Photo-Caption:Smallish (5’9”, 165 pounds) Hawaii Pacific University outfielder Noah Hata of the Chillicothe Mudcats connects on a power swing and launches a double over the head of the right fielder in the fourth inning of last Thursday’s 10-7 home win over the St. Joseph Mustangs. Hata, the MINK League leader in stolen bases, had two hits, two runs scored, and a run batted in as the Fish won for a fifth-straight time and defeated the 3-times defending league champions for a third time in as many 2023 meetings. (BUTCH SHAFFER/C-T PHOTO)
In last game with Mudcats, player has another big game in home win over SJ By PAUL STURM C-T Sports Editor psturm@cherryroad.com Cutting it closer…