The Philippine Blu Girls kicked off their campaign in the Women’s Softball Asia Cup 2025 with a decisive 15-1 victory over Thailand in Xian, China. After trailing 1-0 initially, the team mounted an impressive comeback, scoring 11 runs in the second inning and four more in the third, leading to an early end of the game under the mercy rule. Key contributors included Roma Jane Rivera Cruz, Nicole Hammoude, and Mylia Isabel Perez, with April Mae Minanga securing the win as pitcher. The team's strong performance was celebrated by the Amateur Softball Association of the Philippines president Jean Henri Lhuillier, who expressed high hopes for further success in the tournament.