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Tokyo Olympics get underway with softball games

By Associated Press

July 20, 2021

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Australia's Kaia Parnaby pitches during the softball game between Japan and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics on in Fukushima, Japan. Parnaby played at the University of Hawaii.
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Australia's Stacey Porter reacts as she bats during the game. Porter played at the University of Hawaii.
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The United States' Valerie Arioto heads home to score a run against Italy.
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The United States' Cat Osterman pitches against Italy.
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Italy's Amanda Fama, left, collides with teammate Andrea Filler as she makes a catch against the United States.
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The United States' Janie Reed bats during the game.
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Australia pitcher Kaia Parnaby talks to her coach during the game.
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Australia's Kaia Parnaby pitches during the game.
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Japan and Australia line up ahead of their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
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Australia's Kaia Parnaby, right, hands the ball to reliever Tarni Stepto during the game.
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The United States' Aubree Munro, left, makes it safely to first base as Italy's Marta Gasparotto drops the ball.
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The United States' Valerie Arioto heads home to score a run home against Italy.
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Italy's Giulia Koutsoyanopulos makes a catch.
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Japan head coach Reika Utsugi talks to pitcher Yukiko Ueno. Japan won 8-1.
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A steward watches from the empty grandstands.
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Japan's Minori Naito, left, reacts after getting Australia's Stacey McManus out during the game.
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Japan's Yamato Fujita homered against Australia.
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Japan's Minori Naito celebrates with her teammates after scoring a run.
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A steward watches from the empty grandstands.
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Japan's Yu Yamamoto hits the ball.
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Japan's Minori Naito, right, slides into home plate as Australia's Taylah Tsitsikronis catches the ball.
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Japan's Minori Naito reacts after sliding into home plate.
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Japan's Yukiko Ueno pitches during the softball game between Japan and Australia.

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