Makakatunggali ng Team Manila-Philippines ang isa sa dalawang host teams, ang East Screaming Eagles, sa limang matches ngayon sa Protect Our Nation Youth (PONY) International 18-Under Girls Softball World Series 2017 sa Diamond Valley Park-Valley–Wide Recreation sa Emet, California.
Dumating dito ang Asia Pacific Region representatives Filipinas noong Sabado na mataas ang enerhiya mula sa road trip sa Cerritor, Los Angeles, ang pinag-ensayuhan ng team na hawak nina national coaches Anna Santiago, Angelie Ursabia at Sheirylou Valenzuela.
Nabuo sa Big City squad ang best 18-under batters ng National U, Ateneo, Fort Bonifacio High School-Makati, Fortunato Halili National Agricultural School-Bulacan, St. Pedro Poveda College, Beacon Academy at Adamson University.
Ang mga pitchers ay sina Alma Tauli ng FHNAS-Bulacan, Shirlette Maygay ng AdU at Mery Ann Ramos ng NU, short stops Mary Nichole Padasas ng AdU at Angelu Gabriel ng FBHS, third baseman Madelene Domaug ng FHNAS at right fielder Krisha Cantor ng AdU.
“We expect our team to face the Series’ toughest early, such as the two strong teams from host Hemet, one of which is the defending World Series Champion, as well as the current PONY West Zone Champion,” ani Manila Softball president Engr. Rafael Borromeo.