Bulldogs Earn Walk Off Win in Thrilling 13-12 Victory

Yoakum was the standout performer, driving in five of Kearney’s runs and finishing the day with a stellar 4-for-5 batting line.

The Kearney Bulldog baseball team took Friday’s game in dramatic fashion, securing a 13-12 walk-off win over Fort Osage. With the game tied at 12 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Jett Yoakum delivered a clutch single, scoring the winning run.

Yoakum was the standout performer, driving in five of Kearney’s runs and finishing the day with a stellar 4-for-5 batting line. His offensive effort was key in the thrilling win.

The Bulldogs got off to a strong start in the bottom of the second inning, thanks to two home runs. Tyler Maynard led the charge with a two-run shot to center field, putting Kearney on the board. The Bulldogs added more in the third inning when Maynard tripled to center field, Trey White hit a sacrifice fly, and Kearney scored on a passed ball, pushing their lead to 5-1.

Fort Osage mounted a comeback in the top of the fourth, scoring seven runs on four hits to take a 8-7 lead. The inning was highlighted by Blake Overbeck’s two-run single, which came on a full count.

However, Kearney responded in the bottom of the fourth, regaining the lead at 10-8. Maynard drew a walk to score a run, followed by a single from Gabe Newton, who brought in another run. Yoakum then doubled, plating two more runs for the Bulldogs.

Fort Osage tied things up in the top of the seventh after a walk by Mason Crose and a hit batter, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

Kearney’s pitching staff featured Joe Yetter, who started the game and gave up five hits and three runs over three innings while striking out one. The Bulldogs saw appearances from Evan McDaniel, Owen McDaniel, and Brock Scott in relief.

Kearney’s offense was relentless, collecting 11 hits and drawing 11 walks. In addition to Yoakum’s performance, Garrett Hodge and Maynard contributed multiple hits, and Maynard led the team with three walks. The Bulldogs also showcased their speed, stealing 10 bases in the game, with Hodge, White, and Trent Dostal each stealing multiple bags. Kearney turned one double play in the contest.

The Bulldogs look to continue their winning ways with an upcoming game at Park Hill South on Monday.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.

Baseball Returns on the Bulldog Radio Network

102.7FM KPGZ is excited to announce Bulldog baseball is returning to the airwaves this spring. KPGZ will continue to cover Kearney High School home and select away baseball games this spring.

Bulldog radio network announcers Jim Dickerson, Kelly Gentry, Eric Stevens and Dan Helberg will be calling baseball games beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday, March 28, when the Bulldogs face Fort Osage High School.

“We had great success announcing Bulldog baseball games this spring,” said 102.7FM general manager Brian Watts. “We are excited to be able bring it back to KPGZ for another season. We’re thrilled to have the team’s and community’s support!”

Parents and fans requested softball and baseball games to be broadcast on the radio station last year, and KPGZ was able to work though logistics to accommodate the demand. The station had great success and produced quality game broadcasts for fans.

Bulldog sports game broadcasts bring a vast audience to the radio station. Broadcasts of high school sports bring double or triple the listening audience to 102.7FM. The station now broadcasts football, boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball to a wide audience around the world on the radio, their website 1027KearneyMO.com and the KPGZ mobile app.

In addition to broadcasting games on 102.7FM streams, games will also be heard on KearneyCountry.com and the Kearney Country channel of the KPGZ mobile app.

The 2025 baseball season broadcasts are presented by CARSTAR Porter’s Kearney Body Shop as the title sponsor. Other sponsors include Penrod’s Greenhouse, Tracy Tucker State Farm, Porter’s Ace Hardware, Green Seasons Lawn and Tree Service, Berserk Athletics, Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative, Kearney Family Chiropractic Center, Jana Stevens of Missouri Farm Bureau, Kearney Chamber of Commerce, Mike Davis Creative Services and Prime Broadcast Group.

Sponsorship spaces are available at all levels and can be reserved now by calling Brian Watts at 816-826-1111.

KPGZ News Press Release

KPGZ Radio Adds Softball to Bulldog Sports Coverage

102.7FM KPGZ is excited to announce it is adding radio coverage of Kearney High School home softball games to the Bulldog Radio Network this fall. This will be the first season the radio station has covered softball games.

Bulldog radio network announcers Kelly Gentry and Eric Stevens will be calling the home softball games beginning at 5 pm on Tuesday, September 10, when the Bulldogs face Staley High School.

“We are excited to be able bring Bulldog softball to 102.7, and that our listeners are enthusiastic to have the softball games on the radio.” - Brian Watts. Photo by Ray Weikal.

“We had great success announcing Bulldog baseball games this spring,” said 102.7FM general manager Brian Watts. “We are excited to be able bring Bulldog softball to KPGZ, and that our listeners are enthusiastic to have the softball games on the radio.”

Parents and fans requested softball and baseball games to be broadcast on the radio station last year, but logistics and the time frame of getting the broadcast setup were obstacles for the station. With more time, KPGZ was able to work on the details and can now produce quality game broadcasts for fans.

Bulldog sports game broadcasts bring a vast audience to the radio station. Broadcasts of high school sports bring double or triple the listening audience to 102.7FM. The station now broadcasts football, boys and girls basketball, baseball and softball to a wide audience around the world on the radio, their website 1027KearneyMO.com and the KPGZ mobile app.

Sponsorship spaces are available at all levels and can be reserved now by calling Brian Watts at 816-826-1111.

Jim Dickerson contributed to this story.