Hawaiian Stars rally to edge Aloha Stars in Numata Classic

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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The Hawaiian Stars defeated the Aloha Stars 12-11 after 10 innings at the Chace Numata Senior Classic in Waipahu on July 4. Tanner Kagimoto contributed significantly with a two-run inside-the-park homer and a bases-clearing triple, while Josyah Napoleon-Umeda hit a walk-off single. The game saw the Hawaiian Stars overcome an 11-7 deficit in the ninth inning, scoring five runs to clinch victory. This event honors former Pearl City catcher Chace Numata, who passed away in 2019.

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  • Hawaiian Stars scored five runs in the ninth inning to secure victory.
  • Tanner Kagimoto finished with three hits and five RBIs.
  • Josyah Napoleon-Umeda named MVP, contributed three hits, including the game-winner.
  • The match was part of the fifth annual Chace Numata Senior Classic.
  • Hawaiian pitcher Kaden Paoa Itamura earned the win by pitching the final two innings.
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Tanner Kagimoto and Josyah Napoleon-Umeda don’t let the giants get their way. Instead, they let their bats do the talking. Kagimoto, a Kaiser standout, belted a two-run inside-the-park homer and a bases-clearing triple, and scored the game-winning run as the Hawaiian Stars rallied to edge the Aloha Stars 12-11 in 10 innings at the SportStan Sporting Goods Chace Numata Senior Classic on a sunny ...

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