The Roosevelt baseball team got more than enough insurance runs in the sixth inning yesterday to ensure victory against Kalani at Stevenson Intermediate field.

The Rough Riders sent 13 batters to the plate and scored seven times in the sixth to win the O'ahu Interscholastic Association Eastern Division game, 10-2.

The inning included five singles, two walks, two hit basemen, two errors and a stolen base against three pitchers.

"Our hitting has been pretty consistent," Roosevelt coach Craig Arakawa said. "When we get in a groove like that, we can go one through nine."

Roosevelt junior Kelson Okimoto, a side-slinging left-hander, allowed seven hits over six innings. He walked two — one intentionally — and hit a batter.

"I was going all changeups because my curveball was wild," Okimoto said. "I relied on my changeup and changing speeds on my fastball."

He benefitted from line-out double plays to end the second and third innings.

Okimoto struck out his only two batters in the sixth with runners at first and second and the Rough Riders ahead, 3-2.

"He's a little bit sick, but he always guts it out," Arakawa said. "He's not going to overpower or fool anybody. He just changes his speeds, gets ahead and lets his 'D' work for him."

In the Roosevelt sixth, Nick Dang led off by reaching on a fielding error by the shortstop. Christian Awaya singled to left and Tyler Nitahara walked, which ended the day for Kalani starter Shamus Kumashiro.

Dillon Matsuda struck out the first batter he faced, but the next six batters reached — walk, hit by pitch and four singles.

Keoni Manago had a two-run single with the bases loaded to make it 6-2. Darin Fujii and Nick Wong followed with run-scoring singles.

The final run scored when Nitahara was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.

"We messed up a ground ball," Kalani coach Shannon Hirai said. "We should have had an out at least and the roof caved in. Everything started to fall in."

Wong, who started at third base, pitched the seventh for Roosevelt and allowed a hit with two strikeouts.

"In the preseason, we've been off and on and to beat a good team like Kalani, the confidence on our team should start picking up," Arakawa said.

Roosevelt's Justin Otaguro hit a two-run homer to left in the second, and Manago singled in a run in the fifth.

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Shamus Kumashiro, Dillon Matsuda (6), Kenn Kamoto (6) and Jason Lee. Kelson Okimoto, Nick Wong (7) and Tyler Nitahara. W — Okimoto. L — Kumashiro.

Leading hitters — Kalani: Jordan Sumida 2-4, double; Keola Wakazuru 2-4; Chris Pieper 2-3. Roosevelt: Keoni Manago 2-4, 3 RBIs; Darin Fujii 2-4; Nick Dang 2 runs; Justin Otaguro two-run homer; T.J. Bae 2 runs.

KAILUA 6, MCKINLEY 2

Keenan Tanaka had two hits, including a solo homer in a three-run second, to help the Surfriders stay unbeaten.

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Kili Vierra, Marcus Matthews (7) and Raynor Yokoi. Roger Kraemer, Michael Estes (7) and Kelson Ganeku. W — Vierra. L — Kraemer.

Leading hitters — Kailua: Jared Iha 2-3, double; Zach Akamine 2-4; Keenan Tanaka 2-3, homer. McKinley: Kraemer 3-3; Estes 2-3; Andrew Barroga double, 2 RBIs.

Reported by Jillian Tamaru

KAISER 19, KAIMUKI 3

Zachary Wong and Brent Takaki teamed on a three-hitter with nine strikeouts, and Calvin Tashiro and Pono Meyer each had three RBIs to lead the undefeated Cougars.

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KAIMUKI (0-2) 000 12— 3 3 5

Zachary Wong, Brent Takaki (4) and Bryce Marcouiller. Brandon Hess, Daren Muramoto (4) and Muramoto, Ian Delizo (4). W — Wong. L — Hess.

Leading hitters — Kaiser: Calvin Tashiro 3-4, triple, 3 RBIs; Mathew Muranaka 2 RBIs; Joseph Honma 2-2, 2 RBIs; Marcouiller 2 RBIs; Mason Masaki 2-4, 2 RBIs; Pono Meyer 2-3, triple, 3 RBIs; Dustin Dela Pena 2-4; Mike Ramia double. Kaimuki: Ian Delizo triple.

Reported by Duke Chinen

MOANALUA 12, KALAHEO 0

Kenson Miyaki and Jordan Hirata teamed on a one-hitter, and Kekoa Lee belted a three-run homer to help Na Menehune remain unbeaten.

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KALAHEO (0-2) 000 00— 0 1 3

Kenson Miyaki, Jordan Hirata (5) and Chris. Kyle Okumura, Donovan Correa (4) and Cody Von Appen. W — Miyaki. L — Okumura.

Leading hitters — Moanalua: Kekoa Lee 2-4, 3-run homer; Reid Matsumoto 2-3, 2 RBIs; Sheldon Mow 2-4, 2 RBIs. Kalaheo: none

Reported by Tim Lierman

KAHUKU 12, FARRINGTON 0

Steven Van Ness fired a two-hitter and struck out eight, and PJ Falamalu hit a grand slam to boost the Red Raiders.

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KAHUKU (1-1) 103 8X—12 15 0

Daimond Pedro and Bryson Segundo. Steven Van Ness and Kaika Sasaoka. W — Van Ness. L — Pedro.

Leading hitters — Farrington: none. Kahuku: PJ Falamalu double, grand slam; Sasaoka 2 doubles, triple; Kevin Van Ness double; Steven Van Ness 2-3; William Lurbe 2-3.

Reported by Steve Van Ness

'AIEA 11, RADFORD 0

Jared Iwane and Keenan Naeole teamed on a one-hitter, and Ricky Itagaki had two hits and three RBIs to spark Na Ali'i.

'AIEA (2-0) 131 33—11 9 0

RADFORD (0-2) 000 00— 0 1 5

Jared Iwane, Keenan Naeole (5) and Anthony Tsui. Justin Lord, Zack Seitz (5), Nick Navarro (5) and Seitz, Epa Mika (5). W — Iwane. L — Lord.

Leading hitters — 'Aiea: Cody Aquino triple; Tsui 2-3, double, 2 RBIs; Kanekoa Asing double; Ryan Murakami triple; Ricky Itagaki 2-2, 3 RBIs. Radford: Brad Osborne double.

Reported by Lon Passos

MILILANI 7, CAMPBELL 5

Adam Schroeder and Jose Cruz each had two hits for the unbeaten Trojans.

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CAMPBELL (0-2) 000 032 0—5 11 3

Dustin Antolin, Kylen Cadiam (5) and Richie Mariano. Bryan Walsh, Kia Kapana (5), Sebastian Locquiano (7) and Cameron Howser. W — Antolin. L — Walsh.

Leading hitters — Mililani: Adam Schroeder 2-4, triple, double, 2 runs; Jose Cruz 2-3, triple, RBI; Travis Jones double; Cadiam double. Campbell: Allyn Oliva-Respicio 2-3, run; Kapana 2-4, triple, 2 RBIs; Ryan Asuncion 2-4, double; Bronson Ellis-Rivera double; Howser double.

Reported by Breanne Patton

PEARL CITY 9, KAPOLEI 1

Ryno Acosta and Kellen Ushijima each had two hits and a home run as the Chargers remained undefeated.

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Bryson Nakamura, Scott Muraoka (7) and Carlton Tanabe. Kalani Omoto, Rhennon Tierra (5) and Oliver Taoy. W — Nakamura. L — Omoto.

Leading hitters — Pearl City: Rorry Nakayama RBI, 2 runs; Ryno Acosta 2-3, homer, 3 RBIs, 2 runs; Kellen Ushijima 2-4, homer, 2 RBIs; Kurt Poentis 2-3, run. Kapolei: Aaron Santiago 2-3, run; Taoy RBI.

Reported by Kaiea Ebanez

LEILEHUA 11, WAIPAHU 0

Desmond Ontai had three hits and two RBIs, and struck out eight in four innings to lift the Mules.

LEILEHUA (1-1) 120 53—11 9 0

WAIPAHU (0-2) 000 00— 0 2 4

Desmond Ontai, Jayson Cabalce (5) and Ehukai Woolley. Triton Gante, Jensen Rios (5) and Kaimi Haina. W — Ontai. L — Gante.

Leading hitters — Leilehua: Ontai 3-4, 2 RBIs; Woolley 2-4, double, triple, 2 RBIs; Bryce Edra 2-4, double. Waipahu: none.

Reported by Milton Takenaka

WAIALUA 22, NANAKULI 7

Shayne Peiler had three hits, including a three-run homer, and the Bulldogs scored 14 runs in the second inning.

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NANAKULI (0-2) 1 4 2 00— 7 4 6

Shayne Peiler, Arthur Hernandez (3) and Kekoa Ford Parrish. Ritchie Rosa, Lanson Koko (2), Lalo Respicio (5) and Isaiah Tanaka. W — Peiler. L — Koko.

Leading hitters — Waialua: Sebastian Bajo 2-4, double, 2 RBIs, 3 runs; Shayne Peiler 3-4, 3-run home run, 3 RBIs, 3 runs. Nanakuli: none

Reported by Kimo Kaululaau

MID-PACIFIC 12, PAC-5 2

Michael Nagamine had two RBIs for the Owls.

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PAC-FIVE (0-4) 101 000 0— 2 6 1

Dane Kinoshita, Case Kaneko (3) and Aaron Fujiki. Tyler Simao, Kawika Ferrera (1), Simao (3), Ross Yamato (3) and Reid Morihara, Keenan Shigematsu. W — Kaneko. L — Simao.

Leading hitters — Mid-Pacific: Russell Doi 2-4; Fujiki double; Michael Nagamine 2 RBIs; Seop Yoon 2-3; William Ireton triple. Pac-Five: Kyle Barreta double; Ian Padekan 2-4; Kama Moises 2-3, 2 RBIs.

Reported by Pua Hayashi

'IOLANI 3, DAMIEN 2

Jarrett Arakawa hit an RBI double and Grant Liu added a two-run single during a fifth-inning rally for the Raiders.

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Duncan Ebert and Darby Ventura. JR Bunda and Grant Iwamoto. W — Bunda. L — Ebert.

Leading hitters — Damien: Travis Derby 2-3, double. 'Iolani: Jarrett Arakawa double, RBI; Reyn Nagamine 2-3; Lionel Fujioka 3-3; Grant Liu 2 RBIs.

Reported by Jo Okumoto

KAMEHAMEHA 11, SAINT LOUIS 4

John Worthington had three hits and the Warriors sent 12 batters to the plate during a six-run third inning.

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Grant Costa, Joshua Saio (3) and Keoni Haina. Scott Fisher, John Worthington (5), Ashkhon Kuhaulua (6) and Vance Nobriga. W — Fisher. L — Costa.

Leading hitters — Saint Louis: Cole Shidaki 2 RBIs; Kyle Gonzaga 2-4, double; Tamatoa DeMello 2-3. Kamehameha: Mitchell Kauweloa 2-4, triple; John Worthington 3-4, triple; Parker McCready 2-4, 2 RBIs; Kuhaulua 2 RBIs; Piikea Nakamura triple.

Reported by Gail Juan

Reach Kyle Sakamoto at ksakamoto@honoluluadvertiser.com.