South Pasadena, CA — Despite a 6-run deficit in the fifth inning, South Pasadena Frosh/Soph Tigers almost came all the way back, eventually falling 8-6 to El Rancho on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Tigers closed the gap by scoring on a single, a ground out, a hit by pitch, and another ground out. Liam Baum singled after a 7-pitch at-bat, which helped the Tigers tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. The Tigers scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Julian Barnes singled, scoring two runs, Nathan Raju was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and Nico Rettig grounded out, scoring one run. Kory How stepped on the bump first for the Tigers. They gave up seven hits and seven runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking two. Raju, Baum, Rettig, Barnes and Kim each drove in one run for the Tigers. How led the Tigers with two hits in four at bats and stole two bases. -RH (delayed recap due to game re-scheduling/additions)