Payton College Prep's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They never let the Jones Eagles get on the board and left with a 2-0 win. The Grizzlies have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Eagles, too.
Derek Patton
| 05/13/25 vs Jones | 12 |
| 05/05/25 @ Lincoln Park | 10 |
| 04/08/25 @ Taft | 9 |
| 04/14/25 vs Amundsen | 7 |
| 04/02/25 vs Rolling Meadows | 7 |
| + 4 more games |
The result came thanks to Derek Patton's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up 12 Ks. He is becoming a predictor of Payton College Prep's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is undefeated (and 10-17 when he doesn't).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sam Merrill, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
Payton College Prep's victory bumped their record up to 13-17. As for Jones, their loss dropped their record down to 14-16.
Coming up, Payton College Prep will take on Maine West at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Jones does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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