San Marino, CA — Lucas Cologne collected four hits in five at bats, as South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers defeated San Marino 11-3 on Thursday. Cologne doubled in the seventh inning, singled in the third inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the sixth inning. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers won thanks in part to seven runs in the fifth inning. Lucas McCollum singled, scoring one run, Rafi Esteva singled, scoring two runs, Thomas Kemper singled, scoring two runs, and David Kemper singled, scoring two runs. A single by Cologne put South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers on the board in the top of the third. Sawyer Courtice earned the win for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. The starter surrendered one hit and zero runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out nine and walking five. JJ Rudolph stepped on the hill first for San Marino. The pitcher allowed nine hits and four runs (three earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking three. Alejandro Garcia appeared in relief for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers collected 18 hits in the game. James Mortier-Lamb, E.J. Pearson, Esteva, Kemper, and Kemper each collected multiple hits for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. Esteva stole two bases. Rudolph led San Marino with one run batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-4 on the day. San Marino had patience at the plate, amassing seven walks for the game. Chris Luu and Harrison Eberwein led the team with two walks each. By GameChanger Media