Delta hit Payson with a seven-run sixth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lions took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rabbits. It was the first time this season that the Lions let down their fans at home.
Brigzen Houser was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Houser was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ruger Braithwaite made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Omar Rangel also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
The defeat was their first at home, dropping their record down to 3-2. As for Delta, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Looking ahead, Payson will face off against Tooele at 8:00 a.m. on Friday. The Buffaloes will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Delta, they will challenge Hurricane at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rabbits' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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