Missouri
Who is Laurin Krings? Stats, more to know of Missouri softball’s star pitcher amid NCAA Tournament
Missouri softball is once again playing for a trip to the Women’s College World Series, and it has Laurin Krings to thank for it.
Krings, who has been a key part of the Tigers pitching rotation since her freshman season in 2021, dominated inside the circle in Sunday’s Columbia Regional elimination game against Omaha, as she struck out 15 hitters across nine scoreless innings in the Tigers 1-0 win over the Mavericks.
Her heroics Sunday inside Mizzou Softball Stadium not only helped advance the Tigers to the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament but capped off an impressive regional round: 364 pitches thrown in 25 innings across four games with a 0.56 ERA and 24 strikeouts.
REQUIRED READING: How Laurin Krings fought, scrapped and carried Missouri softball to NCAA Super Regional
“I don’t think I’ve witnessed … A more gutsy, gritty performance by not only an individual player in Laurin Krings, but this team,” Tigers coach Larissa Anderson told the Columbia Daily Tribune after the game. “I mean backs up against the wall, losing on Friday and having to win a doubleheader yesterday, a doubleheader today. Just — I’m so proud.”
Now Krings will look to continue her success this weekend against No. 10 Duke as Missouri looks to advance to Oklahoma City for the first time in 13 years. Here’s what you need to know about Krings as she takes the mound this weekend against Duke in the Columbia Super Regional of the NCAA Softball Tournament:
Who is Laurin Krings?
Laurin Krings is the ace of Missouri’s pitching staff, which ranked second amongst all other SEC teams this season with a 1.96 ERA.
The 5-foot-8 right-hander out of Loveland, Colorado has played a key part in the Tigers staff pitching since her freshman year, where she led Tigers pitchers with 122 strikeouts to go along with an 11-3 record and a 3.68 ERA over 29 appearances (13 starts) in 2021.
Krings followed up her freshman season by leading Missouri in wins (16) and strikeouts (185) in her sophomore season, which included her tossing the 12th perfect game in Mizzou history on 12 strikeouts against Bradley on March 6, 2022. She also threw a no-hitter against Bethune-Cookman earlier that season, the first of two no-hitters of her collegiate career.
This season Krings has led Mizzou back to the postseason, specifically the Super Regionals, for the third consecutive season with a team-high 16 wins. Her 2.33 ERA ranks third on the Tigers staff and 25th in the SEC. She earned a spot on the SEC All-Defensive team thanks to her 1.000 fielding percentage in SEC play (22 assists, three putouts, zero errors) this season.
The Tigers’ senior ace shoved in the Columbia Regional this past weekend, as she pitched in 25 innings across Mizzou’s five games. In the four games that Krings pitched in, she only gave up three runs (two earned) while striking out 24 hitters.
Laurin Krings stats
Krings is having her best season in a Tigers uniform this year, posting a career-best 2.33 ERA with 139 strikeouts and a 16-8 record across 171.0 innings pitched. Opposing hitters are hitting .239 against Krings, which ranks second-best in her career.
Here’s a full breakdown of Krings stats during her career at Missouri:
- Record: 56-32
- Appearances: 133
- ERA: 2.79
- Strikeouts: 591
- Walks: 168
- Complete games: 37
- Shutouts: 15
- Saves: Three
- Opponents average: .245
- Innings Pitched: 587 ⅓
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Thousands show up to protest current administration at ‘No Kings’ rally in Kansas City, Missouri
KSHB 41 reporter Lily O’Shea Becker covers Franklin and Douglas counties in Kansas. Share your story idea with Lily.
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Thousands showed up to Mill Creek Park on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri, in a wave of protests across the country criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.
Thousands show up to protest current administration at KCMO ‘No Kings’ rally
Multiple protesters told KSHB 41 News they participated in the protest because they feel like it is the only way their voices can be heard.
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“Congress is not working for us,” said Sharon, a protester at Mill Creek Park. “I have called my Congress people numerous times.”
It was the third wave of ‘No Kings’ protests across the country since June 2025.
“I’ve been here for each of the ‘No Kings,’ and I’ll admit that I’m frustrated that I have to be back here again,” protester Carter Taylor said.
Taylor is a teacher for Kansas City Public Schools with AFT Local 691, and she said she showed up to represent her students.
“I hope that everyone here doesn’t just stay here today — that they donate to food banks, that they check in on their public schools,” Taylor said.
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Protesters held signs critiquing the current administration’s stances on tariffs, ongoing wars and immigration enforcement, among other things.
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“It means that people care,” protester Lonnie Beattle said. “People care about what’s going on in this country, and people are not happy with what’s going on in the country.”
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Missouri
Missouri Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 winning numbers for March 27, 2026
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at March 27, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 27 drawing
13-27-28-41-62, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from March 27 drawing
Midday: 1-2-5
Midday Wild: 5
Evening: 1-5-9
Evening Wild: 6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 27 drawing
Midday: 4-9-8-1
Midday Wild: 7
Evening: 6-7-3-3
Evening Wild: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from March 27 drawing
Early Bird: 10
Morning: 10
Matinee: 03
Prime Time: 15
Night Owl: 09
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from March 27 drawing
08-15-18-25-29
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Boone Health files lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center, alleging contract breaches, data misuse
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Boone Health is suing a Columbia-based cardiology group, alleging breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information and plans to engage in unlawful competition.
The lawsuit, filed in Boone County Circuit Court, targets Missouri Cardiovascular Specialists LLP, also known as the Missouri Heart Center or MO Heart, which has provided cardiology services to Boone Health for more than a decade. According to court documents, a renewed agreement was signed in 2021 covering professional services and management of Boone Health’s cardiology operations.
Boone Health alleges it paid the cardiology group millions of dollars under those agreements for staffing, administrative oversight and revenue cycle management, which included access to sensitive financial and patient-related data. In return, MO Heart and its physicians agreed to noncompete and confidentiality provisions designed to protect Boone Health’s business interests.
The health system claims MO Heart violated those agreements by preparing to launch a competing cardiology practice in the Columbia area, potentially as soon as the contracts expire on May 6, 2026. The lawsuit alleges the new venture would fall within a restricted geographic area and time frame outlined in the noncompete clause, which Boone Health argues is enforceable under Missouri law.
Boone Health also accuses MO Heart of disclosing or misusing confidential information, including billing rates, reimbursement data and strategic business details during its transition to new partnerships with outside organizations. Boone Health alleges in the lawsuit those actions could cause “severe and irreparable injury.”
In addition, Boone Health claims MO Heart obstructed access to critical systems and data. The lawsuit alleges the cardiology group cut off Boone Health’s access to a key billing and patient information platform and stopped sharing necessary data, raising concerns about continuity of patient care.
Boone Health alleged that MO Heart indicated that it intends to operate independently and has taken the position that the noncompete provisions are unenforceable, according to the filing.
Boone Health is asking a judge to rule the noncompete agreements that MO Heart signed are valid, as well as having MO Heart return or destroy confidential information, and delay starting a competing practice until May 2027.
A jury trial has been requested.
A spokesperson for Boone Health told ABC 17 News that it would provide additional details early next week.
Dr. James T. Elliott of MO Heart disagreed with allegations in the lawsuit through a written statement.
“For months, we have tried to meet with leadership team at Boone Health to work constructively towards a new, collaborative arrangement that would preserve access to and expand high‑quality care for our patients and for the entire community. Unfortunately, Boone refused to engage with us in any meaningful way. Instead, we have been met with a series of escalating legal threats, culminating in today’s filing,” the statement reads.
“Earlier today Boone Health filed a lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center. We disagree with the lawsuit’s allegations and believe those claims are both legally and factually incorrect. This litigation does not change our commitment to caring for patients.”
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