Softball Recap: Camp Verde Cowboys vs. Payson Longhorns
Camp Verde was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Payson Longhorns by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Camp Verde of the 21-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Reagan Statler put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Statler was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Karleen Moore made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Like Camp Verde, Payson also got a great game from a two-way player: Kinikki Smith. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Holdyn Waterman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Camp Verde's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Payson, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Camp Verde will take on Chino Valley at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Camp Verde is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season. As for Payson, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Snowflake at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Payson has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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