HAYS – Connor Ross and Mike Mioduszewski both homered to help the Hays Larks rally from a 4-0 deficit and beat the Wellington Heat 7-4 in the opening game of their four-game series Friday night at Larks Park. Ross, who missed the last four games with a groin injury, hit a two-run blast in the fourth inning to pull the Larks (25-8, 22-7 JL) within a run at 4-3. Mioduszewski’s solo shot an inning later tied the game 4-4. Austin O’Brien gave the Larks the lead for good with a two-out seventh inning double that scored Ross and Ty Redington.

Starting pitcher Stephen Yancey (3-2) allowed all four runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and three walks over six innings for the win. Graylon Brown pitched a scoreless ninth for his first save.

Ross and O’Brien both had three of the Larks nine hits.

The Larks and Heat will play a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 6 pm. The first game is a makeup from a rainout in Wellington earlier this season. Free admission courtesy of Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Insurance Planning. It’s also Pack the Pantry Night with all fans encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Community Assistance Center.