Riverview Sarasota scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They walked away with a 10-7 victory over the North Port Bobcats. Winning may never get old, but Riverview Sarasota sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Jeffery Richardson looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cooper Backman was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Caiden Cabral was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, a triple, and two RBI.
On North Port's side, Cian Stephens and Chase Sivulich did some serious damage despite the final result: Stephens scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Sivulich scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Riverview Sarasota pushed their record up to 6-10 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for North Port, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Riverview Sarasota will face off against Lemon Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Lemon Bay is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for North Port, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lehigh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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