Sunday was a great day for Kyle Simonds, as Simonds threw seven scoreless innings to carry the Hutchinson (KS) Monarchs (2-0) to a 3-1 victory over the Hays (KS) Larks at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.

Nick Goza (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just six innings, walked two, struck out seven, and allowed three runs.