The Payson Longhorns will take on the Safford Bulldogs in a tournament on Saturday.
Payson saw some tournament action on Thursday. They lost 11-2 to Chinle.
Meanwhile, Safford posted their closest win since April 9, 2024 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Benjamin Franklin 4-3. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Chargers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Carlos Arbizo was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Safford: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-6 otherwise.
Payson has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for Safford, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Payson suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Safford when the teams last played back in May of 2017. Will the Longhorns have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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