Olympics-Softball-Japan, U.S. off to 2-0 start as action wraps in Fukushima


Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Softball - Women - Opening Round - United States v Canada - Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium - Fukushima, Japan - July 22, 2021. Monica Abbott of the United States in action. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

FUKUSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) -Hosts Japan earned an extra-innings victory against Mexico on their ace's 39th birthday and the second day of softball at the Tokyo Games, joining United States at 2-0 in the standings.

Australia later on Thursday defeated Italy, who dropped to 0-2 and have yet to score a run in the tournament.

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