Kalaheo scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past the Kaimuki Bulldogs 24-3. Considering Kalaheo has won four contests by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Eric "Elijah" Hufstetler made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Hufstetler has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hufstetler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kalaheo got a massive performance out of Tanner Young, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Andrew Taylor, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Kalaheo and bumps their season record up to 6-3. As for Kaimuki, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Kalaheo will head out on the road to challenge Kahuku at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Kalaheo will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Kaimuki, they will be playing in front of their home fans against McKinley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Kaimuki is facing McKinley at the right time seeing as McKinley is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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