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

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes’ first Week 1 start could not have gone any better. The second-year quarterback became the third player in Chiefs’ history to throw for four touchdowns in an opener. Before Kansas City fans begin running wild with Mahomes mania, coach Andy Reid and Mahomes are quick to point out there are still plenty of things to work on after a 38-28 victory Sunday over the Los Angeles Chargers.

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes’ first game as the Kansas City Chiefs’ permanent starting quarterback was impressive to everyone, including Philip Rivers. Mahomes’ veteran counterpart with the Los Angeles Chargers effusively praised the second-year pro after he led the Chiefs to a 38-28 win. Mahomes passed for 256 yards and four touchdowns in just his second NFL start, and his first after the Chiefs traded Alex Smith and went all-in on their first-round pick.

DETROIT (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals scored five runs in the seventh inning after the game at Detroit was delayed when a squirrel ran on the field. The Cardinals went on to win 5-2. The episode was sure to revive memories for St. Louis fans of the 2011 Rally Squirrel at Busch Stadium, which showed up during the playoffs during the Cardinals’ run to the World Series.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Willians Astudillo hit a two-out, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Minnesota Twins a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Max Kepler doubled off Jason Hammel with two outs in the Twins ninth. Astudillo then hit a drive deep to left field for his third home run of the season.