Cyclones Triumph Over Hornets in Thrilling Series

 

ST. LOUIS, MO – In a riveting three-game series at Busch Stadium, the Kansas City Cyclones showcased their resilience and determination, taking two out of three games from the St. Louis Hornets. The series was a spectacle of excellent pitching, clutch hitting, and dramatic moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

 

Game 1: Cyclones Edge Out Hornets in Nail-Biter 

Final Score: Cyclones 2, Hornets 1

 

April 4, 2024 – The series opener set the tone with a classic pitcher’s duel. Kansas City's Jimmy Watson and St. Louis’s Johnny Robinson both delivered masterful performances, keeping the game scoreless through seven innings.

In the top of the eighth, the Cyclones broke the deadlock. Alex Peplow ignited the rally with a single, followed by Bobby Kulak’s clutch RBI single, scoring Peplow. Tim Murray’s sacrifice fly brought home Adam Jay, giving the Cyclones a 2-0 lead.

 

St. Louis mounted a comeback in the bottom of the ninth. Victor Navarrete’s sacrifice fly scored John Rhodes, but Kevin Crain shut the door, preserving a 2-1 victory for Kansas City.

 

 

Key Performances:

• Cyclones: Jimmy Watson (6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 SO), Bobby Kulak (2-for-3, RBI), Adam Jay (3-for-4)
• Hornets: Johnny Robinson (7 IP, 9 H, 0 R, 2 SO), Ivan Castillo (2-for-3, BB)

 

Quote: "I felt really good out there tonight. My fastball was working, and the defense behind me was solid," said Cyclones’ starter Jimmy Watson.

 

Game 2: Myers Powers Cyclones to Victory

Final Score: Cyclones 5, Hornets 2

 

April 5, 2024 – Pete Myers was the hero of Game 2, delivering two towering home runs that lifted the Cyclones to a 5-2 victory. Myers struck first with a solo shot in the second inning and followed it up with another blast in the third.

St. Louis responded with a sacrifice fly from Bill O'Sheehan in the second and an RBI single by Luis Monteso in the sixth, cutting the deficit to 3-2. However, Alex Peplow’s two-run homer in the seventh inning sealed the game for Kansas City.

 

 

Key Performances:

• Cyclones: Pete Myers (2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI), Jordy Cooper (2-for-5, RBI), Julius Grant (6 IP, 10 H, 2 R, 5 SO)
• Hornets: Luis Monteso (2-for-5, RBI), Victor Navarrete (1-for-3, R, BB)

 

Quote: "I was seeing the ball really well today. Those home runs felt great off the bat," said Pete Myers, reflecting on his stellar performance.

 

Game 3: Hornets Avoid Sweep with Convincing Win

Final Score: Hornets 5, Cyclones 1

 

April 6, 2024 – The Hornets avoided a sweep with a commanding 5-1 victory in the series finale. Bill Shelton’s two-run homer in the second inning set the tone, followed by a solo shot from John Rhodes in the third.

Luis Monteso’s groundout in the fourth added another run, and Octavio Medina’s RBI single in the seventh capped the scoring for St. Louis. The Cyclones managed a single run in the fifth from Tim Murray, but it wasn't enough.

Robert Bradford was dominant on the mound for the Hornets, striking out nine over seven innings of work.

 

 

 

Key Performances:

• Hornets: Bill Shelton (2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI), John Rhodes (1-for-5, HR, RBI), Robert Bradford (7 IP, 9 H, 1 R, 9 SO)
• Cyclones: Bobby Kulak (3-for-5), Nick Ladd (4-for-4), Trevor Walsh (4 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 3 SO)

 

Quote: "We needed this win badly, and I’m glad I could contribute. The energy from the crowd was amazing," said Hornets’ slugger Bill Shelton.

 

Series MVP: Pete Myers, Kansas City Cyclones

 

Pete Myers' offensive explosion in Game 2 was crucial for the Cyclones' series victory. His two home runs and three RBIs provided the spark Kansas City needed to secure the win.

 

Quote: "It's an honor to be named MVP, but it's really about the team. Everyone contributed to these wins, and we're looking forward to keeping this momentum going," said Myers.