Waipahu had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 4-6-1 to make it four. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nanakuli Golden Hawks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Hawks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 last Wednesday.
As for Nanakuli, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average this season.
For Nanakuli's part, Kailey Naehu made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Naehu has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Alexia Higashi and Jaisha Barrozo did most of the damage at the plate: Higashi got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Barrozo went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. That triple was Barrozo's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Maria Felisi, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Coincidentally, Waipahu and Nanakuli will both be playing 'Aiea the next time they take the field. The Golden Hawks will host the Na Alii at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Marauders will head out to face them at 3:00 p.m. on the 10th.
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