SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Juan Reyes has thrown two complete-game shutouts for Venezuela. Nevada's Garrett Gallegos has yet to let an opponent score. Liu Wei-Heng struck out the side in back-to-back innings for Taiwan. Tommy D’Amura generated a hitting frenzy that kept Connecticut’s run alive.

Star players are powering the four unbeaten teams at the Little League World Series, who meet in games Wednesday with a spot in the weekend semifinals at stake.

Juan and his curveball help out Venezuela

Juan struck out nine in each of his shutouts, a dominant start to Venezuela's run in Williamsport.

Through his translator, Juan said “he’s happy with the results he’s been getting." And with a little bit of a smirk, he mentioned that he would like to try for a third straight shutout.

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