Asian Games: Japan blanks China in semis, 1 win from 5th straight softball title

Japan blew out China 5-0 in its semifinal of the women's softball at the Asian Games on Thursday, moving a victory from clinching its fifth consecutive title.In Friday's final, Japan awaits the winner of a morning game between China and Taiwan, with the loser taking the bronze according to the Page playoff system. Taiwan defeated the Philippines 6-3 in the other semifinal on Thursday.Saki Yamazaki ignited Japan's offense in the first inning with an RBI double and Yu Yamamoto's two-run homer in the third gave the defending champions all the insurance they needed to put the game out of reach …READ FULL ARTICLE