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Team USA Softball Secures First Tokyo Olympics Win Over Italy, Cat Osterman Pitches 6 Scoreless Innings
Amanda Chidester, Haylie McCleney, Valerie Arioto, Michelle Moultrie and Aubree Munro all had hits for the U.S. during the softball game against Italy
LINDSAY KIMBLE
July 21, 2021 01:44 AM
Softball superstar Cat Osterman just proved why she's a force to be reckoned with — even years after her retirement.
Osterman pitched six scoreless innings during Team USA softball's first game in the 2021 Summer Olympics on Wednesday. The American women were ultimately victorious over Italy, winning 2-0 in Tokyo. The success marks Team USA's first victory in this year's Games, with most events kicking off after Friday's Opening Ceremony.
Amanda Chidester, Haylie McCleney, Valerie Arioto, Michelle Moultrie and Aubree Munro all had hits for the U.S.
Italy didn't go down easily, though, with both teams hitless until the bottom of the fourth inning.
Listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day for more on the Olympics.
"I think it was really good for us to get a good game under our belt. We knew Italy was gonna be scrappy. They're probably one of the most cohesive groups in this tournament," McCleney told reporters afterward. "They play like a family, and we knew they were gonna give us a tough game."
She added: "I'm excited to see how our bats catch fire later on in the tournament."
Next up, the softball team will face Canada at the Fukushima Azuma Baseball stadium in their quest for a gold medal.
RELATED: Every Must-See Photo of Athletes and Stars Arriving at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Team USA celebrates after beating Italy The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images
Softball first became an Olympic sport back in 1996, making its debut at the Atlanta Summer Games. That year, the U.S. women won the first-ever softball gold medal. At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Team USA made it to the final but was defeated by Japan. Softball was off of the schedule for the 2012 and 2016 Summer Games.
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/people...ics-team-usa-softball-defeats-italy/?amp=true
Amanda Chidester, Haylie McCleney, Valerie Arioto, Michelle Moultrie and Aubree Munro all had hits for the U.S. during the softball game against Italy
LINDSAY KIMBLE
July 21, 2021 01:44 AM
Softball superstar Cat Osterman just proved why she's a force to be reckoned with — even years after her retirement.
Osterman pitched six scoreless innings during Team USA softball's first game in the 2021 Summer Olympics on Wednesday. The American women were ultimately victorious over Italy, winning 2-0 in Tokyo. The success marks Team USA's first victory in this year's Games, with most events kicking off after Friday's Opening Ceremony.
Amanda Chidester, Haylie McCleney, Valerie Arioto, Michelle Moultrie and Aubree Munro all had hits for the U.S.
Italy didn't go down easily, though, with both teams hitless until the bottom of the fourth inning.
Listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day for more on the Olympics.
"I think it was really good for us to get a good game under our belt. We knew Italy was gonna be scrappy. They're probably one of the most cohesive groups in this tournament," McCleney told reporters afterward. "They play like a family, and we knew they were gonna give us a tough game."
She added: "I'm excited to see how our bats catch fire later on in the tournament."
Next up, the softball team will face Canada at the Fukushima Azuma Baseball stadium in their quest for a gold medal.
RELATED: Every Must-See Photo of Athletes and Stars Arriving at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Team USA celebrates after beating Italy The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images
Softball first became an Olympic sport back in 1996, making its debut at the Atlanta Summer Games. That year, the U.S. women won the first-ever softball gold medal. At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Team USA made it to the final but was defeated by Japan. Softball was off of the schedule for the 2012 and 2016 Summer Games.
Source:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/people...ics-team-usa-softball-defeats-italy/?amp=true
