Flannigan leads Canada past Australia 9-6 at women’s baseball World Cup

VIERA, Fla. — Right-fielder Jenna Flannigan had three hits, including two doubles, to drive in three runs as Canada topped Australia 9-6 on Saturday at the women’s baseball World Cup.

Starting pitcher Allison Schroder gave up six runs — only two earned — and struck out two in 3 2/3 innings for Canada (3-1). Elizabeth Gilder gave up two hits, had a wild pitch, and hit a batter in her two-thirds of an inning before Anne-Sophie Lavallee came in for the win.

“This was a big character win for our team,” said Canadian Manager Andre Lachance. “We received contributions up and down our line up and from players off the bench. It was a real team-win tonight.”

Lavallee pitched 2 2/3 innings, striking out two but only allowing two hits.