Zair Koemin hit a three-run homer to highlight a four-run first inning as the Hays Larks win their sixth straight, defeating the Dodge City A’s 8-4 at Cavalier Field in Dodge City. The Larks have now won 10 of their last 11 and improve to 26-13 overall and 20-13 in the Jayhawk League. Dodge City has lost five of their last seven and fall to 17-22 and 9-22 in league play.

Koeiman’s blast scored newcomer Brooks Balesterri and Tyler Detmer to give Hays a 4-0 lead. The Larks added two more in the second when Tyler Detmer was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. They would score the second run on an error following a Derek Birginske line out to third base.

Hays tacked on two more runs in the seventh on a Matt Luety single and an error.

Dodge City rallied for three in the ninth with a pair of doubles and a two-run homer off closer DJ Carr.

David Koll picks up the win allowing one run on four hits, striking out five and walking three over five innings.

The Larks are back at home tonight for the first of a two-game non-league series with Junction City. Free admission for the 7pm game courtesy of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers as well as Crawford Supply and Horizon Appliance and Electronics.