Prep Beat
Joey Shimabuku took one for the team to lift Roosevelt to a 3-2 victory over Moanalua yesterday at Stevenson Intermediate School in the Oahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Division baseball opener for both teams. Rough Riders rally
in final inning to winBy Jason Kaneshiro
Star-BulletinShimabuku was hit by Moanalua relief pitcher Jimmy Strombach with the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, allowing Corey Higa to cross the plate with the winning run.
The RBI capped a three-run Roosevelt rally, which erased a 2-0 Moanalua lead entering the final inning.
"It's a good win because it sets the tone for the rest of the season," said Roosevelt coach Kerry Higa. "The team was unified and together, because it was a team win."
The Rough Riders' comeback gave pitcher Chris Mols a complete-game win, and overshadowed a solid performance by Moanalua starter Kyle Nakamichi. Mols, a junior left-hander, struck out five and allowed just three hits in seven innings of work. Nakamichi handcuffed the Rough Riders for six innings, surrendering just a pair of infield singles, before being taken out in the seventh.
Moanalua opened the scoring with two outs in the top of the fourth inning when an error on Rough Riders shortstop Ryan Kotani allowed Neal Manutai to score from second base. The Menehune tacked on another run in the fifth as Tony Reid's double to center field drove in Devin Kitashiro.
Nakamichi was replaced by Mike Miyagi after beaning Jon Higa and walking Kotani to open the bottom of the seventh. Menehunes shortstop Geoffrey Say's throwing error on Corey Higa's grounder allowed Jon Higa to score Roosevelt's first run. Pinch-hitter Booth Kiyota then lined a single to left field to score Kotani with the tying run. Moanalua coach Scott Yamada brought Strombach in to pitch and promptly called for an intentional walk to Blake Isobe to load the bases. Strombach then beaned Shimabuku in the back to bring in the winning run.
"I think it was important to get that first win, and Moanalua is one of the better teams in the league," Kerry Higa said.
Moanalua 000 110 0 -- 2 3 2 Roosevelt 000 000 3 -- 3 3 3 Kyle Nakamichi, Mike Miyagi (7), Jimmy Strombach (7) and Lorin Nakagawa; Chris Mols and Joey Shimabuku. WP - Chris Mols (1-0); LP - Mike Miyagi (0-1).
Leading hitters: Moanalua - Tony Reid 1-1, 2B, RBI. Roosevelt - Booth Kiyota 1-1, RBI; Shimabuku game-winning RBI.
>> Castle 23, Kahuku 1 (five innings): Jason Taniguchi went a perfect 5-for-5 at the plate to lead the Knights to a rout of host Red Raiders. Castle scored 12 runs in the first inning to put the game away early. The game was called after five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule.
Castle (12)15 05 -- 23 18 0 Kahuku 001 00 -- 1 5 3 Okimura, Chang (4), Lum (5) and Taniguchi; Brad Yoshizu, Kyle Pao (2), Spencer Colburn (3), Bobby Wallace (5) and Allen Ponciano.
Leading hitters: Castle -- Tom 2 doubles; Taniguchi 5-5; Lum 3-5. Kahuku -- Daniel Kawahakui RBI.
>> Kaimuki 12, Farrington 8: The Bulldogs poured on the offense against the Governors as Justin Faimealelei went 2-5 from the plate and drove in three runs on a triple. Patrick Uejo hit a home run and also had 3 RBIs in the loss.
Kaimuki 060 132 0 -- 12 14 2 Farrington 050 120 0 -- 8 8 4 Shaun Kitamura, Sean Nomura (5) and Lelend Onelo; Paul-Alan Delacruz, Shaun Tabil (4) and Dennis Rodriguez. WP - Kitamura. LP - Delacruz.
Leading hitters - Kaimuki: Justin Faimealelei 2-5, 3B, 3 RBIs; Lelend Onelo 4-4, 2B, RBI; Daniel Swearingen 2-4, HR, RBI; Justin Caires 2-4, 2B. Farrington: Patrick Uejo 2-3, 2B, HR, 3 RBI; Micah Alexander 1-3, 3-run HR, 3 RBIs; D.J. Ortiz 2-3.
>> Kailua 13, Kalani 1 (five innings): Chris Ching's grand-slam in the third inning highlighted the Surfriders' offensive explosion against the visiting Falcons. The game was called after five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule.
Kailua erupted for eight runs in the first inning to take control of the game. Ching tallied a total of six runs batted in for Kailua.
Kalani 000 10 -- 1 3 1 Kailua 805 00 -- 13 10 1 Rodney Roque and Sean Kaku; Kawika Kekaula and Cody Vickery. WP - Kekaula (1-0); LP - Roque (0-1)
Leading hitters: Kailua -- Mike Cathcart 2-3; Travis Hayashida 2B, 2 RBI; Jared Kawamoto 2-2; Chris Ching 2-3, grand slam, 6 RBI; Duf Santos 3B.
>> Campbell 3, Waipahu 2: Chad Bailey cracked a double to drive in a run and pitched a complete game two-hitter to lead the Sabres over the Marauders.
Keahi Kapana went 2-for-3 with one RBI to seal the deal for Campbell.
Campbell 201 000 0 -- 3 6 0 Waipahu 020 000 0 -- 2 2 2 Chad Bailey (7) and Ikaika Trinidad. Curtis Evans (7) and Jansen Rivera. WP -- Bailey (1-0); LP--Evans (0-1).
Leading hitters: Campbell -- Keahi Kapana 2-3, RBI; Bailey1-3, 2B, RBI. Waipahu -- Clifton Gumban 1-2, 2B, 2 RBIs; Ross Garabilies 1-3, 2B.
>> Mililani 16, Waialua 2: The Trojans erupted for 11 runs in the top of the first inning in routing the Bulldogs. The game was called after five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule.
Mililani pounded out 19 hits against Waialua pitching. Gainor Nitta, Trey Brown and Justin Amano combined for eight hits and drove in six runs for the Trojans. Matt Felix added a solo home run.
Mililani (11)14 00 -- 16 19 1 Waialua 011 00 -- 2 6 4 Corey Fukaya, Tyler Mata (4) and Kurt Miyahira, Shawn Saito (3); Jonathan Keao, Jonathan Carrano (1), Calvin Kawai (3) and Keoni Peiler. WP - Fukaya (1-0); LP - Keao (0-1)
Leading hitters: Mililani -- Gainor Nitta 3-3, 2 RBI; Trey Brown 3-3, 2 RBI; Justin Amano 2-3, 2 RBI; Galen Nitta 2-3; Questin Yamamoto 2-2, 2 RBI; Brian Uranaka 2 RBI; Matt Felix solo HR. Waialua -- Gavin Nakamura 2-3.
>> Aiea 7, Waianae 2: Na Alii scored four runs in the first inning in an error-filled win over the Seariders. Six of Aiea's runs were unearned.
Aiea 400 001 2 -- 7 5 7 Waianae 010 100 0 -- 2 4 6 WP - Casey Onaga. LP - Cyd Moses.
Leading Hitters - Aiea: Armstrong 1-3, HR, 2 RBIs. Waianae - Gaspar 2-4.
>> Kaiser 11, McKinley 6: Ian Matsuda blasted a three-run home run and Jason Peters rapped four hits and knocked in two more runs in the Cougars' win over the Tigers.
McKinley 400 010 1 -- 6 7 7 Kaiser 301 133 x --11 12 0 McKinley--Reed Goto (6) and Justin Book; Kaiser--Jason Peters (7) and Chris Gallego.
WP--Jason Peters. LP--Reed Goto
Leading hitters: Kaiser--Nathan Ota 2-4; David Chu 2-5; Eric Ching 2-3, 2 RBIs; Jason Peters 4-4, 2 RBIs, Ian Matsuda 2-3, 3 RBIs, HR (3 run). McKinley--Reed Goto 2-3, 2B, 2 RBIs; Casey Lee 1-3, 2B; Kai Lopez 1-3, 2B.
>> Pearl City at Leilehua: No score reported
>> Kalaheo 70, Castle 42: Brandy Richardson scored 28 points and the Mustangs never looked back after opening the game with a 20-12 run against the Knights. Girls basketball
>> Moanalua 49, Kaimuki 32: The Menehune pulled away from the Bulldogs with a 17-4 fourth quarter. Amy Kotani scored 19 points and Patti Hardimon added 11 for Moanalua. Tyleen Tausaga led Kaimuki with 11 points.
>> Farrington 53, Kahuku 51: Pae Poasa led the Governors with 11 points.
>> Roosevelt at Kailua: No score reported.
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