Hawai’i Pacific University won a PacWest Conference doubleheader on Wednesday. They defeated Fresno Pacific 6-5 and 9-4. The double hitter took place at Hans L’Orange Park

The 11-8 Sharks (5-3 in the PacWest) gave the 9-7 overall Sunbirds (2-4 in the PacWest) the lead in each of the two games. The Sharks came back to win both games of the twin bill.

Senior D.J. Stephens led the offensive for the Sharks. Stephens went 5-for-8, with a double and a triple, three RBIs, and scored three runs. Junior Richard Higa went 4-for-8 with a double and a triple, three RBIs, and two runs scored. T.J. Smith, a freshman was 5-for-9 and had two RBIs.

HPU had solid pitching on Wednesday, with both of its starters winning. Markus Ramos, a junior righthander won his second of the season in game one. He lasted five innings and allowed one run on three hits, with five strikeouts and a walk.
Eddie Lee, a sophomore had an impressive performance in three innings. He allowed two runs late on two hits and had four strikeouts.
Makana Quia, a sophomore was able to pick up his second save of season. He gave up a hit in and recorded a strikeout against the two batters he faced.

In game two, sophomore Jack O’Brien (2-1), was the winning pitcher. He allowed four runs, three earned on three hits and one walk, and struck out six over five innings.
Cole Mayeshiro, a junior pitched four scoreless innings with three hits, three strikeouts. This was his first save of the season.
Both teams will be in action on Thursday to close the series with a doubleheader at Hans L’Orange Park at 2 p.m.