Payne Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Newark Academy Minutemen by a score of 8-7. Payne Tech was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Newark Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Payne Tech saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Mendez, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Payne Tech's loss dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Newark Academy, their win bumped their record up to 4-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Payne Tech will take on Millburn at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Newark Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Verona at 4:00 p.m.
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