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UAAP: UP on brink of ending Adamson's softball dynasty
The University of the Philippines is one win away from ending Adamson University's decade-long stranglehold on UAAP softball after a come-from-behind 3-2 victory in Game 1 of the Season 86 finals.
The Fighting Maroons secured the win in extra innings with a timely hit from Danica Aquino, followed by an insurance run from Jamm'n Joyce Rasco.
UP's ace pitcher KC Valino steered the squad to victory, dealing Adamson its first defeat of the season by allowing only four hits and fanning six batters.
Adamson, who was seeking an 11th straight championship, had taken the lead earlier in the game due to errors by UP.
The Fighting Maroons can clinch their first title since Season 70 (2007-08) in Game 2 on Saturday.
UP head coach Ron Pagkaliwagan urged his players not to dwell on a controversial call and to fight until the last out.
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