HAYS, Kan. – The Hays Larks scored four runs in the first inning then held on the rest of the way for a 6-4 win over El Dorado Wednesday night at Larks Park.
Jax Biggers, Nate Olinger, Austin O’Brien and Mikey Gangwish all had two hits as the Larks improve to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in Jayhawk League play. Gangwich and Andy Shadid both drove in two runs.
Starter Stephen Yancey allowed two unearned runs on five hits with four strikeouts and a walk over 6 1/3 innings and picked up the win. Alex Lopez gave up a run in the ninth but struck out two for the save.
The Larks go for the series sweep Thursday night. It’s Little League night with all area Little League players encouraged to attend and wear their uniforms. Admission is free courtesy of Cedar Lodge Dental and Freddy’s Frozen Custard. You can also hear the game on KAYS or catch a video web stream at Hays Post dot.com.