OVERTON, Neb. – The Hays Monarchs Junior American Legion baseball team scored 14 runs in the second inning and cruised to a 17-1 win over Bertrand/Loomis (Neb.) Friday in Overton, Neb.

Gavin Schmumacher and Luke Ruder both doubled and two hits. Schumacher and Chase Werth both drove in three runs. Zane Staab hit a solo home run.

Chase Werth struck out two in two scoreless innings and picked up the win.

The Monarchs (10-3) play McCook (Neb.) and Hershey (Neb.) Saturday.