While American Heritage's win against Utah Military Academy - Hill Field wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Patriots sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 20-18 victory over the Thunderbirds on Tuesday. The Patriots haven't had any issues with the Thunderbirds recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.

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Simon Buer was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Matthew Brady, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: American Heritage kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
American Heritage's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Utah Military Academy - Hill Field, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Looking ahead, American Heritage will welcome Freedom Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. Utah Military Academy - Hill Field will be paying especially close attention to American Heritage's matchup: after American Heritage faces off against Freedom Prep Academy, they'll take on Utah Military Academy - Hill Field again at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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