In Friday's non-league bout, the Payne Tech Lions (Newark, NJ) baseball squad overwhelmed the host Newark Central Blue Devils (Newark, NJ), by a tally of 13-5.

Next up, the Lions encounter the Golda Och Academy (West Orange, NJ) in a non-league bout, on Monday, April 28. Payne Tech will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The enter the bout with a 3-1 record after their 24-1 non-league loss to Newark Tech (Newark, NJ).

The Blue Devils (1-9) will now prepare for their bout against Tech (Newark, NJ). The Panthers enter the SEC - Independence bout with a 5-3 record. In their last bout, Tech overcame University (Newark, NJ), 13-3, in a league bout.