The Payson Lions will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Sky View Bobcats at 1:00 p.m. Payson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Payson is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 9-4 win over Sky View.
Peyton Staheli spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alli Drake, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Allie Callahan was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Payson is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 16-9 record this season. As for Sky View, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-11.
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