Lady Falcons stretch UAAP softball streak to 56

By Dugout Philippines

MANILA--Adamson nailed the first Final Four berth with another abbreviated win, a 7-0 decision over UP on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 77 softball tournament at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.

The five-peat seeking Lady Falcons took only six innings to score a eighth straight mercy rule win and extended their unbeaten run to 56 games.

La Salle, meanwhile, kept its grip of solo second with a 4-2 victory over UE.

The triumph also boosted the Lady Batters bid for a breakthrough Final Four appearance with their sixth win in eight starts.

The Lady Maroons remained in solo third with a 5-4 record. 

Two-time runner-up NU downed Ateneo, 9-6, in the last game to gain a piece of fourth place. The Lady Bulldogs tied the Lady Warriors at 4-5, while keeping the Lady Eagles winless with their ninth consecutive defeat.