After a string of six wins, Riverview Sarasota's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Barron Collier Cougars by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Riverview Sarasota of the 5-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Morgan Peggs was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over 4.2 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Riverview Sarasota saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Mcdonald, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Barron Collier's side, Nate Kantor tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched.
Riverview Sarasota's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-11. As for Barron Collier, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverview Sarasota will take on Lakewood Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Lakewood Ranch has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Barron Collier, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Community School of Naples at 7:00 p.m.
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