Waipahu was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 8-2 loss at the hands of the Nanakuli Golden Hawks. Waipahu was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Nanakuli apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
Waipahu saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Salausa-Galletes, who went 1-for-3 with a triple.
On Nanakuli's side, Jordan Kay made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Kay was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ezra Kanakaole, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Carmelo Fuller, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Waipahu's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Nanakuli, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waipahu will take on Campbell at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Nanakuli, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mililani at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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