Ricky Hockett recorded the final four outs for the save in the Hays Monarchs 18U American Legion’s 10-9 game one win over the Hays Eagles Junior American Legion Friday night at Larks Park. Hockett then pitched a complete game one-hitter in the Monarchs 9-0 win in game two.

The Monarchs had a 10-2 lead going into the bottom of the sixth in the first game before the Eagles struck for six runs. Jared Vitztum allowed two runs on five hits over five innings and picks up the win. Liam Stults and Ryan Schippers both had three hits.

The Monarchs scored six in the first in the second game which was called after five innings by run-rule.

Schippers and Chase Romme both had two hits.