The Monday evening baseball game between the Junction City Brigade and Liberty Monarchs had to be called in the top of the 8th inning after a power failure. The Monarchs were the winners, 11-3.

With the Monarchs at bat in the top of the 8th the electricity suddenly went out. Power returned to the beer garden, bleacher area in the grandstand and  the press box and briefly to one field light. The rest remained dark. Street lights and houses around the ballpark had restored electric service.

Westar Energy crews responded to assess the problem and try to make repairs.

The loss was the first of the season for Junction City in four games, while Liberty is 4-0. The two teams play Tuesday night at Liberty.

The contest was preceded by Junction City Junior baseball opening ceremonies which drew a big crowd and took up all parking spots in the Rathert Field, Cleary Field and 12th Street Community Center area. Volunteers were honored and all of the Junior Baseball teams continued the annual tradition of walking the basepaths while they were being introduced. Many of the fans remained for the game between the Brigade and Monarchs.