Covina, CA — South Pasadena SPHS JV fought back after falling down by five runs in the fifth inning. The comeback fell just short though, in a 6-5 defeat to Covina High School JV Team on Tuesday. South Pasadena SPHS JV scored four runs in the failed comeback. Ivan Becerra, Lucien St. Vaughn, and Nolan Adams all picked up RBIs in the rally. South Pasadena SPHS JV lost despite out-hitting Covina High School JV Team eight to five. Covina High School JV Team scored three runs in the fifth inning. The big inning for Covina High School JV Team came thanks to singles by #6 and #12. #55 was on the hill for Covina High School JV Team. The ace surrendered zero runs on one hit over two innings, striking out two and walking zero. Alex Hodis started the game for South Pasadena SPHS JV. The hurler lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing one hit and three runs while striking out five. Ben Petrillo and Jack Holley entered the game as relief, throwing one and two-thirds innings and two-thirds of an inning respectively. South Pasadena SPHS JV collected eight hits on the day. Jason Yipp, Adams, and Luke Riffle all managed multiple hits for South Pasadena SPHS JV. Yipp went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead South Pasadena SPHS JV in hits. #14 led Covina High School JV Team with two hits in three at bats.