The Community R-VI high school softball team competed at the Montgomery County Jamboree on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Community defeated Montgomery County 5-2.
The Lady Trojans lost to Elsberry 5-2.
And Community bounced back and beat Silex 7-2.
Community opens their season this Saturday, August 31st at the Montgomery County Fall Classic.
The St. Louis Cardinals lost to the San Diego Padres 7-4 at Busch Stadium on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Gibson was hurt by four walks and a first-inning homer by Padres star Manny Muchado.
Mason Winn, Alex Burleson and Brendan Donovan each recorded four hits for the Redbirds in the loss.
The Kansas City Royals find themselves just one game behind the Cleveland Guardians following a doubleheader sweep on Monday, August 26, 2024.
The Royals defeated Cleveland 4-3 in Game 1.
And Kansas City defeated Cleveland 9-4 in the nightcap.
The Royals have a firm hold on an American League Wild Card spot, 1 1/2 games ahead of the Twins for the second spot, with the Boston Red Sox falling five games behind Minnesota as the next closest team.
Kansas City is now 6-1 against Cleveland this year and can clinch the season series with one more win in the final five games.