The Rye Thunderbolts got by the visiting La Junta Tigers baseball team by a count of 3-2 in Saturday's league bout.

The Thunderbolts now possess a 8-4 record. They take the field next when they host La Junta for a 3A Tri-Peaks - East bout on Saturday, April 17. Rye will face a Tigers team coming off a 13-2 non-league loss to Pueblo East (Pueblo, CO). The Tigers record now stands at 4-8.

Next, the Tigers face the Rye Thunderbolts (Rye, CO) in a 3A Tri-Peaks - East bout, on Saturday, April 17. La Junta will attempt to move on its 5-9 season record. The Thunderbolts enter the bout with a 7-3 record after their 19-9 non-league loss to Rocky Ford (Rocky Ford, CO).