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

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa philanthropist has given $5 million to Drake University in what the school says is the largest non-capital gift ever to a women’s basketball program. Drake officials announced the gift Monday from Suzie Glazer Burt, a member of the university’s board of trustees. Drake didn’t release specifics about how the gift would be used but said some would endow the head coaching position and some would enhance support for students.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Harrison Bader homered to spark a six-run fifth inning as the surging St. Louis Cardinals rallied past Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals 6-3 in the opener of a four-game series. Marcell Ozuna put the Cardinals ahead 4-3 with a two-run single.

WASHINGTON (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael Wacha has been activated from the 10-day injured list after missing one start with patellar tendinitis in his left knee. Wacha was scheduled to pitch the Cardinals’ series opener at the Washington Nationals.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tommy Pham, Yandy Diaz and Ji-Man Choi each drove in a pair of runs as the Rays beat the Royals 8-5. Yonny Chirinos improved to 4-0 by earning the win in relief of effective opener Ryne Stanek. Brad Keller took the loss for Kansas City in his first game since serving a five-game suspension for his role in a fracas with the White Sox.