Hanalani's Reyn Romero crosses home plate to score a run against Saint Francis. Romero was 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in the win. Michael Lasquero | SL

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Hanalani snapped a four-game losing streak and gave Saint Francis its first loss in a 8-7 victory at Ala Wai Field Thursday afternoon.

Matthew Tsutsui batted 2 for 3 and drove in two runs to help the Royals improve to 2-4 in the Interscholastic League of Honolulu Division II.

Aidan Koanui tossed five strikeouts and picked up the win in relief of Nicklaus Garcia-Reid. He also drove in two runs in the win.

Freshman Steven Perry got his first start of the season for the Saints (5-1), but was pulled for Zach Alcos midway through the bottom of the third inning.