Softball Preview: Payson Lions vs. Timpanogos Timberwolves
Payson has been on the road for five straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Timpanogos Timberwolves at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Payson will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Uintah, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Payson was the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Uintah on Tuesday.
Aydrie Christensen made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Christensen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Adi Duke and Allie Callahan did most of the damage at the plate: Duke scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Callahan scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Lucy Jessen was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Timpanogos scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Provo a 20-0 shutout. Considering Timpanogos has won four matchups by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Like Payson, Timpanogos also got a great game from a two-way player: Shaylie Lang. Throwing, Lang pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Kelci Gingras pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Lang went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Gingras went 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Gingras is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Timpanogos let Kaleah Sao and Madison Young loose on the outfield. Sao went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double, while Young went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Fynley Schoonover, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Payson is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for Timpanogos, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-5.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Payson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like Timpanogos struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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