The Hays Larks ran their win streak to seven games Wednesday night, holding of Junction City 6-5 at Larks Park. The Brigade (27-10) scored two in the fourth to take the early lead, but the Larks (27-13) answer with three in the fifth and three in the sixth to go up 6-2. The Brigade rallied with three in the eighth off Justin Ziegler, but Ian Bentley came in to record the final out of the inning then work a 1-2-3 ninth for the save.

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Game Highlights

Aaron Breit (2-0) picks up the win, allowing two runs on four hits over five innings while striking out seven and walking none. Breit retired the first nine batters he faced and struck out seven of the first 12 before giving up three straight singles in the fourth. Justin Ziegler, with the help of two double plays, pitched two scoreless innings of relief before giving up the three runs in the eighth. He struck out one and walked none over 2 2/3 innings.

Tyler Detmer hit a two-run homer to highlight the Larks three-run fifth. Evan Gruener had two hits and also drove in one. Joe Hallock’s two-run double in the sixth put the Larks up 6-2.

The Larks, who have won 11 of last 13, close out Jayhawk League play Thursday night against Dodge City. They close out the regular season at home against Junction City on Friday. Free admission Thursday courtesy of Phaze 2 and Farm Bureau Insurance.