The Wellington Heat score four in the fifth and five in the fifth to break open a one-run game and defeat the Hays Larks 11-0 in the opening game of their three-game series at Larks Park.

Starter DJ Carr takes the loss in a game the Larks commit four errors. Carr allows five runs on eight hits over 4 2/3 innings, striking out five and walking four.

The Larks fall to 9-2 overall and 6-2 in league play, one-game back of the Heat who moves to 12-0 and 6-0. The two teams play the middle game of the series Saturday night at 7pm.

It’s McKids’s Day as well as Park the Park/Pack the Pantry Night with all fans encouraged to bring canned food or non-perishable food item for the Community Assistance Center.

Admission is free courtesy of McDonald’s and Astra Bank.

Elsewhere in the Jayhawk League last night…
Dodge City 8, Derby 7
Liberal 14, El Dorado 3