Contributor Troy Gentle catches up with former area standouts playing in pro baseball:
MAJOR LEAGUES
OF Kevin Kiermaier, ex-Parkland, Rays
Since his return from spending most of the season on the disabled list (thumb), Kiermaier is struggling at the plate, hiting just .141 with an OPS of .470. Currently he is listed as day-to-day with back tightness.
RHP Tanner Roark, ex-Illini, Nationals
Roark suffered his National League-leading 11th loss Sunday, lasting less than five innings for the third time in his last five starts. Since June 1, oppposing hitters have a .