Model is 0-4 against Madison Central since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Model Patriots will head out on the road to face off against the Madison Central Indians at 5:30 p.m.
Last Tuesday, it was a hard-fought match, but Model had to settle for a 7-6 loss against Lee County.
Kaylyn Renfro made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Aliyah Wever, who scored a run and stole three bases.
Meanwhile, Madison Central faced Ballard in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Madison Central came out on top in a nail-biter against Ballard and snuck past 3-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Madison Central.
Cassidy Gentry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Metcalfe, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Brooklyn Guilbault was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Model's defeat dropped their record down to 11-9. As for Madison Central, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Model hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .374. However, it's not like Madison Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .371. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Model suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Madison Central in their previous matchup back in May of 2022. Can Model avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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