The Philippine women's softball team blanked South Korea, 5-0, to advance in the Super Round at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. It was a huge bounce back win for the Blu Girls who bowed to powerhouse China, 0-7, in their previous Group B match. The Philippine women's softball team CONTRIBUTED PHOTORoyevel Palma pitched a perfect game for the Blu Girls until the sixth inning when the Koreans fielded the ball. Cristy Joy Roa, meanwhile, hit a home run in the fourth inning to set the offensive tone for the Philippine. The Philippines and China will join Group A top seed Japan and Chinese-Taipei in the Super Round.

Source: Manila Times September 29, 2023 20:16 UTC