Model had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-10 to make it nine. They came up short against the Barbourville Tigers, falling 13-6. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2018.
Barbourville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-13. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Barbourville's part, Lindsey Thomas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Those seven strikeouts gave Thomas a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Aubrey Richarsson was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailee Branstutter, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Model is taking a road trip to take on Danville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Barbourville, they will take on Bell County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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