Payson proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 11) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Thatcher Eagles, sneaking past 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Longhorns have posted since February 28th.
Payson got a big performance out of Zach Young, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Evan Finkler, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Payson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory got Payson back to even at 13-13. As for Thatcher, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 9-13 record.
As of now, neither Payson nor the Eagles have any future games scheduled.
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