RP Blu Girls give world No. 5 Australia huge scare in WBSC opener

The RP Blu Girls put up a gallant run but eventually bowed to world No. 5 Australia, 4-7, in the WBSC U18 Women’s Softball World Cup opener at The Village DallasFriday, Aug. 30 (Manila time).

The RP Blu Girls put up a gallant run but eventually bowed to world No. 5 Australia, 4-7, in the WBSC U18 Women’s Softball World Cup opener at The Village Dallas Friday, Aug. 30 (Manila time).



Playing on a delayed game schedule due to lightning, the Filipinas made an impressive comeback and trimmed the gap to 4-5 after falling to a 0-5. Arwen Cavanagh, however, delivered when it mattered and sealed the deal for the Aussies' first win in Group C. Up next for the Blu Girls is Mexico, which is coming off a 0-9 defeat to Canada, at the same venue then against Ireland later in the afternoon.

Australia went on a rampage and cruised to a 5-0 lead before the Filipinas had four hits including a two-run homer from Mylia Perez in the fifth inning which cut the deficit to one, 4-5. Cavanagh answered back to secure the victory for Australia..