Maryknoll faced Mid-Pacific Institute in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Maryknoll came out on top against Mid-Pacific Institute by a score of 8-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-8 on March 12th.
Kasi Cruz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. She also put up three walks, which were her first of the season.
At the plate, Palehua Silva was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Sheyzhelle Iokia, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs.
Silva wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Maryknoll lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
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| 03/29/25 - Away | 8-5 W |
| 03/12/25 - Home | 13-8 W |
| 04/09/24 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 03/30/24 - Away | 16-1 W |
| 03/13/24 - Home | 10-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Maryknoll now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Mid-Pacific Institute, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Maryknoll is set to challenge their familiar foe Kamehameha Kapalama at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Mid-Pacific Institute will take on rival 'Iolani at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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