qualify for next year's Olympic Games.

The team lost their first four games at a tournament in Puerto Rico, dropping double-header matches to Puerto Rico and Venezuela.

During Monday's 9-1 loss to Puerto Rico, Dawnette Daniels came on in relief to pitch and allowed only four runs.

Bermuda showed promise in a 4-1 loss against Venezuela, with Stacey Furbert pitching a complete game.

Terry Paynter and Nicole Jones are the leading Bermuda hitters with three hits apiece, while Thea Furbert and Damina Caisey have two each.

Bermuda today play Cuba, who share first place with Puerto Rico.

Scores: Puerto Rico 9, Bermuda 1; Puerto Rico 11, Bermuda 0; Venezuela 4, Bermuda 1; Venezuela 12, Bermuda 0.