Freedom Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They lost 18-2 to the Utah Military Academy - Hill Field Thunderbirds.
For Utah Military Academy - Hill Field's part, Jesus Contreras made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 7 batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Contreras also struck out seven batters, his most since at least August 8th last year. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 while logging 4 RBIs, 2 stolen bases, and 2 runs. The game marked his third in a row with at least two stolen bases.
In other pitching news, Contreras looked comfortable as he struck out 7 batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). The seven batters struck out were his most since at least August 8th last year, when he struck out seven vs. Freedom Prep Academy.
Freedom Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, they have been performing well recently, winning seven of their last nine games. That run has powered them to an 8-3 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Freedom Prep Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Draper APA at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Utah Military Academy - Hill Field will take on their in-conference opponent Merit Preparatory Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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