Model was the 9-5 winner over Lee County when they last played one another back in May of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Model Patriots fell just short of the Lee County Bobcats by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday. Model has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kaylyn Renfro was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Aliyah Wever, who scored a run and stole three bases.
On Lee County's side, Preslee Cundiff spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. Cundiff has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Natalie Price was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Trinity Price, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Model's defeat dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Lee County, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Model is on the road again on Monday to play Madison Central at 5:30 p.m. As for Lee County, they will take on Jackson County at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Jackson County's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Lee County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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