Philippine teen Saso sizzles in Hawaii

Philippine teenager Yuka Saso produced a second consecutive stellar round yesterday, and she holds a two-shot lead at the midpoint of the Lotte Championship in Kapolei, Hawaii.

Saso, who shared first place after the opening round, carded a second consecutive eight-under-par 64.

Her 16-under 128 total has her in front of New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, who recorded the best score of the tournament yesterday, a nine-under 63 that leaves her 14-under overall.