After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Sunnyslope, Payson was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They skirted past the Holbrook Roadrunners 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Payson also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Kinikki Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Danica Peters, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Brinna Hall, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Holbrook's side, Sarah Slim was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Madison Moore was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Payson's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Holbrook, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 12 of their last 15 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Payson will be playing in front of their home fans against Show Low at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Payson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Holbrook, they will head out on the road to challenge Blue Ridge at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Holbrook is facing Blue Ridge at the right time seeing as Blue Ridge is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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