Maeser Prep Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Valley Buffalos by a score of 8-7. Even though they lost, the Lions' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.1 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Jonny Mitchell was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Erik Knecht, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Maeser Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Valley, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Maeser Prep Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 19-4 loss vs. Wayne on the 23rd. Valley has also already played their next contest, a 10-4 defeat against Panguitch on the 24th.
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