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Midwest Sports Headlines: 7/31/18

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July 31st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Marcell Ozuna hit his first career game-ending homer in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped Colorado’s four-game win streak with a 5-4 victory over the Rockies. Ozuna connected against Jake McGee, sending a one-out drive deep to center for his 13th homer. The slugger also extended his homer streak to three straight games. Dakota Hudson got three outs for his first career win.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Cardinals RHP Carlos Martinez left his start against Colorado in the fifth inning with a right shoulder strain. Martinez was activated from the disabled list prior to the game after missing one start with a strained right oblique.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Eric Berry has twice overcome season-ending injuries, and the way the Kansas City Chiefs safety came back from a cancer diagnosis to play the following season was nothing short of inspirational. Now, Berry is back in the middle of a Chiefs defense that has been retooled after letting them down last season.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Scott Frost’s championship rings and other items reported stolen from his home have been found. Police say the new Nebraska coach located them in his garage. Frost had reported Sunday night that burglars entered an unlocked garage door over the weekend and stole memorabilia originally estimated at more than $100,000. Some of the memorabilia is still missing.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs was arrested over the weekend and charged with driving while intoxicated. Iowa City police records show that Wirfs, a tackle entering his sophomore season, was taken into custody just before 2 a.m. Sunday. The Hawkeyes have yet to announce any punishment for Wirfs, a native of Mount Vernon, Iowa. Athletic director Gray Barta says Wirfs will be subject to the school’s student-athlete code of conduct.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — North Dakota State has been unanimously picked to win the Missouri Valley Football Conference title. The Bison, who’ve won or shared the league crown in each of the last seven seasons, received all 39 first-place votes in a poll conducted by league coaches, media and sports information directors.

NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Speedway and the IndyCar series say next year’s race at the track in Newton will be held at night. The series says overwhelming fan feedback prompted the move. The track will host an IndyCar race for the 13th year in a row on Saturday, July 20, 2019.