Lady Gladiator Softball helps “Strikeout Cancer” by hosting Pink-out « previous story album next » Pretty in pink! Karen Mathiowetz, a 1968 graduate of Italy High School and cancer survivor, tosses the opening-pitch to Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards. Mathiowetz, who is no stranger to the mound, lofted an underhand pitch directly over the plate to Richards doing her part to “Strikeout Cancer” during Italy’s pink-out game against the Maypearl Lady Panthers. (Barry Byers) Download original photo