If Show Low was riding high off their 24-6 takedown of Blue Ridge last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Show Low Cougars fell just short of the Payson Longhorns by a score of 9-8 on Thursday. Show Low was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Payson apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Brooklynn Lang and Brynlynn Lang stepped up to the plate in a big way. Lang scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Lang went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Lang has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracie Unphress, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Even though they lost, Show Low was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Payson only hit no.
On Payson's side, Rebecca Chiccino was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Holdyn Waterman, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Show Low's loss dropped their record down to 12-7. As for Payson, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season.
Show Low will head out on the road to square off against Fountain Hills at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Show Low is facing Fountain Hills at the right time seeing as Fountain Hills is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Payson, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Camp Verde at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Camp Verde is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13 runs per game this season.
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