Invincible Lady Falcons a win from softball title

MANILA, Philippines—Annalie Benjamen pitched Adamson to a 6-0 shutout of University of the Philippines Tuesday that moved the Lady Falcons within a win of a fifth straight UAAP softball championship at Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium

Benjamen, last season’s Most Valuable Player, struck out 12 batters and gave up only two hits to lead the amazing, still undefeated Lady Falcons in taking full command of the seven-inning Game 1.

“I reminded them not to think that even if we have the thrice-to-beat advantage, it’s a sure win,” coach Ana Santiago said of her Lady Falcons, who earned the bonus—a virtual 1-0 edge in a best-of-five series—after sweeping the eliminations.

The Lady Falcons, who also extended their remarkable winning streak to 61 games, will go for another perfect season in Game 2 at 9 a.m. tomorrow also at the Rizal ballpark.

Another victory will also give the Lady Falcons their 14th crown in the last 18 seasons.

The Lady Falcons broke the ice in the third inning at 2-0 behind Queeny Sabobo before Krisna Paguican doubled the lead with an RBI triple in the fourth. Jasmine W. Payo