Riverview Sarasota hadn't done well against Lakewood Ranch recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Rams walked away with a 4-1 win over the Mustangs. For the Rams, this counts as revenge for the 5-3 victory the Mustangs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2025.
Trudo Letschert
| 02/13/26 vs Palmetto | 2 |
| 03/12/26 vs Lakewood Ranch | 1 |
| 02/27/26 @ Doral Academy | 1 |
| 02/21/26 vs Mariner | 1 |
Trudo Letschert tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of Riverview Sarasota's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 3-1 (and 3-7 when he doesn't). Blake Wood relieved him and did a solid job, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits.
At the plate, Cooper Hamilton was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Riverview Sarasota has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-8 record this season. As for Lakewood Ranch, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-9.
Riverview Sarasota has already played their next game, a 6-5 defeat against Venice on the 17th. As for Lakewood Ranch, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 1-0 loss against Sebring on the 16th.
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