The Nobu Yamauchi Seniors got off to a slow start in pool play Tuesday at the RBI World Series, losing 9-2 to Puerto Rico in Cincinnati.
The Nobu Yamauchi Seniors got off to a slow start in pool play Tuesday at the RBI World Series, losing 9-2 to Puerto Rico in Cincinnati.
Caleb Freitas-Fields tripled and he and Trayden Tamiya each collected two hits and an RBI for Hilo’s Nobu Yamauchi.
Carson Okada, the first of five pitchers, took the loss with 1 1/3 innings pitched. Jonah Hurney, Jamieson Hirayama, Casey Yamauchi and Justcye Ishii also pitched.
On Wednesday at the eight-team, 19U tournament, Nobu Yamauchi plays Baltimore (0-1) and then it has a chance to play under the lights at the Reds’ Great American Ball Park against Houston (1-0).
The quarterfinals begin Friday.
Waimea Athletics
Waimea Athletics is accepting biddy basketball registrations now until Aug. 18, for ages 5-6 and 7-8.
The fee is $30 per person and includes full sublimation uniform set, electronic league photo and team equipment.
Register online at waimeaathletics.com and for more information, contact Noe at waimeaathletics@gmail.com with questions.