Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

USA Softball Women's Nation Team - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and Yoshihiko Fukuda, center, mayor of Iwakuni City, watch a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The USA Softball Women’s National Team and the Japan Toyota Red Terriers softball team competed in the softball game at Kizuna Stadium as the U.S. team prepares for World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s World Championship in order to compete for a spot in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones)

Yamaguchi Track Association hosts US-Japan friendship softball tournament - Softball players warm up during a U.S.-Japan friendship softball tournament in Iwakuni City, Japan, May 20, 2018. The tournament was hosted by the Yamaguchi Track Association to strengthen the relationship between Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents and Japanese residents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

Americans, Japanese compete in softball tournament - U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Japanese nationals play a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, April 28, 2018. The softball game was part of a tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services intramural sports division as a way for service members and air station residents to bond over a sport that people from both cultures play. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones)

Mike Rodriguez, Reapers right fielder, hits the ball during an at bat against the WhiteSnakes at the softball field July 11, 2013. Though the Reapers took the win, the WhiteSnakes began to make a comeback in the 4th inning. - Mike Rodriguez, Reapers right fielder, hits the ball during an at bat against the White Snakes at the softball field July 11, 2013. Though the Reapers took the win, the White Snakes began to make a comeback in the 4th inning.

Sgt. Nate K. Ridgely, Marine Aviation Logistics Support Squadron 12 ordnance technician, slides over home plate during a game in the opening week of the Unit Intramural Softball Season June 6, 2013. The regular schedule consists of games Monday through Thursday, June 3 - July 11. - Sgt. Nate K. Ridgely, Marine Aviation Logistics Support Squadron 12 ordnance technician, slides over home plate during a game in the opening week of the Unit Intramural Softball Season June 6, 2013. The regular schedule consists of games Monday through Thursday, June 3 - July 11.

Staff Sgt. Ryan Falk, Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo communications chief and player for The Reapers, hits a pitch in the Memorial Day Softball Tournament championship game May 27, 2013. The Reapers won the championsip with a record of 6-0. - Staff Sgt. Ryan Falk, Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo communications chief and player for The Reapers, hits a pitch in the Memorial Day Softball Tournament championship game May 27, 2013. The Reapers won the championsip with a record of 6-0.

Justin M. Penn, Blue Flacons player, runs to third base against JP-5 in an intramural softball game at the main softball field here June 8. The Blue Falcons would go on to win the game with a staggering score of 30-1. - Justin M. Penn, Blue Flacons player, runs to third base against JP-5 in an intramural softball game at the main softball field here June 8. The Blue Falcons would go on to win the game with a staggering score of 30-1.

Sam J. Graviet, ATC center fielder, swings at Devil Donkey’s pitch during an intramural softball game at the main softball field here June 2. ATC went on to win the game 13-2. A series of double and triples throughout the game along with good outfield play line drives helped to keep ATC in the lead. This was the fourth game of the season for both teams. - Sam J. Graviet, ATC center fielder, swings at Devil Donkey’s pitch during an intramural softball game at the main softball field here June 2. ATC went on to win the game 13-2. A series of double and triples throughout the game along with good outfield play line drives helped to keep ATC in the lead. This was the fourth game of the season for both teams.

Team Torii takes first place at the Chili Slip-N-Slide Softball Competition at Penny Lake Field here Oct. 2. Six teams participated in the all-day competition. - Team Torii takes first place at the Chili Slip-N-Slide Softball Competition at Penny Lake Field here Oct. 2. Six teams participated in the all-day competition.

Bryan Broyle, pitcher for the Bad News Bears, steps up to pitch a softball during an intramural softball game at the main softball field here July 1. The Bad News Bears stay alert and ready for the hit. - Bryan Broyle, pitcher for the Bad News Bears, steps up to pitch a softball during an intramural softball game at the main softball field here July 1. The Bad News Bears stay alert and ready for the hit.