SLIDE SHOW: A hard look at softball’s best

Surrey Leader photos from the WBSC Women's World Softball Championship on July 16 and 17 Softball City.

Jul. 19, 2016 10:00 a.m.
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Photos by Boaz Joseph / The Leader

Images from the WBSC Women’s World Softball Championship on July 16 and 17 Softball City.

The tournament continues until July 24.

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