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Rousing start for Philippines batters

Joey Villar - The Philippine Star
Rousing start for Philippines batters
A clinical pitching effort from Romeo Jasmin and superb batting by the Filipinos laid the groundwork for the win in this biennial event that stakes two slots to the Asian Championships in China next year.
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CLARK, Philippines — The Philippines made quick work of Indonesia, 13-1, yesterday in a regulation game that launched its five-peat feat bid in the Baseball Federation of Asia East Asia Cup at The Village here.

A clinical pitching effort from Romeo Jasmin and superb batting by the Filipinos laid the groundwork for the win in this biennial event that stakes two slots to the Asian Championships in China next year.

The 36-year-old Jasmin was a devastating presence on the mound and allowed just one run.

The host nation clashes with Singapore in Group B action today with a win assuring it of a spot in the super round where it plays the top two in Group A consisting of Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia.

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