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The Blu Girls are on a roll.
After bowing to powerhouse Japan, 1-7, in the opening game of the 2023 Makassar Open International Softball Tournament in Indonesia, the Philippine women’s softball team scored four consecutive shutout victories to remain in contention for the title.
The Blu Girls carry the Philippine flag during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Makassar Open International Softball Tournament in Indonesia. SCREEN GRAB FROM MAKASSAR OPEN LIVE STREAM
Demonstrating remarkable skill and teamwork, the Blu Girls scored lopsided wins against Malaysia University Varsyti (13-0), Southside Stingers of Australia (7-0), Lakidende of Indonesia (8-0), and Miramar of New Zealand (6-0).
“These victories underscore our team’s capabilities and commitment to excellence,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, president of the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines (Asaphil).
“The Makassar Open is an important avenue for us to demonstrate our preparedness for global competition, and our performance so far has been a strong testament to our potential.”
Lhuillier also said that the team’s comprehensive performances have made them one of the teams to watch as the tournament progresses, and their lone loss to Japan has done little to dampen their status as strong contenders.
The Makassar Open also serves as the Cebuana Lhuillier-backed team’s final tune-up for the 2023 Asian Games slated in Shaoxing, China from September 26 to October 2, 2023.
The members of the Blu Girls are Glory Alonzo, Francesca Altomonte, Mary Ann Antolihao, Danica Aquino, Elsie Dela Torre, Skylynne Ellazar, Ma. Angelu Gabriel, Alaiza Talisik, Nicole Hammoude, Mae Langga, Mary Joy Maguad, Ma. Celyn Ojare, Royevel Palma, Aliza Pichon, Cristy Joy, Ma. Charlotte Sales, Alaiza Talisik and Reyae Villamin.
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