Maeser Prep Academy has gone 8-2 against Draper APA recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Maeser Prep Academy Lions will play host again on Friday to welcome the Draper APA Eagles, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Maeser Prep Academy made easy work of Freedom Prep Academy and carried off a 16-1 win. That's two games straight that the Lions have won by exactly 15 runs.
Maeser Prep Academy got a massive performance out of Joshua Richardson, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Tom Jackson, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Maeser Prep Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .760. The last time their OBP was this high was back in August of 2023.
Meanwhile, Draper APA didn't have done well against Merit Preparatory Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Draper APA blew past Merit Preparatory Academy 11-2.
Ziek Van Dijk was a standout: he scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Weston Stratton, who scored two runs and stole six bases while going 1-for-4.
Maeser Prep Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-10. As for Draper APA, the win also got them back to even at 6-6-1.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Maeser Prep Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Draper APA struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Maeser Prep Academy took their victory against Draper APA in their previous meeting on Friday by a conclusive 20-5. Does Maeser Prep Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Draper APA turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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