Larks starter Joey Begel allowed just one hit Saturday night, unfortunately that one hit was a sixth inning grand slam as the Derby Twins defeat the Hays Larks 6-2.

Begel didn’t allow a hit through 5 2/3 innings in his second start of the season, getting a groundout and a strikeout to begin the sixth. The Twins took advantage of an error on Larks shortstop Nolan Johnson to extend the inning. Begel then walked the next two batters before giving up the bases-loaded home run which gave Derby a 4-1 lead. All four runs were unearned.

The Larks took a 1-0 lead in the third on a Jay Sanders home run. They wouldn’t score again until the ninth when Brett Lang drove in Austin Darby on a fielders choice. With runners at first and third, MacKenzie Handel lined into a double play to end the game.

Begel takes the loss as the Larks drop their second straight and fall to 13-6 and 7-6 in the Jayhawk League. Derby improves to 7-11 overall and 7-9 in the Jayhawk League.

The Larks will try to avoid the sweep in the series finale Sunday night.