HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Monday night's Jayhawk Collegiate League matchup between the Hutchinson Monarchs and the Wichita Wildcats was postponed in the bottom of the first inning due to inclement weather, with the Monarchs holding a 3-1 lead.
The game was halted with runners on first and third and one out, following a fast start by the Monarchs’ offense after Wichita struck first in the top half of the inning.
The Wildcats took a 1-0 lead when Josh Donna singled and came around to score on a double to center field by Landon Haines. Monarchs starter Carson Harrell settled down to strike out Reed Haneberg and end the frame.
Hutchinson wasted no time responding in the bottom of the inning. Jeter Worthley drew a leadoff walk, and the Monarchs loaded the bases with a single by Joey Senstock and a walk to Drew Bugner. Jackson Legg followed with a two-run single to give the Monarchs a 2-1 lead. Keegan Demmer added a sacrifice fly to bring in a third run.
With Dylan Bell at the plate and a 2-0 count, the game was stopped and ultimately postponed due to heavy rain and lightning strikes in the area.
No makeup date has been announced. The Monarchs will be on the road Wednesday and Thursday night in Newton and Friday in Derby before returning home on Saturday and Sunday night.