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La Salle ends long drought vs UST
De La Salle University's softball team, the Lady Batters, ended a seven-year losing streak against the University of Santo Tomas' Tiger Softbelles with a thrilling 6-5 victory in UAAP Season 87.
This marks La Salle's first win against UST in softball since Season 81, breaking a streak of seven consecutive losses.
The dramatic win was achieved through a late-game rally, securing a crucial breakthrough for the Lady Batters.
The victory propelled De La Salle to a tie for third place in the standings with UST, both holding a 2-3 record.
Head coach Jasper Cabrera acknowledged the team's errors but praised their recovery, noting the presence of four rookies who experienced nervousness during the game.
La Salle's triumph served as an avenge for their earlier 1-5 loss to UST in the first round of the season.
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