Baseball, Italy U18 of Piacenza Simone Carnevale defeated by Japan

Between rain, interruptions and resumptions, Italy made its debut in the thirtieth edition of the Under 18 Baseball World Cup with a defeat. In Bradenton (Florida) Japan was a difficult opponent to face and they proved it on the pitch. Italy managed not to be a sacrificial victim, losing 6-0 and paying dearly at a second inning where inaccuracies, difficulties and uncertainties got stuck. As announced, the ball from the starter fell to the Piacenza pitcher Simone Carnival, who held up well in the first inning, even opening with a strike-out, but suffered in the second so much that he suffered the 5 points that in the end made the difference. The red and white pitcher remained on the mound two innings then was taken over by Catellani on which the Japanese did not earn any other points. The meeting was marked by numerous interruptions due to rain. Now the azzurrini are now awaited by the match against Taiwan, also in Sarasota, which will be played today when we will be 5pm. For Italy, you will then play every day to complete the elimination round, in order against Mexico, Panama and Australia. According to what will be the rotation scheduled by the blue staff, we will be able to see Carnival again to launch in a few days. The formula foresees that the first three of each group enter the phase for the assignment of medals while the last three will have to settle for the consolation round.

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