Queen's Grant had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-9 to make it four. They came up short against the Union Prep Academy Polar Bears, falling 16-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Polar Bears this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-2 last Tuesday.
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Queen's Grant saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elijah Diaz, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Diaz has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
As for Union Prep Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Union Prep Academy's side, Drew Denton made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Denton also tossed a walk, which is notable because Union Prep Academy is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 2-3 otherwise. Denton was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Tepper, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. BK Harding was another key player, earning four runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Queen's Grant will challenge Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Union Prep Academy, they will square off against Non Varsity Opponent at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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