Author: KMAN Staff

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Eric Hosmer tied a season high with four hits, pinch-runner Jarrod Dyson scored the go-ahead run in the 13th inning on a throwing error by rookie reliever Mike Morin, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 Saturday night. Danny Valencia felt discomfort on two swings leading off the 13th and was checked out by manager Ned Yost and a trainer. After convincing them he was all right, Valencia lined a double off the fence in left-center, sliding into second headfirst. Dyson went into run for him and scored when Morin (0-1) fielded…

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On Saturday, May 24, Ben Wilson announced his plans to run for Riley County’s County Commission. Ben is a senior at K-State, majoring in music and minoring in political science. “We need strong leadership that is careful in how it spends taxpayers’ money and makes Riley County the best it can be for our families and businesses,” Wilson said. “After much encouragement, thought, and prayer, I’ve determined that serving on the County Commission is the best way for me to help that happen.” Wilson is from the Manhattan area and has been involved in politics for the last several years.…

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Mike Trout homered and threw out a runner at third base, Chris Iannetta also went deep, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 Friday night. C.J. Wilson (6-3) allowed a run and four hits in 6 1-3 innings, striking out three and walking four. Wilson also hit two batters, including leadoff man Nori Aoki with his 105th and final pitch. Aoki had two singles and a double. The Angels won for the 11th time in 14 games and are a season-best seven games over .500. Danny Duffy (2-4) gave up five runs and…

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A finally Friday edition of “The Game” on KMAN gets you ready for a Royals weekend on the west coast in L.A. taking on the Angels. Steve Physioc, Royals broadcaster joins the show to talk about the state of baseball in Kansas City. How will Danny Duffy fair against a good offensive line up in the start after nearly throwing a perfect game? The Big 12 baseball tournament continues with a champion being crowned over the weekend. High school regional events taking shape all around the state. NBA playoffs continue this weekend, all that and much more on “The Game” on KMAN.

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An accident in Pottawatomie County resulted in serious injuries and a person life-flighted to Topeka Friday morning.   Names are not yet available, but the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s dispatcher confirmed a car/motorcycle accident at the Highway 24/Blue Run Road intersection shortly before 6 a.m. The motorcycle driver was lifeflighted to Topeka as a code red, which indicates pretty serious injuries.   KMAN will provide more information as it becomes available.

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