Utah Military Academy - Hill Field took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Maeser Prep Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Thunderbirds narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Lions 12-10. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Thunderbirds as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Asher Allen made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Utah Military Academy - Hill Field is 5-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Allen was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Ryan Wankier
| 08/22/25 @ Merit Preparatory Academy | 4 |
| 09/09/25 @ Maeser Prep Academy | 3 |
| 08/15/25 vs Freedom Prep Academy | 3 |
| 08/11/25 vs Freedom Prep Academy | 3 |
| 08/05/25 vs Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams | 3 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Ryan Wankier was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Utah Military Academy - Hill Field's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 6-2 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Mason Jones was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. They are 6-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Maeser Prep Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 7-4.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Lions: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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