Draper APA didn't have done well against Maeser Prep Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Draper APA Eagles were the clear victor by a 20-8 margin over the Maeser Prep Academy Lions. Considering the Eagles have won six matchups by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Lincoln Davis and Ziek Van Dijk did most of the damage at the plate: Davis scored four runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Van Dijk scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Davis is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen three or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Oliver Wagner, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Draper APA kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September of 2023.
The victory made it two in a row for Draper APA and bumps their season record up to 7-6-1. As for Maeser Prep Academy, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Draper APA will challenge Intermountain Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Maeser Prep Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome American Heritage at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. American Heritage will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Maeser Prep Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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