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United States head coach Ken Eriksen embraces Monica Abbott after defeating Canada in their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

United States head coach Ken Eriksen embraces Monica Abbott after defeating Canada in their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 10:08 PM EDT
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Japan players celebrate their win over Mexico during their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Japan players celebrate their win over Mexico during their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 22, 2021 02:06 AM EDT
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United States' Haylie McCleney reacts during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

United States' Haylie McCleney reacts during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 09:09 PM EDT
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Japan's Eri Yamada celebrates their win over Mexico during their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Japan's Eri Yamada celebrates their win over Mexico during their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 22, 2021 01:12 AM EDT
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Canada's Joey Lye, left, is tagged by United States' Aubree Munro at home plate during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Canada's Joey Lye, left, is tagged by United States' Aubree Munro at home plate during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 09:44 PM EDT
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Canada's Joey Lye falls at home plate during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Canada's Joey Lye falls at home plate during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 09:44 PM EDT
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United States' Monica Abbott pitches during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

United States' Monica Abbott pitches during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 09:39 PM EDT
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United States' Monica Abbott celebrates after defeating Canada in their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

United States' Monica Abbott celebrates after defeating Canada in their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 10:09 PM EDT
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Teammates United States' Monica Abbott, left, and Cat Osterman embrace after defeating Canada in their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Teammates United States' Monica Abbott, left, and Cat Osterman embrace after defeating Canada in their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 10:13 PM EDT
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Italy's Amanda Fama fields the ball during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Italy's Amanda Fama fields the ball during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 22, 2021 03:24 AM EDT
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United States' Monica Abbott prepares to pitch during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

United States' Monica Abbott prepares to pitch during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 10:12 PM EDT
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Italy's Andrea Filler, left, tags Australia's Taylah Tsitsikronis during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Italy's Andrea Filler, left, tags Australia's Taylah Tsitsikronis during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 22, 2021 02:24 AM EDT
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Australia's Tarni Stepto reacts with teammates during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Australia's Tarni Stepto reacts with teammates during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 22, 2021 03:24 AM EDT
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Australia's Kaia Parnaby walks past the team mascot, a boxing kangaroo, to the team dug out during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Australia's Kaia Parnaby walks past the team mascot, a boxing kangaroo, to the team dug out during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 22, 2021 03:03 AM EDT
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Australia's Jade Wall runs to first base during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Australia's Jade Wall runs to first base during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 22, 2021 02:42 AM EDT
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United States' Monica Abbott reacts during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

United States' Monica Abbott reacts during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 09:50 PM EDT
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United States' Monica Abbott celebrates with teammates during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

United States' Monica Abbott celebrates with teammates during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 09:49 PM EDT
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Italy's Greta Cecchetti wipes the sweat from her face during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Italy's Greta Cecchetti wipes the sweat from her face during the softball game between the Italy and Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 22, 2021 02:43 AM EDT
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United States' Monica Abbott pitcher react during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

United States' Monica Abbott pitcher react during the softball game between the United States and Canada at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 21, 2021 09:44 PM EDT
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Japan players celebrate their win over Mexico during their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Japan players celebrate their win over Mexico during their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jul. 22, 2021 01:13 AM EDT
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