By Jean Malanum

BASEBALL WORLD CUP. The Philippine team wins over Great Britain, 6-2, in the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup in Tainan, Chinese Taipei on Wednesday (Aug. 26, 2026). The Philippines, however, dropped its next game against host Chinese Taipei, 2-8, to move to a 2-2 record. (WSBC photo)

MANILA – The Philippines bowed to host Chinese Taipei, 2-8, Thursday in the group stage of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Baseball World Cup in Tainan.

The loss gave the Filipina batters a 2-2 win-loss record in the Group B standings.

After losing to Japan, 0-3, last Tuesday, the Philippines won over Cuba (6-0) and Great Britain (6-2) the following day.

The Philippines will next face Venezuela, which is tied for second place with Chinese Taipei at 2-1.

Meanwhile, defending champion Japan clobbered Cuba, 13-0, to keep the lead with a 4-0 slate.

Cuba prevailed over Great Britain, 7-4, for its first win in four games.

Great Britain, on the other hand, absorbed its fourth straight loss.

The top three teams from the Tainan Group will advance to the Finals next year in Rockford, Illinois, alongside the United States, Australia and Canada. (PNA)