The Model Patriots will venture away from home to square off against the Nicholas County Bluejackets at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Model is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Model didn't have quite enough to beat Lee County and fell 3-2. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Rylli Hunt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Nicholas County suffered their closest loss since April 27, 2024 on Monday. They fell just short of West Carter by a score of 8-6.
Madelyn Amburgey and Natalie Mitchell did some serious damage despite the final result: Amburgey went a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI, while Mitchell got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double and one RBI. Isabella Ramey was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Nicholas County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Model, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4.
Model's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Patriots have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Nicholas County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Model continue to outrun the ball?
Model might still be hurting after the 16-2 loss they got from Nicholas County in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can the Patriots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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