PLDT guns for 6th Shakey’s V-League win

A pumped up Meralco squad takes a crack at PLDT Home Ultera’s unbeaten record Sunday in the Shakey’s V-League Open Conference at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

Holding a 2-1 record, the Power Spikers hope to gain a share of third spot as they tangle with the Ultra Fast Spikers in the 12:45 p.m. match that will be aired live on GMANews.

Getting past PLDT is easier said than done, however, as the Ultra Fast Spikers are on a roll with five straight victories to start the season-opening tournament.

Even with star Alyssa Valdez playing sparingly, the Ultra Fast Spikers still made quick work of Philippine Navy, 25-14, 25-22, 25-14, last Thursday.

PLDT has plenty of weapons in the likes of Jaja Santiago, Gretchel Soltones, Lou Ann Latigay and Suzanne Roces.

But the Power Spikers, who lost to Philippine Army in four sets last Sunday, will try to counter with former La Salle stalwarts Stephanie Mercado, Cha Cruz and Aby Maraño.

Cagayan Valley shoots for a third win in four games as it squares off with Navy at 2:45 p.m.

In Spikers’ Turf action, Cagayan Valley seeks a fifth straight victory against Army at 9 a.m.

PLDT is also targeting a fourth win as it tackles Champion Infinity at 5 p.m. The Active Smashers are looking for a third victory in five outings against a PLDT squad that has split its last two games.