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Eagles Payne Booms 3 HRs Saturday, September 16th , 2023 In a powerful performance that left the fans at The Hideout buzzing, Indianapolis Eagles first baseman Mark Payne blasted a trio of home runs en route to a win, 5-3, over the Chicago Gangsters. "Everything was clicking," Payne told the press. "My timing was good and I got pitches I could handle and I didn't miss them." Payne shined brilliantly in the win, with 3 hits in 4 at-bats, 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored. "It's not just one guy, it's everybody," Eagles manager Pete DuBay said. "Mark played great but it takes more than one guy to win a game." Mark Payne hit a solo-shot off Josh Wilkes in the 2nd, hit a solo-shot off Braden Shaw in the 4th, hit a solo-shot off Mike Walter in the 6th and struck out in the 9th. Payne is hitting at a .279 mark this season. His stats show 13 home runs, 36 RBIs and 30 runs scored. He has played 121 games for the Eagles. |
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