The Hays Larks raced out to a 6-0 lead then held on the rest of the way for a 6-4 win over the Dodge City A’s Friday night at Cavalier Field in Dodge City. The victory is the Larks third straight and seventh in their last eight games as they improve to 11-7 and 8-5 in the Jayhawk League where they move within a half-game of first place El Dorado in the North Division.

RJ Williams hit a two-run double in the sixth then Evan Gruener highlighted a four-run seventh with a three-run homer.

The A’s scored two in the seventh and two more in the eighth.

Cam Roegner allowed two runs on seven hits over seven innings for the win. Allan Beer allowed two unearned runs on three hits over the final two innings for the save.

The Larks go for the series sweep of the Athletics Saturday night at 7pm at Larks Park. Admission is free courtesy of Astra Bank and McDonald’s. It’s also Pack the Park/Pack the Pantry Night with all fans encouraged to bring a canned food item to assist the Community Assistance Center.

Friday’s Jayhawk League results…
El Dorado 11, Liberal 0
Haysville 10, Bethany 9
Wellington 9, Derby 2