Utah Military Academy - Hill Field hasn't had much luck against Draper APA recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Utah Military Academy - Hill Field Thunderbirds will host the Draper APA Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Utah Military Academy - Hill Field is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field will bounce into Friday's match after beating Draper APA, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Utah Military Academy - Hill Field put the hurt on Draper APA with a sharp 14-7 win on Tuesday. Considering the Thunderbirds have won three contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Draper APA's part, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kason Crafts, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hayden Caldwell, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Draper APA didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Utah Military Academy - Hill Field only tossed three.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Draper APA, they now have a losing record at 2-3-1.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Utah Military Academy - Hill Field has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Draper APA struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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