Lakewood Ranch came into Friday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 15-7 margin over the Riverview Sarasota Rams on Friday. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Carter Sprague, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. Sprague is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Colton Youngblood, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Mustangs
| 03/07/25 @ Riverview Sarasota | 52.4% |
| 03/06/25 vs Venice | 16% |
| 02/26/25 @ Braden River | 34.6% |
| 02/25/25 @ Tarpon Springs | 27.6% |
| 02/19/25 vs Cardinal Mooney | 39.2% |
| + 4 more games |
Lakewood Ranch always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .524. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-7. As for Riverview Sarasota, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Coming up, Lakewood Ranch will welcome Naples at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lakewood Ranch is facing Naples at the right time seeing as Naples is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Riverview Sarasota, they will head out on the road to face off against Palmetto at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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