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Youth baseball: Kona Pintos eye state crown

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On Monday on Oahu, it was a mix of business and pleasure for the Kona Pinto All-Stars, who visited an aquarium and took batting practice.

Strong defense and mental toughness helped the ages 7-8 baseball team earn a day off, but coach Kimo Kapela says its hitting could put it over the top at the state PONY League coach-pitch tournament.

“As a coaching staff, we’re just waiting for them to hit like they can,” Kapela said.

So far, so good, and his youngsters have margin for error Tuesday heading into a 10:30 a.