Payson is 3-0 against Provo since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Payson Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Provo Bulldogs at 3:30 p.m. Payson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Payson gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Mountain View with a sharp 18-4 win.
Peyton Staheli looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lucy Jessen, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Callahan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Provo's offense. Their tough 10-0 loss to Uintah on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. Provo just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Payson is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. As for Provo, their loss dropped their record down to 1-13.
Payson took their victory against Provo when the teams last played on April 9th by a conclusive 15-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Payson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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