Team Italy will be put to the test versus softball powerhouse Japan on day one of the week-long Canada Cup in Surrey, British Columbia. The Italians kick off the tournament with an afternoon clash against the Japanese beginning at 3:30 pm (PT) on Monday, July 10, 2023.
Team Italy returns on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 6 pm (PT) for a battle against host Canada. Then the Azzurre women’s softball team must wake up early the next day for an 11:30 am (PT) game against Israel. The Italians play two games on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The first contest against TC Colorado begins at 1 pm (PT). Team Italy resumes play later on at 6 pm (PT) in game two against Greece.
Team Italy concludes round-robin action in the Friday, July 14, 2023 with two more games. The first takes place at 3:30 pm (PT) when playing Australia A before the nightcap against Mexico with first pitch scheduled for 8:30 pm (PT). The Canada Cup playoffs begin on Saturday, July 15, 2023 and finish on Sunday, July 16 with the Gold Medal Final taking place at 6 pm (PT). Forza #Italia!
by Roberto Angotti
CANADA CUP OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
(Photo of Team Italy slugger Erika Piancastelli rounding the bases after hitting a walk-off home run)
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