Baseball Recap: Union Prep Academy Wins Going Away Against Queen's Grant

Polar Bears

Margin (Wins)

04/01/26 vs Queen's Grant	14
03/24/26 vs Queen's Grant	9
03/27/26 @ Pinnacle Classical Academy	7
03/06/26 vs Sheets Memorial Christian	7

Union Prep Academy was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Queen's Grant on Wednesday. The Polar Bears were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over the Stallions. The result was nothing new for the Polar Bears, who have now won four matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Drew Denton made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Union Prep Academy is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 2-3 otherwise. Denton was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.

In other batting news, Sam Tepper was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was BK Harding, who earned four runs and one stolen base.

Union Prep Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Queen's Grant only posted an OBP of .250.

Union Prep Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Queen's Grant, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union Prep Academy will square off against Non Varsity Opponent at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Queen's Grant, they will face off against Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.