Fans were treated to a battle of the Lions on Tuesday. Intermountain Christian lost 16-1 to Maeser Prep Academy. Intermountain Christian's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Intermountain Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charlie Erickson, who went 1-for-2 while posting 1 run.
On Maeser Prep Academy's side, Levi Richardson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. The eight batters struck out were his most this season. Richardson was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 while posting 2 stolen bases, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs.
In other pitching news, Maeser Prep Academy gave Richardson the start and clearly made the right call: he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. The eight batters struck out were his most this season.
Intermountain Christian has now lost five of their last six games on the road. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Maeser Prep Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently, winning eight of their last nine games. That run has powered them to a 12-2-1 record this season.
Intermountain Christian has already played their next matchup, a 16-5 loss against Wendover on the 16th. As for Maeser Prep Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 7-2 defeat against Panguitch on the 17th.
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