Team Italy suffers first defeat at U15 Softball World Cup to Mexico

Team Italy suffers first defeat at U15 Softball World Cup to Mexico
22/10/2023
Despite having several opportunities to score, Team Italy suffered a 4-0 shutout to Mexico under the lights on the Komazawa diamond in Tokyo at the U15 Softball World Cup on Sunday, October 22, 2023
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Team Italy wins U15 Softball World Cup debut with 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand

Team Italy wins U15 Softball World Cup debut with 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand
21/10/2023
Team Italy pitcher Giulia Squalizza threw a three-hitter with four strikeouts and one walk in the five-inning 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Italians return tomorrow for a U15 Softball World Cup clash against Mexico at 6 pm (local time).
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Team Italy begins U15 Softball World Cup journey in Japan

Team Italy begins U15 Softball World Cup journey in Japan
19/10/2023
Prior to the start of the inaugural U15 Softball World Cup in Japan from October 21-29, 2023, Team Italy manager Maristella Perizzolo commented: "This group has been preparing for a year, some players have even put in two years of work. It will be a fantastic opportunity for the girls and for all of us."
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Team Italy's quest to reach WBC quarterfinals captured in MIssion Classic docuseries

Team Italy's quest to reach WBC quarterfinals captured in MIssion Classic docuseries
18/10/2023
The third and final part of the Mission Classic Docuseries produced by the Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) and Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) is now available for viewing on the IABF YouTube Channel. Part III takes you through Team Italy's World Baseball Classic journey from battling in the first round in Taipei to advancing to the quarterfinals against Japan.
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Baseball and softball return to Olympics in 2028

Baseball and softball return to Olympics in 2028
16/10/2023
The International Olympic Committee in Mumbai voted today to include baseball, softball, lacrosse, squash, cricket and flag football in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles
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Team Italy WBC bench coach Blake Butera named Rays’ senior director of player development

Team Italy WBC bench coach Blake Butera named Rays’ senior director of player development
15/10/2023
The Tampa Bay Rays recently announced the promotion of the Azzurri 2023 World Baseball Classic bench coach Blake Butera to senior director of player development after just one season as their assistant field coordinator. He will be in charge of the entire system of analysis and growth of the Rays' prospects in the lead player development role.
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Team Italy U18 baseball squad wins tourney in Regensburg

Team Italy U18 baseball squad wins tourney in Regensburg
11/10/2023
Team Italy U18 manager Gianguido Poma led the Azzurri to victories over the Regensburg Academy, Bayern Munich and the Friuli Venezia Giulia Academy to win the German-hosted baseball tournament in Regensburg from October 6-8. 2023
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Team Italy Baseball5 squad meets in Pesaro on October 15, 2023 in preparation for Euro Championship

Team Italy Baseball5 squad meets in Pesaro on October 15, 2023 in preparation for Euro Championship
10/10/2023
Team Italy Baseball5 manager Maurizio Balla has summoned 15 players to Pesaro on Sunday, October 15, 2023 to prepare for the Elite European Championship in Lithuania from November 7-11, 2023.
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LA 2028 proposes the inclusion of baseball and softball in the Olympic program

LA 2028 proposes the inclusion of baseball and softball in the Olympic program
10/10/2023
Baseball and softball are among the disciplines proposed by LA28 for inclusion in the Olympic program. The decision is expected at the IOC Congress on Monday, October 16, 2023 in Mumbai, India.
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Team Italy wins first-ever Baseball for the Blind European Championship

Team Italy wins first-ever Baseball for the Blind European Championship
08/10/2023
The first-ever Baseball for the Blind European Championship took place on October 7- 8, 2023 on the Casteldebole diamond in Bologna, where a group of former Fortitudo players joined Alfredo Meli to put into practice his idea of baseball for the blind and visually impaired 30 years ago.
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