Freedom Prep Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 15 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-2. They came up short against the Maeser Prep Academy Lions, falling 22-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-1 on Monday.
As for Maeser Prep Academy, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 19.5 runs this season.
For Maeser Prep Academy's part, Corbin Turner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave Turner a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Jonny Mitchell and Tom Jackson did most of the damage at the plate: Mitchell went a perfect 1-for-1 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI, while Jackson got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four runs gave Mitchell a new career-high. Wei Kou was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Freedom Prep Academy will square off against rival Utah Military Academy - Hill Field at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Maeser Prep Academy is set to take on their familiar foe Draper APA at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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