Lakewood Ranch came into Monday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Riverview Sarasota Rams on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Lakewood Ranch, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Nathan Johnson looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lakewood Ranch's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jack Muller, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Luis Flores was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
On Riverview Sarasota's side, they got a good showing from Mason Peluso, who struck out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk).
Lakewood Ranch now has a winning record of 10-9-1. As for Riverview Sarasota, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-12.
Lakewood Ranch didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-0 loss vs. Neumann on the 16th. As for Riverview Sarasota, they will head out on the road to challenge South Fort Myers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Fort Myers is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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