Camp Verde had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-12 to make it five. They lost 14-2 to the Payson Longhorns. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Cowboys couldn't push the score so high this time.
Camp Verde saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Melton, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Payson, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. The result was nothing new for Payson, who have now won four contests by six runs or more so far this season.
On Payson's side, the team relied heavily on Landon Hansen, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Hansen has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Nolan Keeney, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Coming up, Camp Verde will be playing at home against Madison Highland Prep at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Payson, they will head out to square off against Benjamin Franklin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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