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Explorers edge Monarchs 7-5 in series opener on Star Wars night

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Explorers edge Monarchs 7-5 in series opener on Star Wars night
Summary

The Sioux City Explorers defeated the Kansas City Monarchs 7-5 in the first game of their three-game series on July 26. Dillon Tatum hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning, tying the game at 3-3. The Explorers held on to secure the win. The two teams will play a doubleheader on July 27 to conclude the series, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:30 PM.

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  • •Sioux City Explorers win 7-5 against Kansas City Monarchs.
  • •Dillon Tatum hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning.
  • •The game was part of a three-game series opener.
  • •Doubleheader scheduled for July 27, starting at 1:30 PM.
Latest Updates
  • 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Explorers take the series win over the Kansas City Monarchs in game three 5-1
  • 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — X’s drop Monarchs 7-5 on Star Wars night for the three game series opener
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SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – The Explorers hosted the Kansas City Monarchs for the first match of their three-game series and won 7-5. Dillon Tatum hit a three-run homer in the 4th to tie the game 3-3. Sunday will feature a doubleheader between these two teams to end the series, with the first pitch at […]

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SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – The Explorers hosted the Monarchs for a double feature on Sunday to finish the three-game series and won the series two games to one. The X’s lost the first game 5-2, but won game two 5-1 to ride out the series with the best team in the Western Division on […]

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