Kian Sandhu of Little Mountain of Vancouver, middle, slaps a tag on Éliott Parent of Académie Les Aigles of Trois-Rivières, Que., during semifinal action at the Canadian Little League Championship at Cameron Bowl in Glace Bay on Tuesday afternoon. Parent was called out on the play. Little Mountain won the game 8-0 and were scheduled to play in the national final on Wednesday afternoon. The score result was not available at print time, but a full recap and pictures are available online at capebretonpost.com. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentTwo teams remain standing at the Canadian Little League Championship in Cape Breton.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentLittle Mountain of Vancouver and Ottawa West secured their spots in the national championship game on Tuesday afternoon, posting victories in their respective semifinal games.Article contentArticle contentIn the first game, Little Mountain used a six-run first inning to defeat Académie Les Aigles of Trois-Rivières, Que., 8-0.Article contentArticle contentJacob Massel powered the offence in the opening inning with a three-run home run to centre field.Article contentThe Quebec representatives threatened in the fifth inning with the bases loaded, but Little Mountain pitcher Kian Sandhu was able to work his way out of the jam.Article contentSandhu earned the complete game shutout on the mound for British Columbia. Quebec’s Isaac Gagné went four innings, while Meysson Guerrier relieved him in the fourth inning. Gagné was tagged with the loss.Article content Emery Taverez of Ottawa West, right, gets a high-five from coach Geoff Nolan as fans cheer in the background after he hit a solo home run during semifinal action against Calgary West at the Canadian Little League Championship at Cameron Bowl in Glace Bay on Tuesday afternoon. Ottawa West won the game 3-1 and advanced to the national championship game on Wednesday afternoon. The score result was not available at publication time, but a full recap and pictures are available online at capebretonpost.com. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentIn the second game, Ottawa West edged Calgary West 3-1.Article contentAfter a scoreless first inning, the Ontario representatives struck in the second inning scoring three runs, which was highlighted by a solo home run by Emery Taverez.Article contentAlberta would cut the lead to two shortly after but was unable to find the tying run in the contest.Article contentOttawa West’s Edward Chamberland claimed the victory. Calgary West’s Liam Strang shouldered the loss.Article contentLittle Mountain and Ottawa West will take to the field on Wednesday at noon Atlantic time for the national final. The winner will advance to the Little League World Series later this month in Williamsport, P.A.Article content
British Columbia, Ontario punch ticket to Canadian Little League Championship final in Cape Breton
