It was a good run, but Model unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Bath County Wildcats by a score of 2-1. Model has struggled against Bath County recently, as their match on Thursday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Matthew Gorbett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Model saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Case Caldwell, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
On Bath County's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Brayden Crouch gave up only one earned run on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Jayce Smith was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Logan Highley, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Model's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 21-5. As for Bath County, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-6.
Model will face off against Bell County at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Model's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Bell County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bath County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Menifee County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Bath County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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