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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Whit Merrifield drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Eric Hosmer hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 last night for their eighth win in nine games. Jason Hammel pitched seven sharp innings before turning it over to Mike Minor, who loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bryce Fehmel limited LSU to two hits in eight innings, KJ Harrison hit the first College World Series grand slam at TD Ameritrade Park, and Oregon State beat LSU 13-1 for its 23rd straight win last night. The top-seeded Beavers, who matched the school-record win streak they set earlier this season, took control of Bracket 1.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — University of Missouri police say freshman basketball player Jeremiah Tilmon was arrested for possession of alcohol by a minor and released after being given a summons. Police Capt. Brian Weimer says Tilmon was pulled over early Friday for a traffic violation and the officer smelled alcohol.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Des Moines Golf and Country Club held media day yesterday for the Solheim Cup, a three-day, biennial tournament between U.S. and European women’s golfers. The events, to be held in mid-August, features four-ball, foursome and singles matches, much like the Ryder Cup for PGA Tour players.