Many Cardinals players were working out yesterday in Jupiter, Florida, a day ahead of today's official start to spring training. Second-year manager Mike Matheny joined some players for a workout at the team's facility. Pitchers and catchers will workout today while the first full-squad workout is scheduled for Friday.
The KLPW Radio Athlete of the Week is Washington Senior Legion Baseball Player Trent Leimkuehler. Trent has put up some impressive numbers so far this season. The Post 218 Center fielder is currently hitting .551 with 20 runs batted in and 16 runs scored. He has two home runs, two triples and eight doubles. He also plays good defense in the outfield with good speed and a strong arm.
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On Memorial Day in Washington, MO, several hundred people gathered at Rennick Riverfront Park to remember the sacrifices made by members of our nation's military past and present.
Washington Post 218 continues to rack up the wins. In 9th District action Sunday evening, Washington scored five-runs in the fifth and added two more in the sixth to post a 7-0 win over Post 226 from Elsberry. Washington was getting ready to bat in the eigth when rain and lightening moved in forcing officials to cancel the remainder of the game. With the win, Washington improves to 11-3 overall and 9-0 in league action.
