Baseball Recap: Pinnacle Has No Trouble Against Merit Preparatory Academy

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Panguitch, Pinnacle was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 19-2 margin over the Merit Preparatory Academy Knights. That looming 19-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.

Brody Howell

Earned Runs

08/08/25 @ Green River	4
08/06/25 vs Altamont	3
08/22/25 vs Valley	1

Brody Howell and Joey Howell were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Howell tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Joey struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brody also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Pinnacle is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise. At the plate, Howell got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Joey went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Joey has posted since back in August of 2024.

Pinnacle always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The victory got Pinnacle back to even at 4-4. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinnacle will take on Green River at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, they will challenge Draper APA at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.