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N.Y. Yankees 10, Philadelphia 2 Thursday, June 25 GOLF, DAKOTAS TOUR South T’Wolves Ready For NBA Draft GOLF Minnesota 6, Chicago White Sox 1 BASEBALL, AMATEUR Crof- Dakota Open Pro-Am at The Bluffs SIOUXLAND JUNIOR TOUR L.A. Angels 2, Houston 1, 13 ton at Scotland (7:30 p.m.); Les- GC, Vermillion MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — traded Garnett to Boston Thursday night, suggesting June 24 at The Meadows GC, Moville, Boston 5, Baltimore 1 terville at Menno (7:30 p.m., KVHT- SOFTBALL, GIRLS’ USSSA Flip Saunders was in the Min- for a package of players renewed local interest in the Iowa Oakland at Texas, 8:05 p.m. FM); Yankton at Wynot (7:30 p.m.) State Tourn. at Sioux Falls (Yank- NOTE: Event shortened to 14 holes Kansas City at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. SOFTBALL, GIRLS’ Sioux ton Fury Xtreme) nesota Timberwolves front who never panned out, said team. for older groups. The 12-13 age group Thursday’s Games City vs. Yankton Fury White (DH, TRACK & FIELD, OUTDOOR office in 1995 when they hello and goodbye to Kevin “The KG draft ended played nine holes, the 9-11 age-group Chicago White Sox (Rodon 3-1) at 5:30 p.m., Summit South); Norfolk USA Championships at Eugene, played six holes. Detroit (Simon 7-4), 12:08 p.m. Kelly’s at Yankton Fury Crush (DH, Ore. drafted a teenager named Love as the new face of the up being a great draft,” BOYS’ 16-OVER: Tyler Danke, Baltimore (Mi.Gonzalez 5-4) at Bos- 6:30 p.m., Riverside) Sunday, June 28 Kevin Garnett, ushering in an franchise, changed coaches Saunders said. “The only Sioux City 60, Brock De Boer, Sioux City ton (E.Rodriguez 3-1), 12:35 p.m. Friday, June 26 BASEBALL, AMATEUR Ver- 63, Marcus Rens, Hull 65, Jax Hoefling, Oakland (Gray 8-3) at Texas (Lewis BASEBALL, AMATEUR Scot- million Greysox at Garretson (2 era of respectability for the seven times, brought Saun- other time I sensed the same Sioux City 67, Anthony Gallagher, Mov- 7-3), 1:05 p.m. land at Lesterville (7:30 p.m.) p.m.); Crofton at Freeman (7:30 franchise. ders back as team president excitement was when we ille 70, Michael Murphy, Elk Point 72 N.Y. Yankees (Warren 5-4) at Hou- BASEBALL, LEGION Alcester p.m.); Irene at Lesterville (7:30 BOYS’ 14-15: Dustin Widman, ston (Keuchel 8-3), 7:10 p.m. at Vermillion (DH, 6 p.m.); Winner- p.m.); Wynot at Tabor (7:30 p.m.); He was the coach a year and coach, and reacquired made the trade for Marbury Climbing Hill 60, Seth Felts, Sioux City Friday’s Games Colome at Platte-Geddes (7:30 Yankton at Scotland (7:30 p.m.) later when a draft-night trade Garnett in a trade with after having Garnett and hav- 64 Cleveland at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m. p.m.) BASEBALL, VFW TEENER BOYS’ 12-13: Justin Schipper, Hos- Texas at Toronto, 6:07 p.m. BASEBALL, VFW TEENER Bob Tereshinski Classic at Yankton brought Stephon Marbury to Brooklyn. ing the two guys together. It pers 40, Daniel Wright, Sgt. Bluff 46, Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 6:08 Brookings Tourn. (Yankton Reds) (Yankton Lakers vs. S.F. Central, the team, forming a dynamic Through all that they seems ironic that you had Gavin Cote, Sioux City 49, Caleb Lub- p.m. GOLF, DAKOTAS TOUR South 10 a.m.; Mitchell vs. Hartington, bers, Moville 53, Carter Bleil, Moville 56, Boston at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m. Dakota Open Pro-Am at The Bluffs 12:15 p.m.; Hartington vs. S.F. tandem with Garnett that have missed the playoffs two dynamic players that Kaleb Bleil, Moville 58, Seth Hanson, Minnesota at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. GC, Vermillion Central 2:30 p.m.; Mitchell vs. finally pushed the Wolves for 11 straight seasons, the were the beginning of that Sioux City 64, Colby East, Sioux City 66 N.Y. Yankees at Houston, 7:10 p.m. TRACK & FIELD, OUTDOOR Renner Post 307, 4:45 p.m.; Yank- BOYS’ 9-11: Dallas Kluender, Mov- Kansas City at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. USA Championships at Eugene, ton Lakers vs. Renner Post 307, 7 into the playoffs for the first longest active drought in the franchise. I believe that’s ille 28, Shane Sanderson, Sioux City Seattle at L.A. Angels, 9:05 p.m. Ore. p.m.); Brookings Tourn. (Yankton time in the franchise’s eight NBA, and worn down their what we’re starting to do 31, Jack White, Sioux City 32, Drake Saturday, June 27 Reds) years in the league. dwindling fan base with a now, too.” Anderson, Sioux City 33, Luke Person, NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL, VFW TEENER BASEBALL, YOUTH Yankton Bob Tereshinski Classic at Yankton Twins Inv. (8-Under, 9-Under and Moville 40, Drew Kluender, Moville 40, East Division As important and new rebuilding plan seem- Saunders said he feels Kaleb Pendergast, Sioux City 43, Domi- (Yankton Lakers vs. Hartington, 10 10-Under divisions) W L Pct GB a.m.; S.F. Central vs. Renner Post South significant as those two ingly every other season. comfortable with their deci- nic East, Sioux City 51 Washington 39 33 .542 — GOLF, DAKOTAS TOUR 307, 12:15 p.m.; Renner Post 307 Dakota Open Pro-Am at The Bluffs GIRLS’ 16-OVER: Makenna Krysl, New York 36 36 .500 3 nights were in turning an Now, finally, some opti- sion, but would not say who vs. Hartington, 2:30 p.m.; Mitchell GC, Vermillion No Sioux City 70 Atlanta 35 37 .486 4 vs. S.F. Central, 4:45 p.m.; Mitchell USSSA NBA laughingstock into a mism. will be the pick. The heavy GIRLS’ 14-15: Sally Gallagher, Miami 30 43 .411 9 1/2 SOFTBALL, GIRLS’ vs. Yankton Lakers, 7 p.m.); Brook- State Tourn. at Sioux Falls (Yank- Moville 75 Philadelphia 26 48 .351 14 competitor in the powerful Saunders and GM Milt favorite is Kentucky big ings Tourn. (Yankton Reds) ton Fury Xtreme) Central Division Western Conference, Saun- Newton turned a disgrun- man Karl-Anthony Towns, HILLCREST GOLF & CC BASEBALL, YOUTH Yankton TRACK & FIELD, OUTDOOR W L Pct GB Twins Inv. (11-Under and 12-Under USA Championships at Eugene, St. Louis 47 24 .662 — ders believes the Wolves tled Love into rookie of the a versatile power forward- TWO-WOMAN LEAGUE divisions) Ore. RESULTS: Pam Van Meeteren- Chicago 39 30 .565 7 could be on the verge of an year Andrew Wiggins and center that would give the Stephanie Serck 63, Lisa Berry-Sandy Pittsburgh 40 31 .563 7 even bigger moment when the assets to bring Garnett Wolves defensive presence Brandt 64, Tracey Grotenhuis-Carla Cincinnati 33 37 .471 13 1/2 Ewald 67, Yavonne Slowey-Lori Ibarolle Milwaukee 26 46 .361 21 1/2 lyn, Mich. (Kurt Busch) 55. San Antonio they draft No. 1 overall on back and built a promising in the paint they have lacked 68, Deb Gubbels-Alicia Cornemann 71 West Division June 28 Toyota/ Mart 350, So- 56. New Orleans (from Memphis) Thursday night. young roster that includes for years. He can shoot from STANDINGS: Pam Van Meeteren- W L Pct GB noma, Calif. 57. Denver (from L.A. Clippers) Stephanie Serck 194, Tracey Grotenhu- Los Angeles 39 33 .542 — July 5 Coke Zero 400, Daytona 58. Philadelphia (from Houston) “Tomorrow should be draft picks Shabazz Mu- the outside and would be a is-Carla Ewald 196, Deb Gubbels-Alicia San Francisco 38 34 .528 1 Beach, Fla. 59. Atlanta maybe the best draft day hammad, Gorgui Dieng and nice complement to Wiggins, Cornemann 201, Yavonne Slowey-Lori Arizona 34 36 .486 4 July 11 Quaker State 400, Sparta, 60. Philadelphia (from Golden State Ibarolle 209, Lisa Berry-Sandy Brandt San Diego 35 38 .479 4 1/2 Ky. through Indiana) that this organization has Zach LaVine. Ricky Rubio is a strong perimeter defender 210 Colorado 31 39 .443 7 July 19 New Hampshire 301, Lou- ever had,” Saunders said expected back fully healthy and athletic marvel who WOMEN’S DAY EVENT Tuesday’s Games don FIRST: Sharry Willard, Cindy Sten- Washington 3, Atlanta 1 July 26 “Your Hero’s Name Here” Wednesday. next season and the team re- shined while working in the Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 6 TRANSACTIONS strom, Jean Tramp, Stephanie Serck 400, Indianapolis. BASEBALL As lost as the Timber- cently opened a $25 million post last season. Philadelphia 11, N.Y. Yankees 6 154 DRIVER STANDINGS American League wolves appeared to be when practice facility. “He likes Minnesota,” SECOND: Lynette Bruening, Sandy St. Louis 4, Miami 3 Through June 14 BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned Brandt, Deb Gubbels, Carla Schling- 1, L.A. Dodgers 0, 1. Kevin Harvick, 576. RHP Oliver Drake to Norfolk (IL). Re- they plucked Garnett out of All of the progress and Kentucky coach John Cali- man 147 10 innings 2. Martin Truex Jr., 561. called LHP T.J. McFarland from Norfolk. high school 20 years ago, excitement surrounding the pari said of Towns. “He said THIRD: Michelle Van Maanen, Alicia Milwaukee 3, N.Y. Mets 2 3. Joey Logano, 520. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Agreed to Cornemann, Jane Adamson, Sue Mor- Colorado 10, Arizona 5 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 508. terms with RHP Justin Garza on a minor they have fallen on even first pick has led to more from day one, ‘I’ll go to Min- rison 147 San Diego 3, San Francisco 2, 11 5. Jimmie Johnson, 506. league contract. harder times over the last than 9,000 fans sending in nesota. I love it. Let’s build WOMEN’S IND. NET SKINS innings 6. Brad Keselowski, 480. DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned FLIGHT ONE: No. 1, Stacy Sch- Wednesday’s Games 7. Jamie McMurray, 464. LHP Ian Krol to Toledo (IL). Recalled decade. During that time RSVPs for the team’s draft something.”’ ramm 3; No. 3, Lisa Berry 2; No. 8, N.Y. Yankees 10, Philadelphia 2 8. Matt Kenseth, 456. RHP Buck Farmer from Toledo. Agreed they fired Saunders as coach, party at Target Center on Lynette Bruening 8; No. 9, Sharry Wil- Washington 2, Atlanta 1, 11 innings 9. Kasey Kahne, 447. to terms with RHP Michael Vinson on a lard 2; No. 11, Bruening 1; No. 15, Alicia Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 2 10. Jeff Gordon, 434. minor league contract. Cornemann 3 St. Louis 6, Miami 1 11. Kurt Busch, 426. — Agreed to FLIGHT TWO: No. 3, Michelle Van L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs, 12. Paul Menard, 421. terms with LHP Zac Person on a minor Maanen 2; No. 5, Van Maanen 3; No. 8:05 p.m. 13. Denny Hamlin, 412. league contract. 6, Van Maanen 1; No. 7, Van Maanen N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee, 8:10 p.m. 14. Carl Edwards, 401. KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Op- 3; No. 10, Diane Steckelberg 3; No. 17, Arizona at Colorado, 8:40 p.m. 15. Aric Almirola, 401. tioned RHP Michael Mariot to Omaha seem to be any concrete for- zero runner-ups and zero Stephanie Serck 3 San Diego at San Francisco, 10:15 16. Ryan Newman, 400. (PCL). Reinstated LHP Danny Duffy mula. And SCL officials want champions. p.m.0 17. Clint Bowyer, 388. from the 15-day DL. Hoeck Thursday’s Games 18. Kyle Larson, 361. — Optioned to know why. Sure, in that same span, N.Y. Mets (deGrom 7-5) at Milwau- 19. Danica Patrick, 357. RHP Michael Tonkin to Rochester (IL). BASEBALL kee (Jungmann 2-1), 1:10 p.m. FROM PAGE 9 “It makes no sense,” the Sunshine League (Al- S.D. AMATEUR POLL 20. Greg Biffle, 351. — Op- L.A. Dodgers (Frias 4-5) at Chicago tioned OF Alfredo Marte to Salt Lake Menno’s Liebl said. “Every exandria, Corsica-Stickney, WATERTOWN — The Renner Mon- Cubs (Lester 4-5), 1:20 p.m. archs and Dimock-Emery continue to (PCL). Recalled LHP Andrew Heaney other league that has eight Dimock-Emery, Mount Arizona (R.De La Rosa 6-3) at Colo- from Salt Lake. the seven districts. hold down the top spots in this week’s rado (J.De La Rosa 4-3), 2:10 p.m. BASKETBALL teams has five, why wouldn’t Vernon, Parkston Bullheads, South Dakota amateur baseball poll. NBA DRAFT ORDER — Placed Makes sense, right? Not if San Diego (Shields 7-1) at San INF Brendan Ryan on the 15-day DL, we? And they still haven’t Parkston Mudcats, Platte, Renner is No. 1 in Class A and Francisco (Heston 7-5), 2:45 p.m. Thursday At Brooklyn, N.Y. you ask SCL representatives. Dimock-Emery edged Alexandria for the First Round retroactive to Monday. Reinstated RHP Atlanta (Wisler 1-0) at Washington Ivan Nova from the 60-day DL. Designat- given us an actual reason.” and newcomer Winner-Co- No. 1 spot in Class B. (Fister 2-3), 3:05 p.m. 1. Minnesota “It’s not fair,” District 6 Here are this week’s rankings: 2. L.A. Lakers ed LHP Jose De Paula for assignment. Anderson, himself a for- lome) has nine semifinalists, Cincinnati (DeSclafani 5-5) at Pitts- — Optioned commissioner Larry Ander- Class A — 1. Renner Monarchs; 2. burgh (Burnett 6-3), 6:05 p.m. 3. Philadelphia mer league manager, doesn’t two runner-ups and three Sioux Falls Saints; 3. Sioux Falls Brew- 4. New York LHP Alex Claudio to Round Rock (PCL). son told me. St. Louis (Lyons 2-0) at Miami Recalled OF Michael Choice from quite understand why five state champions, but that’s ers; 4. Castlewood Ravens; 5. Sioux (Haren 6-4), 6:10 p.m. 5. Orlando Fairness, though, doesn’t Falls Flying Squirrels. Also receiving 6. Sacramento Round Rock. Sent OF Josh Hamilton to names were put into a hat. not really the point. Friday’s Games Frisco (TL) for a rehab assignment. seem to have been a con- votes: Yankton. Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 6:05 p.m. 7. Denver Three slips favored the SCL, The point is, under the Class B — 1. Dimock-Emery; 2. 8. Detroit National League Washington at Philadelphia, 6:05 — cern. Those in official posi- Alexandria; 3. (Tie) Crofton, Neb. And p.m. 9. Charlotte two favored the Cornbelt, format the state officials Wynot, Neb.; 5. Lennox; 6. Larchwood, 10. Miami Sent C Oscar Hernandez to Reno (PCL) tions would likely argue that Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m. for a rehab assignment. Agreed to terms and the Cornbelt was drawn. haphazardly adopted for Iowa; 7. Clark; 8. Canova-Howard; 9. L.A. Dodgers at Miami, 6:10 p.m. 11. Indiana drawing names out of a hat Parkston; 10. Dell Rapids Mudcats. Also 12. Utah with C Kendry Herrera on a minor league “In my own opinion, it the 2015 state tournament, Minnesota at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m. contract. was the fair way to hand out receiving votes: Flandreau. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. 13. Phoenix should have never come to it slights the South Central 14. Oklahoma City CHICAGO CUBS — Sent RHP Neil Arizona at San Diego, 9:10 p.m. Ramirez and 3B Mike Olt to Iowa (PCL) that last spot. NCAA DIVISION I TOURN. Colorado at San Francisco, 9:15 15. Atlanta (from Brooklyn) that,” Anderson said. League. 16. Boston for rehab assignments. Or, if you’re S.D. ABA COLLEGE WORLD SERIES p.m. He is far from alone in The question now is, 17. Milwaukee — Placed LHP At TD Ameritrade Park Omaha president Dale Weber, you’re 18. Houston (from New Orleans) Aroldis Chapman on paternity leave. that belief. what can be done? How Monday, June 22 19. Washington Recalled LHP Josh Smith from Dayton certain this year was no Vanderbilt 5, Virginia 1 South Central League do you fix what is clearly a SOCCER 20. Toronto (MWL). Tuesday, June 23 different than any other year WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 21. Dallas MIAMI MARLINS — Sent 1B Mi- managers have banded broken system? Virginia 3, Vanderbilt 0, series tied SECOND ROUND 22. Chicago chael Morse to New Orleans (PCL) for when state tournament bids 1-1 together to formulate some Outside of my own Saturday, June 20 23. Portland a rehab assignment. Wednesday, June 24 were divvied up. That’s ex- Germany 4, Sweden 1 24. Cleveland — Sent 2B Dan- kind of official response. So suggestions (which would Vanderbilt (51-20) vs. Virginia (43- China 1, Cameroon 0 25. Memphis iel Murphy to the GCL Mets for a rehab actly what he told me when 24), 7 p.m. they turned to league presi- include narrowing the state Sunday, June 21 26. San Antonio assignment. we chatted this week – no PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — An- dent Tom Stotz of Yankton. tournament field and eventu- Australia 1, Brazil 0 27. L.A. Lakers (from Houston) matter that there was one AMERICAN LEAGUE France 3, South Korea 0 28. Boston (from L.A. Clippers) nounced RHP Phillippe Aumont declined Stotz was directed by the ally creating, and enforcing, East Division Canada 1, Switzerland 0 29. Brooklyn (from Atlanta) outright assignment and elected free fewer district. agency. Recalled 1B/OF Darin Ruf from managers – unanimously consistent release player W L Pct GB Monday, June 22 30. Golden State “The larger the district, Tampa Bay 41 33 .554 — At Ottawa, Ontario Second Round Lehigh Valley (IL). during a meeting last week boundaries), the easy fix for New York 39 33 .542 1 England 2, Norway 1 31. Minnesota PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Placed the more teams get in,” We- 1B/OF Corey Hart on the 15-day DL, – to craft a letter expressing this current situation ap- Toronto 39 35 .527 2 At Edmonton, Alberta 32. Houston (from New York) ber said. “It’s a pretty easy Baltimore 37 34 .521 2 1/2 United States 2, Colombia 0 33. Boston (from Philadelphia retroactive to Monday. Selected the frustration with the process pears simple: Give the South Boston 32 41 .438 8 1/2 Tuesday, June 23 through Miami) contract of RHP Chris Volstad from In- process. dianapolis (IL). for determining state tourna- Central League five spots. Central Division At Vancouver, British Columbia 34. L.A. Lakers “Some districts think they W L Pct GB Japan 2, Netherlands 1 35. Philadelphia (from Orlando) — Optioned ment bids. That would give the Corn- Kansas City 40 28 .588 — QUARTERFINALS 36. Minnesota (from Sacramento RHP Nick Vincent to El Paso (PCL). should have more, that’s the Stotz has taken the belt, Sunshine and South Minnesota 39 33 .542 3 Friday, June 26 through Houston) Placed RHP Dale Thayer on the 15-day way it is.” Detroit 37 35 .514 5 At Montreal 37. Philadelphia (from Denver DL, retroactive to July 17. Recalled RHP directive seriously enough Central leagues – clearly the Cleveland 33 38 .465 8 1/2 Germany vs. France, 3 p.m. through Houston, Portland and Min- Kevin Quackenbush from El Paso. Se- To be fair, you would to even consult a Yankton three best in the state – five Chicago 31 40 .437 10 1/2 At Ottawa, Ontario nesota) lected the contract of RHP Marco Mateo never please everyone. I’m West Division China vs. United States, 6:30 p.m. 38. Detroit from El Paso. Transferred RHP Brandon attorney on the wording. In spots each. W L Pct GB Saturday, June 27 39. Charlotte Morrow to the 60-day DL. sure if you ask managers other words, the SCL isn’t By doing that, the state Houston 42 32 .568 — At Edmonton, Alberta 40. Miami BASKETBALL from other districts, they’d Texas 37 34 .521 3 1/2 Australia vs. Japan, 3 p.m. 41. Brooklyn National Basketball Association messing around. could have avoided this Los Angeles 37 36 .507 4 1/2 At Vancouver, British Columbia 42. Utah NBA — Announced the Board of tell you the same thing Dis- The process used – problem. The percentages Seattle 33 39 .458 8 England vs. Canada, 6:30 p.m. 43. Indiana Governors has approved the sale of the trict 6 has: We got robbed. Oakland 32 41 .438 9 1/2 44. Phoenix Atlanta Hawks to an ownership group led highlighted by the hilarious would be significantly more by Tony Ressler. Here’s the breakdown for Tuesday’s Games 45. Boston use of a hat, like some kind equal: If the Cornbelt and Philadelphia 11, N.Y. Yankees 6 AUTO RACING 46. Milwaukee DALLAS MAVERICKS — F Monta all seven districts: Baltimore 6, Boston 4 47. Philadelphia (from New Orleans Ellis declined his option for next season. of magic trick – instead of SCL both had five bids, NASCAR SPRINT CUP ORLANDO MAGIC — Traded G * District 1 (Eastern Detroit 7, Cleveland 3 through Washington and L.A. Clippers) at the very least setting an the difference would be 33 Tampa Bay 4, Toronto 3 2015 SCHEDULE 48. Oklahoma City Luke Ridnour to Memphis for the rights Dakota League): 7 teams, 4 Oakland 8, Texas 6 May 24 Coca-Cola 600, Concord, 49. Washington to F Janis Timma. equal field is what really percent, compared to the N.C. (Carl Edwards) qualify for state; 57 percent Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 2 50. Atlanta (from Toronto) HOCKEY set the SCL managers and 12.5-percent difference under Houston 13, L.A. Angels 3 May 31 FedEx 400, Dover, Del. 51. Orlando (from Chicago) American Hockey League * District 2 (Northern Seattle 7, Kansas City 0 (Jimmie Johnson) 52. Dallas BAKERSFIELD CONDORS — officials off, according to the current format. June 7 Axalta We Paint Winners Plains League): 7 teams, 4 Wednesday’s Games 53. Cleveland (from Portland Signed D Nick Pageau. Stotz. He even referred to the If fairness truly was the Cleveland 8, Detroit 2 400, Long Pond, Pa. (Martin Truex Jr.) through Chicago and Denver) qualify for state; 57 percent Toronto 1, Tampa Bay 0, 12 innings June 14 Quicken Loans 400, Brook- 54. Utah (from Cleveland) decisions as a ‘kind of throw goal (and I’m not entirely * District 3 (Pony Hills it together, throw it out there certain it was), this sugges- League): 8 teams, 5 qualify a single for Tabor. Bryce Sci- manner.’ tion would have solved many Tabor 10, for state; 63 percent “That’s the frustration,” of the problems. Yes, the eszinski doubled and singled * District 4 (Cornbelt Baseball in the win. Stotz said. “The fact that Cornbelt League members Platte-Geddes 0 League): 9 teams, 6 qualify there is not parity.” would have likely com- FROM PAGE 9 TABOR – Brendan Bares Nate Spawn doubled for for state; 67 percent had three hits, including a Platte-Geddes. The letter, if we’re being plained, but nobody would * District 5 (Sunshine honest, isn’t going to solve have been able to say that triple, to lead Tabor to a 10-0 Kortan tossed four League): 8 teams, 5 qualify For Dakota Valley, Cody victory over Platte-Geddes shutout innings, striking out anything. It’s not meant to. a 5-5-5 system for the three Sexton had two hits and for state; 63 percent It’s simply a way for the SCL best leagues would be unfair. in American Legion baseball seven, to pick up the win. * District 6 (South Central Grant Meier drove in two action on Tuesday. Tanner Van Genderen took to rally together to make a And if we were talking runs. Sexton took the loss. League): 8 teams, 4 qualify point: That it’s tired of the about the Cornbelt League Chase Kortan and Hunter the loss. for state; 50 percent Young each had a triple and perceived mistreatment. taking a bid away from, say, * District 7 (State Line “I just feel like it’s a slap the Pony Hills League, this League): 7 teams, 4 qualify in the face,” Irene manager wouldn’t be an issue. But the for state; 57 percent Kendall Johnke said. “The fact that it just so happens make you look bad from time over five straight starts since Every district will send at SCL has been one of the bet- to have affected the South Twins to time, but you’ve got to 1914, according to STATS least half of its teams to the ter leagues over the past ten Central League only fuels the look at each at-bat and each research. state tournament, which We- years or so.” perception that state officials FROM PAGE 9 as a new opportunity.” ROSTER MOVE ber said was the overriding If you narrow that win- have it out for the SCL – for Adam LaRoche, who had The Twins sent right- goal for state officials. They dow down to the last five whatever reason. three hits, homered to start hander Michael Tonkin, tried to avoid less than that, years (since the 2010 state It’s too late to change the at least 12 in six the second, but Hughes who has a 5.73 ERA in 16 which they did. consecutive starts. tournament), few other state tournament for this settled in smoothly to win appearances, to Triple-A “There isn’t much the leagues can match the suc- year (it will be held Aug. 5-16 His streak of innings with eight innings and one Rochester after the game. commission can do,” Weber with at least one cess of the SCL. in Mitchell), but you can allowed for the second Molitor declined to elaborate said. “We’ve tried to make Over those five tour- be sure that the five South was stopped at 38 when the straight time. He gave up on whether the Twins would sure at least 50 percent of Twins hit three doubles in naments, the league has Central Leagues that make six hits and struck out five stick with eight relievers or their teams get in, and it produced eight quarterfi- it to state will have an extra a three-run fourth to give without a walk, lowering Tonkin would be replaced by works pretty good.” Hughes (6-6) the lead for nalists, six semifinalists, motivation to make a deep his ERA to 4.20 on his 29th a position player. The problem in the minds three runner-ups and two run. That would only prove, good. birthday. TRAINER’S ROOM of those affiliated with the “I appreciate it, and it’s champions (Crofton in 2011 yet again, that this league is “Obviously a tough start White Sox: Alexei South Central League is and Wynot last year). Now, among the best in the state, cool, but it’d be a lot better to my year, but a lot of Ramirez, who has started all how that final decision was if we were winning more compare that time period regardless of how the state games ahead of us and this but two games at SS, made reached: Any logic (every to what the Cornbelt has treats it. games, for sure,” Sale said team’s doing a lot of good his ninth error of the season other eight-team district after the White Sox fell to an produced: seven quarter- things and I want to be in and went 0 for 4 to drop his got five bids) seems to have finalists, five semifinalists, Follow @jhoeck on Twitter AL-worst 13-25 on the road. there in the end,” Hughes batting average to .220. been ignored. There doesn’t Sale is 1-3 with a 6.46 said. Twins: OF Aaron Hicks ERA in four turns against the Brian Dozier and Shane (strained right forearm) is Twins this season. Against Robinson had two hits scheduled to start a rehab The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan will everyone else in the majors, for the Twins, who are 9-4 assignment Friday with he is 5-1 with a 1.88 ERA in against the White Sox this Triple-A Rochester. GM Terry be publishing a special edition on Saturday, 10 starts. year while outscoring them Ryan wouldn’t speculate July 4, 2015. “The mood was pretty 78-35. on whether Hicks would good in here about what we “If you feel like you give return to the team when This 4th of July edition will feature special had to do,” Hughes said. up more than two you’re he’s eligible to come off the stories about the history of Independence Sale allowed eight hits, going to get beat, it’s tough disabled list Monday. “No one walk and six runs (five to pitch like that,” White Sox promises,” Ryan said. Day as well as memories from readers about MORNING COFFEE earned) in 6 2-3 innings. manager Robin Ventura said. UP NEXT WEEKDAYS MONDAY-FRIDAY He left during a three-run some of their favorite July 4 experiences. “We’ve got a lot of room for The White Sox play Thurssday, June 25 seventh amid another improvement on offense.” Detroit on Thursday, with stretch of sloppy defense by 7:40 am Yankton Conv/Vis SETTING SALE Carlos Rodon (3-1, 3.75 ERA) Advertising deadline for this issue will Bureau (Stephanie Moser) the White Sox, who have lost Sale’s strikeout/innings pitching against Tigers RHP 8:20 am Yankton Chamber his last three starts. be Monday, June 29, 2015 streak was the longest since Alfredo Simon (7-4, 3.29 ERA) (Carmen Schramm) “It just gives you a feeling Johan Santana struck out to begin a four-game set. Friday, June 26 that if you grind it out, you at least one batter over The Twins have Thursday might have a chance to find 7:40 am KYNT Habitat 39 straight innings in 2002 off before traveling to Stud-A-Thon (Marcus Long) a way,” Twins manager Paul for the Twins. Only Pedro Milwaukee. 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