KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Kansas City T-Bones (44-31) topped the Salina Stockade (13-63), 7-2, in the opening game of a four-game series Thursday night.

After a 10-game road trip, the T-Bones were ready start things off early on with their in-state rivals, the Salina Stockade. First baseman, Kyle Petty, launched a solo home run to put the T-Bones on the board in the second inning.

Petty drove in run number two to kick off a big fourth inning for Kansas City. Third baseman, Jordan Edgerton, notched his fifth home run of the season, adding two runs to give the T-Bones a 5-0 lead going into the fifth.

A RBI double to center field extended the T-Bones lead to 6-0 and put Petty a triple away from completing the cycle on the night.

Kansas City kept stretching their lead throughout the remainder of the game. Cedric Hunter nailed his second home run in as many nights, putting the T-Bones on top 7-0 in the seventh inning.

The Stockade were finally able to score in the eighth inning off an RBI single from third baseman, Jordan Caillouet, that would start a spark through the final inning.

Salina added a second and final run in the ninth inning with a RBI double to left field from shortstop, Logan Trowbridge, butultimately would not be able to come back from Kansas City’s early start.

Kansas City’s righty, Gabe Perez (6-4, 4.64) secured the win for the T-Bones, while left-handed pitcher, Troy Mannebach (2-4, 4.08) suffered the loss for the Stockade.

Right-handed pitcher, Matt Sergey (2-1, 3.12), will start off on the mound tomorrow for the T-Bones while Salina has yet to name a starter.

The T-Bones will continue a four-game series with the Stockade tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. Come celebrate Back to School Night with a drawstring backpack giveaway.

For additional information or interview requests, members of the media may contact the T-Bones Media Relations Department at 817-739-3693. Tickets are available online, by calling (913) 328-5618 or by visiting in person the Providence Medical Center Box Office.

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