Monarchs Stack up Another Win over the Houston Apollos 8-1
August 29, 2021 - American Association (AA)
Kansas City Monarchs News Release
Matt Hall of the Kansas City Monarchs delivers a pitch against the Houston Apollos
(Kansas City Monarchs, Credit: John Ellis)
Kansas City, Kan. - The red-hot Kansas City Monarchs (62-30) toppled over the Houston Apollos (15-76) 8-1 on the last fireworks game of the season, tying a franchise record for wins in a season with 62.
The Monarchs came out strong in the bottom of the first with a three-run homer by Casey Gillaspie, scoring Darnell Sweeney and Gaby Guerrero. The 2015 World Series Champ Paulo Orlando drove in a run and an RBI double, scoring Colin Willis and finishing the inning off 4-0.
After both Colin Willis and Paulo Orlando singled to get on base, Kevin Santa advanced to first after a fielder's choice, bringing Orlando all the way to third after an error by the first baseman that scored Colin Willis. Two batters later, Morgan McCullough hit a home run out to the bleachers smoking the second three-run homer of the night and stacking up the Kansas City lead 8-0.
The Apollos got on the board in the top of the seventh after Houston's Taylor Zeutenhorst reached base on an error to advance to first, scoring Aaron Takacs. But the Monarchs defense held on for the 8-1 win. The 2018 Kansas City independent club won 62 games on the way to the American Association title in Manager Joe Calfapietra's second season leading the team.
The Monarchs and Apollos will meet again tomorrow for the final game of the series with the first pitch set for 1:00 p.m. and the gates opening at noon. The games can be heard on the Monarchs Broadcast Network with the pre-game beginning at 12:30 p.m. and the video stream airing on aabaseball.tv.
WP: Matt Hall (1-0)
LP: Tucker Smith (2-8)
Box Score
Tickets to all Monarchs games can be purchased by calling (913) 328-5618 or by visiting MonarchsBaseball.com.
Images from this story
 Casey Gillaspie of the Kansas City Monarchs Trots home against the Houston Apollos (John Ellis ) |
 Matt Hall of the Kansas City Monarchs delivers a pitch against the Houston Apollos (John Ellis) |
American Association Stories from August 29, 2021
- 'Dogs Cruise to Sunday Victory and Series Split - Lincoln Saltdogs
- Goldeyes Swept by RailCats - Winnipeg Goldeyes
- RailCats Bring out the Brooms for First Sweep of 2021 - Gary SouthShore Railcats
- Monarchs Set Franchise Win Record - Kansas City Monarchs
- Lago and Peterson Homer, But Lincoln Earns Split - Cleburne Railroaders
- Cleburne Launches Five Homers in Convincing Win - Cleburne Railroaders
- American Association Game Recaps - AA
- Monarchs Stack up Another Win over the Houston Apollos 8-1 - Kansas City Monarchs
- 'Dogs Rolled by Cleburne in Game Three - Lincoln Saltdogs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Kansas City Monarchs Stories
- KC Native Bortka Signs with Twins
- Monarchs Power Past Saltdogs on Opening Night
- Monarchs' Arms Deal Preseason Win over Goldeyes
- KC Native, Triple-A Star McKay Signs with Monarchs
- Gluten-Free Concessions to Legends Field: Monarchs Renew Partnership with Three Bears Bakery
