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PVL: PLDT ends skid, stays in fight for semis berth

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(UPDATED) PLDT beat Akari in straight sets on Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum to bolster its semifinal bid in the PVL Reinforced Conference.The High Speed Hitters had it 25-11, 25-21, 25-19 against the Power Chargers to snap a 4-game slump.Mika Reyes led the surge for PLDT with 15 points on 10 attacks, 2 blocks and 3 aces.Elena Savkina topscored for the High Speed Hitters with 20 points on 16 attacks and 3 blocks.Coming off a controversial four-set loss to Petro Gazz, the High Speed Hitters imposed their will early, fought back in the second set, and broke away from a tight mid-game skirmish in the third to complete the romp.PLDT improved to 2-4.Guest player Prisilla Rivera led Akari with 23 points. The Chargers, who upset the Flying Titans in five last Nov. 3, all but bowed out of the semis race with a 2-5 slate with their last elims game against the Cargo Movers on No. 15.

PLDT beat Akari in straight sets on Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum to bolster its semifinal bid in the PVL Reinforced Conference.