Softball Recap: Riverview Sarasota Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

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Previous 5 Games

04/17/25 - Away	4-1 W
03/31/25 - Home	2-1 W
03/26/24 - Home	6-1 W
02/27/24 - Away	12-0 W
04/27/23 - Home	1-9 L

Riverview Sarasota had lost three games straight , but after bumping their record up to 17-4 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Lemon Bay Manta Rays. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 2-1 back in March.

Allison Cole was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.

Cole wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alivia Laas, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI. That's the most RBI Laas has posted since back in March. Isabelle Bain also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

Riverview Sarasota hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lemon Bay struck out 13 times.

As for Lemon Bay, they moved to 9-8 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.

On Lemon Bay's side, Reagan Altieri spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.

Looking ahead, Riverview Sarasota will be playing at home against Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rams are facing the Fightin' Tarpons at the right time seeing as the Fightin' Tarpons are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Lemon Bay, they will venture away from home to take on DeSoto County at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The Manta Rays' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season.