Placentia, CA — Both teams were strong on the hill on Monday, but Valencia Varsity Tigers defeated Montclair 2-1. Jonathan Rodriguez started the game for Valencia Varsity Tigers and recorded nine outs. Valencia Varsity Tigers got on the board in the fourth inning after Nathan Diaz singled, scoring one run. Johnny Castellanos earned the win for Valencia Varsity Tigers. The reliever allowed eight hits and one run over four innings, striking out none and walking none. Medina took the Johnny Castellanos earned the win for Valencia Varsity Tigers. The reliever allowed eight hits and one run over four innings, striking out none and walking none. Medina took the loss for Montclair. They went five innings, surrendering two runs on seven hits, striking out four and walking one. Rodriguez started on the bump for Valencia Varsity Tigers. They gave up two hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out five and walking one. Castellanos and Diaz each collected two hits for Valencia Varsity Tigers. Castellanos and Diaz each drove in one run for Valencia Varsity Tigers. Valencia Varsity Tigers turned one double play in the game. Valencia Varsity Tigers were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Lorenzo Duran made the most plays with five. Montclair piled up 10 hits in the game. Borruto went 1-for-4 at the plate as the 3-hole hitter led the team with one run batted in. Padilla led Montclair with three hits in four at bats. Medina collected two hits for Montclair in four at bats. Valencia Varsity Tigers welcome St. Paul on Wednesday for their next game.