{"id":38521,"date":"2021-07-21T10:08:15","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T17:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/?p=38521"},"modified":"2021-07-23T08:02:42","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T15:02:42","slug":"usa-v-canada-womens-softball-at-the-tokyo-2021-olympics-tonight-july-21-at-8pm-edt-5pm-pdt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/?p=38521","title":{"rendered":"USA v. Canada &#8211; Women&#8217;s Softball at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics &#8211; Tonight July 21 at 8pm EDT\/5pm PDT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/philadelphia\/tokyo-olympics\/how-watch-team-usa-womens-softball-tokyo-olympics\">USA Softball Streaming <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/sports\/olympics\/summer\/streaming-schedule\">Canada Softball Streaming (*with Lance Winn doing PxP)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/player\/play\/1915650627703\">Direct Link to Lance Winn doing PxP for Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2020ne_nbc-2021-olympics-logo-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2020ne_nbc-2021-olympics-logo-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2020ne_nbc-2021-olympics-logo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2020ne_nbc-2021-olympics-logo-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fastpitchwest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/2020ne_nbc-2021-olympics-logo.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Team USA Women&#8217;s Softball at Tokyo Olympics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JUL 20, 2021\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/philadelphia\/kelley-ekert\">BY KELLEY EKERT<\/a><a href=\"mailto:?subject=How%20to%20Watch%20Team%20USA%20Women%27s%20Softball%20at%20Tokyo%20Olympics&amp;body=https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/philadelphia\/tokyo-olympics\/how-watch-team-usa-womens-softball-tokyo-olympics\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/philadelphia\/tokyo-olympics\/how-watch-team-usa-womens-softball-tokyo-olympics#\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/philadelphia\/tokyo-olympics\/how-watch-team-usa-womens-softball-tokyo-olympics#\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/sites\/rsnunited\/files\/styles\/article_hero_image\/public\/article\/hero\/web-210714-cat-osterman-monica-abbott_53.jpg\" alt=\"United States pitcher Cat Osterman (8) celebrates with teammates after throwing a complete game no-hitter during 3-0 victory over Australia in preliminary game at the Fengtai Softball Field.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>United States pitcher Cat Osterman (8) celebrates with teammates after throwing a complete game no-hitter during 3-0 victory over Australia in preliminary game at the Fengtai Softball Field.USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/sites\/rsnunited\/files\/styles\/responsive_background_mobile\/public\/region\/post_bg\/RSN_TOKYO_GENERIC_PAGE.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>oftball made its long-awaited return to the Olympic stage at Tokyo in 2021. After making history as the first women-only Olympic sport in 1996, softball was featured in the Games until 2008.S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top-ranked United States&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbclosangeles.com\/news\/sports\/tokyo-summer-olympics\/cat-osterman-team-usa-shut-out-italy-for-first-softball-victory-in-tokyo\/2643404\/\">defeated No. 9 Italy<\/a>&nbsp;2-0 in the second game of a softball tripleheader that ends with No. 5 Mexico against third-ranked Canada.https:\/\/vplayer.nbcolympics.com\/p\/BxmELC\/nbcolympics_social\/select\/media\/JNiZZf714fu6?form=html<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cat Osterman helped lead Team USA to an opening-round victory in Game 2, pitching six shutout innings, allowing only one hit with nine strikeouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the opener, host Japan got off to a winning start as the Tokyo Olympics got underway, beating Australia 8-1 in softball behind 39-year-old pitcher Yukiko Ueno, who won the 2008 gold medal game against the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The six teams \u2014 the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada, Italy and Mexico \u2014 will compete in a week-long tournament to take home the fifth Olympic gold medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States, with a roster made up of many first-time Olympians, will push to win its fourth gold medal in the sport it has dominated since the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is everything to know about softball at the Olympics in Tokyo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TRENDING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/philadelphia\/sixers\/ben-simmons-breaks-post-nba-playoff-silence-instagram-post\">Simmons breaks post-playoff silence in Instagram post23H AGO<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/philadelphia\/eagles\/eagles-replace-carson-wentz-banner-nick-foles-super-bowl-scene\">Eagles replace Wentz banner with Foles Super Bowl sceneJUL 20, 2021<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/philadelphia\/phillies\/craig-kimbrel-rumors-phillies-trade-deadline\">Phillies&#8217; chance to trade for Craig Kimbrel may be too good to pass upJUL 20, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the Olympic softball tournament in 2021?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sports.nbcsports.com\/2021\/06\/29\/how-to-watch-tokyo-olympics-softball-tv-live-streaming-schedule\/?chrcontext=WCAU\">softball tournament<\/a>&nbsp;in Tokyo began July 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is Team USA\u2019s schedule after the opening round win over Italy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>United States vs. Canada: Wednesday, July 21 at 8 p.m. ET (<a href=\"https:\/\/stream.nbcolympics.com\/softball-opening-round-game-4\/?chrcontext=WCAU\">Stream<\/a>)<\/li><li>United States vs. Mexico: Saturday, July 24 at 1:30 a.m. ET (<a href=\"https:\/\/stream.nbcolympics.com\/softball-opening-round-game-8?chrcontext=WCAU\">Stream<\/a>)<\/li><li>Australia vs. United States: Saturday, July 24 at 9 p.m. ET (<a href=\"https:\/\/stream.nbcolympics.com\/softball-opening-round-game-10?chrcontext=WCAU\">Stream<\/a>)<\/li><li>Japan vs. United States: Sunday, July 25 at 9 p.m. ET (<a href=\"https:\/\/stream.nbcolympics.com\/softball-opening-round-game-13?chrcontext=WCAU\">Stream<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/data.nbcstations.com\/national\/2021\/olympics\/vid-links\/streams.html?chrcontext=WCAU&#038;link=https:\/\/stream.nbcolympics.com\/softball-opening-round-game-4&#038;title=Watch:%20Softball%20-%20United%20States%20vs.%20Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the opening round concludes on July 25, the medal matches will be played on July 27. The bronze medal game will begin at 12 a.m. ET and the gold medal game will start at 7 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I watch the Tokyo Olympics softball tournament?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tokyo Olympic softball tournament will be aired on NBC Sports. You will also be able to stream games on NBCOlympics.com, NBC Sports, and Peacock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More information on how to watch Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics can be found on NBC\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcolympics.com\/schedule?chrcontext=WCAU\">full TV and live streaming schedule<\/a>&nbsp;that includes 5,000-plus hours of coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is on the USA softball team at the Tokyo Olympics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, the United States\u2019&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamusa.org\/usa-softball\/team-usa\/2020-olympic-team\">Olympic softball roster<\/a>&nbsp;that was announced in 2019 remained intact for the rescheduled Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headlining the roster are two veteran pitchers: Cat Osterman and Monica Abbott. Osterman, a two-time Olympian, took home gold with Team USA at the 2004 Athens Olympics and silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Abbott is also a silver medalist.https:\/\/art19.com\/shows\/sports-uncovered\/embed?playlist_type=latest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twelve members of the United States\u2019 team played on the 2018 World Championship team that qualified them for Tokyo: Abbott, infielder Ali Aguilar, infielder Valerie Arioto, pitcher Rachel Garcia, outfielder Haylie McCleney, outfielder Michelle Moultrie, catcher Aubree Munro, outfielder Janie Reed, infielder Delaney Spaulding and replacement players Taylor Edwards (catcher) and Keilani Ricketts (pitcher). Kelsey Stewart, who had the game-winning, walk-off hit in the championship game against Japan, will also compete for Team USA in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though not part of the 2018 team, two members of the 2016 World Championship gold medal team will join the Tokyo roster: pitcher Ally Carda and catcher Amanda Chidester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, three players are coming off their collegiate careers this year: UCLA\u2019s Garcia and Bubba Nickles and Arizona\u2019s Dejah Mulipola. The third replacement on Team USA\u2019s Tokyo roster is infielder Hannah Flippen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which country has the most Olympic gold medals in softball?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. softball team has been dominant in the Olympic sport since its introduction in 1996. Team USA took home the gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, 2000 Sydney Olympics and 2004 Athens Olympics. It was only during the 2008 Beijing Olympics that the U.S. was defeated by Japan in the gold medal match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Team USA favored to win the women\u2019s softball tournament in Tokyo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As softball makes its first Olympic appearance since Beijing, Team USA \u2014 which won the 2018 Women\u2019s Softball World Championship to qualify for Tokyo \u2014 is favored to come out on top again (-200),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nj.pointsbet.com\/sports\/olympics\/Softball-Futures\/320174\">according to PointsBet<\/a>. Japan qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics automatically as the host nation but could give the United States a run for its money once again (+150).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why was softball removed from the Olympics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After making its debut at the 1996 Atlanta Games, softball, along with baseball, was removed for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. In July of 2005, the International Olympic Committee voted to drop the two sports from the Olympic program at the 2012 London Olympics, citing a lack of popularity. It was the first time since polo in 1936 \u2014 69 years \u2014 that a sport was removed from the Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IOC voted in August 2016 to reinstate softball and baseball for the Tokyo Games. While the two sports won\u2019t be included at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they are expected to return again during the 2028 Los Angeles Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to watch Canada Olympic softball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/ca\/athletics\/news\/canada-softball-schedule-olympics\/7tpz2tj4ppn21dqhz7cqo1j2k\">From the Sporting News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>TV channel:<\/strong>&nbsp;CBC<\/li><li><strong>Live streams<\/strong>: CBC Gem, the CBC Olympics app,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/sports\/olympics\/summer?cmp=newsletter_The%20Buzzer_4297_292634\">CBC Sports\u2019 Tokyo 2020 website<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Olympic coverage in Canada will be offered by CBC, CBC News Network and its partners, TSN and Sportsnet, via a multitude of platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Olympic events will also be streamed for free via the CBC Gem streaming service, CBC\u2019s dedicated Tokyo Games website and the CBC Olympics app. Audiences will also be able to watch CBC\u2019s coverage through Amazon Prime Video, television service providers Bell, Rogers, Shaw and Telus and through connected TV devices Apple TV, FireTV, Google Chromecast and Roku TV (via the CBC TV and CBC Gem apps).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s when Team Canada will take the diamond in the 2021 Olympics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>DATE<\/th><th>MATCHUP<\/th><th>START TIME (ET)<\/th><th>FINAL<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Wed., July 21<\/td><td>Mexico at Canada<\/td><td>2 a.m.<\/td><td>W, 4-0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wed., July 21<\/td><td>USA at Canada<\/td><td>8 p.m.<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fri., July 23<\/td><td>Australia at Canada<\/td><td>9 p.m.<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sun., July 25<\/td><td>Canada at Japan<\/td><td>1:30 a.m.<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mon., July 26<\/td><td>Canada at Italy<\/td><td>1:30 a.m.<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tues., July 27*<\/td><td>Bronze medal game<\/td><td>Midnight<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tues., July 27*<\/td><td>Gold medal game<\/td><td>7 a.m.<\/td><td>TBD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong>&nbsp;For those of us in the States that want to follow Lance Winn and the coverage of the Canadian Women\u2019s Softball team, if the links above or those on the highlight clips don\u2019t work for you (i.e. give you a message that the coverage is \u201cnot available in your area\u201d), you might google \u201cVPN\u201d. With the internet\u2019s lack of security these days, you probably ought to be using one all the time anyway. This is as good an excuse as you\u2019ll ever have to sign up for one. 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