HAYS, Kan. – Chandler Coates pitched seven solid innings, Colin Simpson and Trevor Boone both homered as the Hays Larks avoid their first three-game losing streak of the summer with a 5-3 win over El Dorado Tuesday night at Larks Park.

Simpson had three hits and drove in two runs. His single in teh fifth gave the Larks (28-13, 28-12 Jayhawk League) a 3-1 lead. Boone’s solo shot to lead off the eighth capped the scoring.

Coates (6-1) allowed two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Tyler Starks pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings for his Jayhawk League leading seventh save.

The two play the middle game of the three-game series Wednesday night. It’s host family night with all of the host families honored before the game. Admission is free courtesy of Phaze 2, Commercial Builders, Big D Rental and Whiskey Creek.