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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Moustakas homered, doubled and drove in four runs in the first two innings, Jorge Soler went 4 for 5 with a home run, but the Kansas City Royals nearly blew a nine-run lead before holding on for a 11-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Cardinals’ Alex Reyes pitched four scoreless innings in his return from Tommy John surgery, and Orlando Arcia hit a go-ahead single in a two-run seventh to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over St. Louis 3-2. Making his first major league appearance since Sept. 29, 2016, Reyes allowed three hits, struck out two and walked two.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Right-hander Alex Reyes was activated from the 60-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals after recovering from Tommy John surgery and was set to start against Milwaukee in his first major league appearance since Sept. 29, 2016. Reyes was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA two years ago, beating the Chicago Cubs three times and striking out 52 in 46 innings. Reyes was operated on in February 2017 by Cardinals head orthopedic physician Dr. George Paletta.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa forward Tyler Cook will withdraw his name from NBA Draft consideration and return to the Hawkeyes for his junior season. Cook’s return means the Hawkeyes will have their best player back after a trying 2017-18 season. Cook averaged 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds as Iowa finished 14-19. But the return of Cook and fellow junior Isaiah Moss _ who also withdrew from NBA Draft consideration _ should put the Hawkeyes in position to improve next winter.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State guard Lindell Wigginton says he is withdrawing from NBA draft consideration and returning to school for his sophomore season. Wigginton averaged 16.7 points as a freshman, pairing with fellow newcomer Cameron Lard to give the Cyclones a pair of young cornerstone players in what was a rebuilding season.