Riverview Sarasota came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs a 5-0 shutout. For Riverview Sarasota, this counts as revenge for the 16-0 defeat Lakewood Ranch walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Sierra Lipton was excellent, going 3-for-3 with two runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Ella Trandem, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Lakewood Ranch's side, Grace Shaw-Rockey was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a double.
Riverview Sarasota's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-3. Those victories, didn't necessarily come from the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 3.8 runs per game. As for Lakewood Ranch, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverview Sarasota will take on Braden River at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lakewood Ranch, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Inspiration Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Inspiration Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Lakewood Ranch's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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