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PAC Chain rules Labor Day softball in Oregon
Members of Atmarao from Arizona pose for a group shot after finishing second in the 2014 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Labor Day softball tournament in Portland, Oregon. (Contributed Photo)
PAC Chain went undefeated in the elimination round to clinch the first finals berth and the twice-to-beat advantage that goes with it.
Atmarao from Arizona earned the right to face PAC Chain in the title match after going through the stepladder semifinals stage where they defeated Kmmwlth from San Diego.
Atmarao, with momentum on their side, drew first blood in the finals as it took advantage of PAC Chain’s sluggish game for a 17-12 win.
PAC Chain, however, regained its bearings in the next game to complete a 14-12 decision to secure the crown.
San Diego’s Kmmwlth finished third with Kimason from Portland placing fourth. Saipan-based Sufa took the Sportsmanship Award.
The Washington Hustlers’ Philip Manalo ruled the Home Run Derby.
AZ Atmarao, meanwhile, thanked all local businesses and individuals who helped fund their trip to Oregon.
John Crisostomo, Wayne Techur, Craig Sanchez, Chris Palacios, DJ Geroge, Jesse Aguon, A.J. Taitano, Rick Day, Marc Flores, Smeddy Techur, Jonathon Techur, Jesse Villanueva, Jared Sablan, Tony Taisacan, Anthony Taisacan Jr., Kyle Taisacan, and Ray Saures played for AZ Atmarao.
Frank Crisostomo and John Salas were the player-coaches of the Sam Salas-managed squad. (Jon Perez)
