Yakima National can’t keep pace with Hilo bats
August 10, 2009 by YH-R Sports
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — Yakima National’s postseason run is over after a 12-2 loss to Hilo, Hawaii, on Monday at the Little League Junior West Regionals.
With the loss, Yakima National finished in fourth place.
John Piper went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, Gavin Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with an RBI, and both Bryce Kukes and Faustino Uriostegui went 1-for-1 with a run scored for Yakima National.
Starting pitcher Jacob Sanders finished 1-for-1 with a double, while Josh Piper and Lorenzo Mendoza also had hits for Yakima.
Yakima National, which went undefeated in districts and at the state tournament, went 3-3 at regionals to finish 11-3 in postseason play.
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I would just like to thank these kids , they did an amazing job played thier hearts out and represented Yakima ,and the great state of Washington very well .
Our players had the time of their lives at this tournament representing the great state of Washington. No regrets. Left everything on the field. Some of the toughest baseball they have played, yet they left with tons of compliments and respect from the officials, district admin, and other teams. Made lots of fans down here. Thank you Coach Juan, Trevor, Mike and Shawn for everything Godspeed to us on our way home.