Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yadier Molina hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning and rookie reliever Jordan Hicks got Scooter Gennett to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 4-3. The Cardinals have won seven of eight, including six against the Reds. The Reds dropped their fourth straight, and second under interim manager Jim Riggleman, and fell to 3-17 this season.

DETROIT (AP) — Nicholas Castellanos homered and drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers routed the Kansas City Royals 12-4. The Tigers have won five of six. Detroit broke a 3-all tie with three runs in the fifth on a day when both starting pitchers were in almost constant trouble.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Native son Scott Frost receives a hero’s welcome at the Nebraska spring football game. Frost led the Cornhuskers for the traditional Tunnel Walk entrance. He received a standing ovation at the end of the game as he walked back through the tunnel. As a player Frost led the Huskers to a national championship in 1997. He said the sights and sounds of Memorial Stadium brought back special memories.