Kubasaki right-hander Nick Patton delivers against Kadena during Thursday's Okinawa baseball game. Patton gave up three hits and struck out four to pace the Dragons past the Panthers 6-1. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

Kubasaki second baseman Nick Adams fires a throw to first base against Kadena during Thursday's Okinawa baseball game. The Dragons won 6-1. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

Kubasaki's Bryce Tobin dives back to the bag as Kadena's Ethan Boerigter's pickoff throw sails wide of first baseman Austin Gagnon during Thursday's Okinawa baseball game. The Dragons won 6-1. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)

Kubasaki's Nick Patton slides safely into third base ahead of the tag by Kadena's Jake Mariano during Thursday's Okinawa baseball game. The Dragons won 6-1. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)