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Canada Stuns South Korea 5-1 to Advance in Little League World Series
Cruz Krpan drove in a run and Kian Sandhu struck out five in four scoreless innings as Canada set up a quarterfinal matchup with Japan.
On Tuesday, Canada defeated South Korea 5-1 at the Little League World Series, with Shortstop Cruz Krpan recording two hits and driving in a run to advance the team.
The Little Mountain team from Vancouver scored four runs in the first inning, establishing a commanding early lead that propelled Canada further than any recent Canadian squad in the tournament.
Pitcher Jean Ramos earned the win over two innings, while relief pitcher Kian Sandhu struck out five batters across four innings, limiting South Korea to three hits total.
South Korea threatened a comeback with the bases loaded in the final half-inning, but Sandhu delivered a four-pitch strikeout to Rio Gil, ending the game and eliminating the team.
Canada will face Japan on Wednesday at Volunteer Stadium with a berth in the quarterfinals of the international bracket at stake in the next matchup.