Baseball Recap: Payton College Prep Has No Trouble Against Maine East

Payton College Prep was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Maine East on Saturday. The Grizzlies were the clear victors by a 15-4 margin over the Blue Demons. That's more bragging rights for the Grizzlies, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Max MacKenzie

Runs

04/10/25 @ Northside	4
04/03/25 @ Clemente	4
05/24/25 @ Maine East	3
04/29/25 @ Whitney Young	2
04/08/25 @ Taft	2
+ 13 more games

The team relied heavily on Max MacKenzie, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Payton College Prep: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 10-18 otherwise. Freddie Matvias was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.

Payton College Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Payton College Prep's victory bumped their record up to 15-19. As for Maine East, they are on a 20-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-23.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Payton College Prep will square off against Thornridge at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Grizzlies are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on an 18-game losing streak. As for Maine East, they will face off against Mather at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. The Blue Demons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rangers have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season.