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Sharks Stifle Honu in Finale
Kyle Galdeira
10/02/08
Honolulu received a strong
effort from its pitching staff and pulled away for a 6-2 victory over North Shore in
the final game of a three-game series this afternoon at Waipahu’s Hans L’Orange Park.
Atlanta Braves prospect Johnny Venters (1-0) started for the
Sharks and the left-handed hurler picked up the win after allowing three hits
through 3 2/3 innings, including a solo home run to Honu second baseman Kurt
Mertins.
Teammate Josh Stinson of the New York Mets earned the save,
finishing the final 3 1/3 innings through which he gave up a run and struck out
a batter.
Honolulu
(3-1-1) received a game-high three hits from center fielder Michael Mitchell,
including two doubles. Teammate Greg Veloz chipped in two hits and drove in two
while improving his batting average to a healthy .412.
North
Shore (1-3-1) received
two of its four hits on the afternoon from Mertins. Starting pitcher Yasutaka
Hittori took the loss after allowing two runs on four hits through four
innings.
The game was shortened to seven innings after a mutual
decision by both coaches prior to the game intended to allow the pitching
staffs a chance to recuperate. The two squads played 10 innings on Tuesday
before the Honu prevailed with the 11-10 victory. Wednesday’s seven-inning
contest ended in a 6-6 tie after the Honu came back to even the score despite
not managing their first hit until the final frame.
North
Shore will play host to
the Waikiki BeachBoys for a three-game series starting at 7 p.m. tomorrow night
at Hans L’Orange Park.
Honolulu
will host the West Oahu CaneFires for the first of a three-game set for 7:30
p.m. tomorrow at Les Murakami Stadium.
