Game Notes

HONOLULU – Winners of eight of its last nine games, the University of Hawai'i Rainbow baseball team will host Central Michigan University this week for a four-game series. The 'Bows and Chippewas will play Wednesday, Mar. 7 (6:35 p.m.), Thursday, Mar. 8 (6:35 p.m.), Friday, Mar. 9 (6:35 p.m.) and Saturday, Mar. 10 (1:05 p.m.).

Hawai'i (9-4) featured several stellar pitching performances this past week in winning three of four games against Wichita State. Overall, the team has a WAC-low 2.82 earned run average through 13 games and has surrendered just 24 walks, also best in the WAC. The defensive success extends beyond the pitching though. UH has committed only 12 errors on the season and just one in the Wichita State series.

Freshman Scott Squier (2-1) highlighted the effort, tossing eight shutout innings for the win which culminated in his first Western Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week selection. Senior Matt Sisto ran his record to 3-0 with an impressive outing on Thursday, pitching into the eighth inning to guide UH to a 6-3 win. The following day, Jarrett Arakawa (1-0) rivaled Sisto's effort. He also pitched 7.2 innings, allowing just one run and recording six strikeouts.

At the plate, Zack Swasey continues his extra-base hitting barrage. To date he leads the conference in extra-base hits (5 doubles, 2 triples). Freshman Kaeo Aliviado broke out of an early-season slump to record four hits in the four games against the Shockers, none bigger than the eventual game-winning homerun on Friday. Senior Collin Bennett has also continued his fine form in his new digs at third base, leading the team with a .351 batting average.

Games 14-17

Who: Hawai'i (9-4) vs. Central Michigan (4-7)
Dates: Wednesday, Mar. 7 (6:35 p.m.), Thursday, Mar. 8 (6:35 p.m.), Friday, Mar. 9 (6:35 p.m.), and Saturday, Mar. 10 (1:05 p.m.)
Where: Les Murakami Stadium (4,312), Honolulu, O'ahu
Television: OCSports – Channels 12 (SD) and 1012 (HD) will be broadcasting all games of the series. Jim Leahey will be calling the play-by-play with Pal Eldredge doing color commentary.
Streaming Video: Available at www.OCSports.tv for a fee.
Radio: ESPN Radio (1420 AM) will broadcast all games live with Don Robbs handling the play-by-play.
Audio Webcast: http://espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Information: Tickets can be purchased at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office, online at HawaiiAthletics.com, or by phone at (808) 944-2697.
Series Information: First meeting
Promotions: Toyota Hawaii is the sponsor on Wednesday. First Insurance is the sponsor on Thursday and will distribute 500 draw-string sports packs. And the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is the sponsor on Friday and Saturday. Register at the sports marketing table for the chance to win great prizes. The team will be available for photos and autographs after Friday's game, as they will for all Friday home games. Fans can proceed to the field via the stairs located at the lower level of Section JJ on the first-base side of the field. The players will be available on the field for 30 minutes for “Autograph Friday”. Fans are encouraged to bring items for the players to sign.





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