By: Washington State Athletic Communications
HONOLULU – Junior outfielder homered twice and sophomore righthander worked seven impressive innings as Washington State beat Hawai'i 6-2 in the series-opener Thursday evening.
Montez drove in five runs with a two-run homer in the first inning and a long three-run shot in the third inning, both to right field. Mills, making his second career start, scattered five hits, allowed two runs and struck out seven to improve to 2-0. Junior lefthander worked the eighth and ninth innings to preserve the win. WSU (2-3) received two-hit games from Montez, and while Montez and Van De Brake also stole a base.