Model sweeps doubleheader to open 7-AA play

Model’s baseball team opened its region schedule in thunderous fashion Wednesday, sweeping a home doubleheader over Gordon Central with 17-0 and 15-0 wins.

In Game 1, it only took the Devils (10-3, 2-0 7-AA) 2½ innings to get the job done as they scored seven in the first and 10 in the seventh before getting Gordon Central out in the third to force the mercy rule.

Leading the way at the plate was Hudson Latimer and Jace Armstrong, who each went 3-for3. Latimer had a triple among

his three hits to go with three RBIS and two runs scored, while Armstrong had a double and two RBIS.

Chance Minshew and Dillon Silver each contributed a double and two RBIS, and Cooper Dean had a double, an RBI and two runs scored. Brant Pace added a hit and scored two runs, and Carter Oyler and Reece Grodeman each had an RBI.

On the mound, Armstrong pitched two innings to earn the win, giving up no runs on one hit with six strikeouts. Jared Terhune came in to pitch the third and didn’t allow a run or a hit and struck out one.

In Game 2, the Devils scored early and often once again with 10 in the first, three in the second and two in the third to force the mercy rule. Oyler and Sam Brownlow each had two hits and two RBIS, while Winston Cash contributed a double, two RBIS and two runs scored.

Other Model offensive contributors were Cooper Watson with a double, an RBI and two runs scored, Ryan Camp with a hit and an RBI, and Terhune, Dean and Pace all with an RBI.

Minshew got the win after pitching two innings and allowing no runs on one hit with five strikeouts. Latimer pitched the third and didn’t allow a run or a hit with two strikeouts and one walk.

The Devils were at Gordon Central on Thursday to wrap up the three-game series and will host North Murray on Tuesday