The Draper APA Eagles will face off against the Altamont Longhorns at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
If Draper APA beats Altamont with 19 runs on Monday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Eagles put the hurt on Merit Preparatory Academy with a sharp 19-2 win on Friday.
Lincoln Davis was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. The nine batters struck out were his most this season. Davis was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 while logging 2 stolen bases, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs. The game also marked his tenth in a row in which he got on base at least once.
In other pitching news, Davis also looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. The nine batters struck out were his most this season.
Back at the plate, Draper APA got a massive performance out of Davis, who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. The nine batters struck out were his most this season. The team also got some help from Jerom Crafts, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances while logging 3 runs, 1 stolen base, and 3 walks.
Draper APA took the easy way to first and finished the game with 14 walks. They have not posted that many walks since August 11th, when they drew 16.
Meanwhile, Altamont came out on top against Manila on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run second inning. They never let the Mustangs get on the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The win was nothing new for the Longhorns as they're now sitting on four straight.
Coy Lawton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 6 batters over 3 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He also struck out six batters, his most since at least August 4th last year. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances while posting 3 runs, 1 stolen base, and 1 RBI. The game also marked his 13th in a row in which he got on base at least once.
In other pitching news, Lawton also looked comfortable as he struck out 6 batters over 3 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). The six batters struck out were his most since at least August 4th last year, when he struck out six vs. Manila.
Back at the plate, Lawton was a standout: he struck out 6 batters over 3 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). The six batters struck out were his most since at least August 4th last year, when he struck out six vs. Manila. Another player making a difference was Ryston Harrison, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances while posting 2 RBIs, 2 runs, and 2 walks.
Altamont has now won 13 of their last 16 games at home. That gives them a 14-4 record this season. As for Draper APA, their record currently sits at 4-7.
Draper APA suffered a grim 14-3 defeat to Altamont in their most recent meeting on August 10th. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll have the answer soon enough.
