Posted at 3:35 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2006
Hilo advances to Cal Ripken title game
Advertiser Staff
Ridge Hoopii-Haslam hit a three-run homer in a six-run third inning as Hilo defeated Bryant Ark., 8-1, on Saturday to advance to the championship game of the Cal Ripken (12-under) World Series in Aberdeen, Md.Hilo, which won the U.S. championship, faces Mexico on Sunday. Mexico defeated the Dominican Repubilic, 2-1, on Saturday for the International championship. A team from Mexico has been in the Cal Ripken final each of the past four years. Last year, Oahu, beat Mexico, 1-0 for the championship.
Sunday's game will be televised live at 11 a.m. on OLN (Outdoor Life Network).
Hoopii-Haslam pitched five innings of relief, allowing one hit, striking out ten and walking three to earn the victory.
