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United States head coach Ken Eriksen celebrates with Monica Abbott , The Canadian PressStarter Monica Abbott pitched a complete-game one-hitter, and the United States beat Canada 1-0 on Thursday in round-robin play.
Canadian starter Sara Groenewegen pitched two shutout innings, allowing three hits, striking out four and walking one batter, while also supplying Canada's only hit of the game as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning.Jen Gilbert was walked to lead off the inning before Groenewegen followed with a double to right field. Pinch-runner Joey Lye attempted to score from first on the play but was tossed out at home plate.
Caira took over in the third and went 2 2/3 innings, allowing three hits, one earned run with two strikeouts for the loss.The Canadians will face Australia next on Saturday. The top-four teams in the round-robin tournament will have a shot at medals, with the No. 1 and 2 seeds playing for gold, while the third- and fourth-place nations will battle for bronze.
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