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The Filipinos came close to scoring a breakthrough win, but they surrendered 2 runs in the seventh and last inning to lose 4-1 to the hosts Wednesday.
Ernesto Binarao singled in Jerome Bacarisas for the first and only run by the Blu Boys, who are winless in 5 games and occupy the last place in Group A.
Despite the setback, Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines president and softball patron Jean Henri Lhuillier said he was pleased by the national team’s performance.
Blu Girls going all out in a bid for a breakthrough medal
JAKARTA — Still unbeaten in the 2018 Asian Games, the Philippine softball team vows to give their very best in an attempt to make it to the podium for the first time in the continental showcase.
“We got the games and reps in during the World Championships, which is helping us now,” said team captain and catcher Cheska Altomonte.
But we still aren’t satisfied — we are going all out in our next games,” she vowed.
The Philippines placed 13th in the 2018 Softball World Championship in Japan earlier this month, which saw the United States win gold to earn a 2020 Olympics. The host country settled for the silver.
The experience that the Blu Girls gained in the World Championships is now serving them well in Jakarta, as they have won their first three games, starting with an 8-0 triumph over Hong Kong. They then beat Korea, 5-3, on Monday afternoon before edging China, 1-0, on Monday night.
They have another tough assignment on Tuesday as they take on Japan, which had beaten them, 7-0, in the finals of the Asian Championships last year.
Baseball Softball Philippines Softball Canada Cup International: RP Blu Girls beat Canada
Jul 13, 2017
After beating world number 4 Australia in the World Cup of Softball XII, the RP Blu Girls have pulled off yet another upset to start their campaign in the Canada Cup International Softball Championship in Softball City, Surrey, Canada.
The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Filipinas outclassed world no. 3 Canada, 6-2, in Pool B of the 15-team championship round-robin competition. The 17th-ranked Pinay soft belles next play Chinese Taipei on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).
In front of the home crowd, the Blu Girls built up a commanding 4-2 lead as early as the 3rd courtesy of Garie Blando’s 2 RBIs, while Francesca Altomonte made a home run in the 2nd to drive in two runs.
“I’m so elated with this win by our Blu Girls over powerhouse Canada. I’m eagerly anticipating their upcoming games as they battle other top teams in the world,” said Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines president Jean Henri Lhuillier.
The Philippine national softball team has now tallied four straight wins from a stint in the World Cup of Softball XII in Oklahoma, the USA, where the Blu Girls also won against Australia.
“The Blu Girls have proven that their wins versus world number 4 Australia and world number 10 Mexico were not a fluke. I’ve never doubted that softball is the team sport that we can be at par with the world’s best. This is a big boost to our bid to qualifying in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,” added Lhuillier.
In other games, Australia beat Venezuela 3-1, Mexico blanked Quebec Rebelles 10-0, and Japan blasted NJCAA 14-2.
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Baseball Softball Philippines World Cup of Softball: 17th Ranked RP Blu Girls upset world no.4 Australia, 7-5
By Alex Pastor
Jul 7, 2017
After upsetting Australia, the Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls are determined to show their best against top-ranked Japan, Canada, and Puerto Rico, which they all play on Friday. Photo Credit: Alex Pastor
After upsetting Australia, the Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Blu Girls are determined to show their best against top-ranked Japan, Canada, and Puerto Rico, which they all play on Friday.
The Philippine women’s softball team, currently ranked 17, bested world no. 4 Australia, 7-5, to quickly bounce back from its shut-out loss to powerhouse team the USA, 0-4, at the opening of the World Cup of Softball XII on Wednesday at the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Hall of Fame Complex Field 4 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA (Thursday in Manila).
The Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Filipinas led as early as the first inning courtesy of Arianne Vallestero’s three RBIs, while Fil-Am Dani Gilmore scored a solo home run. In the second inning, Kailey Cuico doubled off to drive in three runs to secure the win.
“Our RP Blu Girls is off to an impressive start. They’ve just beaten world no. 4 Australia and likewise put up a gallant stand against 2nd-ranked USA. All the training and preparations are now paying off. I know our team will pull off more surprise wins in their coming games. I believe we have what it takes to come up with our best ever finish in the World Cup. All these are geared towards our 2020 Tokyo Olympics goal,” said Asaphil president Jean Henri Lhuillier.
The 17th-ranked RP Blu Girls will need to summon all their skills and determination on Friday, July 7, 2017, as they square off with the world no. 1 Japan, 3rd ranked Canada, and world no. 7 Puerto Rico, all in the same day, in the annual competition duly sanctioned by the
World Baseball Softball Confederation.
Succeeding games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 8 and 9, will be against the United States Junior Women’s National Team and 10th ranked Mexico.
The national team is composed of Gabrielle Maurice, Dani Gilmore, Chelsea Suitos, Sierra Lange, Garie Blando, Hailey Decker, Skylynne Ellazar, Kailey Cuico Riflayca Basa, Angeli Ursabia, Mary Luisse Garde, Cristy Roa, Dione Macasu, Francesca Altomonte, Arianne Vallestero, Ma. Celestine Palma, Lorna Adorable, Shaira Damasing, Mia Macapagal, Reese Guevarra, Riezel Calumbres, Lovely Arago, and Lyca Basa.
RESPONSE
Hi sir,
Hoping you could accommodate the opening game story of the World Cup of Softball XII currently being held at the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Hall of Fame Complex Field 4 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. Our Philippine National softball team, RP Blu Girls, ranked number 17 globally, beat world no. 4 Australia with 7-5.
Attached is the press release and a photo of the team for your perusal.
Baseball Softball Philippines Unofficial Results Batang Pinoy
Nov 27, 2016
17 and Under
GROUP A Zamboanga 8 def Maragusan 1
GROUP B Tupi, South Cotabato 6 def Northern Samar 2
13 and Under
GROUP B Northern Samar 3 def Panabo 0
Thank you, sir.
Best regards,
Alex Pastor
Associate PR Director
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