TMP scored five runs in the fourth inning and the Monarchs pitchers held Goodland to just two hits taking game one of a scheduled doubleheader 8-0 Thursday in Hays.

Liam Stults held the Cowboys to just two hits and did not allow a run over five innings despite walking six. Stults imporved to 4-2 on the year with the win.

The Monarchs offense took advantage of six Goodland errors, three coming in the second inning as TMP took a 2-0 lead.

The Monarchs loaded the bases to start the bottom of the fourth and TMP blew the game open with the five runs in the inning.

Ryan Ruder was 1-for-2 with three RBIs and pitched two innings of scoreless relief.

Game two was called in the bottom of the first inning because of severe weather.

TMP is 13-4 and will close out the regular season Thursday, May 14 at Colby.