The Payson Lions will face off against the American Leadership Academy Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses for Payson and six for American Leadership Academy.
On Friday, Payson came up short against Uintah and fell 7-2.
Payson saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cole Neves, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
American Leadership Academy had taken Manti down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Thursday. The Eagles fell just short of the Templars by a score of 3-2.
Andrew Ward put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
American Leadership Academy's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Payson, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
Payson took their win against American Leadership Academy in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 12-5 score. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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