Softball: White Sox suffer dual setback

The New Zealand women's team suffered a dual setback on their tour of North America yesterday.

They suffered defeat for the first time since arrived in the United States a week ago, with the Harlem Diamonds inflicting two losses on the tourists in Denver, Colorado.

The Diamonds won the first match 1-0 then backed up to beat the White Sox again 3-1.

The New Zealanders, who have registered five wins on tour, will remain in Denver this week for exhibition games before heading to Vancouver for the Canada Cup tournament.