HAYSVILLE, Kan. – The Hays Larks are on the cusp of their second Jayhawk League title in three years and 10th overall after rallying past Haysville 9-6 at Vulcan Field Thursday night.

The Larks trailed 5-2 before scoring four runs in the third inning then three in the fifth.

Walter Pennington (2-0) allowed three earned runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and two walks over five innings for the win. Austin Thomason gave up one run on five hits over the final four innings for the save.

Ryne Randle had three hits and drove in two. Randle has now hit safely in 15 straight games, the longest for the Larks since Conner Ross hit safely in 20 straight in 206. John Rensel had three RBIs.

The Larks (32-8, 24-7 JL) increase their Jayhawk League lead to five games over Dodge City with five to play. Friday is an off day before they host Great Bend Saturday night.