Encino Shut Down in Third Round of Pony World Series

Encino stranded eight baserunners, including three in the sixth inning, and was defeated by Seoul, South Korea, 4-0, Tuesday in a third-round game of the Pony League World Series in Washington, Pa.

Encino (16-3) managed only four singles against Hyuk Kang and Hyun Hwang Jae, who combined to lead the defending champions into the final round. Encino loaded the bases with two out in the sixth, but Hyun relieved Hyuk and struck out Chris Garza on a 2-2 curve to end the threat.

Seoul (13-0) scored the only run it would need when Han Sohn Suk hit a solo home run off Garza (7-1) in the first inning.

For Encino, Cesar Martinez had two hits and Glen Carson and Garza each singled.

Encino will play Orland Park, Ill., today at 4:30 p.m. The winner will face Seoul at 4:30 p.m. Thursday and must defeat Seoul twice to win the title.