The Payson Longhorns will square off against the ALA - Ironwood Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Payson has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Payson managed to slip by Show Low the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Longhorns came up short against the Cougars on Thursday, falling 20-2. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, the Longhorns couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for ALA - Ironwood, as they earned their first away win of the season. They came out on top against Gilbert Christian on Thursday by a score of 16-6 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The Warriors haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.
The team relied heavily on Samantha Campano, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Antonia Benzor was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
ALA - Ironwood was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .474. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gilbert Christian only posted a batting average of .148.
Payson's loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for ALA - Ironwood, their win bumped their record up to 3-11.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Payson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .403. However, it's not like ALA - Ironwood struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Payson took their victory against ALA - Ironwood when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 23-1 score. Will the Longhorns repeat their success, or do the Warriors have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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