COLBY, Kan. – The Hays Monarchs Senior American Legion are one win away from a spot in the AA State Tournament following their 13-1 win over the Colby Sluggers Tuesday in Colby. The Monarchs scored four runs in the second inning and were up 6-1 when they struck for seven in the fifth.

Cole Zimmerman allowed one run on two hits with seven strikeouts and three walks in the five-inning complete game victory.

Adam Gottschalk and Gavin Schumacher had three of the Monarchs 12 hits. Schumacher drove in three.

The Monarchs improve to 14-4-1 and will play Hoisington Wednesday night at 6 pm. Hoisington beat Larned and Hill City on Monday.