Covina, CA — Despite a 4-run deficit in the fourth inning, South Pasadena Freshman Tigers almost came all the way back, eventually falling 8-7 to Charter Oak on Saturday at Charter Oak High School. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers closed the gap by scoring on a triple, a single, and a single. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers lost despite out-hitting Charter Oak 12 to 11. Zach Hocker and Brandon Hom each collected three hits for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. Charter Oak got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after South Pasadena Freshman Tigers committed an error, and #11 doubled to center field, each scoring one run. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers jumped back into the lead in the top of the third inning after Hocker doubled, and Charter Oak committed an error, each scoring one run. Charter Oak jumped into the lead in the bottom of the third when #24 doubled, scoring two runs, #17 singled, scoring one run, and #14 singled, scoring one run. Hom pitched three innings in relief for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. The pitcher gave up two hits and zero runs while, striking out three and walking one. Jonah Bangar started on the hill for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. The hurler surrendered four hits and five runs (three earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out two and walking none. #24 stepped on the hill first for Charter Oak. The hurler gave up six hits and four runs (two earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking one. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers piled up 12 hits in the game. Hocker went 3-for-4 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Aiden Chang collected two hits for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers in four at bats. Charter Oak tallied 11 hits in the game. By GameChanger Media