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College softball: Wackiness ensues after walk-off Vulcans’ victory

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HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald UH-Hilo’s Vanessa Salinas gets a hero’s welcome Saturday after ending Game 1 against Hawaii Pacific with a home run in the 10th inning.

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By BART WRIGHT
Hawaii Tribune-Herald

At the end, it was a little weird, but in the big picture it was all good for the University of Hawaii-Hilo softball team following an unusual season-ending doubleheader Saturday against Hawaii Pacific.

Eight-ranked in the region and hoping to receive a postseason tournament berth next week, the Vulcans were hoping for a sweep against the Sharks and were headed in that direction after a 10th inning rally lifted them to a 4-2 victory in the first game behind Emily Greene’s first home run of the day and the solid pitching of Vanessa Salinas.