Italy dropped both games they played at the Asia Pacific Cup 2019 in Sydney, Australia on Friday. In the early afternoon contest they battled a thrilling match against Chinese Taipei before losing 3-4 in 11 innings. Greta Cecchetti struck out 12 in nine innings before Ilaria Cacciamani took over to take the loss in the fourth extra inning. Afterwards China shut out Italy 4-0 in seven innings. The Squadra Azzurri managed just three hits in the game. Cacciamani took the loss once again. Alice Nicolini also pitched in the game. On Saturday Italy faces New Zealand and Japan as the preliminary round at the Asia Pacific Cup ends.