“I think the program is going well considering again, this is a new team,” says Philippine softball veteran catcher and former captain Francesca Altomonte after the Blu Girls’ World Cup campaign.
MANILA, Philippines – There’s nothing but gratitude – and a lot of learnings – even as the Philippine Blu Girls recently fell short of their bid in the 17th WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup.
The loss came after the Philippines scored consecutive victories in the tilt, stunning the Italians, 6-5, and New Zealand, 5-3, to advance to the playoffs. “But I think Philippine softball has a lot of potential, and a lot of potential for Filipina athletes to be really, really good at.”The current batch of Blu Girls, composed mostly of players in their mid-20s, look poised to make waves in the coming years because, as Altomonte noted, most softball players reach their peak in their late 20s to mid-30s.
“We need, I think, a little more push on that end. I think the program is going well considering again, this is a new team.”
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