Payson has not done well against Uintah recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Payson Lions put the hurt on the Uintah Utes with a sharp 11-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Payson.
Aydrie Christensen made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Christensen was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Payson let Adi Duke and Allie Callahan loose on the outfield. Duke scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Callahan scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lucy Jessen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Uintah's side, Randee Pace made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Buist, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Payson is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for Uintah, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Payson will take on Timpanogos at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Payson will stroll in with a three game home winning streak, but they should still watch out: the last time they lost at home was their March 27 matchup with Timpanogos. Uintah will take on Wasatch at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Uintah is facing Wasatch at the right time seeing as Wasatch is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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