The RP Blu Girls were unable to duplicate their previous win against Italy after absorbing a 6-5 loss to the host team in the 17th Women’s Softball World Cup at Campo Comunale da Softball.
With the loss, it was the end of the line for the Filipina soft belles, who missed the chance to play for a finals slot next year.
Prior to the match, the Blu Girls pulled the rug from under Italy, 6-5, following a 5-3 stunner against New Zealand to advance to the playoffs.
Despite a strong start by the Blu Girls, Italy was able to seize the lead in the second inning by converting three runs batted in (RBI) by Guilia Koutsoyanopulos’ center field hit, 3-1.
Elsie Dela Torre was able to force a 3-all deadlock on runs by Skyllar Ellazar and Francesca Altomonte, but Italy responded with two RBIs to advance again, 5-3.
The scores were already tied at 5-all in the fourth inning when Italy surged again by sending Alessandra Rotondo home.
Italy’s defense struck out Cristy Joy Roa, as the Blu Girls launched a final attempt to retake the lead.
The Pinay softball team ended their World Cup campaign in fourth place with a 2-4 win-loss record.
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