Willie Abreu of the Kansas City Monarchs

Home Runs Halt Saltdogs Streak

Kansas City, Kan. - The Kansas City Monarchs (11-6) defeated the Lincoln Saltdogs (11-4) in the series opener on Memorial Day night, 14-9 at Legends Field. Leadoff, solo home runs to left were the theme of the first frame. The Saltdogs' Hunter Clanin started off the series with a solo blast over the left field wall to put them up 1-0. Akeem Bostick settled in on the Monarchs for the mound, retiring the next three batters to... Full Story