By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

Five Hays Larks had two hits apiece as they defeat El Dorado 8-1 to take the weekend series two games to one. The Larks have won four of their last five to improve to 14-9 overall and 10-9 in the Jayhawk League. The Broncos drop to 8-12 and 6-12 in league play.

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Game Highlights

Brett DeGagne pitched four scoreless innings in his Larks debut. The University of North Dakota sophomore allowed three runs while striking out three and walking three. He worked around a two-out double in the first inning, then worked around back-to-back walks to start the third, stranding runners at second and third. Craig Larkin gave up a run on three hits in two innings of relief for the win. Austin Unrein and DJ Carr retired the final nine batters to close it out fir the Larks.

Aaron Cornell led the 13-hit attack going 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBIs and two runs scored. His two-run shot to left field in the seventh gave the Larks their final margin. Tyler Detmer was also 2-for-4, driving in two with a two-out single in the fourth to give Hays a 6-0 lead.

Derek Birginske, Zair Koeiman and Nate Olinger also had three hits for the Larks who close out their five-game homestand Tuesday against Dodge City at 7pm.

In other Jayhawk League action Sunday… Wellington swept Dodge City 5-4 and 2-1. Derby defeated Liberal 7-2.