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| 03/19/25 - Away | 15-0 W |
| 04/08/24 - Away | 8-5 W |
| 04/05/23 - Home | 1-11 L |
| 04/14/22 - Away | 5-6 L |
| 03/25/21 - Home | 10-7 W |
| 04/11/19 - Home | 1-3 L |
Payson and San Tan Foothills are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2019, but likely not for long. The Longhorns will welcome the Sabercats at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Payson has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Payson came up short against Gilbert Christian on Wednesday, falling 16-3.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for San Tan Foothills, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Bourgade Catholic 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Sabercats have posted since March 31st.
Eli Knox made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Knox wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Conner, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Joseph Lorona was another, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
San Tan Foothills' win bumped their record up to 6-16. As for Payson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season.
Payson took their victory against San Tan Foothills in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 15-0 score. Will the Longhorns repeat their success, or do the Sabercats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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