After flying high against Ellicott on Thursday, Peyton came back down to earth. The Panthers fell just short of the Lyons Lions by a score of 1-0 on Saturday. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
Bryce Love spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Peyton's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Lyons, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Coming up, Peyton will be playing in front of their home fans against Manitou Springs at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.29 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lyons, they will face off against Platte Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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