all4AU 379 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Carosone (AU alum and current Volunteer Assistant) is playing for Italy in the Europe/Africa qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. I believe her grandfather was an Italian citizen, allowing her to play for Italy. They must finish first in this tournament to qualify for the Olympics. Netherlands is their biggest competition (and is hosting the tournament). Emily has two hits through the first two games. Use this link for the schedule, stats, and video links: https://olympicsoftball.wbsc.org/en/2019/schedule-and-results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKEEL75 2,566 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 33 minutes ago, all4AU said: Carosone (AU alum and current Volunteer Assistant) is playing for Italy in the Europe/Africa qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 🤣🤣sorry that just struck me as funny.... an American is playing as an Italian in the Europe/Africa qualifier for Tokyo.... could we get a couple more places in that one sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4AU 379 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 32 minutes ago, LKEEL75 said: 🤣🤣sorry that just struck me as funny.... an American is playing as an Italian in the Europe/Africa qualifier for Tokyo.... could we get a couple more places in that one sentence. Softball is global 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowebb11 9,326 Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 hours ago, LKEEL75 said: 🤣🤣sorry that just struck me as funny.... an American is playing as an Italian in the Europe/Africa qualifier for Tokyo.... could we get a couple more places in that one sentence. Hopefully the officials will speak French. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustache eagle 2,406 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Well ... French is one of the two official languages of the olympics ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye67 1,939 Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 At this rate, Liz Warren will be announced as the starting pitcher for the Native American team any day now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4AU 379 Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 Italy beat the Netherlands 7-4. Carosone hit a key 3 run bomb to tie the game at 4. The Italians face Great Britain tomorrow with an Olympic berth on the line. The winner goes to Tokyo 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4AU 379 Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Italy beat Great Britain 5-0 so it looks like AU will have another Olympian! Possibly Alyssa Rivera if Puerto Rico qualifies in August. Emily might have commitments to Team Italy that could affect her duties as volunteer assistant for AU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderWhiskey 954 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 The Italian pitcher struck out 13 and gave up two hits. Couldn't find a box score, but I did find video of Emily's 3-run homer to tie the game against Netherlands. The following batter also went yard to give Italy the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4AU 379 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 1 hour ago, OlderWhiskey said: The Italian pitcher struck out 13 and gave up two hits. Couldn't find a box score, but I did find video of Emily's 3-run homer to tie the game against Netherlands. The following batter also went yard to give Italy the lead. Emily had 7 hits in 5 games, including 2 in both the semi-final and final. I think it’s safe to say she will make Italy’s Final roster (only 15 per team in the Olympics). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeleagle 2,945 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 On 7/29/2019 at 12:38 AM, all4AU said: Emily had 7 hits in 5 games, including 2 in both the semi-final and final. I think it’s safe to say she will make Italy’s Final roster (only 15 per team in the Olympics). I always pull for any player w/ an Italian name (such as Carosone). Especially if they played at Auburn too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,075 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 On 7/29/2019 at 12:38 AM, all4AU said: Emily had 7 hits in 5 games, including 2 in both the semi-final and final. I think it’s safe to say she will make Italy’s Final roster (only 15 per team in the Olympics). Clearly, she still got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye67 1,939 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 18 hours ago, AUBwins said: Clearly, she still got it. She have any NCAA eligibility left hiding somewhere?? Could sure use it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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