AP. Lauren Lappin had three hits and four runs batted in and Jennie Finch picked up the victory as the United States beat Botswana, 21-0, in a game that was stopped after three innings at the world softball championships in Caracas, Venezuela.

Japan, the Olympic champion, defeated Cuba, 1-0, after a rain delay to remain unbeaten after four games. Japan has allowed only one run at the tournament and is a favorite to challenge the United States, which has won six straight titles.