Payson hadn't done well against Springville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Payson Lions sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-11 victory over the Springville Red Devils. That's two games straight that the Lions have won by just one run.
The team relied heavily on Lexie Harmer, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lucy Jessen, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Harmer wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Payson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Springville only managed nine hits.
Lions
| 03/11/25 vs Springville | 12-11 |
| 03/05/25 @ Maple Mountain | 15-14 |
| 03/04/25 vs Skyridge | 11-1 |
The win was the third in a row for Payson, bringing their record for this year to 3-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Springville, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Payson will welcome Emery at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Springville, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on North Sanpete at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Springville's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
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