By Canadian Press

Taiwan throws combined perfect game to thump Canada 6-0 at Little League World Series

Aug 17, 2023 | 6:13 PM

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Taiwan threw a combined perfect game to beat Canada 6-0 on Thursday in its opening game at the Little League World Series.

Taiwan’s Fan Chen-Jun did damage on the mound and with his bat, pitching 3 2/3 perfect innings with nine strikeouts and hitting a two-run homer in the second inning to cap the scoring.

Jaxon Weir started for Canada and allowed three runs (two earned) over 1 1/3 innings, striking out three and walking one.

Nickson Heilsing gave up three runs, including Fan’s two-run blast, over 1 1/3 innings.

Cresson Malbeuf pitched 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief, while Tate Sexsmith allowed one hit and no runs in the sixth and final inning.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 17, 2023.

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