Valley hadn't done well against Piute recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Buffalos skirted past the Thunderbirds 4-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 1-0 back in August.
Payson Harris
| 09/12/25 vs Piute | 3 |
| 08/22/25 @ Pinnacle | 2 |
| 08/15/25 vs American Heritage | 1 |
| 10/10/24 vs Bryce Valley | 1 |
| 09/13/24 vs Bryce Valley | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Payson Harris was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in August of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Harris wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Holden Harris, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run. That's the most hits Holden has posted since back in October of 2024.
Valley pushed their record up to 7-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Piute, they moved to 10-6 with that defeat, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 10-0 win against Pinnacle on the 17th. As for Piute, they have also already played their next game, an 11-0 victory against Green River on the 19th.
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