Utah Military Academy - Hill Field gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Freedom Prep Academy Eagles a 9-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for the Thunderbirds as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Mason Jones was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Max Richins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
This is the second loss in a row for Freedom Prep Academy and nudges their season record down to 0-4-1.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field will host Draper APA at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Freedom Prep Academy, they are on the road again on Friday to play Merit Preparatory Academy at 4:00 p.m.
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