Some mistakes are easier to live with than others.
Sean Kinel streaked home with the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth inning and No. 2 Mid-Pacific beat No. 3 Saint Louis 5-3 on Saturday at Central Oahu Regional Park.
"I think we blew the play on that," Mid-Pacific coach Dunn Muramaru said. "We were just supposed to steal second, but it turned into a run, I guess."
With runners on first and third and one out in the top of the eighth, Ryan Kotoki took off for second base on the first pitch to Jerry Lum. Saint Louis catcher Taylor Meilleur threw to second to get Kotoki, but the ball was cut off and bobbled. Kinel, who is a wide receiver on the football team, took off from third and made it to the plate just as the ball arrived but slid headfirst in the narrow gap between the ground and Meilleur’s tag.
"I didn’t know that the ball got there already until after I slid; I thought I was safe already," Kinel said. "I saw him blocking the plate and knew I had to get past him somehow, so I slid under him."
Lum followed that with a long double to right field to give Mid-Pacific another run before Brendan Uchima came on to pitch for Pono Anderson and put out the fire.
Mid-Pacific reliever Chase Wago then walked Jacob Gribbin to lead off the bottom of the eighth but forced Jordan Yamamoto to bounce into a double play and Ryder Kuhns to ground to short to get the victory.
Mid-Pacific tied the game in the top of the seventh on a double by Bryce Nagata.
Saint Louis, which rallied for two runs in the bottom of the sixth on a double by Kuhns and a single by Devan Stubblefield, had a golden chance to end the game in the bottom of the seventh but ran itself out of the inning.
Jacob White walked to lead off the inning but was erased on a bunt back to the pitcher. White then ran for Meilleur at first, and was gunned down for the second out trying to steal second with the top of the order coming up.
"We talk about not making simple mistakes, but we missed a signal in a very, very crucial situation," Saint Louis coach George Gusman said. "That falls on me, we talked about it before we broke, but it’s one of those things where young guys get excited and see what they think they see. Good game, though."
Mid-Pacific (9-2-1) defended its spot atop the ILH and hosts ‘Iolani on Tuesday. Saint Louis (8-3) plays Pac-Five on Tuesday and ‘Iolani on Wednesday.
The Owls have won both games this year against the Crusaders, and will go for a regular-season sweep on April 15.
At Central Oahu Regional Park
| MPI (9-2-1) |
001 |
100 |
11 |
— |
5 |
12 |
3 |
| STL (8-3) |
001 |
002 |
00 |
— |
3 |
7 |
1 |
Noah Sills, Chase Wago (6) and Noah Shackles. Pono Anderson, Brendan Uchima (8) and Taylor Meilleur. W—Wago. L—Anderson.
Leading hitters—MPI: Bryce Nagata 2-3, 2b, RBI; Noah Shackes 2-4; Ryan Kiyotoki 2-3, run, RBI; Jarrett Lum 2-3, 2b, RBI; Ryne Yamashiro 2-4, run. StL: Ryder Kuhns 2-4, 2b; Devan Stubblefield 2-2, RBI.
ILH DIVISION I
NO. 4 ‘IOLANI 2, PUNAHOU 0
Pikai Winchester doubled in the bottom of the sixth inning to drive in Bronson Ichimura and seal the Raiders’ win over the Buffanblu.
At ‘Iolani
| PUNAHOU (2-8-1) |
000 |
000 |
0 |
— |
0 |
3 |
0 |
| ‘IOLANI (7-4) |
010 |
001 |
X |
— |
2 |
4 |
2 |
Bo Coolen and KJ Harrison. Joshua Inouye, Ezra Heleski (6) and Easton Tsubata.
W—Inouye. L—Coolen.
Leading hitters—Iol: Pikai Winchester 2-3, 2b, RBI, run; Bronson Ichimura 2b, run.
NO. 9 KAMEHAMEHA 11, PAC-FIVE 1, 6 INN.
Kekai Rios hit a double and home run to lead the Warriors over the Wolfpack.
At CORP
| PAC-FIVE (1-11) |
000 |
100 |
— |
1 |
4 |
5 |
| KS (5-4-2) |
151 |
022 |
— |
11 |
14 |
2 |
Lee Tanaka and Ryllen Abeshima. Eric Sniffen, Chase Miyasato (4), Alfred Souza (6) and Ethan Rosehill, Kama Eldredge (4).
W—Sniffen. L—Tanaka.
Leading hitters—Pac: Matt Matsuda 2-3. KS: Kekai Rios 3-5, 2b, HR, 5 RBIs, 3 runs; Codie Paiva 2-4, run; Makana Arakaki 2-3, RBI; Kody Cacal 2-3, run.
ILH DIVISION II
MARYKNOLL 7, DAMIEN 5
The Monarchs rallied with a five-run sixth inning, but the Spartans held off the comeback to pick up the win.
At CORP
| MARYKNOLL (9-1) |
200 |
203 |
0 |
— |
7 |
8 |
1 |
| DAMIEN (4-5) |
000 |
005 |
0 |
— |
5 |
10 |
3 |
Josh Muneno and Neal Nakasone. Tristan Florentin, Kaeo Castaneda (6) and Gavin Ariola.
W—Muneno. L—Florentin.
Leading hitters—Mryk: Justin Ushio 3-4, 2 RBIs, run; Phillip Aylward 2-4, 3b, run; Muneno 3b, RBI. Dam: Florentin 2-3, 3b, run; Leeland Lauti 2-4; Kody Tamashiro 2-3, RBI, run; Dylan Flores 2b, RBI; Castaneda 2b, 2 RBIs, run.
PAC-FIVE WEST 2, ST. FRANCIS 1
Matt Tsutsui singled up the middle in the top of the sixth inning to drive in the winning run and Matt Reynolds struck out six and scattered four hits to earn the complete-game win.
At CORP
| P5W (3-7) |
000 |
002 |
0 |
— |
2 |
6 |
1 |
| STF (4-7) |
000 |
010 |
0 |
— |
1 |
4 |
0 |
Matt Reynolds and Reyn Romero. Laakea Moniz, Tyler Apuna (6) and Isaac Crichton.
W—Reynolds. L—Moniz.
Leading hitters—P5W: Romero 2-3, RBI; Reynolds 2-2. StF: Moniz 2-3, 3b, RBI; Creighton Tsuruda-Gaspar 1-3, 2b.
OIA RED EAST
NO. 8 KAILUA 11, KALANI 6
The Surfriders created some separation atop the OIA Red East Division with a rout of the Falcons.
At Kalani
| KAILUA (7-2) |
510 |
401 |
0 |
— |
11 |
11 |
2 |
| KALANI (6-3) |
400 |
000 |
2 |
— |
6 |
7 |
2 |
Matt Hanano, Daniel Thomas (2), Joey Cantillo (4) and Dalton Kalama. Logan Scott, Matthew Beall (1), Reo Hasunuma (4), Duke Fujii (6), Beau Fujii (6) and Brandon Roberts.
W—Hanano. L—Scott.
Leading hitters—Kail: Brenden Odo 2-4, two 2bs, RBI, 2 runs; Pilipo Kupahu 2-3, RBI; Kalama 2b; Peter Kanoho 3b, run. Kaln: Ryan Sato 2-3, RBI, run; Justin Ibara 2b.
CASTLE 5, KALAHEO 1
Alakai Kim blasted a home run with a full count in the bottom of the fourth inning to help the Knights tame the Mustangs.
At Castle
| KALAHEO (0-9) |
000 |
000 |
1 |
— |
1 |
4 |
3 |
| CASTLE (2-7) |
201 |
200 |
X |
— |
5 |
6 |
3 |
Cameron Jeter, Kaliu Lapera (6) and Iokepa Lapera. Matthew Anderson-Lee and Jordan Harvest.
W—Anderson-Lee. L—Jeter.
Leading hitters—Kalh: I. Lapera 2b, run. Cast: Anderson-Lee 2-3; Harvest 2b; Alakai Kim HR, 2 RBIs, 3 runs.
OIA RED WEST
AIEA 9, NO. 7 WAIPAHU 2
Jaryn Nakamoto went 2-for-4 and drove in three runs to help Na Alii upset the ranked Marauders.
At Waipahu
| AIEA (4-5) |
140 |
130 |
0 |
— |
9 |
9 |
1 |
| WAIPAHU (5-3) |
100 |
100 |
0 |
— |
2 |
5 |
2 |
Dylan Madamba, Jansen Kudaishi (4) and Makana Ah Yo. Oakland Scanlan, Jaron Sugimoto (2), Michael Price (7) and Greyson Fuentes, Patrick Villanueva (5).
W—Madamba. L—Scanlan.
Leading hitters—Aiea: Liwai Manoa 3-4, RBI; Jaryn Nakamoto 2-4, 2b, 4 runs, 3 RBIs; Ah Yo 2-3, 2 runs; Jared Uyeda HR, run. Waip: Villanueva 2b, RBI.
KAPOLEI 8, LEILEHUA 1
Aizon Kahana pitched a complete game, allowing only two hits as the Hurricanes defeated the Mules.
At Kapolei
| LEILEHUA (2-5) |
000 |
000 |
1 |
— |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| KAPOLEI (3-5) |
006 |
002 |
X |
— |
8 |
9 |
1 |
Wayne Abear, Jared Academia (6) amd Jarred Chai. Aizon Kahana and Tyler Ha’o.
W—Kahana. L—Academia.
Leading hitters—Kapo: Jordan Macias 2-4, RBI; Kahana 2b, 3 RBIs; Ty-Noah Williams 2-3, 2b, 2 runs.
MILILANI 5, PEARL CITY 3
Jarrin Morikawa and Justice Nakagawa homered to left field to boost the Trojans over the visiting Chargers.
At Mililani
| PEARL CITY (3-6) |
010 |
000 |
2 |
— |
3 |
6 |
0 |
| MILILANI (4-5) |
011 |
030 |
X |
— |
5 |
10 |
0 |
Trestan Nakamura, Tyler Kushima (5) and Shaye Higa. Cole Nakachi, Micah Chinen (7) and Sean Sonognini, Dallas Chung (7).
W—Nakachi. L—Nakamura.
Leading hitters—PC: Davin Kapuras 2-2, RBI; Tyler Kushima 2b, run; Ansin Mostoles 3b, RBI, run. Mil: Ryan Kono 2-3, run; Jensen Kim 3-3, RBI; Jarrin Morikawa 2-2, HR, RBI, 2 runs; Trevor Inouye 2b, RBI; Justice Nakagawa HR, RBI, run.
OIA WHITE
NANAKULI 8, MCKINLEY 5
Noah Lono-Soares had two hits, including a triple, to lead the Golden Hawks past the Tigers.
At Nanakuli
| MCKINLEY (2-6) |
112 |
001 |
0 |
— |
5 |
6 |
3 |
| NANAKULI (6-2) |
300 |
401 |
X |
— |
8 |
8 |
1 |
Landon Rita, Noah Diaz (4) and Brendan Moy. Shayne Serai, Andrew Montalbo (2), Kahekili Barrozzo (3), Brayden Ramaila (4), Josh Lincoln (7) and Lawrence Tokioka, Barrozzo (4). W—Ramaila. L—Rita.
Leading hitters—McK: Moy 2-4, 2 runs; Rita 2-3, 2b. Nan: Lincoln 2-4, 3 runs; Noah Lono-Soares 2-3, 3b, run, RBI.
RADFORD 16, KAHUKU 0
Marc Tejada went 2-for-2 with a home run and five RBIs as the Rams shut out the winless Red Raiders.
At Kahuku
| KAHUKU (0-8) |
000 |
00 |
— |
0 |
6 |
6 |
| RADFORD (7-1) |
312 |
46 |
— |
16 |
16 |
0 |
John Paul Heuchling, Donte Keliiholokai (4), Moon Parker (4) and Josaiah Vea. Landyn Bartness, Tayvis Passos (5) and Dominic Albalos, Dylan Cox (4).
W—Bartness. L—Heuchling.
Leading hitters—Kah: Heuchling 2-3; Isaiah Aipia 2-2. Rad: Adison Pieske 2-3; Albalos 2-3; Marc Tejada 2-2, HR, 5 RBIs; Jacob Nishitomi 2-2, HR, 3 RBIs; Kekai Mamuad-Rin 3b; Tjader De Alba 2b.
WAIALUA 7, FARRINGTON 6
The Bulldogs maintained an early lead to fend off the visiting Governors.
At Waialua
| FARR (2-6) |
001 |
005 |
0 |
— |
6 |
5 |
2 |
| WAIALUA (5-3) |
030 |
220 |
X |
— |
7 |
4 |
3 |
Kody Leiu, Paul Madamba (5) and Austin Riley-Echiberi. Joshua Muniz, Caelan Alejandro (5), Taleon Lele (5) and Kebi Dellatan.
W—Lele. L—Madamba.
Leading hitters—Farr: King Togia 2b; Jace Baguio 2b. Wail: Dellatan 2-3, 3b.
SOFTBALL
ILH
NO. 5 MID-PACIFIC 4, NO. 2 MARYKNOLL 3
Taylor Ann Oda’s single to center field drove in the Owls’ winning run to edge the Spartans.
At CORP
| MRYK (7-2) |
101 |
100 |
0 |
— |
3 |
8 |
0 |
| MPI (7-3) |
000 |
220 |
X |
— |
4 |
7 |
1 |
Shearyna Labasan and catcher not reported. Kaili Ann Akimseu and Taylor Ann Oda.
W—Akimseu. L—Labasan.
Leading hitters—Mryk: Bree Soma 2-3, RBI; Mylee Enos 2-3; Miki Takara 2b, run; Bri Ryan HR, 2 RBIs, run. MPI: Oda 2-3, RBI, run; Lia Nakamoto 2-2, run; Nicole Lopez HR, 2 RBIs, run.
NO. 6 PUNAHOU 12, ST. FRANCIS 5
The Buffanblu scored five runs in the top of the sixth to pull away from the Saints.
At CORP
| PUNAHOU (6-4) |
211 |
305 |
0 |
— |
12 |
10 |
3 |
| STF (0-10) |
005 |
000 |
0 |
— |
5 |
7 |
6 |
W—Nicole Nishizawa. L—Shaye Simms.
SACRED HEARTS 11, PAC-FIVE 7
The Lancers racked up 19 hits to defeat the Wolfpack in a televised matchup.
At CORP
| PAC (3-7) |
000 |
430 |
0 |
— |
7 |
14 |
2 |
| SHA (3-7) |
532 |
001 |
X |
— |
11 |
19 |
1 |
Khaliah Kahoano, Megan Yoshioka (3) and Karley Ann Yoshioka. Kaua Huihui-Awa and Jamie Toler.
W—Huihui-Awa. L—Kahoano.
Leading hitters—Pac: Tatiana Guzman 2-4; Paige Salavea 3-3, 2 runs; Alisha Candelario 2-3, RBI, run; Nani Trias 2-3, RBI; Cameron Peterson 2-4, 2b, RBI; Tovio Asato 2b, RBI, 2 runs; K. Yoshioka 2b, run. SHA: Colby Rosado 2-4, two 2bs, 2 runs; Nichelle Chang 2-4, 2b, RBI, run; Toler 3-4, RBI; Makea Kaluau 2-4, HR, 3 RBIs, run; Ulu Sordillia 4-4, two 2bs, 2 RBIs, run; Macy Koko 2-4, 2b, run.
OIA RED WEST
CAMPBELL 11, LEILEHUA 9
Caragh Morris slammed two home runs, including a two-run shot to left-center in the bottom of the sixth, to help the Sabers rally past the Mules.
At Campbell
| LEILEHUA (5-4) |
100 |
043 |
1 |
— |
9 |
11 |
3 |
| CAMPBELL (5-2) |
043 |
103 |
0 |
— |
11 |
13 |
5 |
Taezha Cordeiro, Chasity Stalcup (3) and Sage Akina-Sanborn. Elisa Favela and Kyra Hoohuli.
W—Favela. L—Stalcup.
Leading hitters—Lei: Mahea Calizo 2-2, 2b, 3 RBIs; Ashley Salalusa: 2-4, 2b, 2 RBIs; Chasity Stalcup 2-2; Chelsea Lobitos 2-4. Camp: Caragh Morris 2-4, 2 HRs, 3 RBIs; Favela 2-4; Hoohuli 2-4, RBI; Nashlynn Anguay 3-4, HR, 4 RBIs; Sierra Mariano 3b, RBI.
OIA RED EAST
NO. 4 MOANALUA 11, KAHUKU 1
Cyanne Fernandez tripled and Jadeen Sakauye doubled to drive in one run each to highlight a five-run first inning and Leisha Yamauchi struck out 11 for Na Menehune.
At Moanalua
| KAHUKU (2-6) |
000 |
010 |
— |
1 |
6 |
5 |
| MOANALUA (9-1) |
510 |
041 |
— |
11 |
12 |
3 |
A. Aipia, K. Kaowili (5) and J. Ahlo. Leisha Yamauchi and Kristi Omalza.
W—Yamauchi. L—Aipia.
Leading hitters—Kah: J. Ahlo 2-3. Moan: Cyanne Fernandez 3-4, 3b, 3 RBIs; Jadeen Sakauye 2 2bs, RBI; Makamae Kaleikini 3b.
OIA RED WEST
KAPOLEI 6, PEARL CITY 1
Laugatausala Pedebone struck out nine batters and allowed only two hits to help lift the Hurricanes past the Chargers.
At Pearl City
| KAPOLEI (4-5) |
020 |
001 |
3 |
— |
6 |
10 |
0 |
| PEARL CITY (3-5) |
001 |
000 |
0 |
— |
1 |
2 |
2 |
Laugatausala Pedebone and Alecia Kupihea. Kristin Frost, Tiana Kaaialii, (4) and Robi Kami.
W—Pedebone. L—Frost.
Leading hitters—Kapo: Shaycelyn Hoohuli 2-4, 2b, run; Amahya Dycus 4-4, 2 runs, RBI; Makana Meyers 2b, run RBI; Sadie Kapaku-You 2b, run, 2 RBIs. PC: Hope Casarez 2b.
OIA WHITE
AIEA 20, KALANI 0, 5 INN.
Na Alii allowed just one hit in a drubbing of the Falcons.
Aiea’s Raisa Strom-Okimoto struck out seven batters in just three innings to earn the win.
At Kalani
| AIEA (8-1) |
422 |
48 |
— |
20 |
13 |
0 |
| KALANI (2-5) |
000 |
00 |
— |
0 |
1 |
4 |
Raisa Strom-Okimoto, Kayla Higuchi (4) and Kallie Alama. Ashlyn Toyama and Dymond Cabildo.
W—Strom-Okimoto. L—Toyama.
Leading hitters—Aiea: Strom-Okimoto 2-5, RBI, run; Higuchi 2-4, 2b, 3 RBIs, 3 runs; Riley Tagawa 2-2, 2b, RBI, 2 runs; Tiana Pantil 2-3, 2 RBIs, 3 runs.
KALAHEO 15, RADFORD 5, 6 INN.
The Mustangs made quick work of the Rams, ending the game in six innings due to the mercy rule.
At Radford
| KALAHEO (5-5) |
215 |
322 |
— |
15 |
19 |
1 |
| RADFORD (1-8) |
310 |
010 |
— |
5 |
4 |
0 |
Jacqulene Howard, Michelle Sasaki (6) and Autumn Grant. I-liana Lee and Suzanna Saelua.
W—Howard. L—Lee.
Leading hitters—Kalh: Tiffani Beach 3-4, RBI, 2 runs; Hope Spencer 3-4, RBI, 2 runs; Shaena Randals 2-3, RBI, 2 runs; Howard 2-4, 2 RBIs, 2 runs; Tierra Bush 2-3, 2 runs; Tyra Meredith 2-3, RBI. Rad: Saelua 2b, 2 runs.
