After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Maple Mountain, Payson was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They blew past the Timpview Thunderbirds 18-3. That 15-run margin sets a new team best for the Lions this season.
Aydrie Christensen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season.
In other pitching news, Ella Watkins looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
Myra Andrew
| 04/15/26 @ Timpview | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs Maple Mountain | 1 |
| 04/11/26 vs Carbon | 1 |
| 03/19/26 @ Pleasant Grove | 1 |
| 03/06/26 vs Mountain Crest | 1 |
Back at the plate, Payson got a massive performance out of Myra Andrew, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those two triples gave Andrew a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Marvin, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Payson hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in six consecutive contests.
Payson now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Timpview, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Payson will challenge rival Wasatch at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Timpview is set to face off against their familiar foe Springville at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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