HAYS, Kan. – The Hays Monarchs Jr. American Legion split their doubleheader with Beloit Friday night. Beloit scored four runs in the first inning and won the first game 6-3. The Monarchs (14-4) came back with four runs in the second inning and two in the third and won the second game 7-4.

Chase Werth went the distance with eight strikeouts and four walks and suffered the loss. Braydon Conn had two hits with two RBIs and two runs scored.

Adam Gottschalk had two hits and scored two runs in the second game. Gavin Schumacher drove in two. Carlos Schwindt pitched five innings and allowed four runs on eight hits and picked up the win.