Garrett McKinzie had four hits including two home runs to lead the Larks 19-hit attack in a 14-6 win over Dodge City Wednesday night at Cavalier Field in Dodge City. After an 0-3 start to Jayhawk League play, the Hays Larks have won seven of their last nine to move out of last place in the North Division.

McKinzie’s grand slam highlighted a five-run first. He hit a three-run shot in the sixth as the Larks built a 12-1 lead. Dodge would score five in the seventh, but the Larks came back with two in the ninth for the final margin.

Michael Burns, Derrick Mount and RJ Williams all had three hits.

Nick Goza (1-1) allowed one run on three hits over six innings and gets his first win of the season.

The Larks are now 10-7 overall and 7-5 in the Jayhawk League and are just 1 1/2 games back of first-place Liberal in the North.

Hays is off Thursday before heading back to Dodge City Friday.  The two will wrap up the four-game series at Larks Park Saturday night.