Charcer Burks of the Kansas City Monarchs slides in ahead of the tag of the Kane County Cougars' BJ Lopez

Shafer Deals, Willis Clutch Hit Secures Win

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Kansas City (33-18) won game one of their three-game series against Kane County (26-28) 3-1. Right-hander Justin Shafer dominated in his five innings pitched by only giving up one hit. The Monarchs offense struggled early by only recording two hits in the first six innings, but Colin Willis came up huge with a clutch double driving in two runs in the seventh. Shafer got things going early by striking out... Full Story