The host Kirkland team will advance to the Junior Softball World Series semi-finals with a 10-0 mercy-rule win over Emilia, Italy at Everest Park on Thursday night.

During the semifinals, Kirkland will play Iloilo Province of the Philippines for a chance to advance to the championship Saturday on ESPN2. The semifinal game will begin at 4:45 p.m. Friday at Everest Park.

The two other semi-finalist teams – Canfield Ohio and Tampa, Fla. – will play at 5 p.m.