The Waipahu Marauders were reeling a bit after a nail-biting 1-0 loss to Mililani on Tuesday.

Just 24 hours later, they found strength in a hurler as strong as an oak tree. That would be right-hander Oakland Scanlan, who went six innings to lead the Marauders in a 6-1 win over Aiea on Wednesday at Aiea Recreation Center. 

First-year coach Jared Abreu hasn’t changed anything since the retirement of Milton Takenaka. 

"He didn’t want to leave with the cupboard bare. We have a good nucleus of (seven) seniors," Abreu said. 

Waipahu improved to 2-1 in the tough OIA Red West. Dylan Sugimoto, who took the loss despite throwing a two-hitter on Tuesday, was integral on Wednesday. The leadoff man went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, a run scored and a walk. 

"Pitching is my priority, but with this team, my offense and pitching are equally important," Sugimoto said. "I get to lead off and Coach normally gives me the green light." 

Sugimoto says nothing has changed, even though he misses his old coach just a bit. 

"All the coaches are the same. The same discipline, the same yelling. Practice is the same," he said. 

Waipahu scored two unearned runs in the second inning against Aiea’s crafty right-hander, Jansen Kudaishi. The junior went six innings, allowing just two earned runs on seven hits. He fanned four using a sneaky curveball and walked only two. 

The Marauders added a run in the fourth inning on a single to left, scoring Sugimoto for a 3-0 lead. 

This came even as Kudaishi found his groove. It was Scanlan, who began the game with erratic control, who then found his mark with a consistent change-up — technically, his knuckle curve. 

The home team reached Scanlan for a run in the top of the sixth. Jared Uyeda reached base after being hit by a pitch, then scored on a fielder’s choice. 

In the bottom of the sixth, Kustin Ho doubled to right and scored on a single by Kobie Russell for a 4-1 lead. 

The Marauders added two insurance runs in the seventh. Tyler Enos singled and scored on an infield error, and Grayson Fuentes singled and scored on a sacrifice fly to center. The sinking line drive was speared on a remarkable diving catch by Aiea center fielder Chazdyn Quebral-Acosta. It was his second defensive gem of the game.

After struggling defensively in the preseason — nine errors in two games in Baldwin’s tournament — the Marauders are settling down. Pitching is certainly there with Sugimoto, Scanlan and Anu Kaeka, who retired all three batters in the seventh. 

"I try to hit my spots," said Scanlan, a 6-2 junior who also plays football. "I mostly use my fastball and curve and mix in my knuckle-curve when I’m ahead." 

Abreu is cautiously optimistic. 

"We’re getting through. The West is competitive," Abreu said. "It’s the wild West. Hopefully, we can compete." 

Aiea dropped to 0-3 despite the solid pitching. Three errors hurt. 

"There’s some bright spots we can build on," coach Ryan Kato said. "We didn’t strike out today and our pitcher had a pretty good game. But we have to execute a little better with our guys on base. I’m glad the effort is there."

Oakland Scanlan, Anu Kaeka (7) and Patrick Villanueva. Jansen Kudaishi, Shae Ishimoto (7) and Hunter Yara. W–Scanlan. L–Kudaishi.

Leading hitters–Waipahu: Tyler Sugimoto 2-3, BB, 2 SB, run; Kobie Russell 2-3, run. Aiea: Yara 2-3.

W–Cole Nakachi. L–Tyler Tokunaga. 

Leading hitters–Mil: Trevor Inouye 2-3, run.

Leilehua 5, Kapolei 4

A two-run single by Jordan Kameda helped the Mules edge the Hurricanes. 

Robby Oliveros, Tristan Manoha (4), Jace Barayuga (7), catcher not reported. Trayson Kubo, Wayne Abear (3), Mikah Takashige (5), catcher not reported. W–Takashige. L–Manoha. 

Leading hitters–Kapo: Dylan White 2b, RBI, run; Azion Kahana 2-4, 2b, RBI. Lei: Jonah Paas 2b, RBI; Jarred Chai 2-3.

OIA RED EAST BASEBALL

Kailua 2, Kalani 0

Royce Komesu scattered six hits and struck out four in a complete-game victory as the Surfriders blanked the Falcons. 

Reece Kakugawa and Brandon Roberts, Kevin Valenzuela (3). Royce Komesu and Dalton Kalama.  W–Komesu. L–Kakugawa.

Leading hitters–Kaln: Sean Romo 2-3. Kail: Lawson Faria 1-3, RBI.

Castle 9, Kalaheo 5

After the Mustangs rallied in the fourth inning, the Knights responded with a five-run outburst.

Matthew Anderson-Lee’s two-out triple to left field brought in two runs in the frame. 

Alakai Kim, Logan Madrona (4), Dane Kamalu and Jordan Harvesp. Iokepa Lapera, Cameron Jeter (3), Kaliu Lapera (5) and Kaliu Lapera, Iokepa Lapera. W–Madrona. L–Jeter. 

Leading hitters–Cast: Matthew Anderson-Lee 3-3, 3b, 2 RBIs, 2 runs; Chase Kalama 2-3, 3b, 2 runs, 2 RBIs; Madrona 2-3; Keaton Lui 2b, RBI; Bobby Aiwohi 2b. Kalh: Jack Bell 2b, K. Lapera 2 RBIs; Tommy Capllonce 2 RBIs. 

Roosevelt 9, Kaiser 8, 8 inn. 

The Rough Riders scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the top of the eighth inning to edge the Cougars in a slugfest. 

Mika Caris, Jarron Maemori (6), Reece Okura (7) and Aaron Emoto. Luis Omphroy, Chase Hisatake (5), Noah Sakatani (5), Kelan Yoshioka (8) and Kelan Yoshioka, Royce Narahara (8). W–Okura. L–Yoshioka. 

Leading hitters–Roos: Dustin Tsukano 3-4, 2b; Kainalu Tamanaha 2-4, 2b, 4 RBIs; Mika Caris 2-3, 2b, 2 RBIs; Emoto 2-3, 2b. Kais: Yoshioka 3-5, 4 RBIs; Michael Austin 2-5; Curt Clivio 2-4; Luis Omphroy 2-3. 

OIA WHITE BASEBALL

Radford 11, Nanakuli 3

Four walks helped to bring in six Rams runs in the first inning en route to a victory over the Golden Hawks.

Caleb Meyers, Nick Martinez (4) and Dylon Cox. Shyne Serai, Brayden Ramaila (1), Josh Lincoln (6) and Kahekili Barrozzo.  W–Meyers. L–Serai.

Leading hitters–Rad: Dominic Albalos 3-5, 2B, 2 RBIs; Ethan Harns 2-3. Nana: Lincoln 2-4, 2B, HR, RBI; Noah Lono-Soares 2-3, 3B.

Waianae 31, Kaimuki 1, 5 innings 

The Seariders blasted the Bulldogs, pounding out 14 hits, including four doubles, in a game shortened by the 10-run rule. 

K. Palsis, A. Inouye (2), S. Valeho (4), K. Hedgar (5), catcher not reported. Tevita Lalau, Kaleo Chun (3), Thomas Kaauwai (4), Iokepa Kaauwai (5) amd Ejay Kuakini. W–Lalau. L–Palsis. 

Leading hitters–Kaim: A. Inouye 2-3, 2b. Wain: Chasetin Nash Santiago 2-4, 3 runs, 2 RBIs; T. Kaauwai 2 runs; Kekoa Kaluhiokalani Jr. 2-4, 2 2bs, 4 runs, 3 RBIs; Darion Domingo 2b, 2 runs, 2 RBIs; Lalau 2 runs; Chun 2-3; Niko Kala-Mahiai 2 runs; Jerzey Ramento-Acosta 2-3, 2b, 5 runs, 3 RBIs; Kuakini 2-4, 2 runs, 4 RBIs; Keanu Goodwin-Iyau 2 runs; Cameron Cardus 2 runs. 

Waialua 8, McKinley 6

Mila Lele batted 2-for-4 with a double and drove in two runs to help the Bulldogs beat the Tigers. 

Joshua Muniz, Tabon Lele (6) and Keaka Cleveland, Kebi Dellaton (3). Landon Rita, Noah Diaz (5), Brendan Moy (7) and n/a.  W–Muniz. L–Rita. S–Lele

Leading hitters–Wail: Mila Lele 2-4, 2b, 2 RBIs. McK: Rita 2-4, 2b, 2 RBIs; Moy 2-4; Noah Diaz 2 RBIs.

ILH BASEBALL

No. 7 Punahou 5, Pac-Five 4

The Buffanblu scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and then held on as the Wolfpack’s rally fell short.  

Bailey Lee, Owen Saito (6) and Ryllen Abeshima. Josh Walker, Jacob Kam (5), Dylan Combs (6) and KJ Harrison. W–Kam. L–Saito. 

Leading hitters–P5: David Fujimoto 2-4, 3b; Abeshima 3-3. Pun: Harrison 2-2; Kanazawa 2-3, 2b; Noah Goss 3 RBIs.

ILH SOFTBALL

No. 3 Kamehameha 14, St. francis 3, 5 innings

Chris Hipa had three hits, including a homer, and drove in four runs to help the Warriors beat the Lancers.

Kamalani Dung struck out six batters in the victory. Korrie Matsumura had two hits in the loss.

Shaye Simms, Rasela Vili (4) and Taiana Creekmur. Kamalani Dung and Rachel Ogasawara. W–Dung. L–Simms.

Leading hitters–StF: Danielle Antolin HR; Korrie Matsumura 2-2. KS: Ogasawara 2-3, HR; Rachel Dumlao 2-4; Chris Hipa 3-4, HR, 4 RBIs; Mahina Sauer 2-3, 2 2b; Haley Kodama 2-3 2b, HR.

Pac-five 8, No. 9 Mid-Pacific 1

The Wolfpack scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to pull away from the Owls.

Pitcher Khaliah Kahoano scattered eight hits and allowed just one run in the win.

K. Akimesu and T. Oda. Khaliah Kahoano and Karley Ann Yoshioka. W–Kahoano. L–Akimesu.

Leading hitters–MPI: J. Kumabe 2-4, 2b. Pac: B. Tovio-Asato 2-4, 3b, 3 RBIs; N. Nakamura 2-3, RBI.

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