Kansas City spotted Winnipeg five runs in the first inning, only to come back and see an eventual six-run lead evaporate, as the T-Bones lost, 16-15, in a game that lasted 11 innings and nearly five hours Friday night at Shaw Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Kansas City pitcher Mike Kickham, who’s become somewhat of an ace for the T-Bones, had an un-Kickham-like start, as he faced nine batters in the first inning and allowed five runs. The first four batters of the game reached for the Goldeyes, with Maikol Gonzalez doubling, Josh Romanski walking, Willie Cabrera reaching on a fielder’s choice and Reggie Abercrombie delivering a two-run single that gave Winnipeg a 2-0 lead.
The Goldeyes extended their lead with a sacrifice fly by David Rohm and then an RBI single by Casio Grider. To continue with the unusual start for Kickham, Grider advanced to third on two wild pitches to Ridge Hoopi-Haslam. A base hit by Hoopi-Haslam scored Grider and put the Goldeyes ahead, 5-0.
The T-Bones, however, scored in each of the next six innings, including two four-run frames. The first four-run inning, the top of the third, is when Kansas City took its first lead. After scoring two in the second on an RBI fielder’s choice by Brian Erie and an RBI single by Starlin Rodriguez that scored Vladimir Frias and Erie, Kansas City sent nine to the plate in the third. The first six batters in the inning reached.
After Jake Blackwood singled, Winnipeg starter Mikey O’Brien loaded the bases by walking Gallas and Frias, for the second time. Dalton Wheat then got his second hit of the game, scoring Blackwood. On the play, the ball got away from shortstop Gonzalez, and Gallas raced home, cutting Winnipeg’s lead to 5-4. The next batter, Erie, roped a ball to center for a hit that scored Frias and Wheat, and gave Kansas City its first lead of the game at 6-5.
Kansas City tacked on a run in the fourth on a lead-off home run by Blackwood, his 12th of the season, against reliever Brandon Shimo. By the end of the game, Blackwood would get three hits and be on base for five of his six plate appearances.
The Goldeyes tied the game at 7-7 with two runs in the fourth against Kickham. With one out, Carlton Tanabe reached on a base hit to short right field that appeared to be bobbled and caught by the second baseman Wiley. The umpires conferred and decided Wiley dropped it. After Gonzalez walked, Romanski brought in Tanabe and Gonzalez with a double to left that went over the head of Rodriguez.
Kansas City seemed to take control of the game with another four-run inning. In the top of the fifth, with one out, Rodriguez got his second of three hits, which was followed by a Tyler Massey double. Winnipeg elected to intentionally walk Blackwood — his second free pass of the game. Gallas made the Goldeyes pay with a grand slam, his 11th homer of the year, that gave Kansas City an 11-7 lead.
The T-Bones added two more runs and went ahead 13-7 in the sixth, thanks largely to two Winnipeg errors, on consecutive batters, and a double by Rodriguez.
The Goldeyes stormed back with another five-run inning, this time against reliever David Holman, who started the sixth in place of Kickham. With one out, Romanski singled and went to second when Cabrera reached on an error by third baseman Sergio Leon. Abercrombie doubled, scoring Romanski. Two batters after Rohm reached on an error by shortstop Vladimir Frias, Casio Grider doubled home Abercrombie.
Johnny Shuttlesworth relieved Holman and proceeded to give up a two-run double to Hoopi-Haslam, who was thrown out by Wheat trying to stretch it into a triple. Nonetheless, Kansas City’s lead had dwindled to 13-12.
Kansas City got two of those runs back in the seventh after Gallas was hit in the head by a pitch leading off the inning. Frias and Wheat greeted relief pitcher Kyle Lotzkar with back-to-back singles, the second of which scored Gallas and was Wheat’s fourth hit of the game. Frias then made it 15-12 when he scored on a wild pitch by Lotzkar.
Winnipeg tacked on a run in the seventh on an RBI double by Cabrera against relief pitcher Tyler Ybarra. Ybarra’s struggles continued in the eighth, when he hit two batters, walked two walks and gave up a base hit, as the Goldeyes tied the game at 15-15.
After Winnipeg’s fifth pitcher, Cameron McVey (2-2), faced the minimum through the final 3 1/3 innings, the Goldeyes got the break they needed in the 11th. Evan DeLuca (2-3) hit Romanski, who went to second on a sacrifice by Cabrera. The T-Bones intentionally walked Abercrombie, who went to second on a wild pitch. DeLuca walked Rohm, setting up Jacob Rogers, who blooped a base hit to right that scored Romanski.
When it was all said and done, Kansas City and Winnipeg combined for 31 runs, 31 hits, six errors, 11 pitchers and a 4 hour, 43-minute game.
Kansas City (29-36) is scheduled to face Winnipeg (36-29) in game two of the three-game series on Saturday night at 7. All of the action can be heard online at TBonesBaseball.com.
– Story by Matt Fulks, T-Bones
Legends Outlets Kansas City is joining with the United Way of Wyandotte County to collect donations for local students during a Back-to-School Clothing Drive from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30.
The event will feature prize giveaways, refreshments and entertainment including a Sporting KC player appearance, kids’ activities and more.
Sporting KC midfielder Connor Hallisey will appear at the event. Also making an appearance will be Dexter the Dinosaur from the T-Rex Café. A school choir performance is planned, and there will be safety tips from the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department.
Donation items must be new and may include all sizes of khaki pants, jeans, polo shirts, socks, underwear and shoes, toiletry items including deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste, and Legends gifts cards. Donations will go to local agencies of the United Way of Wyandotte County for distribution.
Additionally, shoppers 16 and older who donate at least one school-related item during the drive will receive an entry into a grand prize drawing for one $500 Legends Outlets gift card.
The clothing drive is on the west side of The Legends Outlets, between T-Rex Café and Books-A-Million at 1843 Village West Parkway.
Bubble Run scheduled today
The Bubble Run, a 5K race, is scheduled at 8 a.m. and at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, Kan. There are waves of bubbles every three to five minutes. Every kilometer, participants run through foam bogs, where colored foam covers them. Entry fee is $50 and there may be a $10 charge for parking. For more information, see http://www.bubblerun.com/upcoming-locations/kansas-city.
Learn sewing and quilting at the library
Sewing and quilting for beginners or for those who want to learn more will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, conference room C, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kan. The class is for adults, and for those ages 10 and older. There is a limit of 15. Advance registration is requested to the library, 913-596-5800. Those who register get priority.
Learn how marbles are made
A marble-making demonstration is scheduled from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at Moon Marble Co. store, 600 E. Front St., Bonner Springs. Today, star-spangled marbles are on display. Demonstrations begin around 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. and end at about 3 p.m., provided a glass artist is available. For more information, see www.moonmarble.com/.
Back-to-school clothing drive today at Legends
Legends Outlets Kansas City is joining with the United Way of Wyandotte County to collect donations for local students during a Back-to-School Clothing Drive from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30. The event will feature prize giveaways, refreshments and entertainment including a Sporting KC player appearance from 1 to 2 p.m., kids’ activities and much more. Donation items must be new and may include all sizes of khaki pants, jeans, polo shirts, socks, underwear and shoes, toiletry items including deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste, and Legends gifts cards. Additionally, shoppers who donate at least one school-related item during the drive will receive an entry into a grand prize drawing for one $500 Legends Outlets gift card. The clothing drive is on the west side of The Legends Outlets, between T-Rex Café and Books-A-Million at 1843 Village West Parkway.
Summer reading wrap-up parties planned
A summer reading wrap-up party is planned from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the West Wyandotte Library auditorium, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kan. An interactive Rube Goldberg machine will be featured.
Another summer reading wrap-up party will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the South Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan., on the front grounds. Participants will cool off with a snow cone and watch a BMX stunt show.
Cabela’s schedules fly-fishing class
Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kan., has scheduled a free fly-fishing class from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Interested persons may meet at the Cabela’s Fly Shop and the class will go to the outdoor pond. The class is for beginners and experienced anglers.
Adult coloring time planned
Adult coloring is planned from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is in the first floor meeting room.
Author to speak at Main Library
Author Toriano Porter will speak from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library auditorium, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Porter is an author, journalist and motivational speaker from the St. Louis area. His books, “James Cool,” and “The Pride of Park Avenue,” are about coming of age in St. Louis.
Junior roller derby planned
The Junior Warriors, ages 8-17, will have a roller derby bout on Saturday, July 30, at Memorial Hall, 600 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. Doors will open at 3 p.m., with the first whistle at 4 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids 6 to 12. For more information, see http://www.kcrollerwarriors.com/junior-warriors1.html.
Live at Legends concert to be July 30
Big Time Grain Company is scheduled to play at the Live at the Legends concert at 5 p.m. July 30 at The Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kan. Concerts are by the courtyard fountain, near the AMC Legends 14 Theatre. For more information, see www.legendsshopping.com.
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