Grosseto seemed to have been left off the tourist map it's now showing Italy how tourism can be done When I first set out for the city of Grosseto in early spring it was a part of Tuscany I'd never visited or heard of even though I've called Italy home for five years Despite the world's obsession with Tuscany as a holiday destination Grosseto – with its historical city centre wild nature reserve and beaches on its doorstep – seems to have been left off the tourist map visited by few travellers – or even by Italians However, this once-snubbed Tuscan city now suddenly finds itself in the spotlight as 2024's European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism selected ahead of 40 cities in a European Commission award recognising small emerging sustainable tourism destinations in Europe The award aims to create a network of destinations sharing best practices for responsible tourism acting as exemplars for other European cities and towns "Grosseto's success as a Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism is the result of many years of efforts focused on enhancing our natural and cultural heritage," said Antonfrancesco Vivarelli Colonna "This is just the beginning of our journey towards a greener and more sustainable future for Grosseto." As the first Italian city to win the award, Grosseto hopes to act as an example of how responsible tourism can be implemented in a country at the top of many travellers' bucket lists. While popular destinations like Venice, Positano and Cinque Terre struggle with overwhelming tourist numbers Grosseto's efforts illustrate how alternative Italian destinations can encourage more responsible travel more meaningful travel experience in Italy pine trees and fields of wheat give way to flat dusty plains populated by wild horses and native horned Maremma cows the landscape more reminiscent of the African savannah than the Tuscan countryside Long stretches of natural sandy beaches scattered with driftwood frame the park from the west with ample parking available just outside the city centre and at most agriturismi especially in summer when visitor numbers surge the Albarese Visitor Centre or through your agriturismo Where to stay: Book a sustainable agriturismo farm stay – Tenuta San Carlo offers modern, eco-friendly accommodation a short walk or bike ride from the beach. A full list of sustainable agriturismi can be found here When to go: Visit from April to October to take advantage of Grosseto's many outdoor activities beachgoers should plan for July to September The preservation of this park is at the heart of Grosseto's sustainability efforts, as is its focus on the many slow agritourism endeavours within In contrast to Tuscan tourist hotspots like Florence and the Chianti wine region Grosseto is one of Italy's least densely populated provinces The park offers varied pristine landscapes – from forests to dusty plains to wetlands and coastal areas – as well as more than 250 species of birds But this land wasn't always so inviting to visitors; for centuries this zone within the greater Maremma area was a swampy marshland infested with malaria-carrying mosquitoes. In the 1930s, Mussolini launched the bonifica integrale local reclamation project aimed at restoring Italy's marshy areas to make them arable and incentivising Italians to purchase plots and set up agricultural businesses saltwater marshes perfect for growing rice and paddocks of striking Maremma cows with their long Gifted a box of the agriturismo's organic rice grown right outside my doorstep, I made a simple risotto in the apartment kitchen for dinner, relishing my first taste of local produce. The tenuta also cultivates organic heirloom wheat, legumes, chickpeas, alfalfa, clover, flax and oats and offers cooking classes and agriculture-focused tours I took a guided tour around the estate with Ariane Lotti fourth-generation owner and the perfect steward with her background in environmental land management whose great-grandfather first purchased the land for Tenuta San Carlo in 1936 "It's a good way to diversify income and save the rural landscape because you're also renovating and repurposing older farmhouses It's a really important part of reconnecting people with the land and food production." I rode through pine tree-shaded paths down to a wild Unlike the often-overdeveloped Italian seaside resorts and beach clubs I was used to seeing across the country with their rows of plastic beach chairs and music blaring from speakers here the only structures were improvised driftwood forts providing refuge from the sun; the only sound the lull of gentle waves combined with lush Mediterranean vegetation present a different kind of Italian beach holiday the buffalos sitting out back just behind the shop • The Scottish isle you can only visit on a day trip • The perfect beach that Instagram didn't ruin • The Amazonian town putting world cities to shame I chose the most leisurely pursuit possible: one of Carrozze di Maremma's horse-drawn carriage tours sitting up front alongside founder Enrico Cheli who personally guides the carriages through scrubby paths and wild forests into the furthest depths of the park telling stories about the butteri (cowboys) of Maremma who have a strong cultural significance in this part of Tuscany and still work in the park today "The butteri tradition started during the reign of Grand Duke Leopold II of Lorraine who started improving these parts in the 1800s," said Cheli "He turned it into plains ideal for raising animals." The skilled cowboys took over from there and continuing to maintain the ecological balance of the natural and agricultural land Plentiful bike paths also connect the park and beaches to the city centre and local attractions like the Etruscan archaeological site Roselle where you can explore the ruins of the ancient town's amphitheatre and Roman forum The cycling network affords access to the surrounding picturesque hilltop villages too – with the number of paths set to grow in the future The city is working to light cycle paths from the centre to the sea with solar-powered streetlights to encourage even more cycling to and from the beach in summer cutting down on high-season parking problems The travel emissions it took to report this story were 0.09 metric tons of CO2e. Find out more about how we calculated this figure here full of important Etruscan artefacts found in the surrounding area Most of the churches and museums in Grosseto's city centre are wheelchair accessible and many have been outfitted with ramps lifts and accessible bathrooms in recent years an initiative not commonly seen at Italy's tourist sites The entire city centre is encircled by the 3km-long Medici Walls constructed in 1557 to defend the city; Grosseto is one of few cities in Italy with such well-preserved fortifications now transformed into a serene tree-lined elevated walkway I watched tourists and locals enjoying the parks dotted along the way The city is developing a vast new green space the "parco centrale," that will offer myriad jogging walking and cycling opportunities just outside the historical centre Part of the park is already open to the public with the entire project set to be completed within the next two years Grosseto's approach to tourism offers a blueprint for how sustainable travel can work in Italy taking taken all that tourists love about the country – its natural beauty agricultural practices and history – and repurposing and updating it meaningful experience where they leave a minimal footprint As Maria Luisa Scorza from the Grosseto Tourism Office explained But also for people – they can travel and go on holiday in a different way.. 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This includes the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve an internationally significant marshland that was once the ancient Lake Prile Grosseto aims to encourage responsible travel to this marshland and ensure the nearby beaches green spaces and city centre are accessible for all two local guides from Dublin and Grosseto share their insights Shane O’Doherty, of Howth Adventures shares how to explore Dublin’s vibrant coastline The trail celebrates not just the stunning coastal landscapes but also the rich biodiversity unique habitats and culture of the coastal towns that often go unnoticed It’s about giving both locals and visitors a chance to explore our shores all while managing the influx of people drawn to the city centre The island is also home to the Martello Towers which stood as silent witnesses to the Napoleonic Wars and have been largely unchanged by time These landmarks offer an extraordinary glimpse into our past — all just a few miles from the city centre What steps have been taken to preserve this unique heritage?The designation of Dublin Bay as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2015 has elevated our efforts to preserve Dublin’s heritage This recognition is more than just a title — it’s a commitment to enhancing biodiversity improving habitat quality and celebrating the coexistence of people and nature Many Dubliners aren’t fully aware of the incredible natural heritage that surrounds them That’s why it’s so important to engage young people and show them the wild beauty on their doorstep making them realise they too have a stake in this heritage Do you feel optimistic about the future of Dublin?Absolutely It’s not just a map of destinations — it’s a blueprint for the future We’ve built pathways and networks with foresight people will still find these routes as sustainable and accessible as they are today supported by digital platforms [like the Dublin Discovery Trails app] makes visiting places in the city centre and beyond as low-carbon as possible What kind of wildlife can you find in Diaccia Botrona?This reserve is a haven for wildlife One of the standout successes here has been the reintroduction of the osprey after a 42-year absence in Italy By 2014 [eight years after the bird’s reintroduction in 2006] which have become something of a symbol for the reserve it also hints at ongoing salinisation issues here as flamingos are able to survive in water with a very high salt concentration You’ll also spot a variety of other avian species — from birds of prey Flamingos wade in the shallow waters of Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve which is considered one of the most significant wetlands in Italy.Photograph by Nicola DestefanoCasa Rossa Ximenes an 18th-century building located within Diaccia Botrona is now home to a multimedia museum.Photograph by The European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart TourismWhat does this landscape mean to Grosseto locals?Diaccia Botrona isn’t just about nature — it’s also deeply rooted in local culture and history The land has supported the livelihoods of hunters Even after it became a protected area in the 1970s the local community’s bond with the land remained strong Shifting the mindset towards conservation took some time Examples of preservation initiatives in the area include creating accessible paths for the visually impaired restoring bird-watching huts and minimising the visual impact of tourism The locals take great care of the place — when you visit When is the best time to visit Grosseto and Diaccia Botrona?Aim for the off-season — autumn, winter or early spring are perfect, especially for birdwatching. But keep in mind that climate change has had an impact. In recent years, the wetland areas have been drying up earlier, so it’s a good idea to check the weather before you come. Last year, it was so warm we were still going to the beach at the end of October, so by November, much of the water had already dried up. The Dublin Coastal Trail allows travellers to visit the distinct towns located up and down the coast Flamingos wade in the shallow waters of the Diaccia Botrona Nature Reserve Casa Rossa Ximenes is an 18th-century building that was used to regulate the flow of water in the Diaccia Botrona Now two and a half weeks since he was discharged from the hospital Pope Francis continues to return to his every day work In a message to pilgrims from the Italian dioceses of Grosseto and Pitigliano-Sovana-Orbetello he extends a special greeting as they make the journey through the Holy Door The Pope expresses his hope that this pilgrimage will “renew everyone in faith He offers a heartfelt thought for the sick and elderly in the group.  “Let us live this time of trial by contemplating the Lord Jesus on the cross Pope Francis extends a word of encouragement “in the face of the difficulties we see in the world and feel in our hearts.” He challenges the pilgrims to “persevere in prayer witnessing every day the hope that makes us salt of the earth.” he entrusts the dioceses to the intercession of Mary and their patron saints Pope Francis reminds the pilgrims to pray for him Thank you for reading our article. 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Just click here This article is also available in Italian / Questo articolo è disponibile anche in italiano Amid the vivid hues of the Maremma and the waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea earning its place as one of Europe’s greenest and most virtuous cities it obtained the title of European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism a recognition by the European Union for its groundbreaking initiatives in sustainable tourism and the valorisation of its natural and cultural heritage a city often overlooked and far from the beaten tourist track manage to secure such a significant accolade The Smart Tourism project is an initiative by the European Union designed to promote destinations and reward innovative tourism strategies that address the challenges of hit-and-run overtourism The programme offers two key awards: the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism reserved for smaller destinations excelling in sustainable tourism practices the initiative seeks to foster collaboration networks sharing best practices and ideas to promote more responsible tourism across Europe which was crowned the European capital of “smart tourism” with different latitudes and cultural backgrounds yet united by the same capacity to be innovative and to propose a way of travelling and exploring with an eye on the future Often overshadowed by destinations such as Florence or superstar locations such as Forte dei Marmi or San Gimignano Grosseto and its province are one of the most representative destinations of the Tuscan and Its well-preserved historical architecture from its medieval walls to the magnificent palaces of its historic centre is in harmony with a territory of exceptional beauty From natural parks like the Colline Metallifere to the wild beaches of the Maremma from archaeological sites such as Roselle to nature reserves like Diaccia Botrona and unique contemporary art landmarks like the Tarot Garden or Daniel Spoerri’s Garden and landscape has formed the foundation of Grosseto’s sustainability model A model rooted in slow tourism that respects places and traditions offering authentic experiences untouched by the demands of mass a way of enhancing the territory has been developed that does not deplete natural and social resources but instead leverages concepts such as slow mobility and a sustainable economy based on local agriculture and livestock farming with its 20 kilometres of pristine coastline offering trekking and cycling initiatives that encourage responsible Grosseto is also making significant strides towards establishing a robust network of integrated mobility it has developed a bicycle mobility network linking the city to the Maremma Park and its beaches making it easy to travel between the main points of interest A range of initiatives that have reduced the environmental impact of tourism while enhancing overall accessibility These efforts are complemented by measures promoting social sustainability and inclusion such as making beaches and numerous sites of interest accessible to people with disabilities demonstrating a tangible commitment to creating a tourism model that leaves no one behind This area has successfully blended tradition and innovation in its agricultural sector Around 30% of the land is dedicated to farming which not only drives the local economy but also serves as a cultural cornerstone The Maremma Park area is home to farm holidays and huts that provide unique experiences from cooking workshops using local ingredients to wine and olive oil tastings as well as walking and cycling tours through olive groves and vineyards The wild rearing of Maremma cattle — a symbol of the region —and the iconic figure of the buttero the herdsman on horseback preserving this thousand-year-old tradition add a further layer of authentic charm (never artificial or pandering) to an area already brimming with attractions Grosseto embodies a virtuous model of how an area can enhance its resources in a sustainable way it still remains an often undervalued area This paradox raises a question: how much do we really know about the richness of our country Grosseto teaches about awareness and unexpressed potential an invitation to rediscover the heritage of our cities with fresh eyes As Grosseto concludes its year as a “green pioneer” Taking up the mantle will be another Italian city which will hold the title of European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Both cities have been recognised for their innovative initiatives in accessibility Grosseto’s example will remain a benchmark: a city that has shown how sustainability is not only a means to enhance the quality of life but also a way to transform a territory into a truly unique destination Club Italia LA28 defeated Bbc Grosseto 7-3 and Bsc Big Mat 5-4 at Roberto Jannella Stadium in Grosseto following five days of intensive training and conditioning Club Italia LA28 baseball manager Gianguido Poma with the assistance of his capable coaching staff worked around the clock with 24 prospects and left Grosseto satisfied with the results spending five days together with the kids is always important; they gave us the opportunity to get to know each other better an idea to carry forward for a few years and to give our prospects opportunities." has experienced projects such as the one prepared by FIBS President Andrea Marcon in light of the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games "It's difficult to repeat it in the same terms the idea must be the same: to give these young athletes the opportunity to work and compete in addition to what they do in their respective clubs We have to put games in the legs and arms of the Azzurri at the beginning of the season and at the end of the season." Gianguido Poma commented: "We have scheduled some dates with a single day in order to monitor the kids and keep in touch We believe that the path taken is the right one It's what we do in the world to try to progress." Our task is to give him more opportunities if you increase the workload and the competition by Maurizio Caldarelli and Roberto Angotti Reserved area Transparent Federation Privacy policy Copyright © 2022 FIBS (Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball) - Viale Tiziano 74 This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial - Share with same attribution 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA) which is available on the Internet Grosseto immediately takes the lead and the two teams face each other openly. Lively but ineffective play on both sides. The locals take control of the game with the guests responding in the 11th minute with a header from Biancon: the ball goes out just wide. Grossetani go forward and in the 22nd minute it is Addiego Mobilio who, on a free kick, tests the goalkeeper Giusti. In the 36th minute, goalkeeper Raffaelli intervened on a close-range shot by Giannetti. And the territorial superiority of the home team was rewarded in the 42nd minute thanks to a goal by Dierna who headed the ball into the corner on a cross by Addiego Mobilio. Now the derby was unlocked. "I am satisfied with the growth of the girls – explains coach Federica Brizzi –, who have definitely enriched their technical experience during this long and difficult championship". Now the young under 16 team of Pallavolo Grosseto will continue the season with the category Cup. GROSSETO (3-4-2-1): Raffaelli; Bolcano, Dierna, Possenti; Riccobono (30'st Cela), Addiego Mobilio (33'st Senigagliesi); Benucci (21'st Nunziati). Bench: Piersanti, Sabattini, Shenaj, Sane, Di Meglio. Coach Consonni. SIENA (4-3-1-2): Giusti; Morosi (24'st Ruggiero), Achy, Biancon (29'st Lollo), Di Paola (1'st Pescicani); Suplja (14'st Di Gianni), Bianchi, Mastalli; Candido; Boccardi (36'st Semprini), Giannetti. Bench: Stacchiotti, Hagbe, Masini, Neri. Coach Voria. Referee Branzoni from Mestre (Fiordi-Materozzi). Notes – Yellow cards: Di Paola, Chrysovergis, Suplja. Injuries: 2' and 5'. "The owner Lamioni came to visit us during the week – he says Mr. Consonni – and he cares a lot about the derby just as our fans care a lot about the derby. We will have to be good to try to get into the playoff even if there is a minimum hope, because it no longer depends only on us. We have thrown away many points, but on a competitive level this match gives us a greater boost even if we will have to face it in an emergency situation due to the absence of several players". Italy Baseball Manager Francisco Cervelli selected 32 players he is considering for the National Team and the U-23 National Team for a training camp in Grosseto from March 10 to 14 All players are active in the Italian Baseball Leagues. The roster includes former Minor League Baseball (MiLB) players Alberto Mineo Venezuelan Baseball League infielder Ricardo Paolini and WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup alums Edoardo Cornelli Cervelli's staff will include pitching coaches Alessandro Maestri and Roberto Corradini and assistant coaches Claudio Biagini The strength and conditioning coaches will be Gianni Natale Trainers Massimo Baldi and Marco Mennella will complete the staff with General Manager Gilberto Gerali and Team Executive Riccardo Soglia The U-23 National Team will compete in the European Championship in Czechia from August 5 to 8 The tournament is a Qualifier for the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2026 The Azzurri participated in the WBSC U-21 Baseball World Cup 2014 currently the skipper of the U-18 National Team they never qualified for the U-23 Baseball World Cup Italy will co-host the Baseball European Championship with the Netherlands and Belgium from September 20 to 27 PITCHERS (13) Maurizio Andretta (Fortitudo Bologna) Ettore Giulianelli (Torre Pedrera Falcons) Enrico Zanchi (Reggio Rays).CATCHERS (4) Niccolò Cinelli (Grosseto) Giulio Monello (Parma 1949).INFIELDERS (9) Gabriele Angioi (Parma 1949) Nicholas Bertoldi (New Black Panthers Ronchi) Manuel Zazza (Nettuno 1945).OUTFIELDERS (4) Tommaso Battioni (Parma 1949) Andrea Sellaroli (Grosseto 1952)UTILITES (2) Filippo Agretti (Fortitudo Bologna) Sitemap Media Data Protection Contacts Avenue Général-Guisan, 45 CH-1009 Pully | Switzerland The WBSC is recognised as the sole competent authority in Baseball and Softball by the International Olympic Committee The translation is automatically generated by the system therefore it may present lexical imperfections Grosseto becomes a point of reference for olive growing and quality oil for three days by hosting, within the traditional Madonnino Fair (April 25-27), the first edition of Toscoleum, a professional event for the olive-oil sector between exhibition and training meetings Over 30 brands present a Grosseto Fairs from Friday to next Sunday for a showcase where they will be presented the latest news that the market offers for the supply chain: nursery equipment and products for processing in olive groves one of the Italian regions with the greatest olive-growing vocation Toscoleum becomes thean unmissable event for agricultural companies and olive growers olive oil packagers and trade associations looking for innovative solutions to optimize the quality and yield of their productions to offer operators in the sector – whether professionals or hobbyists – a complete overview of the latest market innovations and the most advanced solutions And precisely to strengthen the role of professional exhibition within a large exhibition fair where almost 50 thousand visitors flock every year Toscoleum will also offer two important professional development events Both scheduled Saturday 26th: in the morning will go on stage “The olive growing that does not betray With the extraordinary participation of George Panels a point of reference for pruning at a national level with the Olive Tree Pruning School that bears his name and with Marcello Pagliai an academic of the Georgofili and with a study and research activity almost entirely dedicated to soil management in agriculture attention will be focused on the olive oil production of Tuscany with the meeting entitled “Between IGP and DOP: the new challenges of olive growing and Tuscan oils” with the introduction of the Vice President of the Region and Councillor for Agriculture Stephanie Saccardi and a talk show with the presidents of the Igp Toscano and the 4 Dop of the region To stay up to date, sign up for our newsletter here! olivonews@pieralisi.com The coach is still struggling to accept the defeat against Fezzanese. "I have my own idea - he concludes - that the injuries to Cavallari and Lollo affected the result. The first chance to score was ours, with Mastalli; instead we conceded the goal in a particular action. We lost many duels, yes; we made a fool of ourselves, yes. But without those forced substitutions I am sure we would not have lost". Grosseto therefore seems to have already archived the 2024/2025 season, (according to Grosseto Sport it has also already decided the location of the summer training camp, Castel del Piano). A situation that must not, however, lower the attention of Robur which, according to the words of the protagonists, wants to conquer the play-offs and maybe even win them. The match is valid for the last day of the 2024/2025 sports season, a final day that promises to be full of emotions: the next 90 minutes, in fact, will decide which teams will play the play off, which i play out and which club, besides Fezzanese, already relegated, will have to say goodbye to the Series D and start again from Excellence. Below are the scheduled meetings in addition to Grosseto-Siena: Fulgens Foligno-Poggibonsi, Fezzanese-Ghiviborgo, Figline-Livorno, Follonica Gavorrano-Seravezza Pozzi, Ostiamare-Montevarchi, San Donato Tavarnelle-Flaminia Civita Castellana, Sangiovannese-Terranuova Traiana. The ranking: Livorno 72; Fulgens Foligno 57; Seravezza Pozzi 56; Ghiviborgo 54; Orvietana 52; Siena 51; Grosseto 49; Ostiamare 44; Poggibonsi 43; Flaminia Civita Castellana, San Donato Tavarnelle, Follonica Gavorrano and Montevarchi 40; Trestina 37; Sangiovannese and Terranuova Traiana 36; Figline 35; Fezzanese 25. The moment of truth has arrived: are you ready? Marzierli decided: tomorrow the captain will not be there and neither will Sabelli, Macchi and Cretella… "Even though Consonni will have to give up four starters, he can count on a large squad, with several talented youngsters: we will have to be careful, from the first to the last minute. Whoever plays, after a season in which he hasn't found much space, will perhaps want to prove to the coach that he was wrong". "We will go to any opponent's home to win, as we have always done." - play-offs, as of today, I am not certain about a handful of points: which ones, in your opinion, in particular? "The ones we lost against the last teams, Fezzanese and Trestina. If we had obtained a positive result in these matches we would have been in the grid for a few days already". He has been the most consistently used Juventus player throughout the season: how tired is he? "They've kept me aside a bit in the last two months, because I've had some ailments, always on my right leg. But now I'm fine. I'm happy, on a personal level, with how things went, even if, naturally, after a while my body felt the effects of all the minutes I played." Next year, Morosi, born in 2004, will no longer be a quota player: is he thinking about his future? "I think about playing the Derby to the utmost". In the first of the two matches, the red and whites won away in Pomarance. Great display of character by the red and whites who won a difficult field like that of Pomarance with a hard-fought 85-83. It was a very close match until the last second, but in the end it was Gea who took home two fundamental points. A few days later, the Grosseto team extended their positive streak with another great performance. This time, winning in Livorno against Liburnia by 90-62. An important success that gives confidence and energy for the end of the season. The ranking: Fortezza Basket 42, Invictus Basket Livorno 38, Polisportiva Vicarello 36, Polisportiva Nicola Chimenti 34, Gea Grosseto 24, Dinamo Basket Rosignano 22, Basket 2000 Arcidosso 22, Valdicornia Basket 22, Basket San Vincenzo 14, Associazione Club Cacciatori e Ciclisti 12, Pallacanestro Grosseto 10, Basket Pomarance 8, Liburnia Basket 6. SAN MARINO: Batista ed (1/3), Angulo 2b (2/4), Proctor r (3/5), Diaz 1b (1/5), Celli ec (1/3), Pieternella es (1/5), Marlin ss (0/4), Servidei 3b (2/3), Lo. Di Raffaele dh (0/4). GROSSETO: Sellaroli 2b (2/4), Aloma ss (1/4), Mc Ilwain ec (0/3), Antonia 3b (2/4), Isenia ed/l (0/3), Ambrosino dh/ed (0/3), Lopez r (0/3), Giordani es (1/4), Luciani 1b (0/3). Succession: SAN MARINO: 300 102 001 = 7 bv 11 and 0 GROSSETO: 100 000 000 = 1 bv 6 and 1 Pitchers: Lage (W) rl 5, bvc 3, bb 2, so 10, pgl 1; Leal (r) rl 2.2, bvc 2, bb 0, so 5, pgl 0; Mendez (f) rl 1.1, bvc 1, bb 1, so 1, pgl 0; Rodriguez (L) rl 4, bvc 6, bb 3, so 2, pgl 4; Prins (r) rl 3, bvc 4, bb 1, so 6, pgl 2; Artitzu (r) rl 1, bvc 0, bb 0, so 1, pgl 0; Isenia (f) rl 1, bvc 1, bb 0, so 1, pgl 1. NOTES: doubles by Batista, Proctor, Aloma and Antonia. Nice success for San Marino Baseball in game 1 of the Easter series with Bsc Grosseto. A double of games scheduled in an unusual way. After the first, played on Friday evening in the historic Grosseto facility of Jannella, for the second game we will move tomorrow afternoon to Serravalle (16 pm). "From this result - commented the Grosseto managers - we can understand the excellent tournament played by the red and white team that did its best against a really strong opponent". Thanks to the third place, however, the adventure of Gea Grosseto continues: the same Aquilotti will return to the field this weekend in Castelnuovo Garfagnana to also play the international tournament with 12 teams, to continue to grow in their skills, always putting the group and their fun first, which are the cornerstones of this sporting experience for the Aquilotti team. These are the eagles who participated in the tournament: Della Fazzia, Digianfilippo, Giannetti, Biagioni, Petito, Pandolfo, Calchetti, Cerboni, Grandinetti, Neri, Rossi, Troiano. Instructor Marco Romboli; assistants Petito and Giannetti. The athletes led by Roberta Marini and Barbara Tamantini returned from the double trip with lots of medals. In the Giovanissime category, first place went to the duo composed of Livia Sini and Lucrezia Stoppa, second place went to the trio composed of Elvira Carobbi, Ilaria Gori and Gaia Morini. In the category Esordienti B, second place for Emma Cherubini, Biancasole D'Onofrio, Gaia Fanciulli, Alma Margari, Dalila Moncada, Vittoria Saudelli, Dafne Tinti. First place in the trio, in both tests, for Margari, Moncada and Tinti. Third place in the duo for Moncada and D'Onofrio. In the Esordienti A category, double first place for Lisa Bellomira, second and third place for Maya Bevilacqua; both then achieved a second place in the duo together with Anna Gabrielli and Camilla Rosso. In the New Athletes category, first place for Giorgia Bisconti and Agnese Mezzabarba. In the Girls category, first place for Vittoria Andreini, second for Ambra Magiotti, for the trio formed by Agnese Bardelli, Giulia Galli and Francesca Ugas. Third place for the team formed by Vittoria Andreini, Agnese Bardelli, Ambra Magiotti, Martina Piccini, Virginia Sabbatini, Francesca Ugas. In the Junior category, first place for the trio formed by Vittoria Andreini, Giulia Fusà and Ambra Magiotti. In the Absolutes, Giulia Fusà was second twice, Giulia Fusà and Ambra Magiotti third twice. First and second place for Vittoria Andreini, Agnese Bardelli, Ginevra Di Matteo, Giulia Fusà, Giulia Galli, Caterina Giovannelli, Ambra Magiotti. Among the Masters, second place for Gaia Iacotonio. The Lucca team is coming off a defeat against Trestina and will do everything possible to obtain third place. Coach Consonni will be able to count on defender Possenti, who has served his suspension, and forwards Addiego Mobilio and Benucci, absent with Aquila Montevarchi. The final assaults were in vain, the Ghiviborgo it closes well and wins, for the Grosseto a defeat which could compromise the road leading to the playoff, although the performance of the Torelli is worth mentioning, for the commitment and dedication of everyone. The Juventus medical staff will also have to evaluate Carbé, who is not in top form due to a flexor problem (he was called up for yesterday's match, but then went to the stands), while the long-term convalescent Ricchi will certainly not be available for the Grosseto derby, as he is continuing with his recovery program. Toru Suzuki set a new T64 world record in the men’s high jump competition in Grosseto Three new world records fell on the final day (9 June) of competition at the Grosseto Grand Prix in Italy rounding off an impressive three days of track and field competition which saw a total of 11 world records set at the city’s Carlo Zecchini stadium Japan’s world bronze medallist Toru Suzuki set a new T64 world record in the men’s high jump competition clearing 1.91m on his second attempt at the height but the atmosphere here in Italy was good and I was able to concentrate well to set a world record I will compete in Japan where I will target another new world record,” said the 39-year-old who won silver at last year’s Asian Para Games Great Britain’s Harrison Walsh and Italy’s Moreno Marchetti meanwhile re-wrote the record books in the men’s shot put F42-46/61-64 competition threw 15.73m in the first round – a new world record for the F44 class his sixth and final throw of 8.74m a new shot put F62 world record finished in first place – his best throw 14 centimetres off the world record he set two years ago Russia’s Sofia Oksem won the women’s discus F11-13 – although the former world and European champion’s best effort of 41.22m fell well short of her record-breaking throw of 47.40m at the Grosseto 2016 European Championships Italy’s reigning Paralympic and world champion finished in second place with three throws over 32 metres on her season debut The men’s event was won by Spain’s Kim Lopez (44.95m) US sprinters David Brown (23.75) completed a hat trick of wins in Grosseto adding a win over 200m to his earlier successes in the 100m and 400m T11 Fellow American Deja Young (25.19) claimed her second sprint win finishing first in the women’s 200m T46/47 Hungary’s Luca Ekler (27.26) also continued to impress a day after leaping to a new long jump T38 world record - the 20-year-old’s time placing her at the top of the women’s 200m T38 world rankings Turkey’s Oguz Akbulut (23.06) and Hakan Cira (23.26) took the top two spots in the men’s 200m T12; Briton Thomas Young (23.87) notched up his sprint double with a win in the men’s 200m T38; South Africa’s Mpumelelo Mhlongo (23.30) beat local favourite Emanuele di Marino (25.36) in the men’s 200m T44 and Russia’s former European champion Aleksei Kotlov (22.91) won the men’s 200m T46/47 Full results can be found here The Big Mat, meanwhile, is preparing for the challenge with San Marino. Game one will be played tomorrow at 20 pm at the "Jannella", while the second match will be on Monday, at 16 pm, in San Marino. "We will step onto the playing diamond - concludes Luciani - with the same attitude with which we faced the BBC. We are aware of San Marino's potential, but we want to win and play excellent baseball". Moving on to the results of the Grosseto Tpra tournament that took place at the Circolo Tennis Grosseto in via Cimabue, the very solid Simona Cinelli confirms her ascent by achieving an excellent second place in pair with Maria D'Avino. A nice third place for the young Irene Benedetti in pair with Sara Bocci. In the men's doubles, a beautiful semifinal for the stubborn Mario Morrone and the very young Matteo Pontrandolfi and the solid Carlo Pasquini in pair with Steli Pugi.