Phillies debut after being called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in place of right-hander Phillippe Aumont. Aumont was designated for assignment after allowing six runs in four innings on Friday.

Grichuk led off the ninth with a solo shot to left off Rosin, marking his first multi-homer game of his career. He also homered on Friday.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Cardinals: RHP Lance Lynn, on the DL since June 8, threw a bullpen session on Saturday to test his right forearm strain. The Cardinals will assess Lynn’s condition on Sunday, and then determine when he might be able to return to the rotation.

UP NEXT

Cardinals: RHP Michael Wacha (9-2, 2.48) looks to continue his road success when he takes the mound for the series finale Sunday afternoon. Wacha is 6-1 with a 2.08 ERA in eight road starts this season.

Phillies: LHP Adam Morgan will make his big-league debut on Sunday, filling in for injured No. 3 starter Jerome Williams (left hamstring strain). Morgan was winless in 13 starts at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, going 0-6 with a 4.74 ERA.

— Associated Press —