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In a special fifth place game on Tuesday morning, Canada beat Italy 3-0 and qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games with USA, Japan, Australia and also the host China.
Rachel Schill won the first run for Canada in the third inning when the Italians focused on Jennifer Salling who was stealing second.
In the very beginning of the fourth, Alison Bradley shot to the right outfield and ran home, as the third baseman bobbled the throw from the outfielder.
Angela Lichty earned the third run for her team in the fifth, which was still due to the rival's error.
The Canadian starter Lauren Bay and the reliever Robin Mackin combined to strike out seven and walk one, allowing no hits and no runs.
Leslie Malerich pitched for Italy in 6 1/3 innings, striking out five and giving up two walks as well as eight hits.
Issued by: News Service, Organizing Committee
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