Merit Preparatory Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-3 to the Utah Military Academy - Hill Field Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Knights of the 7-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Merit Preparatory Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Thomas Bunker, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Merit Preparatory Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-9.
Merit Preparatory Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 15-4 loss vs. Maeser Prep Academy on the 30th. Utah Military Academy - Hill Field does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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