South Pasadena, CA — Max Raphael collected three hits in three at bats, as South Pasadena Freshman Tigers defeated San Marino 12-2 on Wednesday. Raphael singled in the third inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fifth inning. Raphael, George Kawakami, and Michael Foran at the bottom of South Pasadena Freshman Tigers's lineup combined for four of the team's eight hits in their victory. They scored five runs and drove in five. San Marino opened the scoring in the first after #23 singled, scoring one run. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring six runs on four hits to take the lead, 6-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Foran that drove in two. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the third inning. Raphael singled, scoring three runs, Mateo Castillo tripled, scoring one run, and an error scored one run. Castillo opened the game for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. The hurler allowed three hits and two runs (zero earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking none. #16 started on the bump for San Marino. The pitcher allowed four hits and nine runs over two innings, striking out two and walking five. Raphael pitched one inning of no-run ball for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers in relief. The pitcher surrendered zero hits, striking out none and walking one. Castillo paced South Pasadena Freshman Tigers with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Aiden Chang, Foran, and Brandon Hom each stole multiple bases for South Pasadena Freshman Tigers. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers stole eight bases in the game. #23 provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led San Marino with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. #23 stole two bases. San Marino stole four bases in the game. South Pasadena Freshman Tigers will travel to Monrovia for their next game on Saturday. By GameChanger Media