Jake Placzek went 2-4, sparking the Hays (KS) Larks (2-1) to a 6-2 victory over the San Diego (CA) Stars (2-1) on Monday at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.

Jason Zgardowski picked up the win for the Hays (KS) Larks. Zgardowski allowed no earned runs, seven hits and two walks while striking out three over seven innings of work.

Robert Scott was hot from the plate for the San Diego (CA) Stars. Scott went 3-5 and drove in one. He singled in the first, fifth, and eighth innings.

Augie Lopez couldn't get it done on the rubber for the San Diego (CA) Stars, taking a loss. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked four, struck out three, and allowed two runs.