South Pasadena, CA — South Pasadena Freshman Tigers defeated South El Monte 12-10 on Saturday after taking the lead early in the game, 7-2 after two innings. Max Agius earned the win for South Pasadena. The pitcher surrendered two runs over two innings, striking out two. South Pasadena Tigers were the first to get on the board in the first when James Mortimer-Lamb singled, scoring two runs. Then they added one run in the second after Mannel grounded into a fielder's choice. South Pasadena Tigers added one run in the third. Joshua Bracamonte walked, making the score 4-2. Kian Mannel, Cameron Kiser and Choi each appeared in relief for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers Surrendering 8 runs. South El Monte flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring eight runs on five hits to take the lead, 10-7. The game was tied at 10 in the top of the sixth when Kian Mannel singled, scoring two runs. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers flipped the game on its head in the top of the sixth, scoring five runs on three hits to take the lead, 12-10. The biggest blow in the inning was an error that drove in two. Mateo Castillo took the mound in the final inning to close the game and collected the save. Mannel led South Pasadena Freshman Tigers with three runs batted in from the number nine spot in the lineup. The second baseman went 2-for-4 on the day. Mannel and EJ Pearson each collected two hits for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. Tyler Wilson paced South Pasadena Freshman Tigers with four walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing nine walks for the game. Mannel and Pearson each stole multiple bases for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. The Tigers stole eight bases in the game. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers play at home on Wednesday against La Salle in their next game.