Payson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Show Low Cougars by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Payson of the 14-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Payson got a good showing from Daiton LeBlanc, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits.
On the hitting side, Zach Young made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Cutter Landress, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Show Low's side, Nick Hall was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Tyson Threadgill, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
Payson's loss dropped their record down to 4-18-1. As for Show Low, their win bumped their record up to 13-11.
Payson has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Winslow at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Winslow is coming into the game with eight straight victories on the road, so Payson will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Show Low, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Blue Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Show Low is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
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