Payne Tech took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Newark Tech, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions came out on top in a nail-biter against the Terries on Wednesday, sneaking past 4-3. The win was familiar territory for the Lions, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Lions
| 04/23/25 vs Newark Tech | 4-3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Tech | 16-1 |
| 04/17/25 vs East Side | 9-2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Westampton Tech | 10-4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Newark Central | 20-7 |
Payne Tech pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Newark Tech, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-3.
Coincidentally, Payne Tech and Newark Tech will both be playing Golda Och Academy the next time they take the field. The Terries will head out to face Golda Och Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Lions will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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