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Little League World Series live updates of Massapequa Coast vs. Honolulu

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Aug 31, 2022

The boys of Massapequa Coast have become the pride and joy of Long Island, and are set to kick off their quest to capture the Little League World Series title against the heavily favored 2018 championship team from Honolulu.

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Photos from Massapequa Coast's heartbreaking loss against Hawaii

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Massapequa, N.Y., manager Roland Clark talks with pitcher Danny Fregara, left, and catcher Ryan Huksloot during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against Honolulu at the Little League World Series.
Massapequa, N.Y., manager Roland Clark talks with pitcher Danny Fregara, left, and catcher Ryan Huksloot during the fourth inning. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Honolulu's Keko Payanal rounds first after hitting a two-run home run off Massapequa, N.Y.'s Danny Fregara.
Honolulu's Keko Payanal rounds first after hitting a two-run home run off Massapequa, N.Y.'s Danny Fregara. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
Honolulu's Esaiah Wong (20) rounds third base on his home run off of Massapequa, N.Y.'s Lucas Mininni (1) during the fifth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series.
Honolulu's Esaiah Wong (20) rounds third base on his home run off of Massapequa, N.Y.'s Lucas Mininni (1) during the fifth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series. AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar
Honolulu's Jaron Lancaster hits a solo home run off Massapequa, N.Y.'s Danny Fregara.
Honolulu's Jaron Lancaster hits a solo home run off Massapequa, N.Y.'s Danny Fregara. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
Honolulu's Keko Payanal, right, is congratulated by Massapequa, N.Y.'s Joey Lionetti (17) as he rounds first after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series.
Honolulu's Keko Payanal, right, is congratulated by Massapequa, N.Y.'s Joey Lionetti (17) as he rounds first after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Massapequa Coast blown out by Honolulu in Little League World Series opener

By Elizabeth Karpen

A series of errors and mistakes cost Massapequa Coast Little League its first appearance in the Little League World Series on Friday night in Williamsport, Pa.

Hawaii took an early lead against the Long Island squad and kept the momentum going, blowing out Massapequa Coast, 12-0 in the opening game of the double-elimination tournament.

Honolulu's Keko Payanal (15) is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run off Massapequa, N.Y.'s Danny Fregara during the fourth inning.
Honolulu's Keko Payanal (15) is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run off Massapequa, N.Y.'s Danny Fregara during the fourth inning. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

The game ended with a mercy rule after the conclusion of the fifth inning.

A mix of blunders in the outfield combined with Massapequa Coast’s pitcher Joey Lionetti’s struggles on the mound resulted in an easy win for Honolulu.

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Massapequa dad still hopeful about Coast's chances in Little League World Series

By Alex Mitchell

Father Jeff and son John Fortune from Massapequa are still optimistic about Coast’s chances, despite tonight’s shortcomings. Jeff says the watch party was incredible for the town’s camaraderie. pic.twitter.com/ERCaE4i6sy

— Alex V. Mitchell (@AMitchReporting) August 20, 2022

Hawaii continues stellar offense, stretches lead 12-0 versus Massapequa Coast

Hawaii kept up its offense during Friday's match.

Kaeo Nouchi drove in Daly Watson to stretch Hawaii's lead to 11-0. A walk from Massapequa Coast's Lucas Mininni on Hawaii full bases drove in Kama Angell for Honolulu's 12th run.

Massapequa Coast's Anthony Badagliacca struck out Esaiah Wong to end the fifth inning.

Honolulu expands lead 10-0 against Massapequa Coast

Esaiah Wong's three-run dinger and a Jaron Lancaster sacrifice fly grew Hawaii's lead 10-0 against Massapequa Coast.

The homer drove in Cohen Sakamoto and Jonnovyn Sniffen. Luke Hiromito ran in to score Hawaii's 10th run.

Massapequa Coast's Lucas Mininni is pitching and remains in the top of the fifth with two outs.

Massapequa Coast fielding error grows Hawaii lead to 6-0

An error from Massapequa Coast put them back another point in the top of the fourth inning, with Hawaii's Jaron Lancaster scoring on a Daly Watson grounder.

Jaron Lancaster has been a superstar for Hawaii, with the two-way player hitting both a dinger and keeping Massapequa Coast hitless.
Jaron Lancaster has been a superstar for Hawaii, with the two-way player hitting both a dinger and keeping Massapequa Coast hitless. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Hawaii currently leads Long Island's own 6-0.

Massapequa Coast is still scoreless going into the bottom of the fourth.

Hawaii's Kekoa Payanal hits another homer, increases lead to 5-0 against Massapequa Coast

By Christopher Scarglato

Hawaii's Kekoa Payanal ran it back with another home run in the top of the fourth inning.

The two-run dinger stretched Hawaii's lead 5-0.

Honolulu’s Kekoa Payanal seconds before he ripped his second homerun of the game. His squad now leads Massapequa 5-0. pic.twitter.com/bORmDLlfLP

— Kirsten Fleming (@KirFlem) August 20, 2022

The Hawaii shortstop hit a solo homer back in the first inning.

Jaron Lancaster homer increases Hawaii lead 3-0 against Massapequa Coast

Jaron Lancaster showed he has a cannon of an arm -- and of a bat.

The Hawaii ace smashed a home run into center field, increasing Honolulu's lead to 3-0.

And now Honolulu's Lancaster knocked one over the centerfield wall, giving his team a 3-0 advantage over Massapequa.

— Kirsten Fleming (@KirFlem) August 19, 2022

The righty has kept Massapequa Coast scoreless through three innings.

Hawaii's Jaron Lancaster maintains no-hitter against Massapequa Coast going into third inning

Massapequa Coast can't get a hit off against Hawaii's ace Jaron Lancercaster.

The righty pitcher has thrown five total strikeouts so far with just one walk.

Honolulu's Jaron Lancaster has kept Massapequa Coast's bats quiet during his time on the mound.
Honolulu's Jaron Lancaster has kept Massapequa Coast's bats quiet during his time on the mound. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Lancaster will lead off in the top of the third for Hawaii.

Hawaii currently leads Massapequa Coast 2-0.

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