Payton College Prep's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They skirted past the Lincoln Park Lions 4-2. This was payback for the Grizzlies, who suffered a 1-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Derek Patton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
Augie Ruf
| 04/29/25 @ Whitney Young | 4 |
| 04/04/25 vs Kennedy | 3 |
| 05/05/25 @ Lincoln Park | 2 |
| 04/30/25 vs Ogden International | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Taft | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
On the hitting side, Payton College Prep's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Augie Ruf, who went 2-for-3 with two runs. The Grizzlies are 5-1 when Ruf posts two or more runs, but 6-14 otherwise.
Payton College Prep's victory bumped their record up to 11-15. As for Lincoln Park, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Payton College Prep will take on ITW David Speer Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pride have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.69 runs per game on average), something the Grizzlies will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lincoln Park, they will face off against Lane Tech at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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