LIBERAL, Kan. – The Hays Larks continued their hot start with a 7-4 win over the Liberal BeeJays at Brent Gould Field Wednesday night. After the BeeJays (3-7, 2-6 Jayhawk League) scored three runs in the seventh inning to tie the game 3-3, the Larks (11-1, 7-1 Jayhawk League) answered with three in the eighth and a run in the ninth for their fifth straight win, all on the road.

Mike Mioduszewski had three hits and drove in three including the go-ahead run in the eighth. He also scored three times. Connor Ross, who drove in the game winner in the ninth inning on Tuesday, also had three hits.

DJ Carr (2-0) pitched 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief and picked up the win. Chad Smith gave up a run on two hits in the ninth but nailed down his fourth save.

The Larks go for the sweep Wednesday night. They return home for three with the Bethany Bulls on Friday.

Wednesday’s Jayhawk League scoreboard…
Hays 7, Liberal 4
Bethany 8, Dodge City 6
Derby 10, El Dorado 5
Wellington at Haysville, ppd rain