(1)Utsugi hits winner as Japan secures softball medal

(1)Utsugi hits winner as Japan secures softball medal

ATHENS, Greece - Players and supporters celebrate after Japan edged China 1-0 to guarantee themselves a medal in the Athens Olympic softball tournament at Olympic Softball Stadium on Aug. 22. Yukiko Ueno pitched eight shutout innings and Reiko Utsugi doubled home the winning run in the top of the eighth inning. (Kyodo)

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