The Americans scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to clinch the win at Svoboda Ballpark in Prague.

Nick Mullins singled with a bunt before Gilbert Saenz and Jonathan Lynch walked to load the bases, and Cameron Schiller produced two runs with a single up the middle. 

The last run of the game was batted-in by Jenner Christiansen, with an infield single to second base.

The result means Venezuela ended in fourth place.

Canada, meanwhile, made it a perfect seven wins out of seven by defeating South Africa 10-4.

They topped Group B ahead of Australia, who overcame The Netherlands 7-3 today.

Elsewhere in the section, Denmark beat Singapore 5-3 to secure a fifth-place finish.

In Group A, hosts Czech Republic claimed a dramatic 5-4 win over Cuba at Hippos Arena in Havlíčkův Brod to snatch the fourth and final quarter-final berth at the expense of their opponents.

Earlier in the day, table toppers Japan completed a clean sweep of victories by defeating Botswana 3-0.

Argentina clinched second place after inflicting a third defeat of the event on defending champions New Zealand, winning 6-4.

New Zealand had to settle for third spot.

Today's other match in Group A saw Mexico finish with a 12-2 victory over winless Philippines to end in fifth spot.

Tomorrow's quarter-finals is due to pit Japan against Venezuela, the US against Argentina, New Zealand against Australia and Czech Republic against Canada.

The semi-finals are scheduled for Saturday (June 22).

The final and bronze medal games will then be held on Sunday (June 23).