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Hawai'i Hilo Vulcans Athletics

HAWAI'I HILO VULCANS ATHLETICS
Kobie Grand Slam Celebration
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San Diego CC SDCC_T~1 1-8
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Winner Hawaii Hilo UHH-BB 1-0
San Diego CC SDCC_T~1
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Final
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Hawaii Hilo UHH-BB
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Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
San Diego CC SDCC_T~1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 6 2
Hawaii Hilo UHH-BB 1 0 1 4 0 6 1 0 X 13 13 2

W: Davies, Aaron (1-0) L: Barajas, Bryce (0-1)

Game Recap: Baseball |

Big Bats Lead to 13-2 Victory over SDCC

HILO, Hawai'i– The Vulcan bats were hot all night as UHH racked up 13 hits and pushed across 13 runs in their 13-2 victory over San Diego Christian College at Wong Stadium. 

UHH will begin the 2022 season 1-0, while San Diego Christian fell 1-8 in their overall record.

The Vulcans had two big innings where the most damage was done. It all began in the fourth inning where UH Hilo was leading 2-1. The bases were loaded with Casey Yamauchi up to bat. Yamauchi roped a two-out double to the left field fence, cashing in three runs that expanded the Vulcans lead, 5-1. Eric Peterson then stepped up and poked a single to right-center, successfully scoring speedy Yamauchi (6-1).

Five runs gave the Vulcans some cushion over the Hawks, but it wasn't until the sixth where UHH created a deficit that would be almost impossible for San Diego Christian to overcome. 

Senior Brett Komatsu jump started the sixth with a bunt that caught the third baseman sleeping. Yamauchi then laced a double down the left field line that scored Komatsu (7-1). 

The Vulcans successfully rattled the Hawks' defense as they then loaded the bases by two errors and a walk with only one out in the inning. Kobie Russell then launched a grand slam that inflicted the most damage on the scoreboard, bringing UHH up 12-1.      

The Hawks were able to push one more run across before the night ended, but the damage was done and the night closed 13-2 in the Vulcans favor. 

Big Bats…Six Vulcans hit above 500 including: Jaryn Kanbara (3-5), Yamauchi (4-2), Eric Peterson (4-2), Komatsu (4-2), Ryan Cho (1-1), and Shane Ota (1-1).  

Pitching…North Dakota State transfer Barron Holtz started the night throwing two innings before Jamieson Hirayama spot-relieved in the third. Ty Honda came in the next inning, followed by Aaron Davies who had the most impressive stretch of the night. Davies was credited the win, going three solid innings with five strikeouts. Cody Hirata closed it out for the Vulcans, tossing two strikeouts to cap a good night for the Vulcans. 

The pitching staff only let up six hits and two walks while striking out 10 Hawks. 

Up Next…The Vulcans will continue the five-game series with San Diego Christian with doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday's game is slated to begin at 3pm HST.

 

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