Blu Girls rampage past Thailand IX

MANILA, Philippines, July 16 ------ The Philippines came through with a mammoth 11-run binge in the second inning to crush Southeast Asian foe Thailand, 15-1, in opening its bid in the Women’s Softball Asia Cup in Xian, China.

Right fielder Roma Jane Cruz belted a three-run homer to deep left center that sparked the decisive run in their dominant win over three innings and a half via the eight-run rule. Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines chief Jean Henri Lhuillier lauded the team for the strong start. “I am profoundly proud of our Blu Girls for their incredible performance today. Their determination and teamwork truly reflect the fighting spirit of Filipino athletes,” said Lhuillier. “This dominant victory sets a strong tone for the rest of the tournament, and we remain hopeful for even greater success.”

Source: philstar.com