Softball Recap: McKinley Tigers vs. Waipahu Marauders
McKinley came into Thursday's match having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Waipahu Marauders with a sharp 22-7 victory on Thursday. McKinley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brandie Pahia-Obra was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Pahia-Obra has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pahia-Obra was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Maae, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Mary Joy Galicia was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
McKinley made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-6. As for Waipahu, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
McKinley will challenge Waialua at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. McKinley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Waipahu, they will be playing at home against Kailua at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Kailua will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Waipahu surely won't give up without a fight.
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