08/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy qualifies for the Baseball5 Euro Championship Super Round

On day two of the Baseball5 European Championship in Druskininkai, Lithuania, Team Italy defeated Modova (5-2, 4-3) before losing to host powerhouse Lithuania (11-1, 11-2), but returned with conviction to beat the Czech Republic (3-1, 1-0) in order to guarantee a Super Round berth. The Italians conclude Group B Qualification Round action with a best-of-three game series against Belgium on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 3:15 pm (local time).

08/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy Elite, U18 and U15 softball players undergo athletic tests in Rome on December 3, 2023

The Giulio Onesti Olympic Training Center in Rome will host 60 softball players from the Elite, U18 and U15 squads for an extensive series of physical tests using the the ARP (Analysis, Research & Performance) system in preparation for the 2024 season on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm.

07/11/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy wins Baseball5 European Championship debut with victory over Estonia

After losing 6-5 in the first match of the best-of-three games against Estonia on day one of the Baseball5 European Championship in Druskininkai, Lithuania, Team Italy rebounded with 17-3 and 6-0 victories to win the set against the Estonians on November 7, 2023.

01/11/2023 2 Minute Read

“Mission: Classic”, Team Italy movie will premiere in Milan on November 8th

The full-length Mission Classic Italia Baseball film will debut at the 40th annual Milan International FICTS Fest. The Federation of International Cinema Television Sportifs is recognized by the International Olympic Committee for promoting the values of sport through footage. The screening on November 8 at 6.30 p.m. at the Testori Auditorium will feature an introduction by Italian coach Michele Gerali. Registration is required, but it's free to attend while seats last.

27/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy places eighth at U15 Softball World Cup after 3-0 shutout over Brazil

Team Italy picked up its fourth victory at the U15 Softball World Cup in Tokyo with a 3-0 shutout over Brazil on Saturday, October 28, 2023

26/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Czechs edge Team Italy 10-9 in U15 Softball World Cup Placement Round

Team Italy could not hold on to a 9-4 lead after Czech Republic rallied for five runs in the sixth inning and a decisive run in the seventh to prevail in the 10-9 victory at the U15 Softball World Cup at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex on October 26, 2023. The Italians return on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 2 pm (local time) for their final game against Brazil.

24/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy Elite Baseball5 roster announced for Euro Championship

Team Italy Baseball5 manager Maurizio Balla has chosen four men and four women for the European Championship in Druskininkai, Lithuania from November 7-11, 2023. Prior to departure, the eight players along with four reserves will meet for a final workout in Cambiano on November 1, 2023.

24/10/2023 2 Minute Read

Team Italy beats Peru then loses to Chinese Taipei at U15 Softball World Cup

After falling victim to a no-hitter to Japan the day prior, Team Italy rebounded with a 7-4 win over Peru before losing 4-2 to Chinese Taipei in the U15 Softball Cup at the Setagaya City Okura Sports Center on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The Italians are now relegated to the 7-12 placement round and travel to nearby Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex for a game against Czech Republic on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 2 pm (local time).

23/10/2023 1 Minute Read

Team Italy falls victim to Japan no-hitter at U15 Softball World Cup

A trio of Japan pitchers threw a combined no-hitter against Team Italy in a six-inning mercy-rule 12-0 shutout on day three of the U15 Softball World Cup at the Setagaya City Okura Sports Center on Monday, October 23, 2023. The Italians return for two games tomorrow beginning at 10 am (local time) with a clash against Peru followed by a battle against Chinese Taipei at 12:30 pm (local time).

22/10/2023 2 Minute Read

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

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