There's no place like home for Crimson Cliffs, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They came out on top against the Payson Lions by a score of 8-3 on Saturday. This was payback for the Mustangs, who suffered a 4-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
RAYCE BENNETT made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. BENNETT was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
MASON BURBIDGE
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In other batting news, MASON BURBIDGE was a standout: he scored two runs while going 1-for-2. He is becoming a predictor of Crimson Cliffs' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't). MCKAY WRIGHT also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Crimson Cliffs was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Payson only posted a batting average of .222.
Crimson Cliffs' record is now 5-3. As for Payson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crimson Cliffs will take on Corner Canyon in a tournament on Thursday. Crimson Cliffs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Corner Canyon's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Payson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against American Leadership Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Payson is facing American Leadership Academy at the right time seeing as American Leadership Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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