Moanalua ends Pearl City’s post-season 5-2 (4/14/2017)

Apr 15, 2017

Moanalua took a big step forward in 2017 post-season play after securing a state tournament berth by defeating visiting Pearl City 5-2 on Thursday, April 14, 2017 in an Oahu Interscholastic Association Division I varsity baseball consolation semifinal match-up.

Christian Capinia earned the win for Moanalua. Capinia pitched 4 2/3 innings allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts and two walks. Skylar Yamamoto picked up the save pitching 2 1/3 innings while allowing one run on two hits with one strikeout.

Marcus Boyles took the loss for the Chargers pitching two innings allowing one run on two hits with one strikeout. Caleb Young pitched two innings in relief of Boyles allowing three runs on three hits with two strikeouts and one walk. Kulia Neal pitched the fifth and sixth innings allowing one run on two hits.

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