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UAAP: Adamson clobbers UP in Game 2 to keep softball dynasty alive
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Published Apr 13, 2024 08:32 PM PHT
Adamson's Mary Jane Libaton in action against UP in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 softball finals, April 13, 2024 at the UP Diliman Baseball Field. UAAP Media
Adamson's Mary Jane Libaton in action against UP in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 softball finals, April 13, 2024 at the UP Diliman Baseball Field. UAAP MediaMANILA -- Adamson University's hopes of an 11th consecutive UAAP softball championship are still alive.
MANILA -- Adamson University's hopes of an 11th consecutive UAAP softball championship are still alive.
The Lady Falcons overpowered the University of the Philippines, 15-2, in Game 2 of the Season 86 Finals on Saturday at the Fighting Maroons' home field in Diliman, Quezon City.
The Lady Falcons overpowered the University of the Philippines, 15-2, in Game 2 of the Season 86 Finals on Saturday at the Fighting Maroons' home field in Diliman, Quezon City.
Adamson was coming off a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in Game 1 but stormed right out of the games to force a rubber match, scheduled for Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Adamson was coming off a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in Game 1 but stormed right out of the games to force a rubber match, scheduled for Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
Jeelyn Pajotal, designated player for reigning MVP Glory Alonzo, started the very first offensive inning for the holders with a hit to the left side. Three more hits against UP's ace KC Valino, matching Game 1's total for Adamson, eventually led to four runs that set the tone for the subsequent result.
Jeelyn Pajotal, designated player for reigning MVP Glory Alonzo, started the very first offensive inning for the holders with a hit to the left side. Three more hits against UP's ace KC Valino, matching Game 1's total for Adamson, eventually led to four runs that set the tone for the subsequent result.
"Lumabas 'yung palo nila kasi nung Game 1, sobrang off kami eh," said Lady Falcons' long-time head coach Ana Santiago.
"Lumabas 'yung palo nila kasi nung Game 1, sobrang off kami eh," said Lady Falcons' long-time head coach Ana Santiago.
"Napag-usapan rin namin kung ano 'yung mga mali namin at sinabi ko rin sa kanila, 'If you want, you have to get this another chance'," she added.
"Napag-usapan rin namin kung ano 'yung mga mali namin at sinabi ko rin sa kanila, 'If you want, you have to get this another chance'," she added.
The Fighting Maroons averted a shutout with two runs manufactured in the fifth and sixth innings, capitalizing on a few miscues by Alonzo.
The Fighting Maroons averted a shutout with two runs manufactured in the fifth and sixth innings, capitalizing on a few miscues by Alonzo.
A double from Danica Aquino, accompanied by a passed ball, saw Generose Torremocha stop a potential regulation game after five frames, before two hits allowed Kate Nueva, who pinch ran for a hit-by-pitched Nickole Dela Cruz, to double UP's output.
A double from Danica Aquino, accompanied by a passed ball, saw Generose Torremocha stop a potential regulation game after five frames, before two hits allowed Kate Nueva, who pinch ran for a hit-by-pitched Nickole Dela Cruz, to double UP's output.
But UP only delayed Adamson's march, as the Lady Falcons soared in the final inning against the Fighting Maroons.
But UP only delayed Adamson's march, as the Lady Falcons soared in the final inning against the Fighting Maroons.
Mary Jane Libaton shook off substitute shortstop Jamm'n Joyce Rasco with a hit before Khrisha Cantor forced the senior UP fielder to commit an error.
Mary Jane Libaton shook off substitute shortstop Jamm'n Joyce Rasco with a hit before Khrisha Cantor forced the senior UP fielder to commit an error.
Aliza Talisik then loaded the bases on four balls from Dianne Pasco, eventually leading to the final seven runs of the game as Libaton got two of her three hits in the said frame.
Aliza Talisik then loaded the bases on four balls from Dianne Pasco, eventually leading to the final seven runs of the game as Libaton got two of her three hits in the said frame.
Adding to the Adamson onslaught were three more hits from MJ Maguad, but it was the insertion of Pajotal, who had two hits, which proved to be the difference in the squad's huge 20-hit outing.
Adding to the Adamson onslaught were three more hits from MJ Maguad, but it was the insertion of Pajotal, who had two hits, which proved to be the difference in the squad's huge 20-hit outing.
"Tabla uli 'yan, so everybody's ball game uli 'yan. So, we'll have to prepare lang," Santiago said on the squad's outlook for that do-or-die Game 3.
"Tabla uli 'yan, so everybody's ball game uli 'yan. So, we'll have to prepare lang," Santiago said on the squad's outlook for that do-or-die Game 3.
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