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Get to Know the SI Staff on the Ground in Tokyo

Good Wednesday morning, or as it’s known around here: Day -3. The sports have already begun, with two U.S. teams already in action.

First up, Cat Osterman lived up to the hype on the mound, allowing one hit and striking out nine as the U.S. softball team beat Italy 2–0.

Then, in the really early hours here in the States, the USWNT opened group play and renewed its rivalry with Sweden with a stunning 3-0 defeat, which snapped the U.S.'s 44-match unbeaten run that dated back to January 2019.

Here’s Molly Geary’s more detailed recap of the game.