Globe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a rough 17-6 defeat at the hands of the Payson Longhorns. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Globe of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Daniel Ramos was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Payson's side, Kelten Taylor was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Taylor was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Payson got a massive performance out of Nolan Keeney, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Evan Finkler, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Globe's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Payson, their win bumped their record up to 2-6-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Globe's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Miami at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Payson will take on Show Low at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Show Low is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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