![Italia Baseball celebrates its first 70 years in Parma with special guest Team Netherlands](https://static.wbsc.org/assets/cms/59dca76d-849d-ce2c-8aa3-85a641d1febb.jpg)
09/07/2022
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Italia Baseball celebrates its first 70 years in Parma with special guest Team Netherlands
The 'Nino Cavalli' stadium hosts the game and the many invitees that made the history of the first 20 years of the Azzurri Team. Concessions and side events will wekcome the fans. Tickets at 5 euros, U15 players access free
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![Team Italy softball manager Federico Pizzolini speaks before the World Games](https://static.wbsc.org/assets/cms/ae35d7d2-3a76-8d09-1e10-4f29afaf732c.jpg)
08/07/2022
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Team Italy softball manager Federico Pizzolini speaks before the World Games
At a morning workout for pitchers and catchers at George Ward Park in Birmingham, Alabama, Italian manager Federico Pizzolini praises his elite softball team and staff before facing USA in the World Games at Hoover Met Stadium on Saturday night, July 9, 2022 at 7 pm (CT)
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![Team Italy falls victim to Dutch in extra-inning U12 European Baseball Championship bronze medal game](https://static.wbsc.org/assets/cms/f3c1de85-e31c-ff8e-1ff5-0acd552492b4.jpg)
08/07/2022
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Team Italy falls victim to Dutch in extra-inning U12 European Baseball Championship bronze medal game
Leading 3-1 in the top of the sixth inning, Team Italy was two outs away from a bronze medal finish in the U12 European Baseball Championship in Vienna, Austria on Saturday, July 9, 2022 when control issues haunted the Italians and forced extra innings. The Netherlands eventually won 12-5
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08/07/2022
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Team Italy falls to Kingdom of Netherlands 2-1 in Haarlem Baseball Week debut
Team Italy kicked off Haarlem Baseball Week with a 2-1 loss to host Kingdom of the Netherlands on Friday, July 8, 2022
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![Dates and locations for the fifth edition of the World Baseball Classic revealed](https://static.wbsc.org/assets/cms/b817aa80-edcd-d4c2-c0d9-2e2c70c93442.webp)
07/07/2022
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Dates and locations for the fifth edition of the World Baseball Classic revealed
For the first time ever, Team Italy will begin play in the WBC Taichung, Taiwan elimination phase with hopes of advancing to the Asia quarterfinals in Tokyo, Japan. Azzurri manager Mike Piazza and his Italian squad will compete against host Chinese Taipei. Kingdom of the Netherlands, Cuba and the winner of the Regensburg, Germany Qualifier from March 9-13, 2023.
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![Becky Blatnick's Pitching Clinics Across Northern Italy](https://static.wbsc.org/assets/cms/465e882b-2a23-1695-3500-bf3c5c3cd259.jpg)
06/07/2022
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Becky Blatnick's Pitching Clinics Across Northern Italy
On June 26th, 29th, and 30th, pitching specialist Becky Blatnick ran three perfectly executed softball clinics across Northern Italy. Here she is interviewed about her experience and reflects on the events.
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06/07/2022
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Team Italy shuts out Hungary 20-0 in U12 European Baseball Championship
The Azzurrini posted a three-inning mercy-rule 20-0 shutout over Hungary in the U12 European Baseball Championship in Vienna, Austria on Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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![Video recap of Italy baseball and softball Week 14: Team Italy wins U22 European Softball Championship](https://static.wbsc.org/assets/cms/55b92249-c7cd-fdc2-ec00-ae6521a7005e.jpeg)
05/07/2022
Video recap of Italy baseball and softball Week 14: Team Italy wins U22 European Softball Championship
Team Italy U22 softball manager Andrea Longagnani leads undefeated squad to Euro championship title in Kunovice, Czech Republic. In baseball, San Marino and Bologna sweep.
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05/07/2022
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Team Italy romps in U12 Euro Baseball Championship debut in Vienna
The Azzurrini sink Lithuania 12-2 via mercy rule in the U12 European Baseball Championship in Vienna, Austria on Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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05/07/2022
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Team Italy Elite shuts out Grizzlies Torino 9-0 in exhibition baseball game
In preparation for Haarlem Baseball Week, the Team Italy Elite squad played an exhibition game against Serie A's Grizzlies Torino on Tuesday night, July 5, 2022 and won easily by a score of 9-0
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