03/08/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy eyes U18 European Softball Championship Final after wins over Israel and Czech Republic

The undefeated Italians (8-0) won an 8-1 five-inning mercy-rule game against Israel and an emotional 2-1 contest versus host Czech Republic at the U18 European Softball Championship in Prague on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Team Italy returns for two Super Round games tomorrow beginning with an 11:45 am (local time) battle against Ukraine followed by an evening clash with Great Britain at 7 pm (local time) to ensure its ticket to the U18 European Softball Championship Final on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 6 pm (local time).

02/08/2023 1 Minute Read

With mercy-rule wins over Irish and Dutch, undefeated Team Italy destined for U18 European Softball Championship Super Round

Team Italy continued to dominate at the U18 European Softball Championship in Prague, Czech Republic with a five-inning mercy-rule 7-0 shutout over Ireland and a five-inning mercy-rule 8-1 victory over Kingdom of the Netherlands on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The Italians return tomorrow for a battle against Israel at 11:45 am (local time) before entering the Super Round and facing Czech Republic later at 5 pm (local time).

01/08/2023 1 Minute Read

Undefeated Team Italy dominates U18 European Softball Championship with mercy-rule shutouts over Denmark and Sweden

The Italians won an 18-0 three-inning mercy-rule game against Denmark and a 13-0 five-inning mercy-rule contest versus Sweden at the U18 European Softball Championship in Prague, Czech Republic. Team Italy returns for two games on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 beginning with a 9:30 am (local time) battle against Ireland followed by an afternoon clash with KIngdom of the Netherlands at 4:30 pm (local time).

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy wins second U18 European Softball Championship game with 7-0 shutout over Ukraine

A walk-off single by Team Italy captain Felicia Di Pancrazio ended the 7-0 shutout over Ukraine via mercy rule in the bottom of the fifth inning on day two of the U18 European Softball Championship in Prague, Czech Republic. The Italians return for two games on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 beginning with an 8:30 am (local time) battle against Denmark followed by an afternoon contest at 3:15 pm (local time) versus Sweden.

31/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy roster for U23 European Baseball Championship revised

Due to the injury of Simone Carnevale, Team Italy U23 baseball manager Alberto D'Auria has replaced the pitcher with Big Mat Bsc Grosseto right-hander Ion Doba. The Azzurri squad now prepares in Ronchi dei Legionari for the U23 European Baseball Championship in Wiener Neustadt and Schewechat, Austria from August 8-12, 2023.

30/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy crushes Swiss 21-1 in U18 European Softball Championship debut

Team Italy beat Switzerland 21-1 in a three-inning mercy-rule landslide at the U18 European Softball Championship in Prague, Czech Republic on Sunday, July 30, 2023. The Italians return for a battle against Ukraine on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 8 am (ET).

28/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy arrives in Prague for the U18 European Softball Championship

Hoping to improve from a silver-medal finish in the 2021 U18 European Softball Championship, Team Italy manager Andrea Longagnani wants to bring home the gold medal in 2023.

27/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy competes at U18 European Softball Championship in Prague from July 30-August 5, 2023

Team Italy manager Andrea Longagnani has selected 16 players to compete at the U18 European Softball Championship in Prague, Czech Republic from July 30-August 5, 2023

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).