Hawai'i Hilo Baseball split a doubleheader against Chaminade, losing 10-6 in the first game but rebounding with a decisive 4-0 shutout victory in the second. In Game 1, Mark Fedro's two-RBI hit gave the Vulcans a brief 6-3 lead before Chaminade surged ahead. Brandon Bollerer shined in Game 2 with a complete-game shutout, allowing only three hits. The Vulcans' four runs came early, driven by effective hitting and Chaminade errors. With the split, Hawai'i Hilo's overall record stands at 14-26, while Chaminade drops to 11-36.

By the Numbers
  • Hawai'i Hilo scored four runs in Game 2, all in the first two innings.
  • Brandon Bollerer threw a complete-game shutout, allowing only three hits over seven innings.
  • Mark Fedro went 2 for 5 with a double, two RBIs, and a run scored in Game 1.
Yes, But

Despite the solid performance in Game 2, Hawai'i Hilo was eliminated from contention for the PacWest Championships, underscoring the challenges faced throughout the season.

State of Play
  • Hawai'i Hilo sits at No. 10 in the current conference standings with a 13-23 record in PacWest play.
  • The team had already secured its position in the PacWest Hawai'i Challenge, leading with a total of 21 points.
What's Next

The Vulcans face Chaminade again on Sunday and have upcoming games against UH Manoa and HPU, with hopes to improve their standing before the season concludes.

Bottom Line

Hawai'i Hilo needs to leverage its current momentum from Game 2 to finish the season strong and capitalize on remaining games, despite being out of postseason contention.