1.   Canada reached the final with a sudden-death shutout semifinal win over Russia, the tournament favorites.

2.   He was one of only five major league pitchers to throw shutout wins in his first two starts.

3.   Kawajiri, a fourth-round draft choice, struck out six and walked five as he earned his first shutout win.

4.   The Braves matched their biggest shutout win this century.

5.   White was one of only five major league pitchers to throw shutout wins in his first two starts.