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Royals score final six runs to rally past Cleveland

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrew Miller, activated from the disabled list before the game, gave up Salvador Perez’s two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied to defeat the Cleveland Indians 10-9 on Friday night.

Miller, making his first appearance since straining his left hamstring April 25, allowed his first runs of the season and the Royals rallied from a 9-4 deficit.

Miller (1-1) entered the game in the seventh with a one-run lead, but walked Jon Jay on a 3-2 pitch. Jorge Soler and Mike Moustakas struck out before Perez hit a 1-1 pitch onto the home run porch in left field. Miller, who had pitched 10 scoreless innings before the injury, was removed following the homer.

The Indians have lost five of six. Cleveland went 5-9 and its bullpen had a 9.50 ERA while Miller was sidelined. Indians manager Terry Francona said consideration was given to have Miller make a couple of minor league rehab assignments, but the decision was made to activate the star left-hander.

Alcides Escobar had four RBI for Kansas City while Lucas Duda doubled three times and drove in a run. Jay had two RBI and Moustakas had three hits.

Brad Keller (1-1) pitched three scoreless innings for his first major league win. Kelvin Herrera retired the side in order in the ninth for his eighth save.

Michael Brantley’s grand slam capped a six-run fourth inning that gave Cleveland a 9-4 lead.

Brantley ended an eight-pitch at-bat by hitting a 2-2 delivery from Jason Hammel into the right field seats for his second grand slam this month and of his career. He also hit a game-tying grand slam in the ninth inning against Texas on May 1.

Kansas City scored a run in the fifth and three more in the sixth. Shortstop Francisco Lindor’s throwing error to start the sixth made two of the runs unearned. Rookie center fielder Greg Allen dropped a line drive in the third, leading to another unearned run.

Tyler Naquin’s two-run double in the fourth gave Cleveland a 5-4 lead. Jose Ramirez and Yonder Alonso homered in the first against Hammel, who hasn’t won since September 6, 2017, a stretch of 12 starts.

Indians starter Trevor Bauer allowed five runs and a career-high 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings. Hammel gave up nine runs, including three homers in 3 2/3 innings.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Indians: OF Bradley Zimmer, still dealing with a bruised chest after running into the wall at Yankee Stadium last weekend, didn’t play. Allen replaced him in center and dropped a fly ball in the third leading to an unearned run. …. Naquin was removed in the top of the fifth with left hamstring tightness.

UP NEXT

Royals RHP Jakob Junis (4-2, 3.18 ERA) takes on Indians RHP Mike Clevinger (2-0, 2.76 ERA). Clevinger struck out a career-high 10 in his last start at the Yankees on May 6.

— Associated Press —

Mizzou wins series opener at South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mizzou Baseball scored five runs over the fifth and sixth innings as it rallied to defeat South Carolina, 5-3, Friday night in the opener of a three-game series. It was Mizzou’s first ever win at Carolina’s Founders Park and Mizzou’s 14th over an RPI top-50 team this season. The Tigers snap a three-game skid and improve to 31-18 and 10-15 in SEC play.

Mizzou senior reliever RHP Andy Toelken earned the win, his fifth of the season. He entered the game with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth inning as Mizzou was clinging to a 3-1 lead. He struck out the first batter he faced and wound up pitching 3.1 innings, allowing two runs on four hits with four strikeouts. Junior RHP Nile Ball earned his sixth save of the season.

South Carolina starter Logan Chapman took the loss as he falls to 3-1 on the year. The Gamecocks fall to 28-21 on the year and 13-12 in league games.

TURNING POINT

It was a typical Friday night SEC pitcher’s duel for the first South Carolina took advantage of a two-out RBI single by L.T. Tolbert as he dropped a 0-2 pitch into left center to score Jonah Bride from second base. Bride hit a one-out double earlier in the frame, also on a 0-2 pitch. Mizzou starter LHP T.J. Sikkema limited the damage by stranding a pair, but Carolina took the lead after that frame.

Mizzou countered in the next half inning as the bottom of the order got a rally going. Connor Brumfield walked to open the frame and Alex Samples singled. After a sacrifice bunt from nine-hole man Chris Cornelius, leadoff man Brian Sharp roped a two-run single on the first pitch thrown by reliever Eddie Demurias to put Mizzou on top, 2-1. Brett Bond added another RBI single as Mizzou took a 3-1 lead at the midway point.

South Carolina countered by getting the first two men on aboard vs. Sikkema in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Mizzou starter then struck out two-hole man Carlos Cortes and three-hole hitter Madison Stokes. He walked the bases loaded and head coach Steve Bieser went to the bullpen for senior RHP Andy Toelken. He struck out Justin Row on the 10th pitch of the at-bat to strand the bases loaded.

Sophomore SS Chris Cornelius hit a two-run single in the next inning as Mizzou pulled away.

QUOTING MIZZOU

Head Coach Steve Bieser

Opening Statement…

“Well played game on both sides. Very competitive. Just like we thought on Friday night. A couple guys battling, the whole teams battling back and forth. Just really proud of the way our team kept the confidence and kept battling. They did an outstanding job of competing all game long.”

TOP TIGERS

  • Sophomore LHP T.J. Sikkema went 4.2 innings, allowing five hits and one earned run with six strikeouts.
  • Junior 1B Brian Sharp tallied two RBI and a run while extending his reached base streak to 10 games. He is hitting 19-for-38 with 14 runs and 11 RBI over his last nine games. He posted his team-leading 15th multi-hit game of the season Friday, going 2-for-4 with a walk, one run and two RBIs.
  • Senior 3B Alex Samples posted his 11th multi-hit game of the season, going 2-for-2 from the eight hole while scoring a run.
  • Sophomore CF Connor Brumfield scored a pair of runs, walking twice in the game.
  • Senior Matt Berler extended his hitting streak to four games with a single in the seventh inning. He also walked and scored a run Friday.
  • Mizzou senior RHP Andy Toelken

NOTES

  • Mizzou cut South Carolina’s lead in the all-time series 11-7 with the win. It was Mizzou’s first ever win at Founder’s Park.
  • Mizzou improves to 10-9 in road games and handed South Carolina just its fourth home loss during SEC play (9-4 on the year).
  • Mizzou improves to 14-13 against teams ranked in the RPI top-50. The 27 games played against RPI top-50 this season are the fifth-most games nationally.
  • With a first pitch temperature of 93 degrees, it was Mizzou’s warmest game since 2012 NCAA Tucson Regional against Louisville.
  • With a walk in the second inning, senior 2B Matt Berler has now reached base safely in four straight contests.
  • Junior 1B Brian Sharp extended his reached base streak to 10 games with an RBI single in the fifth inning.
  • Mizzou played its 27th errorless game of the season Friday.

UP NEXT

Mizzou and South Carolina will play game two of the series Saturday at 3 p.m.

— Mizzou Athletics —

Griffons fall to Central Missouri in first round of MIAA Tournament

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WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Griffon Baseball (28-23) dropped its opening game of the MIAA Championships, 9-3 to No. 3 seed and host Central Missouri (34-15) on Thursday.

No. 3-seed Missouri Western tied the game at two with a run in the fifth. UCM scored the tying run in the bottom of the fifth on a two-out throwing error by Casey Danley and added another run on an RBI-double two batters later. UCM padded its lead with a four-run sixth inning that was aided by two Griffon errors.

The loss dropped the Griffons to the consolation bracket where they’ll face No. 2-seed Northwest Missouri at 9 a.m. on Friday.  That game will be broadcast on ESPN 1550 or you can click here to listen.

Fahd Shakeel went 2-for-5 in the game and drove in the Griffons’ tying run in the fifth. Nate Hunter (8-5) took the loss and was charged with eight runs, five of them earned in 5 1/3 innings. Kellan Richards, Preston Bailey, Trever Carroll and Chase Wiger combined to limit the Mules to two hits and one run, all charged to Wiger, over the final two-plus innings.

— MWSU Athletics —

Bearcats get run-ruled by Emporia State in MIAA Tourney opener

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The Northwest Missouri State University baseball team fell to Emporia State, 15-2, on Thursday in Warrensburg, Mo. in the first round of the MIAA tournament.

The Bearcats fall to 30-21 overall while the Hornets improve to 29-20 overall.

Key Northwest Statistics
– Northwest scored two runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Emporia State scored two in the first, 11 in the second and one in the fourth and seventh innings.
– The Bearcats had two runs on five hits and two errors. The Hornets had 15 runs on 16 hits with no errors.
– Hudson Bilodeau finished 1-for-3 with an RBI and a double.
– Kevin Handzlik went 1-for-3 and a double.
– Aaron Barratt was 1-for-3.
– Derek Hussey went 1-for-3 and scored a run.
– Logan Rycraft finished 1-for-3 with an RBI.
– Jake Lewis drew a walk and scored a run.

Key Northwest Innings
– In the bottom of the fifth inning, Lewis drew a one out walk and advanced to third on a single to right center by Hussey. Rycraft lifted a fly ball to left field to score Lewis and moved Hussey to second. Bilodeau doubled down the right field line to bring in Hussey and conclude the scoring for the Bearcats.

Up Next
– The Bearcats will take on Missouri Western on Friday, May 11, at 9 a.m. in Warrensburg, Mo.

— Northwest Athletics —

 

Royals lose series finale at Baltimore 11-6

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BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles are finally riding another winning streak, five weeks after their last one.

Adam Jones homered, scored three runs and had three RBI, and Baltimore outslugged the Kansas City Royals 11-6 Thursday night.

Manny Machado and Trey Mancini also went deep for the Orioles, who trailed 4-0 in the first inning and 6-3 in the second before rallying to beat the Royals for the second night in a row. The only other time Baltimore (10-27) won successive games this season was April 5-6 at Yankee Stadium.

“Obviously, we’ve got a long way to go. We know that,” Mancini said. “You just try to string some wins together and maybe be in a decent spot.”

The Orioles had seven extra-base hits and eclipsed their previous season high of eight runs by the fourth inning.

That was enough to overcome another awful start by Chris Tillman, who yielded six runs and got only four outs. With a 1-5 record and a 10.46 ERA, his time in the rotation — or on the roster — may be coming to an end.

“Same challenges he’s had: stuff was a little short and command was short. That’s a bad combination,” manager Buck Showalter said. “It’s tough to watch him struggle like that, especially with the success he’s had in the past.”

Tillman was 16-6 in 2016 and is 2-12 since.

“I’m just not getting it done. It’s not good right now,” he said.

Miguel Castro (1-1) replaced Tillman and blanked Kansas City over 4 2/3 innings, his longest outing of the season.

“Castro came in and neutralized us,” Kansas City manager Ned Yost said.

Salvador Perez hit a grand slam for the Royals, who were seeking their second series win of the year.

“We had a good first inning with the grand slam, and I said, `Here we go,” Yost said.

By the fourth inning, Kansas City trailed 9-6.

Ian Kennedy (1-4) gave up eight hits, including three home runs. The nine runs he allowed were the second-most of his career.

“The guys scored a bunch of runs for me and I can’t hold it,” the right-hander said. “I’m really disappointed.”

After starting Tuesday night’s game at Camden Yards with a 10-run first inning, the Royals settled for a four-run first in the finale. A single and two walks set the table for Perez, who ripped an 0-2 pitch from Tillman over the right-field scoreboard.

Machado connected with a man on in the bottom half to make it 4-3, but Tillman gave up a two-run single by Jorge Soler in the second, prompting his early exit.

Jones hit a two-run shot in the third to get Baltimore to 6-5, and the Orioles completed the comeback in the fourth.

After Chance Sisco doubled in two runs, Mancini followed with his fourth home run.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Royals: CF Abraham Almonte did not play because he was still experiencing symptoms of the illness that caused him to be removed from Wednesday night’s game. … RHP Justin Grimm (back stiffness) threw a bullpen session and could start a rehab assignment next week, Yost said.

Orioles: DH Pedro Alvarez hurt his hamstring on the bases and was replaced in the fifth inning. … An MRI on RHP Darren O’Day’s hyperextended elbow was “remarkably clean,” Showalter said. There is no indication yet whether O’Day can come off the DL when eligible on May 16. … INF Engelb Vielma fractured his kneecap when he tripped over the bullpen mound while chasing a foul ball in a minor league game. Vielma played in six games with Baltimore this season.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Perez hit his second career grand slam on his 28th birthday . He is the 16th different KC player to homer on his birthday, and only the second to hit a slam. Mike Sweeney did it on July 22, 2004.

UP NEXT

Royals: Still looking for his first win, Jason Hammel (0-4, 4.78 ERA) makes his eighth start of the year Friday night as KC opens a three-game series in Cleveland.

Orioles: Kevin Gausman (2-2, 3.30) helps Baltimore open a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. The right-hander has lowered his ERA in each of his last six starts.

— Associated Press —

Northwest women’s basketball signs five student-athletes

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MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University head women’s basketball coach Austin Meyer has announced five additions, Kendey Eaton, Erika Schlosser, Kira Mosley, Caitlyn Jordon and Sidney Brastad to the 2018-19 Bearcat roster.

“We are very excited with the pieces we have added in such a short time. First and foremost, this is a group that consists of high character individuals and a group that has held themselves to very high standards academically,” said Meyer. “Multiple athletes in this class won HS State Championships and each has been part of successful teams.”

Eaton, a 5’6″ Guard, spent the past 2 season at North Central Missouri College after leading Mound City HS to its first ever State Championship in 2016. At NCMC, she averaged 18 ppg, 4.5 rpg, & 3.4 apg over the last 2 seasons including a 40%+ clip from behind the arc. Eaton led her team to a Region Championship last season and was selected 1st Team All-Region both years in Trenton. She finished as a 2-Time Academic All-American and currently ranks 2nd all time in career points at NCMC. Eaton finished with a 2 year record of 44-20 playing for Coach Jenni Croy.

Schlosser, a 5’9″ Guard, spent the last 2 seasons at Division 1 Fairfield University. Last season she appeared in 25 games making 2 starts. At Fairfield, she was named to the MAAC All Academic Team last season. Prior to Fairfield, Schlosser was a standout at Eastview HS in Minnesota under Coach Molly Kasper. Her 4 year record at Eastview was 117-11 overall. This included a state championship in 2013-2014 and a state runner up in 2014-2015. Schlosser was a 2 year captain and earned All-Conference 3 of her 4 years. She earned Academic All State & was a MNGBB 4A All Star her senior season. She finished her career as the school’s all time leader in assists (317) and tied for the single season 3 point percentage record at 53.3%.

“Kendey and Erika both handle the ball well, shoot it at a high level and are good distributers. Kendey’s point guard experience on a championship junior college team will be a plus. We really liked Erika’s toughness and ability to defend as well. Each of them have a strong desire to get better and they want to be in the gym. Both have 2 years of college experience and will have an immediate impact on our team.”

Mosley, a 6’2″ Guard/Forward, helped Hopkins HS (MN) to a Class 4A State Runner up & a 31-4 overall record her senior season under Coach Brian Cosgriff. She averaged nearly 8 points and 4 rebounds per game in limited minutes following an injury after her Junior season. During a full 2016-2017 season she averaged 15 ppg, 5 rpg, & 2 apg. Mosley was named to the All Conference Team as a junior. She also made the Academic Honor Roll & was a member of the Diversity Club.

Jordon, a 5’10” Forward, was a 2x All District & 2x All Conference selection at Neosho HS under Coach Grant Berendt. She was also a 3x SWMO Basketball Magazing Future 50, was a member of the KURM Dream Team and competed in the SWMO All Star Game. Jordon average 8.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg, & 2 apg while shooting 52% from the field her senior season. She was Team Captain for 3 seasons, a member of the Academic All-State Team, a 4x Superintendent’s Honor Roll selection and National Honors Society.

Brastad, a 6’0 Guard/Forward, was an All-Conference member and voted MVP of her team last season at Chanhassen HS in Minnesota playing for Coach Angie Kissock. She finished her career with 226 free throw made which was 2nd all time in school history. She also finished 3rd on the all time rebounds list with 375. Brastad also lettered in softball & was all conference HM and captain of the Volleyball team. She was a member of the Deans list and an academic all conference selection as well.

“Our freshman class provides us with some needed length & versatility. All 3 can put the ball on the floor and can stretch defense with their ability to shoot the 3. They have the ability to score in the post and each of them rebound the ball well.”
The Bearcats open the 2018-2019 season on November 9th in Wayne, Neb.

— Northwest Athletics —

2018 Paradise Jam Bracket released featuring Missouri men’s hoops

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Game matchups and start times for the 2018 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam were released Thursday, the tournament announced. The 19th annual Paradise Jam will be held Nov. 16-19 at the University of the Virgin Islands’ Sports and Fitness Center in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. All games for the upcoming Paradise Jam will stream online at FloHoops.com.

Mizzou will face off with Kennesaw State in the opening round on Friday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. CT. The winner faces either Oregon State or Old Dominion in the semifinals on Nov. 18 at 4:30 p.m. CT. The other side of the bracket features Kansas State, Eastern Kentucky, Northern Iowa and Penn.

Losing teams will compete in their second game on Saturday, Nov. 17. Winning teams will have a one-day respite, before facing off in the semifinals, Sunday, Nov. 18. All teams will return to action Monday, Nov. 19 for the final round with the championship game slated for a 6:30 p.m. CT tipoff.

Tournament directors are in the process of evaluating the feasibility of offering official fan travel packages for the 2018 Paradise Jam. More information will be made available in the future. For more information about the 2018 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, please visit www.paradisejam.com.

— Mizzou Athletics —

Northwest Missouri State volleyball volleyball adds McMullen, Sturdevant and Rose-Gronewold

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MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University head volleyball coach Amy Woerth has announced the additions of Rachel Sturdevant, Sophie McMullen and Eran Rose-Gronewold to the 2018 Bearcat roster. Sturdevant (Kansas City, Mo.), 5-11, was an all-state performer at Northland Christian High School. McMullen (Bucyrus, Kan.), 5-11, earned first-team all-state honors at Louisburg High School. Rose-Gronewold (Waverly, Neb.), 5-4, earned all-state honors at Waverly High School.

“I couldn’t be more excited about this class. All three of these players play on the top club teams in each of their home states. They also play in great high school programs with histories of high level finishes,” said Woerth. “This group of young women will bring a high level of athleticism, but just as important, they each bring intangibles that will make our team better every day. They all share an extremely high work ethic and want to take this program to the championship level. I look forward to working with this group.”

McMullen earned a pair of First Team All-Frontier League honors for head coach Jessica Compliment. During her career, she compiled 1,141 digs, 783 kills and 272 aces. As a senior, McMullen earned 4A First Team All-State honors and was named to the All-State Tournament Team.

“Sophie thrives on not only competing at the highest level but also winning. She possess great ball control and has a natural touch. She’s an experienced 6 rotation player that has excelled while carrying a large load for her team. I’m thrilled she’s a Bearcat and look forward to helping her develop at the next level.”

Sturdevant won a pair of state titles for head coach Brandy Tanner in 2016 and 2017, earning All-State honors during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. She was also a three-time all-district performer and surpassed 1,000 career kills. Sturdevant is a three-time Academic All-State honoree, was named Academic All-Conference and has been named to the Principals A Honor Roll four times.

“Rachel is a very versatile player and has the ability to hit from any position. She’s a great teammate who understands how to buy into a role and support the vision of the leadership. Her high school and club teams have won at the highest levels and she brings in championship experience. She’s a winner and I’m stoked to see the impact she has on our program. ”

Rose-Gronewold is a multi-sport athlete earning Lincoln Journal Star Class B All State honors in 2017 and a member of the 2017 Class B 4×100 Relay State Runner-Up team. She earned Nebraska Prep Dig Volleyball All-State Second Team along with Nebraska Prep Dig Volleyball Class B First Team in 2017. She holds the Waverly High School digs in a single season record. Rose-Gronewold is a two-time Academic All-Conference honoree and is a member of the Waverly High School National Honors Society.

“Eran is a very athletic player who brings a lot of speed to the back court. She’s one of the best communicators we’ve recruited in her position. She adds depth to our ball control and loves grinding in tough situations. Defensively she shows a tenacity to dig every ball and that passion will be contagious for our team. Eran has great potential and in our system she’s going to take off.”

— Northwest Athletics —

Nine Griffons earn All-MIAA baseball honors

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WARRENSBURG, Mo. – Nine Griffons were named to the 2018 All-MIAA baseball team.

Dusty Stroup was named to the second team. It was Stroup’s second-straight All-MIAA selection after being named honorable mention and the MIAA Co-Freshman of the Year in 2017. Stroup entered the MIAA Championships second on the team with a .313 batting average and led the team with 42 RBIs.

Jacob Miller was named third team All-MIAA. In his first season at MWSU, Miller finished the regular season with the lowest ERA, 3.98, among regular Griffon starting pitchers. His 8-2 record was the best on the staff heading into the postseason.

Honorable mention selections included Nate Hunter (starting pitcher), Preston Bailey (relief pitcher), Kellan Richards (relief pitcher), Brooks Day (second base), Casey Danley (third base) and Levi Schreiner (utility). Hunter, Bailey and Schreiner all became two-time All-MIAA selections. Hunter led the team with 95 innings pitched. Bailey’s 2.49 ERA was a team-low among qualifying pitchers. Richards broke MWSU’s single season appearance record and entered the postseason with the most appearances in Division II (32). Day finished the regular season third on the team with a .308 batting average and second in many other offensive categories. Danley led the Griffons in practically every offensive category and was the only player in the MIAA with at least 11 home runs and 15 stolen bases. Schreiner played all over the field for the Griffons in 44 games, he batted .289 and drove in 22 runs.

Receiving gold glove awards from the MIAA were Day and pitcher Levi Abrahamson. Day started all 50 games this season and recorded a .962 fielding percentage with 133 putouts and 118 assists. He committed 10 errors in 261 chances and was a part of 36 double plays. Abrahamson recorded four putouts and had 10 assists in his 14 chances. He did not record an error.

2018 All-MIAA Awards
Coach of the Year – Damon Day, Nebraska Kearney
Player of the Year – Alex Achtermann, Nebraska Kearney
Pitcher of the Year – Seth Holman, Emporia State
Freshman of the Year – Tyler Cassmeyer, Lindenwood

All-MIAA First Team
Pitcher- Seth Holman, Emporia State
Pitcher – Joseph Hieptas, Northwest Missouri
Pitcher – Dalton Morrow, Southwest Baptist
Relief Pitcher – Trevor Dudar, Northwest Missouri
Catcher – Hudson Bilodeau, Northwest Missouri
First Base – Collin Nevil, Central Missouri
Second Base – Dallas Reed, Pittsburg State
Shortstop- Colton Pogue, Pittsburg State
Third Base – Drew Quinones, Lindenwood
Outfield – Bryce Fischer, Emporia State
Outfield – Wes Degener. Lindenwood
Outfield – Brandon Hernandez, Nebraska Kearney
Designated Hitter – Reece Garvie, Pittsburg State
Utility – Alex Achtermann, Nebraska Kearney

All-MIAA Second Team
Pitcher- Ryan LeMoine, Central Oklahoma
Pitcher – Josh Cooper, Nebraska Kearney
Pitcher – Tyler Cassmeyer, Lindenwood
Relief Pitcher – Cody White, Pittsburg State
Catcher – Hunter Hisky, Southwest Baptist
First Base – Paul Kropf, Central Oklahoma
Second Base – Kyle Miskovsky, Central Oklahoma
Shortstop – Dusty Stroup, Missouri Western
Third Base – Alex Weiss, Fort Hays State
Outfield – Erik Webb, Central Missouri
Outfield – Brett Young, Nebraska Kearney
Outfield – Mason Janvrin, Central Missouri
Designated Hitter – Travis Able, Central Missouri
Utility – Josh Crosby, Washburn

All-MIAA Third Team
Pitcher- Brad Roberts, Northwest Missouri
Pitcher – Tanner Cairns, Emporia State
Pitcher – Jacob Miller, Missouri Western
Relief Pitcher* – Luke Mercer, Central Missouri
Relief Pitcher* – Cooper Gardner, Pittsburg State
Catcher – Mason Brown, Emporia State
First Base – Ty Roseberry, Nebraska Kearney
Second Base – Scott Platt, Nebraska Kearney
Shortstop – Justin Brown, Central Oklahoma
Third Base – Cody White, Pittsburg State
Outfield – Jovan Afenir, Pittsburg State
Outfield – Jake Dyer, Central Oklahoma
Outfield – Cory Canterbury, Missouri Southern
Designated Hitter – Luke Hassman, Northwest Missouri
Utility – Addison Kaasch, Fort Hays
*-Denotes Tie in Voting

2018 MIAA Gold Glove Team
Pitcher – Levi Abrahamson, Missouri Western
Catcher – Mason Brown, Emporia State
First Base – Kaden Shaffer, Emporia State
Second Base – Brooks Day, Missouri Western
Shortstop – Justin Brown, Central Oklahoma
Third Base – Cody White, Pittsburg State
Outfield – Mason Janvrin, Central Missouri
Outfield – Bryce Fischer, Emporia State
Outfield* – Jovan Afenir, Pittsburg State
Outfield* – Johnny Balsamo, Missouri Southern
Outfield* – Clint Jack, Southwest Baptist
Outfield* – Carl Schwettman, Southwest Baptist

*-Denotes Tie in Voting

2018 MIAA Honorable Mentions

Central Missouri – Luke Lucas-Starting Pitcher, Zak Whalin-Catcher, Harrison Schnurbusch-Shortstop, John Fairchild-Third Base

Central Oklahoma – Tyler Culver-Starting Pitcher, Josh Rutland-Relief Pitcher, Ben Wusterbarth-Relief Pitcher, Dayne Sommer-Catcher, Xavier Freeman-Outfield

Emporia State – Kaden Shaffer-First Base, Brian Grove-Second Base, Mack Gowing-Outfield

Fort Hays – Dayton Pomeroy-First Base

Lindenwood- Kyle Hentis-Starting Pitcher, Brett Anderson-Second Base, Dominic Revetta-Designated Hitter

Missouri Southern – Zac Shoemaker-Starting Pitcher, Corbin Osburn-Starting Pitcher, Logan VanWey-Relief Pitcher, Alex Phillips-First Base, Denver Coffee-Shortstop, Johnny Balsamo-Outfield, Mike Million-Outfield, Alec Alvarez-Utility

Missouri Western – Nate Hunter-Starting Pitcher, Preston Bailey-Relief Pitcher, Kellan Richards-Relief Pitcher, Brooks Day-Second Base, Casey Danley-Third Base, Levi Schreiner-Utility

Nebraska Kearney – Alex Achtermann-Starting Pitcher, Eric Sandoz-Relief Pitcher, Dallas Schramm-Catcher,

Northeastern State – Ben Strahm-Starting Pitcher, Dustin Berrong-Starting Pitcher, Tristian Ridenour-Catcher, Jaxon Phipps-Second Base, Erick Espinosa-Shortstop, Michael Rhea-Outfield, Zach Henderson-Designated Hitter

Northwest Missouri – Jacob Wagner-Relief Pitcher, Kevin Handzlik-First Base, Mondesi Gutierrez-Second Base, Aaron Rycraft-Shortstop, Landon Figg-Third Base, Aaron Barratt

Pittsburg State – Brendan Stanek-Starting Pitcher, Josh Whisler-Catcher, Hunter Clanin-Outfield, Andrew Vogelbaugh-Outfield

Southwest Baptist – Tyler Mathys-Shortstop, Andrew Meier-Outfield, Clint Jack-Outfield, Carl Schwettman-Outfield,

Washburn – Josh Ramirez-Starting Pitcher, Darian Abram-Outfield, Javis Larson-Outfield

— MWSU Athletics —

MWSU’s Shi Qing Ong wins playoff to advance to DII National Championships

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. – For the second time in her Griffon career, Missouri Western women’s golfer Shi Qing Ong will play in the NCAA Division II National Championships.

The junior birdied a three-player, one-hole playoff for one of the final two individual qualifying spots for the national championships. Ong finished the tournament in a three-way tie for fifth place after turning in the second lowest score of Wednesday’s third and final round of the NCAA Division II Central Super Regional. Ong’s 2-under, 70, on Wednesday was only bested by second place finisher Peerada Piddon of Arkansas Tech’s 68. The three-way tie for fifth forced the playoff between Ong, Southwestern Oklahoma State’s Elin Wahlin and Central Missouri’s Olivia Sobaski. Ong birdied the playoff hole and Sobaski shot par to move on with her MIAA counterpart.

Missouri Western carded a 304 on Wednesday, eight strokes better than their previous lowest round of the tournament. The great day at Missouri Bluffs didn’t translate to movement in the standings as the Griffons finished in ninth place.

Chong Yong finished tied for 19th with a three-round total of 228 after a 3-over 75 in round three. Tiffanie Yabut turned in an 80 on Wednesday to finish with a 240 total. Jana Kosmatka had her best round of the regional on Wednesday with a 79 and a three-round total of 241. Katie Irvin also turned in her best round, Wednesday, with an 80 to finish with a 253.

Augustana (S.D.) claimed the team championship with a three-round total of 890. Lindenwood finished second and Arkansas Tech was third. Those three teams along with the three top individuals from non-qualifying teams advanced to the NCAA Division II National Championships at Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas, May 16-19. It will be Ong’s second appearance at the event after the women’s team advanced, on a playoff, in 2017.

— MWSU Athletics —

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