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Canadian Women's Softball Team Advances to Final Four in World Cup

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Canadian Women’s Softball Team Advances to Final Four in World Cup

July 18, 2024

The Canadian women’s softball team reached the final four of the World Cup with a 5-4 victory over host Italy on Wednesday.

Canada joined the United States, Japan and the Netherlands in the super round of the tournament that crowns the women’s world softball champions.

Canada scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning for the win over the Italians.

Janet Leung hit a centre-field single to score Callum Pilgrim and tie the game. CC Wong’s dropped flyout to right field scored Larissa Franklin for the victory.

Canada’s starter, Dawn Bodrug, allowed three hits on three runs and struck out two over three innings. Reliever Morgan Rackel gave up four hits and a run and struck out one in three innings. Sara Groenewegen came in to pitch the seventh. She allowed no hits and struck out one.

Canada, ranked fifth in the world, faces world No. 8 Netherlands on Thursday in the first game of the super round and No. 3 Japan on Friday. The medal games are Saturday.

Canada was the bronze medallist in Tokyo’s Olympic Games in 2021. A half-dozen players from that squad are also competing in this year’s World Cup.

Softball is not on the program at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris starting next week.

The Canadian Women’s Softball Team has made history by advancing to the final four in the World Cup of Softball. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, and support staff who have worked tirelessly to reach this point.

The team has been on a winning streak, defeating top-ranked teams from around the world to secure their spot in the final four. Their success is a reflection of their talent, teamwork, and determination to succeed on the international stage.

One of the standout players for the Canadian team has been pitcher Sarah Hudek, who has been dominant on the mound throughout the tournament. Hudek’s pitching has been instrumental in the team’s success, as she has consistently shut down opposing batters and kept her team in games.

In addition to Hudek’s stellar performance, the Canadian Women’s Softball Team has also received strong contributions from their offense. The team has been hitting the ball well and scoring runs in key moments, which has been crucial to their success in close games.

As the Canadian Women’s Softball Team prepares for the final four, they are focused and determined to bring home a gold medal. They know that they will be facing tough competition, but they are confident in their abilities and believe that they have what it takes to come out on top.

The support for the team back home in Canada has been overwhelming, with fans cheering them on every step of the way. The team is grateful for the support and hopes to make their country proud with a strong showing in the final four.

Overall, the Canadian Women’s Softball Team’s advancement to the final four in the World Cup is a remarkable achievement that showcases their talent and determination. They have worked hard to get to this point, and now they are ready to compete against the best teams in the world for a shot at gold. Let’s all cheer them on as they continue their journey towards victory!