CA — Sawyer Courtice collected four hits in four at bats, but South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers lost to La Canada 8-6 on Friday. Courtice singled in the second inning, singled in the third inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the seventh inning. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers lost despite out-hitting La Canada 11 to four. Courtice led South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers with four hits. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers opened the scoring in the bottom of the second thanks to two singles. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers first got on the board when Courtice singled, scoring one run. La Canada flipped the game on its head in the top of the third, scoring five runs on one hit to take the lead, 5-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a walk by Jack W that drove in three. Rafi Esteva led things off on the mound for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. The lefty allowed one hit and five runs (zero earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out three and walking two. Daniel Choi began the game for La Canada. The starter allowed 10 hits and six runs (five earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking two. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers amassed 11 hits in the game. Abraham Acuna and E.J. Pearson each collected multiple hits for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. Lucas McCollum and Pearson each stole multiple bases for South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers ran wild on the base paths, collecting six stolen bases for the game. South Pasadena Junior Varsity Tigers turned one double play in the game. Robinson went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead La Canada in hits. Fraund, Robinson, and Nathan C each drove in one run for La Canada. Fraund led La Canada with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. By GameChanger Media