Thomas Nelson couldn't quite beat Model on Tuesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-run defeat they were dealt last Thursday. The Thomas Nelson Generals fell just short of the Model Patriots by a score of 3-1. Thomas Nelson has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Model's part, 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.
Thomas Nelson's loss dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Model, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 24-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas Nelson will challenge North Hardin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Hardin is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so Thomas Nelson will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Model, they will head out on the road to square off against Somerset Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Model is facing Somerset Christian at the right time seeing as Somerset Christian is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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