![Team Italy places eighth at U15 Softball World Cup after 3-0 shutout over Brazil](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/c6800528-c2d9-8359-d6e5-6daaff61cb6e.jpg)
27/10/2023
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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
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![Czechs edge Team Italy 10-9 in U15 Softball World Cup Placement Round](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/b86d290c-3553-2cf5-1753-60ce92cf2e39.jpg)
26/10/2023
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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.
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![Team Italy Elite Baseball5 roster announced for Euro Championship](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/644b40b1-86e7-1dc4-c5a1-50e610ca1eac.jpeg)
24/10/2023
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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.
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![Team Italy beats Peru then loses to Chinese Taipei at U15 Softball World Cup](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/bde53d39-3a14-9274-e86d-47355beff181.jpg)
24/10/2023
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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).
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![Team Italy falls victim to Japan no-hitter at U15 Softball World Cup](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/b3273fcf-06a5-1b17-cdfc-a92f7f282d77.jpg)
23/10/2023
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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).
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![Team Italy suffers first defeat at U15 Softball World Cup to Mexico](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/1436bd1f-fb09-5d77-ddf4-9a2a988cb1c1.jpg)
22/10/2023
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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
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![Team Italy wins U15 Softball World Cup debut with 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/cd8d0388-3e31-a8f0-d126-07201e264cdc.jpg)
21/10/2023
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Team Italy wins U15 Softball World Cup debut with 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand
Team Italy pitcher Giulia Squalizza threw a three-hitter with four strikeouts and one walk in the five-inning 7-0 mercy-rule shutout over New Zealand at Komazawa Olympic Park in Tokyo on Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Italians return tomorrow for a U15 Softball World Cup clash against Mexico at 6 pm (local time).
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![Team Italy begins U15 Softball World Cup journey in Japan](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/366f14d9-06d5-abc3-cc65-d8ea819ef9c9.jpeg)
19/10/2023
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Team Italy begins U15 Softball World Cup journey in Japan
Prior to the start of the inaugural U15 Softball World Cup in Japan from October 21-29, 2023, Team Italy manager Maristella Perizzolo commented: "This group has been preparing for a year, some players have even put in two years of work. It will be a fantastic opportunity for the girls and for all of us."
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![Team Italy's quest to reach WBC quarterfinals captured in MIssion Classic docuseries](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/43a68cb6-3e4d-5b56-3158-0b3cffa1b3d1.jpg)
18/10/2023
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Team Italy's quest to reach WBC quarterfinals captured in MIssion Classic docuseries
The third and final part of the Mission Classic Docuseries produced by the Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) and Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball (FIBS) is now available for viewing on the IABF YouTube Channel. Part III takes you through Team Italy's World Baseball Classic journey from battling in the first round in Taipei to advancing to the quarterfinals against Japan.
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![Baseball and softball return to Olympics in 2028](https://static.wbsc.org/uploads/federations/2/cms/photos/d4c1ee44-ecba-c0e5-f99b-75d21d9c486b.jpg)
16/10/2023
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Baseball and softball return to Olympics in 2028
The International Olympic Committee in Mumbai voted today to include baseball, softball, lacrosse, squash, cricket and flag football in the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles
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