Hilo Blue’s Little League District 4 tournament largely was devoid of the “little league” plays that can be characteristic for 9- and 10-year-olds playing baseball.
But matters got a little hairy in the fourth inning Tuesday, when an infield hit for West Side was as effective as a game-tying two-run home run.
Faced with adversity for the first time, Hilo Blue came through with a big league response, bouncing right back to claim the championship with an 8-2 victory that capped an unbeaten run at Walter Victor Stadium.
“We just tried our best and said, ‘We got it,’” left fielder Kanu Tolentino said.