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).

15/07/2023 3 Minute Read

Despite 8-1 loss to Japan, Team Italy is still alive in Canada Cup playoffs

Team Italy must win another playoff game against the winner of the contest between Israel and Greece tonight at 11:30 pm (ET) in order to return on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 4 pm (ET) and compete for a Canada Cup medal.

15/07/2023 4 Minute Read

Team Italy beats Mexico 7-6 in extra innings and faces Japan in Canada Cup playoffs

Team Italy finished Canada Cup round-robin play at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Friday night, July 14, 2023 by defeating Mexico 7-6 in nine innings and earning the right to battle top-seed Japan as the fourth-seed in the playoffs on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 1:30 pm (ET)

14/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats Australia 8-0 via mercy rule at Canada Cup

After dominating Greece in a three-inning mercy-rule 16-0 shutout the night prior, Team Italy kept dreams alive of reaching the Canada Cup playoffs at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Friday, July 14, 2023 by defeating Australia in five innings via mercy rule by a score of 8-0.

14/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy crushes Greece 16-0 via mercy rule in Canada Cup

After suffering a 2-1 loss to undefeated TC Colorado earlier in the day, Team Italy returned with a vengeance in the Canada Cup at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Thursday night, July 13, 2023 and easily beat Greece 16-0 in a three-inning mercy-rule game.

13/07/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy edged 2-1 by undefeated TC Colorado in Canada Cup

After a 9-2 five-inning mercy-rule victory over Israel the day prior, Team Italy was defeated 2-1 by a young and talented TC Colorado squad in the Canada Cup at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The Italians return later tonight at 9 pm (ET) for another game against Greece.

12/07/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy defeats Israel 9-2 for first Canada Cup win

After two consecutive losses to Japan and Canada, Team Italy bounced back with a 9-2 five-inning mercy-rule victory over Israel in the Canada Cup at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Wednesday, July 12, 2023

12/07/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy suffers 7-4 loss to Canada in Canada Cup

Team Italy suffered its second consecutive Canada Cup loss to Olympic bronze medal winner Canada by a score of 7-4 at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Tuesday, July 11, 2023

10/07/2023 3 Minute Read

Team Italy loses Canada Cup debut to Japan 8-0

Having experienced a euphoric 7-3 win over Australia in an exhibition game just two days prior, Team Italy came down to earth when losing to softball powerhouse Japan 8-0 via mercy rule in six innings during the Canada Cup at Softball City in Surrey, British Columbia on Monday, July 10, 2023. Undefeated Japan (2-0) shut out Australia 7-0 earlier in the day, while Israel beat Greece 4-0.

09/07/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy wins U12 European Baseball Championship bronze medal after defeating Czech Republic 11-7

After suffering a 14-9 loss to Kingdom of the Netherlands in the U12 European Baseball Championship semifinal the day prior in Valenciennes, France, Team Italy bounced back with an 11-7 victory over Czech Republic to capture the bronze medal on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Germany defeated Kingdom of the Netherands 3-2 to repeat as Euro champion.