By GERARD WELLBROCK
Hays Post

HAYS – The Hays Larks outhit Haysville 12-8 but went  0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and lost their series finale with Haysville 5-2 Sunday night at Larks Park. The Larks (23-7, 19-7 JL) hit into four double plays and stranded 13 base runners as they fall to 3-3 in the second half of Jayhawk League play.

Frank Leo Postgame

Game Highlights

 

Hays loaded the bases three times including twice in the fifth but could muster just one run as they leave at least one base runner in each inning

Shane Browning (2-1) allowed three runs on five hits over four innings in his first start and suffered the loss.

The Larks, who came into the series averaging over six runs per game which was second best in the Jayhawk League, were held to a total of four in the three games and are averaging only two per game in July.

They’re are off tonight but continue the nine-game homestand with the first of three against Liberal on Tuesday. The Bee Jays lost 3-2 to Wellington but lead the second half at 5-1.