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Monarchs remain undefeated, roll by Black Sox

Monday, June 9

By Brad HallierCarson Harrell pitched six shutout innings, and the Hutchinson Monarchs had runners on base all game - including head coach Casey Lippoldt and assistant coach Ryan Stoecklein - in beating the Wichita Black Sox 8-3 on Monday at Hobart-Detter Field.The win improved... Read More.

Monarchs storm back to beat Derby Twins

Tuesday, June 3

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs scored seven runs in the eighth inning Monday, overturning a four-run deficit in beating the Derby Twins 8-5 at Hobart-Detter Field.The win improved the Monarchs, the 2023 NBC World Series champions and 2024 NBC runner-up, to 3-0.The Monarchs did... Read More.

COMMENTARY: Championship losses hurt, but Monarchs represented community well again

Sunday, August 4

By Brad HallierWICHITA - When you win a championship, it's natural to assume you'll win another.It's also - unfairly - forgotten how stinking hard it is to win a championship.It took the Kansas City Chiefs 50 years to win a second Super Bowl. And... Read More.

Monarchs suffer lopsided loss to Studs but still advance to bracket play

Monday, July 29

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs ended pool play at the NBC World Series on Monday at Eck Stadium with a lopsided 17-6 loss to the Seattle Cheney Studs.The loss was the Monarchs' second in a row, but they still finished in third place in... Read More.

Monarch see NBC win streak snapped in early morning loss to Tulsa Sandlot

Sunday, July 28

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs lost an NBC World Series game for the first time since the 2022 quarterfinals on Sunday, as Tulsa Sandlot jumped to a four-run lead after an inning and then rallied late for a 7-6 win.The game was part of... Read More.

Monarchs start strong in NBC World Series opener, beat Top Prospects Academy

Thursday, July 25

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs opened their NBC World Series title defense Thursday at Hobart-Detter Field, and behind a four-run first inning, beat the Top Prospects Academy-Texas 5-2 at Wichita State's Eck Stadium.It was the first game of the 90th edition of the NBC... Read More.

Time may change us, but success doesn’t change Blackims or Monarchs

Wednesday, July 24

By Brad Hallier Life has changed quite a bit for Marc Blackim in the last 12 months.Two of those changes were life-altering. One, his daughter Morgan was married in late May to Austin McGinnes. The other happened nearly 365 days ago. On Aug. 12, 2023,... Read More.

Monarchs rally late to top Kingman in regular-season finale

Sunday, July 21

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday at Hobart-Detter Field, overturning a one-run deficit, and the Monarchs wrapped up the regular season with a 5-3 win over the Kingman Islanders.The Monarchs took a 2-1 lead... Read More.

Monarchs have big second inning in rout of Diamond Kings

Saturday, July 13

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs scored six runs with two outs in the second inning Friday night, and the Monarchs won their seventh straight game in a 13-0 win over the Diamond Kings.The win improved the Monarchs to 21-7 in Jayhawk Collegiate League play.... Read More.

Regal pitches gem for Monarchs, who seize first place

Wednesday, July 10

By Brad HallierIan Regal pitched six shutout innings Tuesday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs took over first place in the Jayhawk Collegiate League with a 3-1 win at the Kansas Cannons.The Monarchs' league record is now 18-7, one game better than the Cannons and Derby... Read More.

Monarchs start strong, and then hold off Newton

Tuesday, July 9

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs raced to an early seven-run lead Monday before holding off a late Newton rally, as the Monarchs beat Newton 8-6 in Newton.Cole Toureau turned in one of the top pitching performances of the season. The winning pitcher in last... Read More.

Wiese’s single sends Monarchs to dramatic victory

Monday, July 8

By Brad HallierSam Wiese singled home Jarrett Flaggert with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, capping a three-run ninth inning, sending the Hutchinson Monarchs to a dramatic 6-5 win over the Diamond Kings at Hobart-Detter Field.The Monarchs trailed 5-3 going... Read More.