The Hays Larks scored 12 runs in the fifth inning and blowout the Bethany (OK) Bulls 19-5 in their series opener Friday night at Larks Park. The win is the Larks third straight and improves them to 7-6 overall and 4-4 in the Jayhawk League. The Bulls, playing in their first season in the Jayhawk League, fall to 0-13 and 0-8.

Jacob Campbell led the Larks 25-hit attack going 6-for-6 with with a home run, four RBIs and three runs scored. Brett Anderson and Carter Hankins both had four hits. RJ Williams and Tracy Hadley also homered.

Derrick Mount allowed two runs on six hits over six innings, striking out five and walking one.

The two play the middle game of the three-game weekend series Saturday night at 7 pm. You can hear the game on KAYS (1400-AM) beginning at 6:45 pm.