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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 in South Williamsport, with Shortstop Cruz Krpan recording two hits and driving in a run.
The Little Mountain team from Vancouver scored four runs in the first inning, establishing an early commanding lead that propelled Canada further than recent Canadian squads in the tournament.
Relief pitcher Kian Sandhu struck out five batters over four innings, while Jean Ramos earned the win pitching two innings, as Canada limited South Korea to three hits.
South Korea threatened a comeback with the bases loaded in the final half-inning, but Sandhu struck out Rio Gil to end the game and secure Canada's advance.
Canada will face Japan on Wednesday at Volunteer Stadium with a quarterfinal berth in the international bracket at stake, continuing the tournament's advancement round.