Eagles soar to the top, clinch double gold in softball

By Levina Eunice O. Palarca & Jysel Ashley C. Ayop

On Feb 28, the SBM Eagles clawed their way from yellow to gold against the ArtScies Tigers and Engineering Warriors in both men’s and women’s divisions of the softball championships, respectively. The matches took place at the XU Soccer Field.

Playing the ball with ease and finesse, the Eagles dominated the field with 13 runs against three in the women’s softball championship game.

The Eagles started strong in the first inning as they charged on with bats ready, scoring three successful runs before being struck out. On their turn to take the bat, the Tigers failed to surpass the yellow-clad team on defense as they scored only one point during the first inning.

The Eagles’ strategy was felt during the fourth inning as the Tigers played offense. Red with determination, Tiger pitcher Elondra Pacuin, who needed backup, was switched with reliever Rayneil Francia. But, even with a new pitcher in-game, it was the Eagles’ strategic defense that made them victors of the championship game, obtaining an overall score of 13-3.

As Tigers come first runner-up, the NSG Pythons won their match against the Warriors bagging second runner-up in the women’s softball podium, 13-7.

For the softball men’s division, the SBM Eagles take the top spot once more, snagging victory over the Engineering Warriors.

During the final inning, the Warriors began to falter as their pitchers struggled to strike out batters, and numerous balls were called, allowing the Eagles to catch up. The Eagles managed to score a remarkable 11 points as their batters walked towards the home base.

In an intense match, the Eagles managed to secure a narrow one-point lead over the Warriors, ultimately clinching the championship title with a score of 21-20. The Warriors were declared as the first runner-up in the softball men’s division while the Aggie Bulls clinched third place over the Tigers, 3-2.C