Cebu, Dumaguete eye championship tickets

TOP elimination round teams Cebu and Dumaguete hope to take the easy route to the championship when they collide with their separate semifinals foes today in the Baseball Philippines Series 9 at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.

Both enjoying twice-to-beat incentives, the Unibikers and the Dolphins square off with the three-time defending champion Manila Sharks and the Alabang Tigers at 9 a.m., and 1 p.m., respectively.

Dumaguete, which had a breakout season after topping the eliminations, faces a test of character against a Manila side determined to extend its dynasty despite a lineup devoid of national team players.

The Sharks are also hoping to ride the crest of their 3-2 win over the Dolphins last Sunday.

Cebu, which won Series 2 and Series 4, is eyeing a return to the finals.

The Dolphins will face the Tigers, whom they downed, 7-6, in a thrilling 13-inning victory during the eliminations in the league organized by Community Sports Inc.