Payson had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-4 to make it five. They came up short against the Round Valley Elks, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Longhorns' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Round Valley, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
For Round Valley's part, Carla Arreola made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Arreola has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Round Valley got a massive performance out of Ryan Jaramillo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base. Jaramillo is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Kelci Walker was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Payson will take on ALA - Ironwood at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.25 runs per game on average), something the Longhorns will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Round Valley, they will welcome Camp Verde at 12:00 p.m. on Friday.
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