5/7/24 Hometown Broadcasting Sports Tuesday
7 May 2024 Sports
Michael Massey homered and Maikel Garcia singled in two runs in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night.
The start was moved up a half-hour to 6:10 p.m. CDT to beat predicted thunderstorms, which didn’t arrive before the last out.
After the Royals did next to nothing against Milwaukee starter Bryse Wilson, who allowed one hit and struck out six in six scoreless innings, they broke through in the seventh against the Brewers’ bullpen.
Massey greeted Jared Koenig (2-1) with a 412-foot homer to right-center. Koenig was lifted with one out after a walk and a hit batsman, and Garcia hit a bases-loaded single up the middle against Elvis Peguero.
Cole Ragans allowed two runs on two hits in six innings for the Royals, striking out eight. Nick Anderson (2-1) pitched a scoreless seventh. Tyler Duffey and Will Smith got through the eighth – helped by catcher Salvador Perez, who threw out Jackson Chourio trying to steal third – and Chris Stratton worked the ninth for his second save.
Gary Sánchez hit a two-run homer in the fourth for the Brewers, taking advantage of a strong southerly wind. He got a 2-1 fastball up into the air and it landed 427 feet away in the seats in left-center.
Wilson walked the first two Royals in the sixth. But he induced Vinnie Pasquantino to hit into a 4-6-3 double play and then struck out Perez to get out of the jam.
The Brewers were also unsuccessful on a couple of replay challenges.
Meanwhile, the Brewers selected the contract of RHP Kevin Herget from Triple-A Nashville. RHP Janson Junk was optioned to Nashville … RHP Jakob Junis was transferred to the 60-day injured list. … RHP Freddy Peralta dropped his appeal and began his five-game suspension for hitting Tampa Bay’s Jose Siri with a pitch Tuesday.
The three-game series continues Tuesday with Milwaukee RHP Colin Rea (3-0, 2.67 ERA) facing Kansas City RHP Seth Lugo (5-1, 1.60). First pitch is at 6:40.
Elsewhere in the NL Central Monday the Padres beat the Cubs 6-3, the Pirates downed the Angels 4-1 and the Mets edged the Cardinals 4-3. The Brewers and Cubs are tied for first place in the division while the Pirates and Reds are 4 games back and the Cardinals are 5 ½ games behind.
After an off-day Monday the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are back in action tonight playing at the Quad Cities Both teams are 17-10 and tied for first in the Midwest League. First pitch is at 6:30.
The Green Bay Packers have signed WR Julian Hicks, OL Lecitus Smith (luh-SEET-us) and WR Dimitri Stanley and released CB Anthony Johnson and DL Deandre Johnson and waived/injured WR Thyrick Pitts (thigh-rick). The transactions were announced Monday by General Manager Brian Gutekunst.
Hicks (6-2, 201), a rookie, played for Central Michigan University in 2018, the University of Akron in 2019 and for the University at Albany from 2022-23. He appeared in seven games in 2018, recording 27 receptions for 313 yards (11.6 avg.) and a team-best four touchdowns. In 2019, Hicks played in eight contests and posted 21 receptions for 225 yards (10.7 avg.) and two TDs. He saw action in 23 games in 2022-23, registering 72 receptions for 1,139 yards (15.8 avg.) and 17 TDs. Hicks will wear No. 81 for the Packers.
Smith (6-3, 314), a second-year player out of Virginia Tech, was originally selected in the sixth round (No. 215 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He played in 10 games as a rookie for the Cardinals, opening two games at right guard. In 2023, he spent time on the practice squads of the Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles. Smith played in 45 games with 38 starts for the Hokies and was a two-time All-ACC selection (2019-20). He will wear No. 61 for the Packers.
Stanley (6-0, 200), a rookie, began his career at the University of Colorado (2018-21) before finishing at Iowa State (2022-23). He registered 70 receptions for 820 yards (11.7 avg.) and four touchdowns in his four seasons with the Buffaloes. and was named to the SB Nation All-Pac-12 freshman team as a redshirt freshman in 2019. Stanley played in 23 games with nine starts for the Cyclones, compiling 48 receptions for 559 yards (11.6 avg.) and a TD. He will wear No. 19 for the Packers.
All fans are invited to a Meet & Greet event hosted by the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders on Thursday, May 23 at Horicon Bank (854 E. Johnson St., Fond du Lac, WI) from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Douglas Coe, the team’s second-year on-field manager, and General Manager Jim Misudek, will be on-hand to answer questions, discuss the upcoming season, and preview the 2024 roster.
The doors for the event will open at 5:00 p.m. with complimentary light snacks available. Coe will be available for photos and autographs from 5:00-5:30 p.m. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and admission is FREE. The first 100 fans at the event may enter to win a Horicon Bank VIP Suite for a 2024 home game! Weaver, the Dock Spiders fun-loving mascot, will also be available for photos with fans who attend the event.
In the NBA Playoffs Monday night the Knicks won at home over the Pacers 124-117 in the first game of their Eastern Conference series while in the Western Conference the Timberwolves pounded the Nuggets in Denver 106-80 to lead 2-0 in their series.
This year’s Dock Spiders Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 18 at Herr-Baker Field on the campus of Marian University from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Rummage Sale and select Team Store items will be priced to move and will include game-worn team gear, numerous t-shirts, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers items, Northwoods League apparel, and much more. Rummage Sale items will not be eligible for returns, exchanges, or any further discounts.
The Dock Spiders Team Store and Box Office will be open for business on Saturday, May 18 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
The Dock Spiders begin their eighth season of Northwoods League play on Memorial Day (May 27). The home schedule features 12 giveaway items, Daily Specials each day and night of the week, special appearances, live music, movies, and gameday themes.
Season tickets and group packages are currently available at dockspiders.com or by calling the ticket office at (920) 907-9833. Visit the Dock Spiders ballpark Box Office and Team Store during normal business hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Baseball and Softball Schedule 5/6/2024
Baseball:
Plymouth 4, Oostburg 1
Beaver Dam 3, Jefferson 2
Green Bay East/West at Shawano
Menasha at Seymour
West De Pere14, New London 5
Lomira 11, Markesan 1
Saint Lawrence Seminary at Omro
Oshkosh North 10, DeForest 5
Mauston 14, Regis 4
Oakfield 16, Montello 2
Pardeeville 10, entral Wisconsin Christian 2
Softball:
North Fond du Lac 8, Ripon 3
Plymouth 19, Berlin 0
Lakeside Lutheran 4, Kettle Moraine Lutheran 2
Milton 7,Beaver Dam 0
Stevens Point 7, Menasha 4
Xavier 4, West De Pere 3
Columbus at Lomira
St. Mary’s Springs 7, Laconia 6
Winnebago Lutheran Academy 11, Omro 1
Oshkosh North7, Appleton North 1
Wausau East 13, Appleton West 0
Westfield at Omro
Wautoma 14, Princeton/Green Lake 4
Johnson Creek 14, Markesan 0
Randolph 21, Pardeeville 20
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