Softball Game Preview: Kailua Surfriders vs. Farrington Governors

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Previous Games

04/25/24 - Home	13-2 W
04/09/24 - Away	16-2 W
03/12/24 - Home	15-3 W
03/06/18 - Away	13-7 W
03/06/18 - Away	13-7 W
+ 2 more games

Kailua is a perfect 7-0 against Farrington since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Surfriders will head out to challenge the Governors at 10:00 a.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Kailua and Kalaheo, and Kailua kept the tradition alive. The Surfriders never let the Mustangs get on the board and left with a 14-0 win on Thursday. The Surfriders haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Farrington, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in March. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Waipahu two weeks ago, sneaking past 29-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Governors have posted since April 4, 2024.

Farrington got a massive performance out of Manaea Emelio, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Trinity Lasit, who scored six runs and stole a base while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances.

Farrington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Kailua's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Farrington, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Everything went Kailua's way against Farrington in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Kailua made off with a 13-2 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Surfriders since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.