HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hays Monarchs split their two games at a tournament in Hutchinson Friday. Chase Werth pitched a complete game shutout in a 1-0 win over Great Bend in their opener. The Monarchs (14-9) lost 2-1 to McPherson in their second game.

Werth scattered three hits while striking out five while walking two. The Monarchs were held to two hits and scored their only run in the fifth inning on a bases loaded walk to Gavin Schumacher.

Tate Garcia scattered five hits while striking out two and walking three in the second contest. Mac scored two in the fifth on a ground out and single. Gavin Schumacher singled to score Eston Brown in the sixth for the Monarchs only run.

The Monarchs take on the Central Kansas Cyclones Saturday and the Kingman Eagles Sunday.