California Downs Illinois, 8-4
<California:team#93> third baseman <Soichiro Hayashi:player#9940> played a vital role in his team's 8-4 triumph over <Illinois:team#74>. He was 3 for 5 with a triple and 2 singles, while adding 4 RBI for <California:team#93>. Illinois now has a 5-game losing streak.

Hayashi had a key at-bat for California early in the game. With runners on 1st and 3rd, he hit a 2-run  triple. It was his 2nd triple of the season and gave California an early 3-1 lead.

"Getting a lot of baserunners and getting some timely hits, it's a good combination," said Hayashi.



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