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Duffy leads Royals past Sale, White Sox 4-1

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kc-royalsCHICAGO (AP) — Danny Duffy took a shutout into the ninth inning in the longest outing of his career, and the surging Kansas City Royals beat Chris Sale and the Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Sunday.

Lorenzo Cain and Paulo Orlando homered as Kansas City (55-35) moved a season-high 20 games above .500. The AL Central leaders took three of four in the weekend series and have won 11 of 14 overall.

Duffy (4-4) gave up rookie Tyler Saladino’s leadoff drive in the ninth for his first career homer. Joe Blanton then came in and got the last three outs for his first career save in his 278th major league game.

Blanton, a starter for most of his career, got the save opportunity after Kansas City split a doubleheader on Friday, and then used seven relievers in Saturday’s 13-inning victory.

Sale (8-5) allowed four runs and a season-high 11 hits in 6 1/3 innings.

Barmes, Hedges homer to give Padres 5-4 win over Rockies

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colorado-rockiesSAN DIEGO (AP) — Clint Barmes hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the seventh and rookie catcher Austin Hedges homered and threw out a runner for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 Saturday night for their fourth straight win.

The Padres, who have underperformed after general manager A.J. Preller revamped the roster in a series of dazzling offseason moves, matched their season-high winning streak. They also won four straight from June 2-6.

The game was tied at 3 in the seventh when pinch-hitter Melvin Upton Jr. drew a leadoff walk off Christian Friedrich (0-2). Tommy Kahnle came on and allowed Barmes’ homer to deep left.

The Rockies closed to 5-4 on Troy Tulowitzki’s homer to deep left off Joaquin Benoit with one out in the eighth.

Brandon Maurer (6-2) got one out for the win. Craig Kimbrel struck out the side in the ninth for his 25th save.

Cain homers in 13th inning, lifts Royals over White Sox

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kc-royalsCHICAGO (AP) — Lorenzo Cain homered in the 13th inning and the Kansas City Royals outlasted the Chicago White Sox 7-6 Saturday in a game that took nearly five hours.

The AL Central-leading Royals won for the 10th time in 13 games.

Cain doubled and singled early, then led off the 13th with his ninth home run of the season. He connected against Dan Jennings (1-3).

Brandon Finnegan (3-0) pitched two scoreless innings in the four-hour, 56-minute game. Ryan Madson earned his first save in three chances after allowing a single in the 13th.

The Royals finished with 17 hits, including five doubles.

Shields wins for 1st time in 6 weeks as Padres down Rockies

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colorado-rockiesSAN DIEGO (AP) — James Shields won for the first time in six weeks, and Matt Kemp, Jedd Gyorko and Justin Upton homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.

The Padres, who have underperformed despite making several big offseason acquisitions, have won three straight following a six-game losing streak.

Shields (8-3) won for the first time since beating the New York Mets 7-0 on June 3. He had four no-decisions and a three-start losing streak in his last seven starts. He allowed one run and seven hits in five innings, struck out six and walked four.

Shields, who signed a $75 million, four-year free-agent contract in February, allowed a homer to Charlie Blackmon leading off the fifth that made it 3-1. Craig Kimbrel pitched a perfect ninth for his 24th save.

Jorge De La Rosa (6-4) took the loss.

Danks pitches into 7th, White Sox beat Royals 2-0 for split

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kc-royalsCHICAGO (AP) — John Danks pitched four-hit ball into the seventh, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 Friday to split a day-night doubleheader.

The White Sox shook off a 4-2 loss in the opener to win for the 10th time in 14 games, with Danks (5-8) dominating on the mound.

Avisail Garcia tripled and scored on a single by Tyler Flowers in the second inning. Melky Cabrera doubled and came in from third on a wild pitch by Edinson Volquez (8-5).

Danks exited to loud cheers with a 2-0 lead after he walked Alex Rios leading off the seventh.

In the opener, Mike Moustakas hit a solo homer in the fifth on the 12th pitch of the at-bat to give the Royals a 2-1 lead, and Alex Rios capped a two-run sixth with his drive off Jeff Samardzija after Chicago tied it.

Rios, Moustakas homer as Royals beat White Sox 4-2

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kc-royalsCHICAGO (AP) — Alex Rios and Mike Moustakas homered, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 Friday in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader.

On a scorching afternoon when the ball was carrying, the AL Central leaders took out a team showing some spark after struggling most of the way.

Moustakas hit a solo homer in the fifth to give the Royals a 2-1 lead. Rios capped a two-run sixth with his drive off Jeff Samardzija (6-5) after Chicago tied it.

All-Star Lorenzo Cain had two hits, including an RBI double for the Royals. He is 21 for 42 in his past 11 games.

Chris Young (8-5) gave up two runs and three hits, including solo homers to Geovany Soto and Adam Eaton, in five innings.

Closer Greg Holland gave up a pinch-hit single to Emilio Bonifacio with one out in the ninth before finishing for his 20th save.

Tenopir Named as NSAA Interim Executive Director

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NSAA logoLINCOLN – In a special meeting of the Nebraska School Activities Association Board of Directors on Friday, July 17, the Board voted to hire Dr. Jim Tenopir to serve as interim NSAA Executive Director.

Dr. Tenopir has been the Chief Operating Officer of the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) since July 2010. As COO, Tenopir was responsible for the day to day operations of the national office in Indianapolis, providing service to the 51 member associations. Tenopir recently retired from that position to return to Lincoln to live. Prior to the NFHS, Tenopir was the NSAA Executive Director for nine years after serving over 30 years as a teacher, coach and school administrator.

Board Chairman Jay Bellar said: “The NSAA Board of Directors has been intentional in its deliberation this past month to move in a direction that provides the NSAA staff and member schools with the best leadership possible as we go forward. Dr. Tenopir’s experience and his knowledge base of high school activities is unmatched. We are grateful for the fact that he is willing to lead us through this period of transition.”

Dr. Tenopir will begin his duties August 1.

Petteway Helps Hawks to Quarterfinals

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Courtesy Andy Wenstrand/NU Digital Media

Las Vegas – Terran Petteway put together his strongest performance in the NBA Summer League Thursday night, as he nearly posted a triple double in Atlanta’s 82-73 win over Denver.

Petteway was one of five Hawks in double figures, finishing with 14 points, and team highs in both rebounds (nine) and assists (seven). Petteway shined from long range, hitting 4-of-10 from 3-point range for the Hawks (3-2).

In addition to his offensive effort, he also chipped in two blocked shots and a pair of steals in handing Denver (3-1) its first loss in Summer League.

The Hawks will play Dallas in the quarterfinals on Saturday.

Huskers Beef Up 2016 Class

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Hours after Nebraska received a commitment from Miami (Fl.) defensive back DiCaprio Bootle, the Huskers landed a second commitment from 6-foot-2, 277 pound offensive lineman Boe Wilson from Lee’s Summit (Mo.) West High School.

Wilson, ranked as a 3-star prospect by Rivals, becomes the 14th overall commitment and the third offensive lineman in the 2016 class for Nebraska.

Wilson chose to commit to Nebraska over offers from Louisville, Indiana, Kansas, Purdue and others.

 

 

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