DODGE CITY – The Hays Monarchs Jr. American Legion baseball team ran their their win streak to five games with a doubleheader sweep in Dodge City Wednesday night. Luke Ruder allowed only two hits in an 11-0 four inning run-rule win in the opener. The Monarchs then built an 10-1 lead in the second game and had to hold on for a 12-8 victory.

The Monarchs (18-4) scored four runs in the first inning and three in the second to grab th early lead in the first game. Chase Werth and Eston Brown both drove in three runs and Gavin Schumacher hit a solo home run.

Ruder struck out three and walked none. He got on base three times and scored three runs in the second game.

Chase Werth, Eston Brown and Adam Gottschalk all drove in three runs in the second contest.

The Monarchs are off until Wednesday when they travel to Smith Center.