ScoringLive staff
April 17, 2022, 8:28am
Kalani's Kupono Akaka scores a run in the bottom of the second inning. He also was credited with the pitching win for the Falcons. Michael Lasquero | SLKalani swept the season series against rival Kaiser with a 12-6 win Saturday night at Hans L'Orange Field in both game's final game of the regular season.
Koy Yamaguchi and Christian Chinen each had a double and three RBIs to power the Falcons to their fifth straight win as they improved to 10-2 on the year.
Kalani, who already had the East's top seed locked up in next week's OIA Division I playoffs, will host a quarterfinal game next Thursday afternoon.
The Falcons conserved their arms and utilized five different pitchers with Kupono Akaka getting credit with the pitching win.
Rylan Kawakami had a bases-clearing triple to lead Kaiser (6-6) in the loss. The Cougars will host a first-round matchup in the playoffs next Wednesday.