The PLDT High Speed Hitters now joined the Cherry Tiggo Crossovers atop Pool A with their identical 2-0 slates.
Win No. 2 is calling, and Kath Arado and the rest of the PLDT High Speed Hitters answered relentlessly.
The High Speed Hitters cruised past the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-19, 25-16, 25-17, to pick up its second straight win in as many games in the PVL Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Saturday, July 20.
Libero Kath Arado (left) shares a light moment with playmaker Kim Fajardo (right) during PLDT's Pool A faceoff with Galeries Tower in the PVL Reinforced Conference. | Photo (c) RM Chua
Leaning on Arado's defensive prowess, PLDT won comfortably this time after a nailbiting five-set triumph over Creamline in the opener to set the pace in Pool A action together with Chery Tiggo.
The Crossovers earlier beat Nxled, also in straight sets, 25-16, 25-20, 25-23.
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Arado patrolled the floor with her 16 excellent digs and nine excellent receptions, earning her first Player of the Game honors in this import-laden conference.