While Utah Military Academy - Hill Field didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-10), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Merit Preparatory Academy Knights on Friday as they made off with a 19-5 win. Fans of the Thunderbirds have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Jared Visage was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Utah Military Academy - Hill Field kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in August of 2024.
Thunderbirds
| 08/22/25 @ Merit Preparatory Academy | 19-5 |
| 08/19/25 vs Merit Preparatory Academy | 17-2 |
| 08/15/25 vs Freedom Prep Academy | 19-1 |
| 08/11/25 vs Freedom Prep Academy | 18-3 |
| 08/08/25 @ Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams | 19-4 |
| 08/05/25 vs Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams | 26-5 |
The victory keeps Utah Military Academy - Hill Field at an undefeated 6-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 19.7 runs this season. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Coming up, Utah Military Academy - Hill Field will take on American Heritage at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Merit Preparatory Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Maeser Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m.
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