La Cañada, CA — South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers fell 8-5 to La Canada on Tuesday despite out-hitting them seven to five. Sawyer Courtice led South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers with two hits. La Canada jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Rodriguez singled, scoring one run, Thomas Kemper induced Daniel Choi to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, and Nauber singled, scoring two runs. La Canada added one run in the third after Robinson singled to center field. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers tied the game in the top of the fifth thanks to an error, and a sacrifice fly by Courtice. In the bottom of the sixth, La Canada broke up the tie when Lee grounded out, scoring two runs. Then a dropped third strike followed to extend the lead to 8-5. Kemper stepped on the bump first for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. The hurler surrendered four hits and five runs (four earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking three. Choi started the game for La Canada. The pitcher allowed five hits and five runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking three. Ernie Valdez and Rafi Esteva each drove in two runs for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. E.J. Pearson stole two bases. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game. Nauber led La Canada with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The third baseman went 1-for-2 on the day. Robinson led La Canada with two hits in three at bats. Lee stole two bases. La Canada ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game. By GameChanger Media