Maui Na Koa Ikaika Beat San Rafael Pacifics 9-4

June 16 2012 Maui Na Koa Ikaika scored nine runs on eight hits and defeated the San Rafael Pacifics 9-4 at Iron Maehara Stadium. The Na Koa Ikaika took control with four runs in the first inning and added five more in the fourth. San Rafael scored once in the first, twice in the third and once in the seventh while finishing with four hits.

Jose M. Sanchez led Maui’s offense with three hits, including a home run, and four RBI. Joseph Kala added a hit and three RBI, while Nick Valdez recorded a hit and an RBI. Keith Kandell and Waylen Sing Chow each scored twice for the Na Koa Ikaika.

Eri Yoshida earned the win for Maui after allowing three runs on three hits in six innings, with four walks and one strikeout. Vinnie St. John worked a scoreless inning, allowing one hit. San Rafael starter Matthew Durkin took the loss after surrendering eight runs on six hits in 3 2/3 innings, issuing seven walks and striking out three.