La Salle takes finals seat in UAAP baseball

La Salle claimed the other remaining finals seat in UAAP baseball, defeating Ateneo, 14-12 at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.

The Green Batters built a seven-run lead early on, taking advantage of the Blue Batters' throwing miscues. The defending champions, however, mounted a comeback and threatened to send the game into extras, but Carlos Munoz held on for the save in the ninth inning. He capped off the win with a strikeout of Renzo Ramos.

Head coach Joseph Orillana shared that he told Carlos not to feel the pressure and just do it "one out at a time." He adds that the upcoming finals matchup between the arch-rivals will be more about the pitchers.

Ateneo already secured the first finals seat thanks to winning the first seven games this season, although their form in going for the three-peat might be put into question due to losses in their final three matches.

La Salle's win snuffs out any hopes for UP's postseason chances, even with their 7-4 triumph over NU. The Maroon Batters have a 5-4 record, with a suspended match against La Salle still to be played.

The best-of-three finals will take place starting on March 5 at the same venue.

Second-semester UAAP updates

Bat-related sports kicked off their respective seasons this past weekend, with perceived contenders opening with positive results.

Defending champions Ateneo began their quest for a three-peat with a victory over Adamson at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium. The Blue Batters took a 4-0 lead before holding on to a 5-3 win.

Ateneo relied on the arm of last season's MVP, Andy Tan, who fanned five Falcons, to lead the charge.

The other results saw the Green Batters of La Salle defeat UP, 19-5 in seven innings, while UST took care of NU, 8-3.

In softball, NU invoked the "mercy rule" against Ateneo with a 15-5 victory. The Lady Bulldogs needed just six innings to secure the opener.

La Salle defeated last season's third placers UST, 7-3, while UE bested UP, 10-4.

As for Adamson, they extended their winning streak to 49 games with a 11-1 victory against UST. 

At the Olivarez Sports center, NU continues its dominance in collegiate lawn tennis, losing just one match over the four games this past weekend.

Led by last season's MVP Fritz Verdad, the Bulldogs dispatched La Salle, 5-0, before taking care of things against UST, 4-1. On the distaff side, the Patrimonio siblings (Christine and Clarice) swept La Salle and Ateneo, 5-0.

Trying to chase NU down are UST and UP in the men's division (both toting 3-1 records), while UST totes the same win-loss record as the defending champions in the women's division.

Blog Outsourcing - June 18, 2012 edition

Welcome to the latest edition of The Morning After.

It was Father's Day, yesterday, and although I did nothing much of note for that Sunday, I hope you spent the time honoring your dad. Come to think of it, the best way to celebrate the occasion is to honor him every single day of the year.

Meanwhile, the Miami Heat escaped with the victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, 91-85. The series has been the all about the narrative. Will Lebron be clutch? (he has been so far, in general) Is Russell Westbrook what is wrong with Oklahoma City? (not really) It is so distinct that it has been simplified enough to that and simply that.

Meanwhile, love the NBA and Turner collaboration. Having that enables TNT's Charles Barkley and Shaq doing pregame and post-game for NBA TV. Chuck, as always, is the loquacious one. From defending Westbrook from the excessive criticisms by his fellow members of the media, to praising Lebron James, to saying Peter Vecsey is a douchebag, and to the seminal moment with the Wonder Woman. Chuck is the gift to bloggers all around.

Here forth are the links after the jump.
The Czech Republic won their way to the Quarterfinals of the Euro 2012. They face Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugese teammates. (c/o Football.co.uk and Belfast Telegraph)

Meanwhile, the other QF that is set features Germany and Greece. You may proceed to invent bailout jokes for this one. (c/o The Guardian and The Age)

Later today will be Group C's final set of matches. Spain and Croatia face each other, while Italy tries to make it to QF against Ireland. (c/o Daily Mail and NBC Sports' Pro Soccer Talk)

The Premiership has released its schedule. (c/o BBC Sport)

The David Nalbandian meltdown. (c/o The Sun)

Could be a woeful sign for Wimbledon. (c/o Hamilton Spectator)

Why renovate and not include a roof at Arthur Ashe? (c/o Yahoo! Sports' Busted Racquet)

The conspiracy never ends for Lance. (c/o Crikey)

Adamek wins a belt in the Klitschko division. (c/o Doghouse Boxing)

Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr continues his roll. (c/o The Sweet Science)

The streak is over and done with. (c/o Orlando Sentinel)

Another first-time winner for a major. (c/o Los Angeles Times)

The ride is over for Stony Brook. (c/o New York Daily News)

He can bat with the best of them, earned a trophy, too. (c/o The Ledger)

The unlimited call and text plan. (c/o Rant Sports)

The law of diminishing returns in college basketball gimmicks. (c/o Yahoo! Sports' The Dagger)

Disappointed that it won't be on a campus site, but the rivalry has to continue. (CBS Sports' Eye on College Basketball)

Parting with something Wonder Woman-related.

Blog Outsourcing - June 11, 2012 edition

Greetings and welcome to the latest edition of The Morning After.

Shocked. Surprised. In awe. That happened after Michael Buffer announced the decision. Considering the statistics, conversations and observations all across the timelines, Timothy Bradley, Jr. remains undefeated.

When the winner himself says that he himself was not sure and wanted to watch tape, something is definitely amiss. This will definitely be worse if Manny Pacquiao had decided to not take the high road.

Let's see if Timothy will take the same path.

Here forth are the links after the jump.
What a way to open Euro 2012. (c/o National Post)

The Group of Death that makes the previous Groups-of-Death come alive. (c/o Sportige)

The Croats take advantage of the titanic clash. (c/o The Scotsman)

The final group of teams in the Euro 2012 kicks off later. Here is what to expect. (c/o The Hard Tackle)

There was a interesting segment within ESPN's Euro 2012 telecast detailing a dark portion of the region's history. (c/o The Independent)

82,000 at the Metlife Stadium. Very neat, eh. (c/o New York Times)

Oceanic kings of futbol. (c/o Solomon Star)

They got it done, though. (c/o Soccertimes)

Paper, paper, paper, paper... (The Daily Mail)

Buzzed out, but drama remained. (c/o Newsday)

Masha-ble. (c/o The Telegraph)

Pressed pause as it will resume later. (c/o BBC Sport)

Racing in Pocono. (c/o Motorsport)

7 races, 7 winners in Formula 1. (c/o Pit Pass)

Great timing, Dustin. (c/o Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Ping their way to Omaha. (c/o Alligator Army)

Nasty level of losing. (c/o Houston Chronicle)

Starting from scratch. (c/o The Oklahoman)

S-E-C speed, literally. (c/o The Advocate & Orlando Sentinel)

Last chance for a win at Staples. (Los Angeles Times)

In the Motherland, other than the fight, we also critique how our national anthem is sung, so here is the latest.

Blog Outsourcing - June 4, 2012

Good morning and Happy Monday!

It has been a long day, especially when you know you will be covering a FIFA international friendly tomorrow, especially when it featured back-to-back press conferences. (The other one involves Puma being the kit sponsor of the Philippine Senior National Football team, its first in the Asia-Pacific region)

I enjoy watching and covering football. I feel more pressure with it now, especially when you have committed yourself to writing more about it. At least you get the enjoyment of magic such like this at Jerryworld.

Here forth are the links to keep you busy after the jump.
All is square in love and war, whether here or there. (c/o The Oklahoman and Boston Herald)

What about Lil' Wayne and his "entitlement." (c/o Larry Brown Sports)

Bosh-ed up and ready to go? (c/o Miami Herald)

Phil will still get to enjoy his peyotes more. (c/o The Inquisitr)

How do you remember Orlando Woolridge, or LeRoy Ellis, or Jack Twyman? (c/o Pippen Ain't Easy, The Oregonian, and The Big Lead)

Kings of the Road. (c/o Los Angeles Times)

Tim Thomas wants a sabbatical. (c/o New York Times)

A four-hitter and a five-hitter lay in the cards. (c/o Newark Star-Ledger and Lookout Landing)

This happens when you decide to bolt the conference, you get hosed out. (c/o Sporting News)

Kings of Rugby is in Dartmouth. (c/o Philadelphia Daily News)

Trey > Lefty in *ping!*. (c/o Palm Beach Post)

Tide got rolled. (c/o Golfweek)

Jimmie tames the Monster Mile. (c/o The News-Tribune)

Azarenka is done, but not Novak in Roland Garros. (c/o New York Times)

Due to an unfortunate incident involving Paul Williams, James Kirkland will now be taking on El Canelo. (c/o Washington Post, New Yorker, Fight Saga)

Time's up for Shawn Johnson. (c/o Inside Gymnastics)

Michael Phelps says hello. (c/o Austin American-Statesman)

Palestine and Haiti as part of nations with skiers. (c/o Planet Ski)

Aston Villa and Liverpool get their guys. (c/o Birmingham Mail and Daily Mail)

Pep in Manhattan. (c/o Marca)

To part, here is the official Theme Song for the Euro 2012.

Blog Outsourcing - May 28, 2012 edition

Good Morning and Happy Memorial Day!

It is a special day for all my friends in the United States. A time to celebrate, remember and respect those who have worn the uniform with pride, dignity and honor. A day to express your admiration, love and devotion. Remember that when you enjoy the weekend.

Here forth are the links to keep you busy this holiday.


The glitz and glam of Monaco. (c/o London Telegraph)

The pomp and tradition of Indianapolis. (c/o Indianapolis Star)

The grit and grind of Charlotte. (c/o Charlotte Observer)

Hidden in the limelight of the three big races, rally legends win in Charlotte and Greece. (c/o Racin Nation and Paddock Talk)

Bad day for the Lotus brand. (c/o Motorsport and The Checkered Flag)

NASCAR releases its newest HOFers. (c/o Autoweek)

RIP Johnny Tapia. (c/o Bad Left Hook)

Fights go on. For Nonito, Victor, Canelo and Amir. (c/o Boxing Scene, Eastside Boxing, Crave Online, BoxingNews 24)

The Heavyweights are on full force. (c/o Vancouver Province)

Who wants to defend Arianny? (c/o Larry Brown Sports)

O Canada in the Giro D'Italia. (c/o National Post)

Who wants to be the King and Queen of Clay? Not Andy Roddick. (c/o The Roar, Bob Larson's Tennis News and Daily Mail)

He's back on top in style and he won't have to worry about golf in his turf. (c/o The Guardian and Golf by Tour Miss)

SEC dominates in the course, too. (c/o Tuscaloosa News)

He virtually escaped with a victory. (c/o CBS Sports' Eye On Golf)

Queens of lacrosse, again. (c/o Washington Post)

Who will be the kings of lacrosse? (c/o Baltimore Sun)

Triple Steal! (c/o Daily News-Journal)

The road to Omaha is set, sort of. (c/o College Baseball Daily)

Los Angeles or New Jersey, who ya got for Lord Stanley? (c/o Los Angeles Times, Sports Illustrated and Pro Hockey Talk)

Bourque in a Bruins jersey. (c/o WEEI)

Barcelona gives Pep a parting gift. (c/o Soccerway) Donovan with a hat trick. (c/o New York Times)

Should he get a shot in the big leagues? (c/o Pro Football Talk)

Using your legacy to ensure the future. That is some futuristic thinking. (c/o CBS Sports Eye on Baseball)

Woe for Halladay, Moyer, Darvish, Bell? (c/o Philadelphia Inquirer, Denver Post, FS Southwest, Miami Herald)

Rays got clutch gene. 25 wins since 2008 trailing in the 9th inning or later. (c/o Boston Globe)

National dominance so far. (c/o Washington Times)

Time to get Nasty, Pop said. (c/o The Sports Campus)

To part, yep, it has gone way beyond cheesy, but they recorded this in the Motherland.

Blog Outsourcing - February 27, 2012 edition

Hello. Good Morning.

It feels odd that I actually managed to watch only a little of the All-Star Weekend. I missed out on the festivities... Am I disappointed? Maybe. Or maybe not.

You see, it has been a weekend habit of mine as of late to cover football here, doing tweetcasts on behalf of Soccer Central Philippines for the United Football League. That means, for the past few weeks has been no rest for the weary, so the upcoming break will be a great reprieve.

I actually missed the Saturday activities (which is on Sunday) due to previous commitments. Ditto for the game itself, which oddly enough, took place on Oscar night.

Here forth are the links after the jump.
Nay-tona 500. (c/o Autoblog)

The Show will go on in Bahrain. (c/o BBC Sport)

Liverpool has silverware. (c/o The Telegraph)

Manchester United with the great escape again. (c/o The Daily Mail)

Wenger and Villas-Boas with wins to stave off calls of ousters. (c/o The Sun & Football.co.uk)

Could he face Floyd eventually down the line? (c/o Bragging Rights Corner)

McIlroy denied his quest to unseat the Donald. For now. (c/o Los Angeles Times)

How does the USA Basketball prepare for London 2012? (c/o Inside The Games)

No Linsanity to London? (c/o The Age)

Omaha to host a champion before THE champion? (c/o Washington Post)

Trying to solve the query of the Oklahoma State and traveling. (c/o Daily O'Collegian)

Can he come back in time for the stretch run? (c/o Worcester Telegram)

Orange you glad the BEast regular season is done with. (c/o Boston Herald)

Bo knows how to celebrate. (c/o Yahoo!'s The Dagger)

Could it be the end of an era? (c/o CBS Sports)

NCAA gonna put in some new rules. (c/o Columbus Ledger-Enquirer)

Race against time for hockey. (c/o TSN)

Cursed elbow... (c/o Yahoo!'s Scoop Du Jour)

Ryan Zimmerman is one rich dude. (c/o Baltimore Sun)

Andrew Luck vs Robert Griffin III in the combine. (c/o Toronto Star)

Here's a Call to Arms

Blog Outsourcing - 6/27 edition

Welcome to today's edition of The Victory Formation.

First of all, thanks to P@ and Jen for the message they left on Facebook. Much appreciated.

I read here that someone was whining about the rain they had during the weekend. Well, the past few days have been a little rough on my end. I even got a case of the sniffles right now. But I need to remain healthy and stay the course. I have to focus because I need to be in tip-top shape for the week ahead. On Wednesday, the Philippines will be facing off in the 2014 World Cup Qualifier against Sri Lanka. Me and my friends will go to a sports bar to watch this in the afternoon. This Sunday, we will be hosting them and hopefully, I can secure media accreditation to cover this event.

Here forth are the links you requested after the jump.

So, how did Mexico win their 5th Gold Cup? (c/o Zonal Marking)

Jonathan Bornstein had a tough night at the Rose Bowl. (c/o Goal)

Tim Howard caught sourgraping. (c/o Dirty Tackle)

Unbelievable. Imagine the Boston Celtics getting sent to the D-League. That just happened in Argentina. (c/o Toronto Sun)

Spanish dominance extends to their Under-21 squad. (c/o London Telegraph)

The Women's World Cup has already commenced. (c/o San Francisco Chronicle) The United States will make their 1st match tomorrow against North Korea. They are definitely under pressure.



Apparently, there are concerns over World Cup preparedness. And we just had the event last year. (C/o Sambafoot)

Football trying its darndest to eliminate acting. Other sports *cough*basketball*cough* should take heed. (c/o The Union Leader)

Just so you know, this is what GITC is doing... (c/o Guy in the Corner)

Really great piece by Chad Ford on Jimmy Butler (c/o ESPN)

Mutant Russian Mark Cuban wants to be a political kingpin (c/o Gant Daily).

Nene is a free agent. Sorry, Brazil. He needs to ensure he gets paid. And he will be. (c/o SB Nation Denver)

Why would David West turn down the extension? (c/o Thunderous Intentions)

Odds are the lockout might be here to stay. (c/o Tuscon Citizen)

Now the national nightmare of Scottie Pippen can end now. (c/o Sportsgrid)

Adios, Nate Marquardt. (c/o NBC Sports)

Meanwhile, looks like UFC in the NY is still a probable no-go. (c/o NY Post)

There actually is a fashion police in Wimbeldon. No wonder it's a white party at SW19. (c/o The Australian)

Just one American dude left in Wimbledon. (c/o Tennistalk) On the other hand, the women's bracket is so wide-open. (c/o The Sports Campus)

It ain't Rosenblatt, but its legend might get there. (c/o Kansas City Star)

The U-19 basketball roster has been released. (c/o Detroit News)

Ohio State and soul-searching. Really. (c/o The Sporting News)

There was a NHL Draft. (c/o Montreal Gazette)

They're back. (c/o Toronto Star)

Could Davey Johnson keep things rollin'? (c/o Washington Post)

Sparky in Detroit. (c/o Detroit Free Press)

Top sports movie cameos. (c/o From The Marbles)

Really bad job in editing. (c/o New York Daily News)

MMA mockery rankings. (c/o Cracked)

If there is a season, this is what you will see at the Ralph. (c/o Buffalo News)

To part, here's one of my favorite musicians. I'd love for them to come here and do a gig.