Kawana Soares delivered a thrilling walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, leading Hawai'i Hilo to a 6-5 victory over Concordia University Irvine in Game 1 of their series. The Vulcans showcased powerful hitting with multiple home runs including three from Braeden Mondeau and Mark Fedro. However, they fell short in Game 2, suffering a 7-1 loss, primarily due to a lack of offensive production and timely hitting from Concordia.

By the Numbers
  • Hawai'i Hilo hit three home runs in Game 1: Mondeau (3-run), Fedro (solo), and Soares (walk-off).
  • In Game 2, Hawai'i Hilo managed only four hits compared to Concordia's nine.
State of Play
  • Hawai'i Hilo's record stands at 13-25 overall, with a 12-22 mark in the Pacific West Conference.
  • Concordia, currently ranked second in the conference, improves to 24-20 overall and 22-14 in PacWest play.
  • The Vulcans are scheduled to face Chaminade next, marking a crucial series to improve their standings.
What's Next

Hawai'i Hilo aims to bounce back as they prepare for a series against Chaminade on April 25-26. Strong performances in upcoming games are vital for their playoff ambitions, especially with the PacWest Championships approaching in early May.

Bottom Line

The Vulcans must capitalize on their offensive strengths demonstrated in Game 1 to gain crucial wins in the remaining season games. Consistency at the plate and improved pitching will be essential to enhance their standings in the conference and secure a postseason berth.