For the second straight game, Payson will face off against Mountain Crest. The Lions will square off against the Mustangs at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Payson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
Payson is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top against Mountain Crest by a score of 9-4.
Peyton Staheli
| 05/08/25 vs Mountain Crest | 16 |
| 04/28/25 @ Uintah | 6 |
| 04/26/25 vs Hurricane | 6 |
| 04/24/25 vs Orem | 12 |
| 04/21/25 @ Mountain View | 16 |
| + 5 more games |
Peyton Staheli spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on four hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Payson got a massive performance out of Mahaila Buys, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Buys has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Aydrie Christensen, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Payson was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .469. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mountain Crest only posted a batting average of .167.
Payson pushed their record up to 20-6 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Mountain Crest, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-17.
Payson's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. The Lions have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mountain Crest, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Payson continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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