The Hays Monarchs 16U baseball team moved to 3-1 with a pair of run-rule wins over Larned Monday night. The Monarchs score eight in the first and win the opener 18-3 in three innings then take the second contest 15-0 in three innings.

Gavin Schumcher went 3-for-4 with a triple and drove in five runs in the first game. Luke Ruder had three RBIs. Ryan Ruder picked up the win allowing no runs on one hit over two innings.

Luke Ruder went 2-for-2 including a triple and drove in four in the second game. Jared Rack pitched the first inning and gave up a hit. Chase Werth threw the final two striking out two.

The 16U Monarchs play in Dodge City this weekend.

The 18U Monarchs are in Great Bend this weekend. They are 2-0 after a pair of wins over McCook, Nebraska this weekend.