Veteran pitcher Cat Osterman brought her A-game again ... struck out the side to preserve the shutout. Abbott and Osterman were both part of the team that won silver in 2008, the last time softball ...

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League held its inaugural draft Wednesday ... Meanwhile, some were familiar for rivalry ...

The United States opened its Tokyo Olympics campaign with a 2-0 win over Italy Wednesday as softball made its long-awaited return ... Athens 2004 gold medalist Cat Osterman got the start for the U.S.