Big League Softball World Series Finals: Grand Rapids beat Philippines anew

District 9 captures Big League Softball Title

Grand Rapids captured its third title in 4 years in the Big League Softball World Series after defeating Manila 9-2 in the finals. It was the third time that the 2 teams meet in the finals and the result has been the same. It was a tough loss for the Asia-Pacific Champions Manila as they won against the District 9 Champs in the elimination round.

Pitcher Morgan Groom completed the game for Grand Rapids and limited Manila to just 6 hits. The 2011 Champions had 10 hits and was helped by the 5 errors by the Manila girls.

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Big League Softball World Series: Manila faces Grand Rapids in the finals

Manila Team

Kalamazoo, Michigan- Team Manila rallied from a 0-5 deficit to stun Puerto Rico 8-7 and reach the finals of the Big League Softball World Series. The Asia-Pacific Champions will face a familiar foe in Grand Rapids, who have defeated them in the finals in the last 2 years.

The Pinay batters finished the elimination round with a 7-2 record same as Grand Rapids and host Kalamazoo. They got the first finals berth owing to a better win over the other factor. The finals will be at 5 am Manila time.

Results: Grand Rapids Defeat Manila

 

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