Anaheim, CA — Tigers Rally Past Alhambra, 4–2, Behind Robinson’s Blast and Strong Pitching March 23, 2026 — Anaheim, CA The South Pasadena Varsity Tigers turned a pivotal third inning into the difference Monday, defeating Alhambra 4–2 at Angel Stadium with timely hitting and a composed performance on the mound. Alhambra struck first in the top of the third, manufacturing a run on a fly out by Hernandez to take an early 1–0 lead. But the Tigers responded immediately—and emphatically—in the bottom half of the inning. Cody Robinson provided the spark, launching a two-run home run just inside the left-field foul pole to flip the score and give South Pasadena a 2–1 advantage. The momentum shift proved decisive, as the Tigers never trailed again. On the mound, Hanson Chan delivered a steady outing, going 6⅔ innings while allowing just three hits and two runs. The right-hander struck out three and walked two, keeping Alhambra’s lineup in check throughout the afternoon. Navarro started for Alhambra, surrendering two runs on three hits over three innings while striking out four. South Pasadena added insurance runs with disciplined situational hitting. Anthony Ortiz drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to center, while Phil Malatesta brought home another on a slow dribbler to third—scoring Robinson, who made a daring, headfirst dive at the plate to beat the throw. Robinson led the Tigers offensively, finishing 1-for-2 with two RBIs. Kawasaki, Malatesta, Esquivel, and Robinson each recorded a hit in a balanced attack. Alhambra threatened late, but the Tigers dramatically shut the door. With the tying run on second in the final inning, Robinson—now in relief—induced a ground ball that was cleanly handled on a cross body throw by shortstop Anthony Ortiz, who fired to first for the game-ending out. Hernandez paced Alhambra with two hits in three at-bats, while Barajas contributed an RBI in the loss. South Pasadena made some timely diving and hustling plays to shut the door on the Moor's offense. With the win, South Pasadena carries momentum into its next matchup, set for Friday at home against the West Covina Varsity Bulldogs.