Posted on: Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Kramer lifts Mid-Pacific over Saint Louis, 8-4
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By Stacy Kaneshiro
Advertiser Staff Writer
Jayson Kramer fielded himself into a hole, then batted himself out of it and in the process pitched Mid-Pacific Institute over Saint Louis, 8-4, yesterday at the Owls' field.
The Owls (3-2) knocked the Crusaders (4-1) from the unbeaten ranks of the Interscholastic League of Honolulu.
"I felt I could've pitched better against Kamehameha (in last week's 4-1 loss to the Warriors)," Kramer said. "Coach (Dunn Muramaru) told me I had Saint Louis, so I knew I had to come out and pitch a good game."
"Hopefully, this gives us a boost for upcoming games," added batterymate Kip Masuda, who was 2 for 3 with a double, home run and three RBIs.
The right-handed Kramer, who has signed with the University of Hawai'i, allowed four runs, but only one earned, six hits and three walks in registering the complete game. He struck out eight, but nearly threw the game away, literally.
Kramer was locked in a 1-1 duel with Saint Louis starter Cameron Bayne through four innings. With one out in the top of the fifth, Kyle Gonzaga drew a walk after falling behind 0-2 in the count. Kramer then fielded a bunt from Jordan Duropan, but threw wildly to second trying for the force. The errant throw allowed Gonzaga to score to make it 2-1 and put Duropan on second.
After second baseman Chad Takabuki made a leaping catch of Ryan Sasaki's liner for the second out, Keli'i Zablan's line RBI single to center made it 3-1. Kramer struck out cleanup hitter Chester Wilson for the third out.
But Kramer helped himself in the bottom of the fifth. Nick Furumoto led off with walk, stole second and two outs later was still there. Crusaders' coach Scot Paiva said he ordered Masuda, who represented the tying run, intentionally walked. Kramer then sliced a 2-1 pitch down the right-field line, barely fair, for a two-run triple to tie the score at 3. Reece Uyeno followed with a triple to right to make it 4-3.
"He's probably the best hitter that they've got," Paiva said of Masuda, who has signed with Long Beach State. "We figured if anybody's going to beat us, Kramer's going to beat us on the hill and at the plate. And he did it."
A four-run fifth by the Owls gave Kramer a cushion. A two-out fielding error led to one run and prolonged the inning for Adam Tamashiro's RBI double and Masuda's two-run home run to center that made it 8-3.
Cameron Bayne, Ryan Sasaki (6) and Sheldon Santiago. Jayson Kramer and Kip Masuda. W—Kramer. L— Bayne.
Leading hitters: Saint Louis— Keli'i Zablan 2-4, double, 2 RBIs; Justin Doane 2-4; Sheldon Santiago triple, RBI. Mid-Pacific—Kip Masuda 2-3, double, home run, 3 RBIs; Jayson Kramer 1-2, triple, 2 RBIs; Reece Uyeno 1-2, triple, RBI; Adam Tamashiro double, RBI.
Reach Stacy Kaneshiro at skaneshiro@honoluluadvertiser.com or 525-8042.
Punahou 19, Maryknoll 6: Kyle Fujimoto went 3 for 5, including two doubles, and drove in five runs as the Buffanblu beat the Spartans. Brian Tabata led Maryknoll, going 2 for 2 with three RBIs.
Cheyne Okawa, Reece Kiriu (4), Carl Graves (4), Kurt Komatsubara (7) and Michael Chock, Matthew Solomana (4), Chock (5). Chris Lum, Matt Fukumoto (2), Spencer Kim (3), Ryan Matsumoto (5), Hiroshi Kuroda (5), Ryan DeMello (7), Brett Ikei (7) and Brian Tabata. W—Graves. L—Lum.
Leading hitters: Punahou—Kyle Fujimoto 3-5, 2 doubles, 5 RBIs; Landon Nakata 2-4; Steven Dannaway 2-3, double, 2 RBIs; Kaohi Downing 2-2, RBI; Maika Murashige 2-3; Bucky Aona 2 RBIs; Reyn Kubota triple; Kasey Ko double. Maryknoll—Tabata 2-2, triple, 3 RBIs. Reported by Georges Gilbert
Kamehameha 14, Pac-Five 1: Aaron Nichols had two triples and five RBIs to lead the Warriors. Ronel Trias led Pac-Five with a double and drove in the team's lone run.
Koa Kaleo, Erik Price (4) and Stuart Kam, Marshall Nishimura (4). Nick Miyamoto, Tyler Simao (3), Levi Goeas (4), Colin Inamasu (4), Ross Yamato (4) and Aaron Chilcote. W—Kaleo. L—Miyamoto.
Leading hitters: Kamehameha—Ryson Mauricio 2-2, triple, 3 RBIs; Aaron Nichols 2-3, 2 triples, 5 RBIs; Eli Chee 2-2, RBI; Kamu Freitas 2 RBIs; Keahi Pi'iohia double. Pac-Five—Ronel Trias double, RBI. Reported by Georges Gilbert
Iolani 12, Damien 5: Kyson Morikuni went 2 for 2 with a home run and drove in five runs and Mike Hirokawa went 3 for 3 with three runs scored as the Raiders topped the Monarchs.
Robert Cuizon, George Martin (5), Jonathan Awa (6), Chris Stephenson (6) and Kai Higa. Ian Mopas, Robson Bunda (6), Jonathan Sakoda (6) and Riley Yamamoto. W—Mopas. L—Cuizon.
Leading hitters: Damien—Stephenson 2-4, double, RBI; Scott Taleasea 2-4, double. Iolani—Kyson Morikuni 2-2, HR, 5 RBIs; Wally Marciel 2-4, RBI; Jarvis Nohara 2-2, RBI; Mike Hirokawa 3-3, RBI, 3 runs. Reported by Dean Yonamine
