The Kalaheo Mustangs will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Pearl City Chargers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Kalaheo has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Kalaheo's offense. They lost 14-0 to Kailua on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Surfriders: they've now lost eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Pearl City entered their tilt with Waialua on Thursday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They were the clear victors by a 17-7 margin over the Bulldogs. Considering the Chargers have won five matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Saunette Oshiro was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Maile Oda was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Pearl City always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Pearl City pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Kalaheo, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kalaheo has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Pearl City struggles in that department as they've averaged .510. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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