Freedom Prep Academy is 0-3 against Utah Military Academy - Hill Field since August of 2023 but things could change on Monday. The Eagles will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m.
Freedom Prep Academy came up short against Maeser Prep Academy on Friday, falling 22-4.
Meanwhile, Utah Military Academy - Hill Field got the win against Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams on Friday by a conclusive 19-4. The victory continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their matchups with the Marauders: they've now won three in a row.
Jesus Contreras looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Jared Visage and Braden Emmett did most of the damage at the plate: Visage went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base, while Emmett got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Visage is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Ryan Wankier was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Freedom Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Freedom Prep Academy might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from Utah Military Academy - Hill Field when the teams last played back in August of 2024. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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