Softball Preview: Payson Longhorns vs. Winslow Bulldogs
The Payson Longhorns will be playing in front of their home fans against the Winslow Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Payson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Payson earned a 10-7 win over Blue Ridge. The victory was just what Payson needed coming off of a 19-6 defeat in their prior game.
Kinikki Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Rebecca Chiccino was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Holdyn Waterman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, after a string of ten wins, Winslow's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Round Valley by a score of 11-9.
Angela Salazar was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Ava Wilcox, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Winslow was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Round Valley only hit no.
Payson's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-8. As for Winslow, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-11.
Wednesday'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 .333. However, it's not like Winslow struggles in that department as they've averaged .393. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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