Maeser Prep Academy's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Everything went their way against the Draper APA Eagles as the Maeser Prep Academy Lions made off with a 20-5 win. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by ten runs or more this season.
Miles Lambert and Jonny Mitchell were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Lambert pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Mitchell didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Lambert scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Mitchell scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Maeser Prep Academy got a massive performance out of Porter Bruce, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Logan Sollami, who went 3-for-6 with five RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Maeser Prep Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Draper APA only hit four.
Maeser Prep Academy pushed their record up to 6-10 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Draper APA, they now have a losing record at 5-6-1.
Maeser Prep Academy will take on Freedom Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Maeser Prep Academy is facing Freedom Prep Academy at the right time seeing as Freedom Prep Academy is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Draper APA, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Merit Preparatory Academy at 4:00 p.m. Draper APA is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
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