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Hawaii Pacific drops game 2 against North Greenville 7-1

2/10/2025 11:54:00 AM

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Hawai'i Pacific Baseball Falls to North Greenville, 7-1, in Game 2

HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai'i Pacific University baseball team dropped Game 2 of their series against North Greenville, 7-1, on February 8th at Hans L'Orange Park. Despite a solid offensive performance from Noah Blythe, who went 3-for-4 at the plate, the Sharks struggled to generate offense, managing just one run against North Greenville starting pitcher Bennett Roemer and getting shut out by the Trailblazers' bullpen.

Offensive Highlights:

  • Noah Blythe was the standout offensive player for the Sharks, going 3-for-4 in the game.
  • Noah Hata and Bronson Rivera each had doubles, with Rivera scoring the Sharks' lone run. The run came after an error by B. Bloomquist, North Greenville's second baseman.
  • The Sharks had difficulty getting on base, drawing only 2 walks in the game, as the Trailblazers' pitching staff did a solid job limiting free passes.

Sharks Bullpen Shines:

  • The Sharks' bullpen continued to impress, with Enrique Espinosa, Jett Ah Sam, and Steven Escarcega each delivering strong outings. Freshman Kaimana Burgo also had an impressive debut, contributing a solid performance in relief. The bullpen did not allow a single earned run throughout the game, keeping the Sharks in contention despite offensive struggles.

North Greenville's Offensive Outburst:

  • North Greenville's offense came alive in the 4th inning, where they scored 5 runs, all with two outs. The Sharks' pitchers kept the game within reach, but the timely hitting from the Trailblazers proved too much to overcome.
  • Key hits for North Greenville came from B. Roddey and G. Antle, who each delivered crucial two-out doubles during the inning.

Looking Ahead: Despite the loss, the Sharks remain competitive, finishing with 9 hits compared to 7 for North Greenville. The Sharks will now look to avoid the sweep as they take on North Greenville in Game 3 of the series on Sunday, February 9th. The team will look to bounce back and get back into the win column with a strong performance on Sunday.

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