The Payson Longhorns will take on the Gilbert Christian Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Payson turned things around against Bourgade Catholic on Monday. They walked away with a 12-7 victory over the Golden Eagles.
Meanwhile, Gilbert Christian had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Sabercats with a sharp 17-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Knights, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Tyler Burr made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Burr was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and one double while going 3-for-3. What's more, he posted two runs, the most he's had since back in March.
In other batting news, Camden Pallas was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Sam Webb, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Gilbert Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Gilbert Christian's victory bumped their record up to 15-8. As for Payson, their win bumped their record up to 11-12.
Payson couldn't quite get it done against Gilbert Christian in their previous meeting back in March as they fell 7-2. Will the Longhorns have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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