Merit Preparatory Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-8. They lost 19-4 to the Maeser Prep Academy Lions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 31-6 on Monday.
As for Maeser Prep Academy, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by seven runs or more this season.
For Maeser Prep Academy's part, Deakyn Downie made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Downie has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. That triple was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Logan Sollami was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, four RBI, and one triple. That's the most hits he has posted since back in September of 2024. Corbin Turner was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Merit Preparatory Academy has already played their next contest, a 19-2 loss against Pinnacle on the 3rd. As for Maeser Prep Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 3-1 win against American Heritage on the 2nd.
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