Pitcher Reid Hefflick struck out seven batters, hit a homer and drove in three runs to help lift Canada to a 7-3 win over Venezuela on Sunday at the Little League World Series.
Hefflick allowed three runs – two of them earned – walked one and gave up five hits, including one home run, over 3 2/3 innings.
Nathaniel Factor also went deep for Canada and had three RBIs. Robert Orr drove in the other run for the Canadian team from White Rock, B.C.
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Reece Usselman pitched the final 2 1/3 runless innings for Canada, striking out three and allowing a hit and two walks.
Jonney Rosario homered for Venezuela, which is representing Latin America at the tournament.
Canada will play Japan on Wednesday for a chance to move on to the final of the international bracket. The double-elimination format means Canada will have two chances to advance.
The winner of the international side will play the winner of the American bracket in the final.
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