Recap
Sixth-Inning Spurt Lead South Pasadena Freshman Tigers Past Alhambra
South Pasadena 11, Alhambra 3
Alhambra, CA — South Pasadena Freshman Tigers scored six runs in the sixth inning, which helped them defeat Alhambra 11-3 on Wednesday at Alhambra High School. Jonah Bangar singled, scoring two runs, Michael Foran singled, scoring one run, Dylan Cosylion grounded out, scoring one run, Max Raphael grounded out, scoring one run, and Drake Donaldson singled, scoring one run.
A single by Mateo Castillo put South Pasadena Freshman Tigers on the board in the top of the first.
South Pasadena Freshman Tigers added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Ace Newton reached on catcher's interference, and South Pasadena Freshman Tigers scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run.
Alhambra tied the game in the bottom of the third thanks to a walk by #25, and a triple by #30.
In the top of the fourth inning, South Pasadena Freshman Tigers went back into the lead after Donaldson singled to center field, and Cooper Slattery walked, each scoring one run.
Max Belliotti earned the win for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. The hurler allowed three hits and three runs (zero earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking four. #10 stepped on the bump first for Alhambra. The hurler gave up six hits and five runs (two earned) over four and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking five. Jacob Walters threw two innings of zero-run ball for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers in relief. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out three and walking none.
South Pasadena Freshman Tigers tallied 11 hits in the game. Brandon Hom, Donaldson, and Slattery each collected two hits for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. Bangar and Donaldson each drove in two runs for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers had patience at the plate, amassing nine walks for the game. Zach Hocker, Hom, and Castillo led the team with two walks each. Hom and Slattery each stole multiple bases for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers stole five bases in the game. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers turned one double play in the game.
#30 provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Alhambra with two runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-2 on the day. #25 led Alhambra with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game.
Next up for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers is a game at Burbank on Saturday.
By GameChanger Media

