By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

Terao makes Area Code roster

West Seattle resident Jacob Terao of Seattle Prep High School made the Kansas City Royals' Area Code roster for the Northwest and will join the team for the Area Code Games in Long Beach, Calif.
They will run Aug. 6-10 with Terao playing catcher and standing at 5-foot-10, 200 pounds and batting and throwing right-handed.
Terao threw a perfect game for West Seattle Little League four years ago.

Kela back in action for Rangers

Chief Sealth graduate Keone Kela has returned to action in the bullpen for the Texas Rangers after being on the 60-day disabled list following shoulder surgery in April.
Kela has lowered his season earned run average to 6.57 and now has a 1-1 record with 21 strikeouts in 12.1 innings over 13 games.

Barnette lowers his ERA to 2.12

Thomas Jefferson graduate Tony Barnette is also a member of the Texas Rangers' bullpen and has lowered his earned run average to 2.12 to go with a 6-3 record.
Barnette has worked 46.2 innings in 40 games, striking out 34.

Ishikawa shows improvement

Travis Ishikawa from Federal Way High School has improved his batting average to .247 (37-for-150) for the Sacramento Rivercats of the San Francisco Giants organization.
Ishikawa has nine doubles and four home runs to go with 22 RBI and 15 runs scored.

Conger optioned to Durham

Federal Way native Hank Conger has been sent down to the Durham Bulls of the Tampa Bay Rays organization as of July 11.
Conger is hitting .156 (5-for-32) for them after hitting .194 (24-for-124) for the Rays. He has two doubles, one home run, two runs scored and three RBI for the Bulls.

Brett remains on disabled list

Highline High School graduate Ryan Brett remains on the disabled list for the Durham Bulls of the Tampa Bay Rays organization, where he has been the entire season.