The Hays Larks are inviting everyone to the 9th annual Military Appreciation Night in conjunction with their game against the Liberal Bee Jays on Sunday, June 11, at Larks Park at 7 p.m. All active, reserve and retired military personnel are specially invited to attend and will be honored on the field during pregame ceremonies. Military personnel will also be recognized after the sixth inning prior to the singing of “God Bless America.” Military personnel in attendance should check in at the east side of the grandstand by 6:45 p.m. Sunday.

Fans are encouraged to be in the park by 6:50 p.m. to show their appreciation and support for all military personnel during pregame ceremonies. Those ceremonies will feature recognition of all military personnel in attendance, a Color Guard, and the national anthem sung live by Bob Dreiling. Those in attendance will also enjoy patriotic music and a red, white and blue-decorated park throughout the evening. Flags lining the park will be provided courtesy of American Legion Riders Post #173 of Hays. Free admission to the game will be provided courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Hays, VFW Post #9076 and Golden Corral.

The Hays Larks is a summer collegiate baseball team comprised of players from colleges and universities across the United States. This high quality baseball team is a member of the Jayhawk League, one of the premier amateur baseball leagues in the United States. Dozens of major league stars including Albert Pujols, Lance Berkman, Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Ozzie Smith have played in this league.