Kansas City Monarchs shortstop Pete Kozma

Early Lead Not Enough in 4-2 Loss for Monarchs

KANSAS CITY, Kan.- The Kansas City Monarchs got off to a solid start on Saturday night taking a 2-0 lead after two innings, but the Sioux City Explores would dial up a pair of third inning long balls on the way to a 4-2 win over the Monarchs. The Monarchs (0-2) picked up an early run in the home half of the first inning on a wild pitch from Explorers starter Tyler Beardsley scoring Pete Kozma to take the 1-0 lead. In the bo... Full Story