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Vinnie Pasquantino Has 2 HRs, Career High 6 RBIs to Lift Royals over Diamondbacks 9-3

Saturday, July 5

PHOENIX (AP) - Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs, Bobby Witt Jr. added three hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Friday night. The Royals have won three of their past four games. The D-backs have... Read More.

Perez’s 2-Run Double Keys Royals Over Mariners 6-3 for 2nd win in 10 Games

Wednesday, July 2

SEATTLE (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a pivotal two-run double in the fifth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 on Tuesday night for just their second win in 10 games. Perez lofted a fly ball off... Read More.

Raleigh extends MLB lead with 33rd homer in Mariners’ win over Royals

Tuesday, July 1

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 33rd homer and Randy Arozarena connected twice as the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night. Raleigh led off the seventh inning with a home run against reliever Daniel Lynch IV, prompting... Read More.

Hormigas Blown Out on the Road by Flycatchers 22-9

Friday, June 27

BLACKWELL, Okla. - The KC Iola Hormigas were on the road against the Blackwell Flycatchers, falling in blowout fashion 22-9. TEAM: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E KC Iola: 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 3 9 11 1 Blackwell: 1 6 3 1 3 5 3 0 X 22 13 3 Blackwell led wire to wire, using a strong second inning to push themselves out of striking distance. Despite the Hormigas' comeback efforts, they fell short... Read More.

Shane Baz Goes 8 Scoreless in Longest Start of Career as Rays Blank Royals 4-0 for 3-Game Sweep

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shane Baz allowed three hits over a career-best eight innings, Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit back-to-back homers in the sixth, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Thursday for a three-game sweep. Baz (8-3)... Read More.

3A SIK All-State Baseball Teams Announced from 2025

Thursday, June 26

Sports In Kansas (SIK) released their 3A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season. They released their 2-1A All-State honorees earlier Thursday. Below are the local athletes honored by Sports in Kansas. CLICK HERE to view the full list. 3A Co-Player of the... Read More.

Iola Radio to Bring Coverage of Humboldt Cubs Football for 2025 Season

Thursday, June 26

HUMBOLDT, Kan. - For the second year in a row, Iola Radio will bring coverage of Humboldt High School Football. Iola Radio brought coverage of Humboldt High School Athletics for the first time in the 2024-25 athletics season. Huntyr Schwegman will be on the call on... Read More.

Royals’ Witt Returns to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Thursday, June 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - In March 2023, Bobby Witt Jr. was a 22-year-old coming off a solid rookie campaign for the Royals and tagged as a future face of baseball, emphasized by his inclusion as the youngest player on a World Baseball Classic Team... Read More.

K-State Men’s Basketball to Play Mississippi State in Hall of Fame Classic

Thursday, June 26

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Kansas State will play Mississippi State in the second game of the Hall of Fame Classic at 8:30 p.m., CT on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, as the NABC announced the complete bracket for the... Read More.

KC Iola Hormigas’ Win Streak Snapped vs. Fuego

Thursday, June 26

IOLA, Kan. - The KC Iola Hormigas were in action in Iola Wednesday night looking for their first sweep, but fell short against the Santa Fe Fuego 16-11. It was another offensive battle as the Hormigas had 16 hits on the contest and walked eight times.... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Releases 2025 2-1A All-State Baseball Teams

Thursday, June 26

Sports in Kansas released their 2-1A All-State Baseball teams from the 2025 High School Baseball season late Wednesday night. The 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A teams are yet to be released. Sedgwick High School had a strong showing, having the 2-1A Player of the Year,... Read More.

Rasmussen and the Rays Bullpen Shine in 3-0 Win Over Royals

Thursday, June 26

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Drew Rasmussen tossed five innings of two-hit ball, Tampa Bay scored three times in the second on an array of singles and bunts, and the Rays held on the rest of the way to beat the Kansas City... Read More.