Baseball Recap: UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES vs. Non Varsity Opponent
After losing to Non Varsity Opponent the last time they met, UME Preparatory Academy decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The UME Preparatory Academy EAGLES came out on top against Non Varsity Opponent by a score of 7-4 on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for UME Preparatory Academy.
Clayton Fleming made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Fleming has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Fleming was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Sanchez Joe was excellent, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Phineas Moore was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
UME Preparatory Academy's win bumped their record up to 19-8-2. As for Non Varsity Opponent, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 48-68-4 record this season.
UME Preparatory Academy will challenge Newman International Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Non Varsity Opponent, they will be staying on the road in their first game on Friday to face off against Clear Creek at 11:00 a.m.
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