Provo had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 4-14 to make it 11. They lost 17-2 to the Payson Lions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-0 back in March.
As for Payson, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Payson's part, Ella Watkins looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Payson got a massive performance out of Paisley Beckstead, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Lexie Harmer, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Provo will host Highland at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Payson, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Orem at 3:30 p.m. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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