Preview: 'Iolani Raiders vs. Kamehameha Kapalama Warriors
'Iolani is 8-2 against Kamehameha Kapalama since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The 'Iolani Raiders will be playing at home against the Kamehameha Kapalama Warriors at 4:00 p.m.
'Iolani fell victim to Canyon del Oro and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. Their rough 7-0 loss to the Dorados might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, Kamehameha Kapalama put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Punahou 16-1. That looming 16-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Kamehameha Kapalama yet this season.
Kiani Soller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kamehameha Kapalama let Day-lee "Mua" Williams and Kezia Lucas loose on the outfield. Williams went 4-for-4 with a home run, five runs, and four RBI, while Lucas fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. Williams hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Mariah Antoque, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
'Iolani's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Kamehameha Kapalama, their victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
'Iolani might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Kamehameha Kapalama in their previous meeting last Saturday. Can 'Iolani avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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