by Bill Pollock | Aug 8, 2017 | Sports Features
Matt Carpenter’s three-run homer capped a six-run fourth inning as the Cardinals cruised to an 11-3 win over the Royals in Kansas City in the first of four games between our in-state teams. Kolten Wong and Paul DeJong added two-run shots for St. Louis, which...
by Bill Pollock | Jul 25, 2017 | Sports Features
The Kansas City Royals are adding some pitching pieces for the stretch run. They have acquired Trevor Cahill, Ryan Buchter (Book-ter) and Brandon Maurer from the San Diego Padres for pitchers Matt Strahm, Travis Wood, minor league infield prospect Esteury Ruiz and...
by Bill Pollock | Jul 24, 2017 | Sports Features
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras hit a tiebreaking two-run homer of Michael Wacha, and Chicago beat the Cardinals 5-3 on Sunday night. The loss snapped a personal four-game win streak for Michael Wacha as the Cardinals wrapped up this ten-game road trip 4-6. If there...
by Bill Pollock | Jul 23, 2017 | Sports Features
Brandon Moss hit a game-ending double off Tyler Clippard that lifted the Kansas City Royals over the White Sox 5-4 Sunday at Kauffman Stadium. The home runs continued for KC. Whit Merrifield, Jorge Bonifacio and Eric Hosmer hit consecutive home runs off Derek...
by Bill Pollock | Jul 23, 2017 | Sports Features
Mike Moustakas homered twice, and Salvador Perez, Brandon Moss and Jorge Bonifacio also went deep to lead the Kansas City Royals over the White Sox 7-2 Saturday night at Kauffman Stadium. At 49-47, the Royals are tied with Minnesota 1 1/2 games behind Cleveland....
