Draper APA entered their tilt with Merit Preparatory Academy on Thursday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Knights 16-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 12-0 last Friday.
Oliver Wagner
| 09/11/25 vs Merit Preparatory Academy | 7 |
| 08/11/25 @ Maeser Prep Academy | 4 |
| 08/05/24 vs Freedom Prep Academy | 4 |
| 09/02/25 @ Altamont | 3 |
| 08/19/25 @ American Heritage | 3 |
Oliver Wagner made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Kason Crafts was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI. He has become a key player for Draper APA: the team is 7-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Hayden Caldwell, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.
Draper APA was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .579. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .316 or higher in four consecutive contests.
Draper APA's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Draper APA is set to challenge their familiar foe Utah Military Academy - Hill Field at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Merit Preparatory Academy will take on rival Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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