BIG GAME. Brunei’s Idris Shawari tries to score in the 3rd inning of their championship match against the Philippine Army. Photo by Ric Gonzales
CLARK FREEPORT – Apol Rosales of Brunei-Kensei scored three runs as the visiting team handily defeated Philippine Army, 5-1, in the finals of the men’s open division of the National Softball Open at Clark on Saturday.
Undefeated during the semis and play-offs, Brunei-Kensei also got one score each from Ulysis Mesia and Manuel Bacarisas.
Pitcher Jeff Farrion of Brunei showed brilliant performance, a key factor that gave Kensei the championship crown.
Brunei-Kensai scored a 10-0 shutout in the semi-finals against Zamboanga City before their championship match.
In other games, Adamson University- Alumni upset University of the East, 3-1, in the finals of the open women’s division.
Vicky Belleza and Marissa De La Cruz scored one run each on the top 7th inning giving Adamson-Alumni a comfortable lead in a tight game.
With Rheeza Bernardino as pitcher, Adamson-Alumni held UE scoreless on the 7th inning en route to their victory.
UE won all its games in the tournament before losing to Adamson-Alumni in the championship. They defeated Adamson, 6-4, in the eliminations.
In the men’s club junior category, Laguna bested Marikina City, 2-1, in the finals. King Sumulong and Jojo Ignacio scored one run each on the 3rd and 4th inning, respectively, to capture the crown.
Pitcher JR Persincula of Laguna prevented Marikina from scoring on the bottom 7th inning.
In the women’s junior club division finals, Rizal province won against Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), 5-3.
