Sadly, Waipahu is still looking for their first win of the season after eight matches. Their tough 22-7 defeat to the McKinley Tigers on Thursday might stick with them for a while. That's two games in a row now that Waipahu has lost by exactly 15 runs.
For McKinley's part, Brandie Pahia-Obra was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Pahia-Obra has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Pahia-Obra was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alex Maae was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mary Joy Galicia, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Waipahu's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for McKinley, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-6.
Waipahu will take on Kailua at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Kailua will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Waipahu surely won't give up without a fight. As for McKinley, they will head out on the road to square off against Waialua at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. McKinley is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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