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Monarchs eliminate Foresters in 2023 NBC World Series championship rematch

Thursday, August 1

By Brad HallierRevenge wasn't served Thursday at Eck Stadium, as the Hutchinson Monarchs defeated the Santa Barabara Foresters for a second straight year at the NBC World Series.The Monarchs completed an unexpected run to the championship last season with a shock victory over the...

Monarchs blast BeeJays, advance to NBC World Series quarterfinals

Wednesday, July 31

By Brad HallierAfter dropping their last two games in pool play, the Hutchinson Monarchs took out their frustrations on the Liberal BeeJays on Wednesday in the first round of the NBC World Series bracket play.Scoreless and down three runs after four innings, the Monarchs...

Monarchs suffer lopsided loss to Studs but still advance to bracket play

Monday, July 29

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs ended pool play at the NBC World Series on Monday at Eck Stadium with a lopsided 17-6 loss to the Seattle Cheney Studs.The loss was the Monarchs' second in a row, but they still finished in third place in...

Monarch see NBC win streak snapped in early morning loss to Tulsa Sandlot

Sunday, July 28

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs lost an NBC World Series game for the first time since the 2022 quarterfinals on Sunday, as Tulsa Sandlot jumped to a four-run lead after an inning and then rallied late for a 7-6 win.The game was part of...

Monarchs start strong in NBC World Series opener, beat Top Prospects Academy

Thursday, July 25

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs opened their NBC World Series title defense Thursday at Hobart-Detter Field, and behind a four-run first inning, beat the Top Prospects Academy-Texas 5-2 at Wichita State's Eck Stadium.It was the first game of the 90th edition of the NBC...

Time may change us, but success doesn’t change Blackims or Monarchs

Wednesday, July 24

By Brad Hallier Life has changed quite a bit for Marc Blackim in the last 12 months.Two of those changes were life-altering. One, his daughter Morgan was married in late May to Austin McGinnes. The other happened nearly 365...

Five things to know about the Monarchs at the NBC World Series

Sunday, July 21

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs clinched a spot in this year's NBC World Series at Wichita State by winning last year's championship. It was the franchise's first title, and regardless of how this year went the Monarchs were guaranteed a chance to repeat.The Monarchs...

Monarchs rally late to top Kingman in regular-season finale

Sunday, July 21

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday at Hobart-Detter Field, overturning a one-run deficit, and the Monarchs wrapped up the regular season with a 5-3 win over the Kingman Islanders.The Monarchs took a 2-1 lead...

Monarchs have big second inning in rout of Diamond Kings

Saturday, July 13

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs scored six runs with two outs in the second inning Friday night, and the Monarchs won their seventh straight game in a 13-0 win over the Diamond Kings.The win improved the Monarchs to 21-7 in Jayhawk Collegiate League play....

Monarchs bombard Newton, win fifth straight

Thursday, July 11

By Brad HallierCamden Johnson had two hits and four RBIs, Jadon Gustafson added three hits, and the Hutchinson Monarchs made quick work of the Newton Rebels on Wednesday at Hobart-Detter Field, winning 15-2.The win was the Monarchs' fifth straight and they remained on top...

Regal pitches gem for Monarchs, who seize first place

Wednesday, July 10

By Brad HallierIan Regal pitched six shutout innings Tuesday, and the Hutchinson Monarchs took over first place in the Jayhawk Collegiate League with a 3-1 win at the Kansas Cannons.The Monarchs' league record is now 18-7, one game better than the Cannons and Derby...

Monarchs start strong, and then hold off Newton

Tuesday, July 9

By Brad HallierThe Hutchinson Monarchs raced to an early seven-run lead Monday before holding off a late Newton rally, as the Monarchs beat Newton 8-6 in Newton.Cole Toureau turned in one of the top pitching performances of the season. The winning pitcher in last...