LLWS 2026 Game 27 Recap: Canada 5, Asia-Pacific 1
Canada stunned South Korea 5-1 to earn revenge for its 7-0 loss to the same opponent in the tournament opener. Shortstop Cruz Krpan collected two hits and drove in a run to lead the offense. Jean Ramos and Kian Sandhu combined on the mound to hold South Korea to just one hit and one run.
Canada racked up seven hits in the win while limiting South Korea to three. The victory marks the first time a Canadian team has advanced this far at the Little League World Series since 2017. Canada moves on to face Japan on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the international bracket.
Ramos and Sandhu Hold South Korea to One Run
Jean Ramos started and earned the win, working two innings of one-hit ball while allowing a run on four walks. Kian Sandhu came on in relief and worked four innings, striking out five while allowing two hits and seven walks but no runs. Together, the pair limited South Korea’s lineup to just three hits on the day.
A statement win for Canada: The result marks the first time a Canadian team has advanced this far at the Little League World Series since 2017. Little Mountain Little League turned the tables on the same South Korean team that had opened Canada’s tournament with a lopsided 7-0 loss.
Cruz Krpan Leads a Seven-Hit Attack
Krpan went 2-for-3 at the plate and drove in a run to power Canada’s offense. The team as a whole finished with seven hits, more than doubling South Korea’s total of three. The balanced attack gave Canada’s pitching staff more than enough support to protect the shutout bid through most of the game.
South Korea’s tournament continues: South Korea entered the game after opening the tournament with a dominant 7-0 win of its own. The Asia-Pacific region representatives now shift focus to the elimination bracket, where they must win out to keep their championship hopes alive.
How the Game Unfolded
| Stretch | Key Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Early Innings | Jean Ramos limits South Korea to one hit over two innings. Cruz Krpan gets Canada’s offense going with an early hit. | CAN 1-3, AP 0-1 |
| Middle Innings | Kian Sandhu comes on in relief and settles in, striking out five. Canada’s offense adds on to build its lead. | CAN 5, AP 1 |
| Final Innings | Sandhu closes out the win, finishing with four scoreless innings of relief. | Final: CAN 5, AP 1 |
Game 27 Box Score
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 5 | 7 | TBD |
| Asia-Pacific, South Korea | 1 | 3 | TBD |
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | BB | K | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Ramos | Canada | 2 | 1 | 4 | TBD | Win |
| Kian Sandhu | Canada | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | Save |
| Key Hit | Player | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hits, 1 RBI | Cruz Krpan | Canada | Led Canada’s seven-hit offensive effort |
Next Games for Canada and Asia-Pacific
Canada’s path forward: Little Mountain Little League continues its historic run, the deepest by a Canadian team since 2017. Canada now turns its attention to a quarterfinal matchup against Japan on Wednesday. South Korea must regroup quickly in the elimination bracket to keep its tournament alive.
Conclusion
Canada beat South Korea 5-1 in Game 27 of the 2026 LLWS, avenging its 7-0 loss to the same team in the tournament opener. Jean Ramos and Kian Sandhu combined to allow just one run while Cruz Krpan drove in a run and collected two hits. Canada’s seven-hit offense doubled up South Korea’s total.
Canada advances to face Japan on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the international bracket, marking its deepest run since 2017. South Korea’s tournament continues in the elimination bracket, where the team must win every game to survive. The revenge win adds to a memorable tournament for the Vancouver-based club.
