Canada's women's softball team beat Australia 7-1 on Saturday in Japan, putting itself in prime position to play for the country's first-ever Olympic medal. WATCH | Canada cruises past Australia:Canada's women's softball team beats Australia for 2nd win of Tokyo 2020 Sports 1:30 Canada's women's softball team defeats Australia 7-1, improving their chance for the country's first-ever Olympic medal in the event. 1:30After falling behind 1-0 early against Australia, Canada rallied for six consecutive runs — three each in the first and second innings — to pull away. Following Team Canada has never been easier or more exciting. Venue changeCanada has never won a medal in Olympic softball, while Australia and the U.S. are the only countries to stand on the podium at all four Games where the sport has featured — 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008.

Source: CBC News July 24, 2021 03:24 UTC