South Pasadena, CA — Both teams were strong on the hill on Monday, but Monrovia Junior Varsity Wildcat was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-2 victory over South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. Jesse Li started the game for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers and recorded 15 outs. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers lost despite out-hitting Monrovia Junior Varsity Wildcat five to four. Sawyer Courtice, Matt Rogers, David Kemper, Zach Park, and Nathan Gutierrez each collected one hit for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. Monrovia Junior Varsity Wildcat were the first to get on the board in the fourth when Zachery Bradley singled, scoring one run. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after Gutierrez singled down the left field line, and Monrovia Junior Varsity Wildcat committed an error, each scoring one run. Monrovia Junior Varsity Wildcat took the lead, 3-2, in the top of the sixth thanks to two walks. Li started on the bump for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. The pitcher allowed three hits and one run (zero earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking none. Gavin Shearin started on the hill for Monrovia Junior Varsity Wildcat. The pitcher gave up five hits and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out seven and walking one. Gutierrez went 1-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Rogers stole three bases. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers turned two double plays in the game. Bradley provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Monrovia Junior Varsity Wildcat with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Bradley, Wyatt Barrier, Raul Gutierrez, and Parker each collected one hit for Monrovia Junior Varsity Wildcat. Monrovia Junior Varsity Wildcat turned one double play in the game. Next up for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers is a game at Monrovia on Thursday.