So, what to do while you await the first preseason game? Check out USA Softball's "Bound for Beijing" tour. They're playing 7 college teams (through May 14th) and all the games are on ESPN.

Arizona was the first victim. (oiy! errors!) Next up? Oklahoma State on April 22nd.

Don't forget there's an ongoing effort to reinstate softball as an Olympic sport in 2012. Check here for a story and sign the petition.