The Sumner Stingrays will face off against the Riverview Sarasota Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sumner is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Sumner is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Newsome, sneaking past 4-3. The victory was familiar territory for the Stingrays, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Sumner saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aliyanis Stubbs, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Riverview Sarasota's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Venice.
Allison Cole spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 21 consecutive appearances.
Sumner's win bumped their record up to 17-10. As for Riverview Sarasota, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-5.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Sumner has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Riverview Sarasota struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.8 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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