The RP Blu Girls suffered their second setback after facing Japan in Group C of the Women’s Softball World Cup on Monday in Buttrio, Italy.
Japan, ranked second in the world, blanked the Pinays 13-0.
The Blu Girls fell to 0-2 following an opening-day 5-0 loss to Canada.
Japan scored seven runs in the first inning, including an inside-the-park homerun by Kyoko Ishikawa. They added six more in the second inning in 13 at-bats.
Ayane Nakagawa went 3-of-4 at bat and had 2 RBIs against the Blu Girls, while Kanna Kudo went 2-of-4 with 3 RBIs.
The Philippines’ starting pitcher, Celyn Ojare, gave up seven runs, while Glory Alonzo and Ann Antolihao each gave up three to the Japanese.
The Blu Girls return to action against Venezuela on Monday afternoon before playing host country Italy on Tuesday morning.
