Maeser Prep Academy won the last time they faced Merit Preparatory Academy, and things went their way on Friday too. The Maeser Prep Academy Lions put the hurt on the Merit Preparatory Academy Knights with a sharp 14-4 win. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by ten runs or more this season.
Trace Turner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in August of 2023. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a triple.
In other batting news, Erik Knecht was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Porter Bruce, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Maeser Prep Academy's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-9. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Draper APA the next time they take the field. Maeser Prep Academy will head out to face Draper APA at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, while Merit Preparatory Academy will host them at 4:00 p.m. on September 17th.
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