BETHANY, Okla. – The Hays Larks scored seven runs in the eighth inning to rally past the Bethany Bulls 7-2 Tuesday evening at Dolese Park to extend their winning streak to seven games. The victory keeps the Larks in sole possession of first place in the Jayhawk League second half standings at 9-4.

Connor Ross and Josh Minjarez opened the big frame with back-to-back doubles. Ty Redington tied the game with a bunt single. Austin O’Brien added a two-run single to put the Larks (30-8, 26-8 JL) ahead for good.

The Bulls (11-23, 11-22 JL) scored single runs in the second and fifth and loaded the bases with one out in the seventh but reliever Ben Cilano (1-0) got out the jam when Anthony Gomez flied out to right field then Nate Olinger threw out Jamal Hughes at the plate for the inning ending double play.

Cilano (1-0) pitched one inning and picked up his first win of the season. Starter Alex Lopez allowed two runs on three hits with two walks and no strikeouts over six innings. Cole Hendrix threw two scoreless innings to close out the game.