Model hasn't had much luck against Haralson County recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Blue Devils will head out to face off against the Rebels at 5:00 p.m. Model's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Haralson County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Model took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Fannin County, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Blue Devils sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Rebels on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blue Devils have posted since August 6th.
Meanwhile, Haralson County got themselves on the board against Temple on Tuesday, but Temple never followed suit. They came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 4-0. The victory continues a trend for the Rebels in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.
The result came thanks to Kirby Harris's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Haralson County saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maleya Brown, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Haralson County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in September.
Model's record now sits at 14-4. As for Haralson County, their record is now 12-9.
Model might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Haralson County in their previous matchup back in September of 2024. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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