HAYS – Haysville scored a run in the first inning then added another in the sixth and shutout the Larks 2-0 in the opening game of their three-game series at Larks Park.

The Aviators (13-14, 11-13 Jayhawk League) took advantage of two singles and an error to score the games first run. They scored the games second run on a two-out wild pitch.

Austin O’Brien had two of the Larks (22-6, 18-6 Jayhawk League) five hits. Hays couldn’t take advantage of the six walks issued by Haysville starter Denson Hull and stranded 12 base runners as they are shutout for the first time this summer.

Starter Stephen Yancey allowed both runs on five hits with six strikeouts and a walk over six innings and suffered the loss. Sam Reed pitched three scoreless innings and struck out six.

The two teams continue the three-game series Saturday. It’s Pink the Park Night with free admission courtesy A&A Coors and Horizon Appliance and Electronics.