The Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters kept their season alive with a crucial 70–62 victory over the Biñan Tatak Gel Beast Motorcycle GameX squad, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 in the MPBL South Division semifinals on Friday at the Batangas Province Events Center.
Batangas showed grit and composure when it mattered most, turning a tight contest into a must-win performance that sends the series to a decisive Monday showdown.
Jong Baloria led the charge with 13 points and four assists, while Jeckster Apinan delivered an all-around effort of 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Levi Hernandez added 10 points and five boards to help fuel the Rum Masters’ bounce-back win.
