Pasadena, CA — Both teams were strong on the bump on Saturday, but South Pasadena Freshman Tigers defeated Maranatha 3-2. Max Agius started the game for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers and recorded 14 outs. Maranatha opened the scoring in the first after an error scored one run. Lucas McCollum hit a sacrifice fly, which helped South Pasadena Freshman Tigers tie the game at one in the top of the third. In the top of the sixth, South Pasadena Freshman Tigers broke up the tie when Kian Mannel singled, scoring one run. Then a single by Mateo Castillo followed to extend the lead to 3-1. Agius earned the win for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and one run (zero earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking two. Vincent took the loss for Maranatha. The pitcher went one inning, giving up zero runs on zero hits, striking out three and walking two. Luke began the game for Maranatha. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and one run over four innings, striking out three and walking two. Tyler Wilson collected the save. Ronan Selsby and Castillo each collected two hits for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. Mannel, McCollum, and Castillo each drove in one run for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers had a strong eye at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Agius and Selsby led the team with two free passes each. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers play at home on Wednesday against their Rival San Marino in their next game.