By John Mesh
Hutchinson’s Bradyn McClure pitched a complete-game one-hit shutout Sunday afternoon to lead the Monarchs’ to a 10-0 victory in a seven-inning run-rule victory over the Dodge City A’s at the NBC World Series at Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium-Tyler Field.
McClure needed just 73 pitches, including 54 strikes, to defeat the A’s.
The game was part of the NBC Tournament’s Baseball ‘Round the Clock schedule.
The Monarchs scored two runs in the bottom of the second inning. Joey Senstock had an RBI double to score Jaden Gustafson and scored on an RBI single by Dylan Bell.
Hutchinson scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning and four in the bottom of the fifth to make the score 9-0. Jake Knox’ RBI single scored Adam Mustow in the bottom of the sixth made the score 10-0.
Drew Bugner had three hits for the Monarchs and now has a nine-game hitting streak.
The Monarchs blasted the San Diego Stars 13-5 in their Pool B opener at the NBC Tournament Friday night.
The game was delayed by lightning in the fourth inning and again in the sixth inning.
Hutchinson scored four runs in the bottom of the second inning. Jake Gutierrez, who has a team-high 10-game hitting streak, and Drew Bugner each had two-run singles.
Hutchinson’s Jaden Gustafson walked to lead off the bottom of the third inning, stole second base and scored on an RBI single by Joey Senstock. Gutierrez added an RBI infield single to make the score 6-0.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Hutchinson’s Keegan Demmer scored two runs with a two-out double to make the score 8-0.
The Stars scored three runs in the top of the fifth inning and two in the sixth to cut the Hutchinson lead to 8-5.
The Monarchs scored four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and one in the eighth to make the score 13-5 and ended the game on the run rule.
Adam Mustow had a bases-loaded triple in the seventh. Senstock and Dylan Bell had back-to-back doubles in the eighth.
The Monarchs’ Blake Bradford was hit by pitches three times. Bradford now shares a team record with three other players.
Hutchinson (29-7) plays the Seattle Cheney Studs at 6 p.m. Monday.
Monarchs honor former player killed in the line of duty as law enforcement
Elijah Ming, a 34-year-old Kansas sheriff’s deputy, was killed on Saturday when he was shot while responding to a domestic violence call, authorities said.
Ming, a Wyandotte County sheriff’s deputy, was gunned down as he approached a home in Kansas City, Kan., after a woman, concerned for her own safety, requested a deputy to accompany her as she moved out of the residence, officials said.
Prior to the shooting, the woman informed police that a man with a gun inside the house had earlier threatened her and her friends when she first attempted to move out, according to officials.
Ming, who played for the Hutchinson Monarchs in 2011, was remembered by the team. He was a nine-year veteran of the Wyandotte County sheriff’s office.
“It comes with great sadness and heartbreak to say goodbye to a member of the Monarch family,” said the Monarchs in a statement on social media. “Elijah Ming played for us in the early years.
“We remember his quiet confidence, desire to be in law enforcement, the way his smile lit up a room. He will be greatly missed.”
Sports Calendar
Monday, July 28
NBC World Series, Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium.
Tuesday, July 29
NBC World Series, Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium.
Wednesday, July 30
NBC World Series, Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium.
Thursday, July 31
NBC World Series, Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium.
Friday, Aug. 1
NBC World Series semifinals and Alumni Night, Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium, 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 2
NBC World Series championship game, Wichita State University’s Eck Stadium, 7 p.m.