(Blackburn News file photo courtesy of Softball Canada)(Blackburn News file photo courtesy of Softball Canada)
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Local players help Canada pick up first win at U17 softball championship

Some local softball players helped Canada win its first game at the U17 Pan American Softball Championship in Guatemala.

Canada beat the host team 3-1 to even its record at 1-1.

Durham's Owen Rahn scored the opening run of the game in the third inning when he got on with a fielder's choice then scampered around the bases on a couple of wild pitches and a passed ball.

Later in the sixth inning with the game tied at one, Tavistock's Mason McKay drove in a run with a double then in the seventh, Cargill's Jackson Pegelo punched an RBI single to drive in the insurance run.

Pitchers were Andrew Van Boekel of Bright and Shakespeare's Reese Yantzi combined for the win.

Canada now faces Mexico (3-0) Tuesday at 3 p.m. EST.

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