Augie Gillardo pitched seven solid innings and Corky Welch had three hits to lead the Hays Larks to a 7-1 win over the Liberal BeeJays Tuesday night at Larks Park, ending their three-game losing streak. The victory pulls the Larks (12-10, 9-8) within two games of the first place BeeJays (15-7, 11-6) in the Jayhawk League North Division.

Manager Frank Leo

Augue Gillardo

Corky Welch

Gillardo (3-1) allowed one run on four hits, striking out five and walking two as he picks up his second straight win. Derek Birginske struck out four over the final two innings for his first save of the season.The Larks broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the sixth inning on a two-out single from Derrick Mount and two-out double from Garrett McKinzie. They then score four in the eighth to blow the game open.

RJ Willaims and Brooks Ballisterri both drove in two.

The Larks go for the split in the four game series Wednsday night. Free admission for the 7 pm game courtesy of Bank of Hays, Werth Financial Management and Farm Bureau Insurance. It’s also Educators night with all area teachers and educators encouraged to attend and be recognized.