Stadio "Gianni Falchi" in Bologna transforms in a battleground when UnipolSai Fortidudo Bologna and ParmaClima face off in the Italian Baseball Series opener of the best-of-five playoff for the Serie A1 championship title on August 31, 2018 at 2:30 pm (EDT). Bologna also serves as host of game two on September 1 at 2:30 pm (EDT). The two top Italian baseball squads travel one hour northwest to Parma's Stadio "Nino Cavalli" for game three on September 4 at 2:30 pm (EDT). Should a game four be necessary, Parma will once again host the contest on Sepember 5 at 2:30 pm (EDT). If the teams reach a 2-2 stalemate and require a game five to determine the Serie A1 Champion, the do-or-die battle will take place at Stadio "Gianni Falchi" in Bologna on September 8 at 2:30 pm (EDT). Catch the competition streaming live at and . Forza #Italia! #LetsMakeItHappen

by Roberto Angotti