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Midwest Sports Headlines: 8/5/18

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August 5th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

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

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jedd Gyorko drove in three runs while Kolten Wong, just off the disabled list, and Yadier Molina both had three hits to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gyorko hit a pair of doubles, including a tiebreaking one in the fifth inning.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dexter Fowler’s difficult season has taken another downturn as the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder fielder has sustained a broken left foot. Fowler has been put on the 10-day disabled list. Second baseman Kolten Wong was activated from the 10-day DL.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler had three hits, including a two-run homer that put Minnesota ahead to stay, and Jose Berrios threw seven sharp innings to help the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2. Eddie Rosario and Logan Morrison also homered as the Twins won their second straight against the Royals. Kepler went 3 for 3 with a walk and scored two runs.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt is just as excited to see Patrick Mahomes II at quarterback as the rest of the team’s fans. Hunt took in practice at Missouri Western and spoke on a number of issues. But his most effusive praise was reserved for Mahomes. He thinks the QB could lead Kansas City to playoff success.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lee Westwood of England withdraws from the PGA Championship next week with an injury, missing the major for only the second time since he first played it in 1997. The PGA of America did not specify the nature of Westwood’s injury.