Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

AdU

Ron dela Cruz does a one man show in UST’s shutout of Adamson


Coming off their biggest win of the season last Sunday, the Adamson University Soaring Falcons were on a high. However, Ron dela Cruz came around with plans of sending them back down.

TEAMS123456789RHE
AdU (2-2)0-61
UST (3-1)11251

The lanky Dela Cruz delivered on both ends to tow the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers to an impressive 2-0 shutout of the Soaring Falcons, Wednesday afternoon at the historic Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium.

“Actually, inasa ko talaga sa pitcher natin. Sabi ko sa kanya, ‘Alam ko kaya mo ‘to.’ Yung kanyang down curve na papaloob naging effective. Nag-deliver talaga siya,” beamed legendary UST head coach Jeffrey Santiago.

On the mound, Dela Cruz pitched nine run-less innings, giving up just six hits while striking out three batters.

Besides that, the Batangueño was the main protagonist that led to UST’s two runs.

Dela Cruz opened up the scoring with a two-out double that brought home Gio Martinez. He later followed it up with a solo home run to center field during the eighth inning.

“Practice pa lang maganda na palo niya. Alam ko malakas siya kailangan lang ng good balance at follow through. Sa wakas naka-home run din siya,” added Santiago.

The biggest play for UST came during the sixth inning.

UAAP-80-Baseball-UST-def-AdU-2 Ron dela Cruz does a one man show in UST's shutout of Adamson AdU Baseball News UAAP UST  - philippine sports news

With the Growling Tigers clinging to a one run-lead, Jerome Yenson, who was walked, was waiting at third base for the tying run attempt. A single by Kyle Villafana went to left field. But waiting was third baseman Jefferson Vergara, who slingshotted a beautiful throw to catcher Marlon Gonzales for the tag.

#ReadMore  Lady Spikers sweep Lady Tamaraws for 11th title

With the win, UST are now tied on top of the table with the De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University with 3-1 slates.

“Pumantay tayo sa Ateneo at La Salle. Kailangan namin talaga ito kasi malaking chance na maka-top two tayo,” said Santiago.

Adamson, on the other hand, dropped to an even 2-2 record.

UST next take on the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their final assignment for the round on Sunday, February 18. Adamson will try to bounce back at the expense of the National University Bulldogs on the same day.

Written By




You May Also Like

AdU

Kevin Maulit and reigning champion National University unleashed a seventh-inning offensive explosion to punch their ticket to the UAAP Season 87 Baseball Finals, defeating...

AdU

WITH a UAAP Season 87 Baseball Final Four berth on the line, rookie Milko Go Jr. and the Adamson defense rose to the occasion,...

Baseball

Mhigeil Cerda wasn’t having the birthday game he might’ve hoped for against University of the Philippines. The University of Santo Tomas slugger struggled at...

Baseball

Mhigeil Cerda had been quiet all game — grounders, pop-ups, and missed chances. But with the season on the line and the bases loaded...

ADMU

Angelo Bernardo stepped up to the plate at the very last moment and delivered Ateneo de Manila University to an 8-7 walk-off spoiler win...

Baseball

Jesus Cabigao kept University of Santo Tomas’ Final Four hopes alive in UAAP Season 87 Baseball, delivering a defensive masterclass in a 4-3 win...

AdU

University of the Philippines breathed new life into its UAAP Season 87 Baseball Final Four hopes with a thrilling 13-12 victory over first-round tormentor...

AdU

Adamson University kept its Final Four hopes alive after completing a come-from-behind 10-5 victory over the University of Santo Tomas, snapping a two-game losing...

Advertisement