Hills have made history as the first team ever from the Australia Region to win their first two games of the Junior League World Series, as they defeated Canada 14-9 this morning.
After a back-and-forth ballgame where the lead was exchanged five times, Hills plated five runs in the first extra inning to put the game beyond doubt.
Will Edwards was fantastic for Hills, as the righty finished with a double, two RBIs, two walks and three runs. Edwards was also called upon in a delicate defensive situation, as the former U12 World Cup representative tossed four innings of high-pressure relief, and setting the platform for his team to make history.
Christos Lyberopoulos continued his strong tournament with two more hits, while Tyler Spiteri finished with a triple and two RBI.
Canada plated two runs in the bottom of the seventh to send the game to extra innings, but in trademark Hills fashion, they never gave in.
All five of Hills' extra innings runs were scored with two outs, which set the stage for Edwards, who slammed the door shut with a 1-2-3 inning to seal the win.
Hills now are only one win away from the International Championship game, as they take on Asia-Pacific at 7am AEST on Thursday 16 August.