Kevin Santa of the Kansas City Monarchs

Monarchs Win Independence Day Slugfest 14-11

Kansas City, Kan. - On the anniversary of the day America gained its independence, the Monarchs claimed a series win over the Lincoln Saltdogs with a 14-11 win. It's the club's first rubber match victory since June 20th against Winnipeg. After a quality start from Jake Matthys that night before, manager Joe Calfapietra handed the ball to Jose Taveras, who made his first start of the season. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound right-... Full Story