If the Hilo Bronco All-Stars were weary from the travel, it didn’t show.
Journey Leialoha blasted a home run onto the street Thursday and four pitchers combined on a one-hitter as Hilo beat up on the tournament host in a 19-2 victory to open the PONY Baseball West Zone Tournament in Whittier, Calif.
Hilo will face Torrance, Calif., at 4:30 p.m. Friday HST on Day 2 of the eight-team double-elimination for ages 11-12.
Torrance beat Orem, Utah, 10-6.
“They are a great team,” Hilo coach Gregg Hirata said of Torrance. “Our team is having fun and playing for each other.