The Pearl City Chargers will challenge the Kalaheo Mustangs at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Pearl City's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last five contests.
Pearl City is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Waialua on Thursday as they made off with a 17-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won five games by six runs or more so far this season.
Saunette Oshiro
| 04/10/25 vs Waialua | 4 |
| 03/25/25 vs Kahuku | 3 |
| 04/11/24 vs Nanakuli | 3 |
| 04/06/24 vs Kapolei | 3 |
| 03/19/24 vs Leilehua | 2 |
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. Another player making a difference was Maile Oda, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Pearl City was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .385 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 17 runs the game before, Kalaheo was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They came up short against Kailua, falling 14-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Surfriders: they've now lost eight in a row.
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 loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pearl City has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .510. However, it's not like Kalaheo struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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