The Philippines finally chalked up a win in the World Cup of Softball XI as the world No. 23 Blu Girls edged No. 19 Venezuela, 2-1, on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at ASA Hall of Fame Complex’s Field 3 in Oklahoma City.

Filipino-American Dani Gilmore blasted a solo home run in the third inning and Angelie Ursabia stole home in the sixth to give the Filipinas the cushion that led to their breakthrough victory after five consecutive losses. Venezuela remained winless at 0-5.

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