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UAAP: Adamson rallies past UP, one win away from another softball title
Adamson University is one win away from securing their 12th consecutive UAAP softball championship after defeating the University of the Philippines 6-3 in the first game of the best-of-three finals series.
The Lady Falcons aim to clinch the title on Saturday at 9 a.m.
The game was tied at 3-all before Adamson scored three crucial runs in a later inning to secure the lead.
Mae Langga provided a spark as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning, hitting a crucial double that scored two runs to break the tie.
Roma Mae Cruz added an insurance run in the sixth off an MJ Maguad sacrifice fly.
Adamson coach Ana Santiago praised her players for stepping up despite a rocky start and committing several errors early in the game.
Santiago emphasized the importance of fighting back and maintaining belief in victory, even after facing pressure.
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