Parrish Community's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They skirted past the Riverview Sarasota Rams 7-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-4 back in March.
Tyler Brown and Jonathan Maassen did most of the damage at the plate: Brown went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double, while Maassen went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was Maassen's first of the season. Jayden Peters was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Parrish Community hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups.
Bulls
| 04/03/25 vs Riverview Sarasota | 7-6 |
| 03/25/25 vs Lakewood Ranch | 4-3 |
| 03/13/25 vs Hardee | 6-3 |
| 03/12/25 vs IMG Academy Gold | 2-1 |
| 03/11/25 vs Bolles | 7-2 |
| + 7 more games |
Parrish Community pushed their record up to 16-4 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Riverview Sarasota, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
Parrish Community will welcome Spoto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.86 runs per game on average), something the Bulls will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Riverview Sarasota, they will head out on the road to square off against Venice at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight.
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