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Missouri scored another run in the sixth, and Kansas added an extra run in the seventh. But things fell apart for Kansas in the seventh, when Missouri got a three-run homer to defeat Kansas 5-4. Smith said that the team just couldn't finish the game but that she was pleased the team competed with a team like Missouri.
The second game was a different story. While Kansas took a 2-1 lead into the fourth, things went downhill for Kansas for the
rest of the game. Missouri used another three-run homer to kick off a six-run fourth, and then Missouri scored another three runs in the sixth to run-ruled Kansas 10-2. Smith said Missouri played more aggressively in the second game.
"In the second game, Missouri hit like Missouri usually hits," Smith said. "They stepped up to the plate and attacked the ball."
Although both losses were disappointing, there are some
moral victories that can be taken from the game, senior infielder Armanda lae said.
"I think we showed a lot of fight and potential against a team that's really, really tough," Jobe said.
Jobe said she expected Kansas to bring some competition to Baylor when Kansas continues its season this weekend in Waco, Texas.
MLB
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Callaspo, Bloomquist win game for Royals in 11th
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alberto Callaspo hit a tying homer to lead off the bottom of the 11th inning and pinch runner Willie Bloomquist scored on an error to give the Kansas City Royals a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
After Callaspo's shot off Jose Valverde (0-1), Billy Butler singled and Bloomquist ran for him. He stopped at third on Rick Ankiel's double to right-center, but went home when rookie second baseman Scott Sizemore dropped the relay throw.
Miguel Cabrera hornered with two out in the ninth innering for the Tigers to tie the score at 1. Carlos Guillen hit an RBI single in the top of the 11th for
Kyle Farmsworth (1-0), the fifth Kansas City pitcher, gave up singles to Maggilio Ordonez, Cabrera and Guillen to start the 11th.
Detroit.
Cabrera homered off the right-field foul pole with two out in the north on a 10-pitch at bat against joakim Soria.
Hochevar, who was 1-10 with an 8.21 earned run average in his final 13 starts last season, gave up five hits, including a wind-blown triple to Austin Jackson with two out in the third. Hochevar struck out Johnny Damon to strand him.
Luke Hochewar, the first overall pick in the 2006 draft, threw seven 2-3 scoreless innings, holding the Tigers to five hits.
Ni scored Yunieksy Bancourt, who singled and went to second when Jason Kendall walked.
Scherzer allowed one hit in six innings.
Detroit right-hander Max Scherzer held the Royals hitless until Kendall's single to right with two out in the fifth. The Royals loaded the bases in the inring with a hit batter and walk sardwiched around Kendall's single, but came away empty after David Dejesus looked at a called third strike.
Chris Getz's two-out single to right in the seventh off Fu-Te
Cabrera entered the game 8 for 9 with eight consecutive hits off Hochevar, but went 0 for 3 against the right-hander.
Royals starters Zack Greinke and Hochev have allowed one earned run in 13 2-3 innings in the first two games.
MLB
Chipper hits homer, Braves defeat Cubs
ATLANTA — Chipper Jones hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves held off the Chicagoubs 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Martin Prado hit a one-out double off John Grabow (0-1), ending a string of 15 consecutive outs by Braves batters, before Jones connected for his first homer of the season.
Peter Moylan (1-0) worked around a hit and a walk during a scoreless eighth and Billy Wagner finished for his first
save with Atlanta. Alfonso Soriano singled with one out in the ninth but Wagner responded by striking out pinch-hitter Xavier Nady and Geovany Soto to end the game.
Braves phenom Jason Heyward hit an RBI double in the second.
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Xavier Henry announces his decision to leave Kansas after just a year. He averaged more than 13 points per game this season.
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"That's what makes playing in that building so special to me," Henry said. "I absolutely loved going to school this year."
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"Before the games, in the Towers — just relaxing and having fun with my teammates for a whole year," Henry said. "And running out that tunnel when everybody's screaming. Those will be my most memorable moments."
Self said.
What Xavier didn't expect from coming to Kansas was all the fan support just one more factor in his difficult choice.
After Henry's emotions seemed settled, he was asked what he'll remember most from his one year in college. More tears seeped out as he couldn't pick out a specific moment.
Here are some more tidbits of information from Wednesday's news conference:
Surprise when C.J. Henry wouldn't comment about himself regarding next year, coach Bill Self said Henry has shown excitement about next year despite his brother leaving
The redshirts, Travis Releford and Mario Little, had a fun time practicing without worrying about playtime this season. But Self has talked with them and they are ready to work for real next year. "We're playing with live bullets next year," he told them.
With one scholarship already going to Royce Woolridge and two remaining, Self said he will likely give another and there is a "chance" he will use the third scholarship.
After spending part of the week in Indianapolis, Self expressed an interest in the NCAA tournament expansion after seeing a bracket that made him "feel more comfortable" with the 96 teams.
There are many questions about next year, but Self said losing Sherron Collins, Cole Aldrich and Xavier Henry to the NBA draft won't do anything for next season's outlook. "I don't think our expectations or goals will change because of the
think our expectations or goals will change one bit because of the absence of three really good players," Self said.
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