After flying high against Merit Preparatory Academy on Friday, Draper APA came back down to earth. The Eagles came up short against the Altamont Longhorns on Monday, falling 16-1. The Eagles were red-hot at the plate heading into the matchup, having scored no less than 10 runs in the two games prior, but the Longhorns' pitchers proved too tough.
For Altamont's part, Levi Scott was excellent, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up just 1 earned run off 3 hits. The game also marked Scott's 16th in a row in which he got on base at least once. Harrison Lounsbury was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances while posting 3 runs, 1 triple, and 1 stolen base.
Draper APA has now lost three of their last four games on the road. That's taken a bite out of their 4-8 record this season. As for Altamont, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Draper APA will welcome Freedom Prep Academy at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Altamont, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Wayne at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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