KANSAS CITY -- A large contingent from the University of Central Missouri was on hand for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Thursday night in support of Astros owner Jim Crane, who played baseball for the school in Warrensburg, Mo., about 55 miles east of Kauffman Stadium.
Crane was a standout pitcher at what used to be Central Missouri State, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial safety in 1976. He was an honorable mention Division II All-American as a pitcher, going 21-8 with a 2.42 ERA in his collegiate days.
"It's a good school," Crane said.