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CanadaB次元官网网址檚 entry in the Little League World Series lost an elimination game Wednesday in Williamsport, capping a spirited run at the Pennsylvanian townB次元官网网址檚 fabled baseball tournament.

The Surrey-based squad fell 9-4 to a Puerto Rican team in front of more than 2,600 spectators.

The teams were supposed to play Tuesday, but the game was rained out and rescheduled for Wednesday, with the loser eliminated and the winner moving on to play in ThursdayB次元官网网址檚 International bracket semifinal.

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Heading into action Wednesday, Whalley had won two games (against Spain and Mexico) and lost one (to Panama) during the 10-day tournament, which closes with the championship game Sunday.

The Whalley contingent will remain in Williamsport until early that day, when theyB次元官网网址檒l travel by bus to Toronto to be honoured at a Blue Jays game, with VIP treatment, before flying home.

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The team has been on the road for more than a month, after winning the provincial championship in Trail and the national title in Mirabel, Quebec. From there, they traveled directly to Williamsport.

Marino said his players were disappointed by WednesdayB次元官网网址檚 loss, but were still having fun.

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Thank you Mr. Trudeau, the boys appreciate your support.

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Following the game, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his congratulations in a tweet.

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On Friday, the team will play an exhibition game against Team Australia, for fun.

Marino said his players should be proud of getting to the Elite Eight round of the 16-team tournament.

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This is the sixth time Whalley Little League has earned a trip to the World Series (previously in 1973, 1978, 1997, 2005 and 2006), and the 21st time that a team from British Columbia has earned the nod, including 13 of the last 14 tournaments.

WhalleyB次元官网网址檚 13-player roster includes Joey Marino, Andre Juco, Kai Sheck, Ian Huang, Zeaden Pleasants, Nate Colina, Colten Myers, Jaren Ashbee, Ty Grewal, Cole Balkovec, Dio Gama, Jordan Jaramillo and Mattias Brisson. TheyB次元官网网址檙e coached by Marino, Lucky Pawa and Dean Mayencourt.

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