KPYN Sports 5/22/13

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rookie Dan Straily pitched seven scoreless innings last night to lead the Oakland Athletics past the Texas Rangers 1-0. Yoenis Cespedes homered to provide the A's only run. Rangers starter Yu Darvish took the loss despite striking out five batters over six innings of work.

HOUSTON (AP) — George Kottaras drew a bases-loaded walk to drive in the go-ahead run last night as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Houston Astros 7-3. Alex Gordon added three hits and Alcides Escobar had two RBIs for the Royals, who snapped a four-game skid. Jimmy Paredes hit a three-run homer for the Astros.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tony Parker had 15 points and 18 assists last night as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 in overtime to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Tim Duncan added 17 points for the Spurs, including the first six points of overtime. The Grizzlies erased a 13-point deficit in the final minutes, finishing the game on a 15-2 run. Game 3 is Saturday in Memphis.


IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back. The team says Romo underwent the procedure last month and could return for the mandatory minicamp that starts June 11th. Romo signed a six-year, $108 million contract extension in March.


HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Hunter Melton hit a three-run homer and had an RBI single to help Texas A&M defeat Florida 6-3 on Tuesday in the Aggies' first appearance in the SEC baseball tournament. A&M starter Daniel Mengden (8-3) overcame two balks and a wild pitch to go the distance, throwing 117 pitches. Texas A&M will face top-seeded Vanderbilt today at 4:30.

This afternoon, on KPYN AM/FM, we will take you to Rangers Ballpark at Arlington as Texas looks to avoid being swept for the first time this season. Our pre-game show begins at 12:30, followed by the first pitch at 1:05.

KPYN Sports 5/21/13

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Seth Smith homered and scored three times last night as the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 9-2. A's starter Bartolo Colon earned his first win in nearly a month after allowing two runs and striking out three in seven innings. Jurickson Profar drove in both of the Rangers' runs.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have designated 39-year-old pitcher Derek Lowe for assignment to make room for Josh Lindblom, who made his first career big league start against Oakland last night. Lowe has allowed 13 runs in 13 innings since making the Rangers out of training camp.

HOUSTON (AP) — Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer last night as the Houston Astros edged the Kansas City Royals 6-5. Jason Castro added a solo shot to help Astros starter Dallas Keuchel earned his first win of the season. Royals pitcher Jeremy Guthrie allowed six runs and eight hits in five innings of work.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs will try to go up 2-0 tonight in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Spurs beat the Grizzlies 105-83 in Game 1 on Sunday. After a dismal performance to open the series, Memphis power forward Zach Randolph pointed out yesterday that even Muhammad Ali got knocked down and was able to get back up.

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans safety Ed Reed and linebacker Brian Cushing will miss all of the team's organized team activities, which began yesterday. Coach Gary Kubiak says Reed is doing "really well" as he recovers from hip surgery. And Cushing says he has no restrictions on his left knee, but coaches are playing it safe.

Ninth-seeded Texas A&M takes on eighth-seeded Florida this afternoon in an elimination game in the opening round of the SEC tournament. The winner of today’s game will face top-seeded Vanderbilt tomorrow.


The Atlanta Lady Rabbs dominated the 13-3A softball awards, taking down almost every top-honor. Ashlyn Dodson was named the league’s Most Valuable Player, Caroline Cullins the Offensive Player of the year, Jaci Cullins Pitcher of the Year and Casi Blackburn and her assistants were named Staff of the Year. To top it off, Lanee Oliver with teammates Lexi Oliver and Lauren Rutland were named to the 13-3A First Team.


Tonight, on KPYN AM/FM, the Texas Rangers look to get back on the horse against Oakland. We will hand it over to Eric Nadel for the pre-game show at 6:30, followed by the first pitch at 7:05.

KPYN Sports 5/20/13

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When the wind is blowing out at the Ballpark in Arlington, there is no place like home. The Rangers defeated the Tigers 11-8 last night in a slugfest. Two of the best in the American League combined for 31 hits, including four homeruns. Miguel Cabrera continued his hot hitting for the Tigers, belting three homeruns and accounting for five RBI.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list because of bruised ribs. Kinsler is hitting .302 with seven home runs, 20 RBIs and 24 runs scored in 40 games for the AL West leaders. The Rangers have called up top prospect Jurickson Profar from Round Rock before last night’s game and he will likely make his major league debut tonight against Oakland.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Locke allowed three hits over seven innings yesterday to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Houston Astros. Pedro Alvarez homered for the Pirates, who won for the eighth time in 10 games. Astros starter Lucas Harrell took the loss despite giving up just one run in seven innings.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Tony Parker scored 20 points and Kawhi Leonard added 18 yesterday as the San Antonio Spurs topped the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Danny Green had 16 points for the Spurs, who raced out to a 17-point lead in the first quarter. Game 2 is tomorrow night in San Antonio.


IRVING, Texas (AP) — Sang-Moon Bae won the Byron Nelson Championship yesterday for his first PGA Tour title. The 26-year-old Bae beat Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead. Bradley was trying to become the Nelson's first wire-to-wire winner since Tom Watson in 1980.


Undefeated Hughes Springs (31-0) will play Grandview in the Region II-2A semifinals after sweeping Edgewood in the regional quarterfinals. Game 1 will be Thursday at Van High School, if the field is available. Game 2 and possible Game 3 details are to be determined.



Tonight, on KPYN AM/FM, the Texas Rangers continue their homestand as the Oakland A’s pay a visit to the Lone Star State. We’ll take you to the Ballpark in Arlington at 6:30 for the pre-game show, followed by the first pitch at 7:05

KPYN Sports 5/17/13

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Geovany Soto hit a three-run homer last night as the Texas Rangers powered past the Detroit Tigers 10-4. Nelson Cruz also homered for the Rangers, who rocked Tigers ace Justin Verlander for eight runs in less than three innings of work. Don Kelly and Jhonny Peralta both hit solo shots for the Tigers.

HOUSTON (AP) — The Astros called news conference yesterday amid reports that a son of Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan has been chosen to be Houston's next president. Reid Ryan is the CEO of Ryan-Sanders Baseball, which owns two minor league teams. Ryan will take over the position that was left vacant when George Postolos resigned on Monday.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 last night. Tim Duncan had 19 points and Kawhi Leonard scored 16 for the Spurs. San Antonio opens the conference finals at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.


Dirk Nowitzki plans to take a huge pay cut after next season to help lure free agents and keep the Dallas Mavericks competitive. Nowitzki gave the Mavs a hometown discount on his current contract, signing a four-year, $80 million deal instead of taking the maximum of $96 million. Nowitzki is fifth on the all-time earnings list at over $202 million.


The Dallas Cowboys released guard D.J. Hall. The team signed defensive end Anthony Hargrove to a one-year contract today. Hall, a former 3rd round pick started 25 games in 102 appearances for the Cowboys. Hargrove, who has played for five teams in seven seasons, did not play in 2012 after being cut by the Packers.


Tonight, on KPYN AM/FM, the Rangers look to continue their winning ways against the Detroit Tigers tonight in Arlington. We’ll take you to the Ballpark at 6:30 for the pre-game show, followed by the first pitch at 7:05.

KPYN Sports 5/16/13

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer yesterday as the Texas Rangers defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-2. Rangers starter Alexi Ogando didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning en route to his first career win against Oakland. A's pitcher Dan Straily was rocked for five runs in four-plus innings.

DETROIT (AP) — Brandon Barnes caught Miguel Cabrera's bases-loaded drive against the wall for the final out yesterday to secure the Houston Astros' 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers. J.D. Martinez and Carlos Corporan both homered as the Astros avoided the season sweep. Matt Tuiasosopo had three hits and an RBI for Detroit.

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs will try to advance to the Western Conference finals tonight with a win over the Golden State Warriors. The Spurs lead the semifinals 3-2 after beating the Warriors 109-91 on Tuesday night. San Antonio has won 11 of 12 best-of-seven series when leading 3-2.

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU defensive end Devonte Fields has been suspended for the first two games of the 2013 season due to an unspecified policy violation. Coach Gary Patterson announced the suspension of the Big 12 defensive player of the year yesterday. Fields will miss games against LSU and Southeastern Louisiana.

Tonight, on KPYN AM/FM, Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers play host to Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers. We will head to Arlington for the pre-game show at 6:30 followed by the first pitch, set for 7:05.