The T-Bones travel to Joliet, Ill., today to open the playoffs for the Northern League.
   The semi-final round against the Joliet JackHammers begins at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in Joliet, according to T-Bones information. The next game is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Joliet.
   Two playoff games are on the road, followed by a home game on Friday at 7:05 p.m. at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas. If necessary, more playoff games will be held at 7:05 p.m. Saturday and 5:05 p.m. Sunday.
   Playoff tickets are $7 in advance, $8 on the day of the game.
   For more ticket information, call the T-Bones box office at 913-328-5618, or visit the T-Bones’ website at www.tbonesbaseball.com.