PATHUM THANI, Thailand – The Philippine men’s baseball team continued its rampage at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games, demolishing Singapore 17-3 in seven innings on Sunday, December 7, 2025, to secure their second straight mercy-rule victory and keep the gold medal hunt firmly on track. Fresh off a 14-0 shutout of Indonesia the day before, the Filipinos invoked the 10-run rule once again, exploding for 17 hits and capitalizing on Singapore’s defensive miscues to build an insurmountable lead at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Baseball Field.
The onslaught began early, with the Philippines plating four runs in the first inning and never looking back, ballooning the score to 8-0 by the fourth. Singapore clawed back with three runs in the fifth to trim the deficit, but the Filipinos responded with a devastating six-run sixth, punctuated by errors that gifted extra outs. Mark Beronilla led the charge with four RBIs, including a two-run double in the fourth that extended the cushion and a single in the sixth that chased the Singapore starter. Amiel de Guzman anchored the mound, tossing four scoreless frames with six strikeouts, one walk, and just two hits allowed, handing the ball to a bullpen that slammed the door.
This dominant display – the Philippines’ second blowout in as many games – echoes their gold-medal glory from the 2019 SEA Games in Manila, the last time baseball graced the program. With the regional rivals dispatched, the Filipinos now set their sights on Malaysia in Monday’s matchup at the same venue, a 40-minute drive from Bangkok. Coach Tony Peña Jr. couldn’t hide his satisfaction: “We’re playing clean baseball – offense firing, defense holding firm. This is how champions build momentum.”
For a squad blending veterans and hungry youngsters, the 17-3 thumping isn’t just runs on the board – it’s a statement, proving the Philippines remains Asia’s diamond powerhouse. As the SEA Games medal chase heats up, the Filipinos aren’t just winning; they’re wiring the narrative of regional reign.
Game Highlights Snapshot:
| Team | Runs | Hits | Errors | Key Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 17 | 17 | 0 | Mark Beronilla (4 RBIs) |
| Singapore | 3 | 5 | 3 | Unspecified (3 runs in 5th) |
Next Up: Philippines vs. Malaysia, Monday at Queen Sirikit Stadium.