DODGE CITY, Kan. – Parker Schkade scattered seven hits over seven innings and picked up the complete game victory to lead the Hays Larks past Dodge City 4-2 in game one of their doubleheader Wednesday night at Cavalier Field in Dodge City. The Athletics scored five runs in the second inning and won the second contest 5-4.

Schkade (1-0), who was making his first start of the season, struck out four and walked one. Colin Simpon’s two-out, two-run single gave the Larks (25-11, 25-10 Jayhawk League) the lead for good in the third. Mikey Gangwish added a home run and an RBI double.

The Larks tried to rally in the game two with solo home runs from Trevor Boone and Colin Simpson. Following the Boone homer in the fifth, the Larks loaded the bases but failed to score.

Brad Sugg (0-1) took the loss allowing five runs on six hits over four innings.

The Larks now have a one-game lead over both Derby and Liberal after the Bee Jays 20-6 rout in Derby.

Hays closes out their five-game series with Dodge City Thursday night tonight at Larks Park at 7 pm. It’s Educators Night with all area Educators encouraged to attend. Admission is free courtesy of the Hess Clinic and Kendell Krug & Stacey Jones Optometry.