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Stuttgart's Blake Rossignol steps off second base to receive a throw as Ramstein's Jaxon Lundell slides during the first game of a doubleheader Saturday on the baseball field near Southside Fitness Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Panthers, Royals almost fit to be tied

Europe’s perennial baseball powers finish even in one game before Stuttgart rallies to take second one in both teams’ season debut.

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Ansbach's Lucas Rudy battles for the ball with Baumholder’s George Cobin during their match on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Cougars sink Bucs with barrage of goals

Ansbach scores seven unanswered goals to top Baumholder in battle of two of DODEA-Europe’s co-ed soccer squads.

Aviano's Sophia Scavo sends the ball toward the plate while Sigonella baserunner Angeliah Barraza-Hernandez waits in the background during a game Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Aviano Air Base, Italy.

Everyone has to start somewhere

Inexperienced softball and baseball squads from around Europe, including teams from Aviano and Sigonella, will be picking up new skills as the season goes along.

Kubasaki right-hander Mia Vedsted delivers against Yokota in the first game of Friday's softball twin bill. The Dragons swept the Panthers 19-18 and 14-7.

Pacific Scoreboard: March 24, 2023

Kadena right-hander Julia Petruff delivers against Kubasaki during Tuesday's Okinawa softball game. The Panthers won 5-3.

Pacific Scoreboard: March 23, 2023

Japan pitcher Shohei Ohtani (16) celebrates after defeating the United States at the World Baseball Classic final game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami.

Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship

Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.