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Pitching will be the name of the game for the Kansas softball team next year, but for now they will hone their fundamental skills this fall, coach Kalum Haack said.
"In the fall the wins and losses don't affect me," Hack said.
By Gerry Fey
Kansan sportswriter
Oct. 1-3 in independence, Mo., will be the highlight of the fall schedule.
With senior All-American pitcher Stephani Williams returning and sophomore Beth Robinson available after being academically ineligible last year, the Jayhawks have strong pitching. Haack said.
Haack said the purpose of fall practice was to give new players experience.
Softball team expects strong pitching
Two players who will benefit from the fall season are center fielder Keri Riggs, a Central Arizona Community College transfer, and freshman catcher Jacque Wenger who are replacing top players lost last year.
Williams pitched the most innings last year on the team. She ended the Spring season with a 0.96 ERA. She also had 29 victories and 18 shutouts. "It's helpful when you have any All-
For now, Haack said he was excited about the team after watching the first practice.
"There is so much athletic ability on this team," Haack said. "We have a good shot to go a long way."
"Stephan pitched all but six games last year, 'Haack said. "She was really tired, and it may have hurt her in some games."
The team started practices Monday and will begin a limited fall schedule Sept. 18 at home. The schedule is still tentative, as all games have not been confirmed. The Big Eight tournament
Robinson will lighten the load set on Williams last year. Haack said Robinson would also make Williams more effective.
American returning, especially if she is a pitcher, "Haack said." *Pitching* is a big part of the game, and with a good pitcher, your team is in every game.
Williams spent her summer playing for a national team in Europe.
Royals end Twins' road streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brian McRae hit a two-trip triple in the seventh inning last night to boost Dane Cone and the Kansas City Royals past Minnesota, 5-3, ending the Twins' six-game winning streak on the road.
The Associated Press
McRae, who was 3-for-4 against Twins starter Eddie Guarda in the Royals victory last Thursday in Minnesota, tripled under the glove of diving center Shane Mack to give the Royals a 5-2 lead.
Cone, 10-11, pitched seven %
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innings, allowing eight hits, four walks and striking out four batters. He was relieved by Jeff Montgomery after Chip Hale hit his second season homer with the bases empty and one out in the eighth innight. Montgomery earned his league-leading. 30th save
Hubie Brooks started the Royals' explosive seventh inning with a single. Keith Miller struck out, but Chico Lind followed with a single, sending Brooks to second. Gagne singled to drive in Brooks and McRae followed with a triple, sending Lind and Gagne home.
Okoye on injured reserve; Chiefs begin to trim team
"The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association."
When people want to honor a loved one and fight heart disease.
The Chiefs also released 14 players yesterday, including former Kansas quarterback Chip Hilleary and wide receiver Matt Gay.
Okoye cannot play for the Chiefs this year, but could be released and picked up by another team if it was determined his knee had recovered
KANSAS CITY — Christian Okyo,
Kansas City Chief running back, was
put on injured reserve Tuesday and
will miss the season for Kansas City
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