Blu Girls settle for fourth place in Softball Asia Cup – BusinessWorld Online
NATURE wasn’t on the Philippine Blu Girls side.
It was the case for the country in the WBSC Women’s Softball Asia Cup in Xi’an, China where its duel for third place and the third and last 2026 World Cup group stage slot with Chinese Taipei was canceled due to inclement weather.
It was awarded to the Taiwanese instead to finish at No. 3 on a 7-2 record in the 10-country elimination phase.
But Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines President Jean Henri Lhuillier said hope springs eternal for the team.
“It’s unfortunate that weather played a role in the outcome, but I’m extremely proud of how our Blu Girls fought. We still have a chance via the wild card, and I believe in this team’s potential to represent the Philippines on the world stage,” he said.
If there was any consolation, outfielder Roma Jane Cruz received a trophy for most home runs after belting four.
Japan, which swept that round in nine outings, took the crown while host China (8-1), ended up second.
The Blu Girls settled for No. 4.
The Filipinos, however, had hoped and prayed that the weather would improve and waited for hours.
It wasn’t meant to be though as organizers had to call it off before dusk after the conditions did not improve. — Joey Villar
