The Hays Larks score two runs in the bottom of the ninth, but the rally comes up short in an 8-5 loss to the Dodge City A’s Saturday night at Larks Park. The loss ends the Larks three-game win streak and drops them to third place in the Jayhawk League North at 11-8 overall and 8-6 in league play, one game back of first place Liberal. The A’s are now 11-7 overall and 7-7.

The Athletics broke open a one-run game in the ninth by scoring four runs on six singles and a throwing error from pitcher Derrick Mount.

The Larks loaded the bases in the bottom of the inning and scored two on two-out bases loaded walks to Evan Gruener and Derek Dickerson but Mount popped up to first base to end the game.

Starter Aaron Fletcher takes the loss after allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out six and walking none.

Newcomer Reggie Wilson hit a two-run homer in the second inning to pull the Larks within a run at 4-3.

The Larks are in Liberal Sunday for the first of a two-game series with the BeeJays.

Saturday’s Jayhawk League scores…
Liberal 9, El Dorado 5
Derby 8, Wellington 6
Bethany 5, Haysville 2