On Tuesday, April 8, former Coal City High School standout Payton Hutchings’ college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

On Tuesday, April 8, former Coal City High School standout Payton Hutchings’ current college team, the Illinois Fighting Illini, lost 14-4 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Illinois State Redbirds.

The game took place at Duffy Bass Field. This was their second matchup against the Redbirds this season.

The Fighting Illini’s next game is scheduled for Friday, April 11 at 6 p.m. at Illinois Field against Indiana Hoosiers.