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Midwest Sports Headlines: Sat., 6/16/18

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June 16th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kris Bryant ended a 24-game homerless drought, the longest of his career, and Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber also went deep as the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 13-5. Bryant drilled a 448-foot, two-run shot to left field off an ineffective Michael Wacha in the third inning for his first home run since May 14.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hundreds of people have gathered to say goodbye to Red Schoendienst. Among them are current and past St. Louis Cardinals players as well as fans. The Hall of Fame second baseman’s funeral was at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. He died last week at 95. Schoendienst spent most of his playing career in St. Louis and managed the Cardinals to the 1967 World Series championship and the 1968 National League pennant.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Evan Gattis hit a go-ahead grand slam, Alex Bregman and Carlos Correa also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 for their ninth consecutive win. Charlie Morton was a bit shaky but lasted six innings on the mound. Jakob Junis allowed three homers for Kansas City.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Florida pitcher Brady Singer has won the Dick Howser Trophy as college baseball’s player of the year. Singer carries a 12-1 record and 2.30 ERA into the College World Series. He was the 18th overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft by the Kansas City Royals. The winner is determined by a vote of National College Baseball Writers Association members and presented by the College Baseball Foundation.