The USA pitchers allowed only two runners, while their offense took an early lead and maintained control, eliminating any chance of a comeback.

The world number one team, USA, completed their opening round with a 6-0 victory over China in the WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2024 in Castions di Strada, Italy.

USA pitchers Ally Carda and Rachel Garcia allowed China only two runners, demonstrating their dominant performance in the circle.

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China's starter, Yinan Chai, allowed a pair of walks and hit a batter. The United States took advantage of this with singles from Jocelyn Alo and Savhanna Jaquish, taking a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning.

The reigning world champions added two runs in the top of the second inning with a double from Alo and a single from Jessie Warren.

China replaced Chai with Yuchen Wei in the top of the third inning. Maya Brady hit her with a two-out RBI double to make the score 5-0 in the top of the third inning.

USA starter Ally Carda pitched 2.1 perfect innings before allowing a single to Zixuan Dong.

Carda was replaced by Rachel Garcia after four innings. The reliever pitched three perfect innings.

USA added an insurance run in the top of the seventh inning with a two-out RBI single.

The United States will start their Super Round with a 1-0 record. China will head to the Placement Round and start with a 0-1 record.