By Jonas Terrado
The Philippines rallied from an early deficit to pummel Hong Kong 12-3 to begin its campaign on a high note over the weekend in the Women’s Baseball Asian Cup at Panda Stadium in Zhongshan, China.
Pitcher Clariz Palma prepares to make a throw during the Philippines’ 12-3 win over Hong Kong in the Women’s Baseball Asian Cup in Zhongshan, China. (Photo from Baseball Federation of Asia)
Down 3-0 through four innings, the Pinay batters scored four runs each in the final three frames to win the first game of the team’s first major competition since being formed last year.
First baseman Charlotte Sales scattered four RBIs while Esmeralda Tayag drove in two runs for the Philippines, which is aiming at a top two finish in Group B and a spot in the Super Round.
The comeback gave plenty of run support for pitcher Clariz Palma, who struck five batters in a complete-game effort.
Palma allowed Hong Kong to score the first run in the first and two in the third before her teammates provided help with their bats.
Coach Egay delos Santos’ team was playing South Korea as of posting time Sunday with a chance to enhance its Super Round bid.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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