2012 Big League Softball World Series: Philippines battles West for the Championship

The Philippine has reached the championship game of the 2012 Big League Softball World Series.  The Philippines representing the Asia-Pacific will face West representatives from Los Angeles, California, USA.  The Philippines (6-2) started the tournament at the wrong foot after losing its first 2 matches, the Filipina batters, however, managed to recover and streaked to 6 consecutive wins. They are hoping to avenge one of their losses in the Championship match.

Here is the roster of the 2012 Big League Softball World Series Philippine Team:

9	Maria Luna Amparo
14	Rizza Bernardino
5	Mary Joy Floranza
7	Andrea Mae Gonzales
1	Kristine Joy Lacupa
8	Michelle Lentija
4	Glesyl Opjer
12	Charmaine Joy Oria
11	Mary Jane Pabellar
6	Krisna Paguican
3	Gene Joy Parilla
2	Baby Jane Raro
10	Queeny Sabobo

 

Philippines goes to the championships!

The squad is managed by Ms. Ana Santiago and assisted by George Barredo and Sherrylou Valenzuela.  The championship match will be shown at ESPN 2.  The Philippines were runners-up last year to Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids finished with a 6-2 record this year similar to the Philippines but the Philippines got the finals slot as they beat the District 9 representatives , 12-2, in their round-robin match.

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