The Hawaii Stars rallied for three runs in the ninth inning but came up short in an 8-6 loss to Na Koa Ikaika Maui on Thursday night at Iron Maehara Stadium on the Valley Isle.
The Hawaii Stars rallied for three runs in the ninth inning but came up short in an 8-6 loss to Na Koa Ikaika Maui on Thursday night at Iron Maehara Stadium on the Valley Isle.
Hawaii (24-27) made four errors behind starter Dallas Mahan, who allowed eight runs in six innings in the third of a six-game set that will finish its inaugural season in the North American Baseball League.
Mahan (0-7) gave up 12 hits and two walks, and struck out one. Cortney Arruda pitched two scoreless innings in relief, striking out four.
Vinnie St. John struck out Jason Thomas with a runner on second for the last out.
Reggie York and Arnoldo Ponce each had a pair of hits to lead the Stars.
Jesse Smith earned the win with six innings of two-run ball.
St. John pitched an inning for the save, allowing three runs.
Waylen Sing Chow batted 2-for-5, Chema Sanchez was 2-for-3, and Joe Kala went 2-for-5 with two RBIs to lead Maui (31-26).
The teams continue their series tonight at 5:35 p.m.
Hawaii 100 001 013 —6 7 4
Maui 313 001 00x —8 13 2