After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Western Hills, Model was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Thomas Nelson Generals and snuck past 3-1.
Matthew Gorbett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Model saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mark Thomas Ellis, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Model has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 24-10 record this season. As for Thomas Nelson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Model is on the road again on Thursday to play Somerset Christian at 6:00 p.m. Model is facing Somerset Christian at the right time seeing as Somerset Christian is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Thomas Nelson, they will head out on the road to square off against North Hardin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Hardin will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Thomas Nelson surely won't give up without a fight.
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