By Edwin Rollon
EMERGING baseball power Lawa-an, Eastern Samar pulled off a stunning 3-1 victory against Agoncillo, Batangas, and advanced to the championship match in the Little League Philippine Series (Junior division) on Thursday at the Kamagsangkay Culture and Sports Complex in Pambujan, Northern Samar.
Coming off from a historic sweep in the Group A elimination, the Lawa-an batters displayed will and determination before shutting down Agoncillo in the final frame as the Parker Inciso-managed squad secured the victory.
Lawa-an will play Tanauan, Batangas in the do-or-tie titular match.
“Victory secured—now, we set our sights on the championship,” said Inciso.
Playing under the Samahang Beysbol-Softball ng Lawaan (SBBL), the squad was impressive in the elimination round, sweeping the Group stage via mercy rule against Maguindanao, (18-0); Davao City (15-10) and host Northern Samar, (14-3).
