The Hays Larks begin their longest homestand of the summer Friday night when they host the defending Jayhawk League champion Haysville Aviators in the first of a three-game series and Larks Park. It begins a nine-game homestand that is packed full of activities.

Friday is Old Timers Night along with the 70th year of the Larks celebration. All former Larks players in attendance will receive a commemorative hat courtesy of M&D Incorporated and introduced before the game. There will also be 70 year celebration cookies for the first 500 people Friday night along with a social at the ballpark after the game. Admission is free courtesy M&D Incorporated and Eagle Communications.

Saturday is the annual Pink the Park Night. There will be a pink bat autographed by the Larks and two authentic MLB baseball that were used on there pink days that will be autographed by the team and raffled off. Admission is free courtesy of A&A Coors and Horizon Appliance & Electronics.

The Larks, who won the Jayhawk League first half, are 22-5 overall and 2-1 in the second half of Jayhawk League second half, a game back of Liberal and Wellington. Haysville, who finished seven games back of the Larks  in the first half, are 1-2 in the second half.