For the second straight game, Payson will face off against Wasatch. The Lions will head out to square off against the Wasps at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Payson has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Wasatch will arrive with five straight victories.
Payson fell victim to Wasatch and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Wasps, falling 14-0.
For Wasatch's part, they got a massive performance out of Eddie Bluth, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Bluth has posted since April 2nd. Braxton Faller was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Wasatch kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive contests.
Wasatch's win bumped their record up to 15-7. As for Payson, their loss dropped their record down to 13-8.
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