There aren't many positions in sports that rival the importance of a softball pitcher ... stingy pitchers that are tough to crack, here are 19 pitchers to watch as they begin their postseason ...

All games played at the Softball Center. All times Eastern Daylight ... Italy 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 China vs. New Zealand 2:30 a.m. Australia vs. Canada 4:45 a.m. Cuba vs.