San Tan Foothills and Payson are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Sabercats will head out on the road to face off against the Longhorns at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Payson took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on San Tan Foothills, who comes in off a win.
San Tan Foothills was handed a 14-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Bourgade Catholic 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Sabercats have posted since March 31st.
Eli Knox
| 04/23/25 vs Bourgade Catholic | 1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Benjamin Franklin | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Gilbert Christian | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs ALA - Ironwood | 2 |
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Eli Knox was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Knox wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Conner, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another was Joseph Lorona, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Payson came up short against Gilbert Christian on Wednesday, falling 16-3.
Payson has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season. As for San Tan Foothills, their record now sits at 6-16.
San Tan Foothills might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Payson in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Sabercats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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