The Hays High Indians scored five runs in the fifth inning to break open a one-run game and defeat Salina Central 9-2 Friday night at the Diamond Classic.

Dan Bittel and Riley Kaus both hit two-run singles in the big frame.

Chandler Ruled finished with three hits, including a double, and drove in two.

Hayden Hutchison moved to 4-0, pitching 7 innings, allowing two unearned runs on eight hits, striking out four and walking two.

The Indians have won ten straight and are now 14-1 in the season. They also improve to 3-0 in the tournament. They look for their eighth straight title Saturday when they take on Goddard at 3pm. You can hear the game on 96.9, KFIX.