Brunei’s Chikara, Adamson U Alumni seal G. Slam title duel

DEFENDING champion Chikara of Brunei and Adamson Alumni hammered out contrasting wins Monday to forge a title clash in the premier women’s division of the ninth Summer Grand Slam softball tournament at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.

Bannered by former Philippine team standouts, the Brunei-based squad overcame Adamson University, 2-1, in extra innings to book a return trip to the finals against Adamson Alumni, a 15-5 winner over National U in the other Final Four clash.

Chikara, bannered by former Blu Girls Edna Agravante, Esmeralda Tayag and Syrel Ramos, capitalized on a catching error by Rizelle Calumbares to register the winning run.

The finals will be a rematch of the elimination-round duel won by Adamson Alumni, 6-5, last week.

Meanwhile, Rizal Technological University whipped San Ildefonso of Bulacan, 9-2, to advance to the finals of the men’s division.

With Rich Field Custodio rock-solid on the mound, the Mandaluyong-based squad rolled to victory in just four and a half innings.

RTU will face the winner between Antonio, Quezon, and Calamba City.

Edmar Garcia blasted a triple and drove in two runs, while Kim Garcia scored on a home run for RTU. Cedelf P.Tupas