Venezuela beats Agana, Guam in World Series

Juan Rivera and Jimali Fermin each hit home runs Saturday to power Altagracia, Venezuela past Agana, Guam, 9-0 at the Little League World Series.

Venezuela tallied five runs in the first inning to take control of the game. Jhonny Sandrea and Adis Portillo hit back-to-back singles and Chancellor San Miguel committed a throwing error, allowing one run to cross the plate before a fielder's choice grounder and Edixon Martinez's infield single drove in the second run.

Rivera then hit the first pitch from losing pitcher Reyn Johnson to center field for a three-run homer and 5-0 advantage. Venezuela scored four times in the sixth to put the game out of reach.