(Wed) May 9, 2007

HHSAA BASEBALL: Kaiser Cougars nip Kauai 2-1 in defensive battle

Recap by Edward Jackson

Kaiser’s Toby Inouye played a brilliant game to lead the Cougars to a 2-1 victory over Kauai during the first round of the HHSAA state baseball championships at Les Murakami Stadium on Wednesday.

Inouye pitched seven innings and batted in run in the first inning with a double. The senior struck out six batters.

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Photos aby Jonathan Bello at www.jonbphotography.com for HHSAA

Photos by Alan Linsky at www.coach-photos.com for HHSAA

The Cougars scored the winning run in the sixth inning when catcher Bryce Marcouiller singled and his pinch runner Mason Masaki crossed the plate on an error.

The win enables Kaiser (10-5) to move on in the tourney and play Maui Interscholastic League champions Waiakea on Thursday at 9 am. at Les Murakami Stadium.

Kauai kept the close on the strength of excellent pitching by David Jordan Buster, who went six innings and held Kaiser to six hits. Kauai’s Andrew Renaud collected two singles to lead both teams in muilt-hits. The Red Raiders will play Kalani on Friday at 10 am in the consolation game at Central Oahu Regional Park.