26/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats Philippines 6-5 and earns wild card berth to 2024 Softball World Cup Finals in Buttrio and Castions di Strada

The Italians earned the right to compete in the Softball World Cup Group Finals with a 6-5 win over Philippines in Castions di Strada on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Olympic champions Japan and Tokyo bronze medalists Canada also punched tickets to the international competition after finishing first and second respectively at the Softball World Cup Group Stage C tournament.

25/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy seeks revenge against Philippines in Softball World Cup Group Stage C Playoffs on July 26, 2023 at 8 am (ET)

After Philippines came from behind in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Team Italy 6-5 in the Softball World Cup Group Stage C Opening Round in Castions di Strada on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, the Italians get another chance for redemption to continue in the playoffs with a win over Philippines on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 8 am (ET). The winner of the game plays the loser of the battle between Japan and Canada later in the day at 2 pm (ET).

25/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy suffers first Softball World Cup Group Stage C Opening Round loss to Japan

The Italians played with heart and suffered a 3-0 shutout to Japan in Castions di Strada on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Yesterday's postponed game against Philippines is scheduled to resume later today at 2:30 pm (ET).

23/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Undefeated Team Italy beats Canada 6-1 before weather halts Softball World Cup game against Philippines

The Italians beat Canada 6-1 on July 23, 2023 and returned the following day to only have their game against Philippines halted due to weather in the bottom of fourth inning with the score tied 1-1. The contest will resume on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 6 am (ET). Team Italy concludes Softball World Cup Group Stage C Opening Round play with a battle against Japan later at 2 pm (ET).

22/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Two wins for Team Italy at Softball World Cup Group Stage C in Castions di Strada and Buttrio

Team Italy kicked off Softball World Cup Group Stage C action in Castions di Strada and Buttrio with a 4-2 win against Venezuela and a 9-0 shutout over New Zealand. The Azzurre play undefeated Canada on July 23, 2023 at 2 pm (ET).

17/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy roster disclosed for Softball World Cup Group Stage C in Castions di Strada and Buttrio

Team Italy manager Federico Pizzolini brings the same 16 players who recently captured the Canada Cup Bronze Medal at Softball City in Surrey, BC to the Softball World Cup Group Stage C competition in Castions di Strada and Buttrio (Friuli Venezia-Giulia), Italy from July 22-26. 2023

17/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy prepares for Softball World Cup with exhibition games against University of Alabama in Ronchi dei Legionari on July 19 and 20, 2023

After a third place finish at the Canada Cup in Surrey, British Columbia, Team Italy plays exhibition games against University of Alabama on the diamond of Ronchi dei Legionari on July 19 and 20, 2023 in preparation for the Softball World Cup Group Stage C in Castions di Strada and Buttrio, Italy from July 22-26, 2023.

17/07/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy wins bronze medal and Andrea Filler collects Best Defensive Player Award at Canada Cup

Team Italy suffered a 10-0 shutout to TC Colorado at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Sunday, July 16, 2023 and placed third in the international softball competition. Andrea Filler was named Canada Cup Best Defensive Player after Japan defeated TC Colorado 4-0 in the Canada Cup Gold Medal Final.

16/07/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy upsets Canada 6-2 and plays TC Colorado for right to battle Japan in Canada Cup Championship Final

Team Italy upset Tokyo Olympics bronze medal winner Canada in a must-win Canada Cup playoff game by a score of 6-2 at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The Italians now face second-seed TC Colorado at 6:30 pm (ET). The winner earns the right to compete in the Canada Cup Gold Medal Final against undefeated Japan at 9 pm (ET).

16/07/2023 3 Minute Read

McKenzie Barbara named Canada Cup All-Star prior to Team Italy shutting out Israel 2-0 in playoffs and advancing to semifinals

Solid pitching from Alice Nicolini coupled with home runs from Laura Vigna and Marta Gasparotto helped the Italians win a critical Canada Cup playoff game against Israel at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Saturday, July 15, 2023 and punch their ticket to the semifinals. Team Italy returns for a battle against third-seed Canada on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4 pm (ET).