The Hays Larks open the 2011 season on Sunday with a doubleheader against the Denver Cougars at Larks Park.
The Larks are coming off a 21-17 season a year ago, and the team did not play in the NBC World Series for the first time since 1991. Coach Frank Leo returns six players from last year’s squad. Fort Hays State Tigers Andy Lewton and Jay Sanders return, along with Cam Brown, Cody Gougler, Elvin Rodriguez and Sean Wilson. Two other Tigers, Kelton Rule and Connor Beer, join the Larks this season. Hays High product Jesse Hart will join the Hays pitching staff.
Sunday night’s game is Little League Night. Little League teams are invited to wear their uniforms, meet the team, and go on the field before the National Anthem.
Our coverage of Sunday’s doubleheader begins with the pre-game show at 5:40pm and first pitch at 6 o’clock on KAYS. You can also listen online at https://www.kaysradio.com/index.php?page=stream. Follow the Larks on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/HaysLarks.