McKinley came into Thursday's match having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Waipahu Marauders with a sharp 22-7 victory on Thursday. McKinley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brandie Pahia-Obra was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow 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, the team relied heavily on Alex Maae, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Mary Joy Galicia was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
McKinley made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-6. As for Waipahu, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
McKinley will challenge Waialua at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. McKinley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Waipahu, they will be playing at home against Kailua at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Kailua will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Waipahu surely won't give up without a fight.
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