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Blu Girls drub rival Thailand

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July 16 2025

The Philippine Blu Girls opened their campaign at the Women's Softball Asia Cup 2025 in style by drubbing Southeast Asian rival Thailand, 15-1, in Xian, China on Monday, July 14.

- By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA

Trailing 0-1 after the first inning, the Blu Girls stormed back to life with right fielder Roma Jane Cruz delivering a three-run home to left center that sparked an explosive 11-run barrage in the second that set the tone for the crew.

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