After flying high against Belleville last Wednesday, Payne Tech came back down to earth. The Lions came up short against the Glen Ridge Ridgers on Monday, falling 11-5. The Lions haven't had much luck with the Ridgers recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Olivia Mendez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Payne Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Glen Ridge, their record is now 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Payne Tech will welcome East Side at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Lions are facing the Red Raiders at the right time seeing as the Red Raiders are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Glen Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Bloomfield at 4:00 p.m.
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