Nanakuli scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Leilehua Mighty Mules as the Nanakuli Golden Hawks made off with an 11-2 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Nanakuli with their most commanding win of the season.
Damian Griffin made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Griffin was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Jordan Kay was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Chavez Kanakaole, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Nanakuli is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 4-4 record this season. As for Leilehua, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nanakuli's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on 'Aiea at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Nanakuli: 3.5, 'Aiea: 1.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Leilehua, they will be playing at home against Waipahu at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games Waipahu has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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