MULVANE, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs (20-4) continued their winning ways on Thursday night with a 6-3 victory in Mulvane over the Mulvane Patriots.
Hutchinson hit three home runs on the night. Austin Callahan got things going with a long ball in the first inning. Dylan Nedved and Scott Wolverton both went yard in the fifth inning.
Matt Hopkins took the win for the Monarchs. He lasted five innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out two and walking one. Hunter Waugh threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen.
Hutchinson collected nine hits on the day. Nedved and Luke Sartori all managed multiple hits for Hutch. Nedved went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead Hutchinson Monarchs in hits.
Same two teams go at it tonight at Hobart-Detter field in Carey Park. Hutchpost.com will be video streaming tonight's game with the first pitch at 7 pm.