Larks wrap up season

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net The large contingent of Hays Larks' fans, seated down the third base line at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, rose and gave the Larks a big ovation after the team saw its season end with a 7-6 loss Sunday night to ...-8/9/2011, 5:51 PM
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Soulia wraps up strong summer in Hays

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA - Last year, catcher Sloan Soulia had a solid summer with the Hays Larks. He split time behind the plate and carried a line of .284/.326/469 (batting average/on-base percentage/slugging percentage) ...-8/8/2011, 10:32 AM
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Larks season ends courtesy of Clarinda

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- The Hays Larks never had a break or could find a hole in key situations in Sunday's contest against the Clarinda (Iowa) A's. The Larks were hurt by an odd play at second base that led to an eject ...-8/8/2011, 10:32 AM
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Heck throws shutout; Larks stay alive at NBC

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- Hays Larks right-hander Andrew Heck recently watched an NFL show where the commentators discussed player traits, such as competitiveness and leadership skills, that couldn't be seen on film or in ...-8/6/2011, 5:20 PM
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Larks can't back up pitching, fall to Seattle

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- Hays Larks starter Kirk Jewasko delivered a solid start Thursday night. He worked seven strong innings and allowed no earned runs. However, two defensive breakdowns in the third inning and little ...-8/5/2011, 9:57 AM
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Hays switching things up at third base

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- Hays Larks manager Frank Leo decided to make a change at third base for Thursday's 2-0 loss against Seattle in the National Baseball Congress World Series. Throughout the summer, Brandon Dixon ...-8/5/2011, 9:57 AM
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Larks to play Seattle Studs

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net The Hays Larks knew the time for their second-round game at the NBC World Series in Wichita. They will play tonight at 10 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. However, they didn't know who they would play until ab ...-8/4/2011, 10:37 AM
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Burchett a good pick-up for Larks

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net In the spring, Hays Larks manager Frank Leo thought he had Stefan Lopez of Southeastern Louisiana to close games. Instead, Lopez got hurt and couldn't pitch this summer. Leo talked with Seth Fortenberry, a ...-8/4/2011, 7:31 AM
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Larks rally for win in 12

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net WICHITA -- All summer, the Hays Larks had to fight to earn a berth in the NBC World Series. They started 9-9 in league play, and, in mid-July, the Larks weren't in strong position for a bid. However, they w ...-8/2/2011, 10:10 AM
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Larks return to NBC World Series

By RANDY GONZALES rgonzales@dailynews.net After not making the NBC World Series for the first time since 1991 last summer, several members of the Hays Larks returned this year, vowing to make it back to the season finale in Wichita. "Several of ...-7/31/2011, 9:33 AM
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Larks seal bid for NBC

By RANDY GONZALES rgonzales@dailynews.net Now, the fun begins. The Hays Larks weren't assured of a berth in the NBC World Series until their final game of the regular season, but Wednesday night's 5-3 Jayhawk League win over Dodge City clinched ...-7/28/2011, 12:33 PM
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Larks can clinch second

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net After Monday night's victory against Derby, the Hays Larks stood in second place in the Jayhawk League with a 19-14 record. They still had a chance to win the league as Haysville, then 19-12, had two games ...-7/27/2011, 9:50 AM
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Larks cap series with win

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net For several Larks, Monday night was all about overcoming adversity. And a little "Larks Magic" helped, too. Led by starter Pepe Gomez, closer Michael Burchett, a three-run homer from Jon Ryan and several ...-7/26/2011, 3:09 PM
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Larks split Sunday doubleheader

By The Hays Daily News The Hays Larks are 1-2 in their home series against the Derby Twins. With a week left in the standings, Hays is in a three-way tie for second place. Haysville leads the Jayhawk League, while Hays, Liberal and Derby are tied a ...-7/25/2011, 11:35 AM
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Defense key for Larks in road win

By The Hays Daily News LIBERAL -- The Hays Larks turned three double plays, and it helped lead to a 9-5 road victory against the Liberal Bee Jays. The three double plays included what manager Frank Leo called an "ESPN Web Gem" by Elvin Rodriguez ...-7/20/2011, 9:37 AM
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Larks fall to Dodge City

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net From 2007-09, Andrew Heck emerged as the best two-way player in the 30-year Frank Leo era for the Hays Larks. Heck collected a 14-1 record and was the staff ace for two summers. At the plate, Heck batted .2 ...-7/19/2011, 9:48 AM
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Larks win two over weekend

By The Hays Daily News With two weeks left in the regular season, the Hays Larks played and won their final non-conference game of the summer. After a 7-4 win Saturday over Greeley (Colo.), the Larks defeated the Greys again Sunday, winning 8-2 to ...-7/19/2011, 9:39 AM
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Larks take over lead in Jayhawk race

By The Hays Daily News HAYSVILLE -- The Hays Larks took Thursday's game -- and the top spot in the Jayhawk League -- from the Haysville Heat. Hays (21-12) edged Haysville 4-3, to take over first place in the Jayhawk League race at 15-10. The Lark ...-7/15/2011, 9:44 AM
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Larks win shoot-out in Haysville

By The Hays Daily News HAYSVILLE -- The Hays Larks and Haysville Heat took turns taking the lead in Wednesday night's Jayhawk League game. But the Larks had the lead last, winning 12-11 against the first-place team in the league. The two teams ha ...-7/14/2011, 9:32 AM
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Larks lose at Haysville

By The Hays Daily News HAYSVILLE -- The Haysville Heat continue a strong second half of the season, and extended its lead in the Jayhawk League race. The Hays Larks saw their three-game winning streak snapped Tuesday night after a 5-2 loss to the ...-7/13/2011, 9:28 AM
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Larks win and Eagles lose

By The Hays Daily News "Larks Magic" returned this weekend. Hays, down by seven runs going into the bottom of the sixth, rallied for an 11-8 Jayhawk League victory over El Dorado on Sunday at Larks Park. On Saturday, Cam Brown's solo homer in t ...-7/11/2011, 9:57 AM
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Ziegler lifts Larks to win

By KLINT SPILLER kspiller@dailynews.net Hays Larks pitcher Justin Ziegler is making the best of his opportunity to be a starter. In Ziegler's first start for the Larks on June 28, he pitched seven shutout seven innings and allowed one hit. His ...-7/9/2011, 7:21 PM
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Larks lose at Topeka

By The Hays Daily News TOPEKA -- The Hays Larks suffered a rare, non-league loss on Thursday night, losing 10-4 to the Topeka Golden Giants. Hays dropped to 6-2 in non-league games. Starter Connor Beer (0-1) took the loss, allowing four runs on ...-7/8/2011, 9:47 AM
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Larks beat Liberal

By CONOR NICHOLL cnicholl@dailynews.net Cody Gougler described his performance in Tuesday's three-run loss to Liberal as "really, really rough." Gougler went 0-for-2 and committed two errors. The Larks lost their third straight and fifth in seven ...-7/7/2011, 10:10 AM
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Larks fall to Liberal

By RANDY GONZALES rgonzales@dailynews.net The slumping Hays Larks lost 4-1 to Jayhawk League leader Liberal on Tuesday night at Larks Park. Hays (15-10 overall, 9-9 Jayhawk) has now lost three straight and five of its last seven just past the m ...-7/7/2011, 8:40 AM
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