Monarchs Overcome Early Deficit, Earn Fourth Straight Win

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Josh Bissonette and the Kansas City Monarchs rallied back again.

Bissonette’s solo home run helped the Monarchs to a thrilling 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes on Tuesday night at Legends Field. KC scored five unanswered runs in the middle innings to post its fourth consecutive win.

Whenever we go down early, we don’t ever think we’re out of it,” Bissonette said. “We have one of the best lineups [in the league].”

Bissonette sparked that lineup with a 2-for-3 performance. The shortstop sailed a solo shot out in the third inning to bring the Monarchs within a run. The homer was a much-needed response after a two-run first inning from the Goldeyes.

“It felt really good,” Bissonette said. “I’ve been working extra with [hitting coach Christian Colón]. I’m trying to add some value to my game.”

Robbie Glendinning demolished Kansas City’s longest home run of the season one inning later. The Australian boomed a two-run home run to put the Monarchs (4-0) in front, 3-2. The blast measured 448 feet to left-center field.

“I see him do it every day, so I wasn’t really surprised,” Bissonette said. “It’s always good to see him get his swing off.”

Starter Patrick Pridgen (1-0) responded brilliantly to the early Winnipeg pair. The right-hander recorded four consecutive scoreless innings with four strikeouts to finish his Kansas City debut.

The Monarchs plated two more runs in the sixth inning. Jhailyn Ortiz and Jaylyn Williams notched RBIs on back-to-back pitches to extend the lead to 5-2.

Winnipeg (1-3) battled back in the eighth inning. Tanner O’Tremba lofted a two-run single to reduce the lead to one, but former Royal Jake Brentz struck out Jake Gunther to prevent further damage.

Former Philadelphia Phillies prospect Tyler McKay posted his first save as a Monarch with a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

UP NEXT
Kansas City hosts its first Winning Wednesday, presented by DM Law, tomorrow against the Goldeyes. Josh Hendrickson gets the ball for KC against Winnipeg’s J.J. Echevarria. First pitch is set for 6:35, tickets are available at monarchsbaseball.com.