Great Britain beat Australia 2-0 in the opening game of the Women's Softball World Cup Group A in Balbriggan, while defending champions USA beat Chinese Taipei 5-0 in the second, before Ireland were too good for Botswana winning 7-0.

Regina Dominican High School graduate on her journey to the Women's Softball World Cup

The schedule for the Women's Softball World Cup to be hosted in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin has been announced.