Command Fall Short Once Again, Losing to San Antonio 41-31

The Kansas City Command fell to the San Antonio Talons 41-31 Saturday night in Arena Football League action in front of 6,342 fans at Sprint Center.  The loss drops Kansas City to 0-7 on the season while San Antonio improved to 5-3.

Quarterback Matt Gutierrez threw for 230 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions but did lose two costly fumbles.  Armand Robinson and Marcus Barnett each made their Command debuts tonight and led the KC receiving attack.  Robinson finished with eight catches for 96 yards and a score.  Barnett had five grabs for 89 yards and a TD.  Sergio Gilliam was named Ridell Defensive Player of the Game after picking off two Aaron Garcia passes.

Garcia threw for 231 yards and five touchdowns.  Jomo Wilson, just back from injured reserve, was Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Game after catching 10 passes for 126 yards and three touchdowns.

The Command will next play Saturday, May 12 at 7pm on the road against the Iowa Barnstormers.  The game will air live on Sports Radio 810 WHB and on the web at Ustream.tv/KansasCityCommand.  The Barnstormers are 3-4 and play tomorrow afternoon against Chicago.