Falcon batters soar over UST in late-night tussle
Date Posted: March 5, 2024 at 03:02 PM
Photo: UAAP Media Team
What seemed like an insurmountable challenge turned into a triumphant display of resilience as Adamson University ended its dry spell in the UAAP Season 86 Baseball tournament, dealing University of Santo Tomas its first loss, 14-8, on March3, at the UP Baseball/Softball Field in Quezon City.
The win served as a much-needed wake-up call for Adamson after struggling with their first two games for the season. It is also their third consecutive victory against the Golden Sox, dating back to the previous season.
UST led 4-7 in the first six innings until Adamson turned the tides in the seventh inning, zooming to a deuce at seven before second baseman Mark Montoya, catcher JR Mangilit and center-fielder John Mark Tupig put in crucial hits en route to establishing a commanding 11-7 gap on the way to the ninth inning.
Pitcher Dan Bacalla played a crucial role in Adamson's defense, allowing only two hits from the last 11 batters he faced and striking out five, including two pivotal strikeouts in the endgame.
The outcome of the game resulted in two three-way ties in the standings, with De La Salle University, UST, and Ateneo de Manila University all at 2-1, while National University, Adamson, and University of the Philippines all hold 1-2 cards.
The Falcons will try to score an upset against reigning champions, De La Salle University, in their next game this March 7 at the same venue.
