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Mathew Inaba of the Oahu Shockers received congratulations from the opposing catcher after hitting a three-run homer during the Cal Ripken World Series in Aberdeen, Md., on Tuesday. The Shockers defeated Longview (Wash.) 12-2.

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Matthew Inaba homered and drove in four runs to lead the Oahu Shockers to a 12-2 win over Longview (Wash.) at the Cal Ripken World Series in Aberdeen, Md., on Tuesday.

Zachary Gushiken added three RBIs and Shea Yamaguchi scored three times for Oahu (2-1), which ends pool play on Wednesday against Little Rock (Ark.) at 9:30 a.m. Hawaii time.

Oahu has won its past two games by a combined score of 26-4 after losing its opener on Sunday.

The top three teams from the American and National divisions advance to the seeded rounds on Thursday.

Ryne Oshiro allowed two runs on two hits in four innings to earn the win. Jarron Carter struck out three batters in the fifth to end the game.

Carter was also one of four Shockers to score at least two runs.

Oahu scored in every inning against the Pacific Northwest regional champions.

Longview tied the game at 2 in the bottom of the second before Oahu scored 10 unanswered runs to end the game after five innings due to the mercy rule.

Inaba’s three-run homer in the fourth inning put Oahu up 7-2.