Painters out to snap losing run

Rain or Shine battles Granny Goose Tortillos today, hoping to snap out of a three-game skid and stay in the hunt for one of two outright semifinal berths as action in the elimination phase of the 2006 PBL Unity Cup heats up at the San Andres Gym in Malate.

The Elasto Painters are currently in third place behind Montana (9-3) and Toyota (9-4) with a 7-5 (win-loss) slate with a victory in their 4 p.m. encounter with the Snackmasters, just a shade behind them at 7-6, keeping them in the race for one of the coveted spots in the semis.

The Snackmasters went through the proverbial eye of the needle before escaping past the Elasto Painters, 62-61, in their first round encounter. Kevin dela Pena scored on a drive as time expired to lift Granny Goose to the thrilling victory.

A Rain or Shine victory would keep the Elasto Painters’ bid for one of two outright semis berths alive. But a loss would give Montana and Toyota the two automatic semis slots.