La Junta Tigers (La Junta, CO) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Rye Thunderbolts (Rye, CO), 13-1 in a league test.

With the win, La Junta upgrades its record to 9-3 on the season. The Tigers travel to Trinidad (Trinidad, CO) to battle the Miners in a 3A Tri-Peaks - East test on Saturday, April 11. The Miners come into the test with a record of 5-2. Trinidad won 13-9 in their recent non-league test against Raton (Raton, NM)

With the defeat, Rye falls to 2-4 on the season. The Thunderbolts travel to Ellicott (Calhan, CO) to battle the Thunderhawks in a 3A Tri-Peaks - East test on Saturday, April 11. The Thunderhawks come into the test with a record of 1-12. Ellicott lost 20-0 in their recent league test against Lamar (Lamar, CO)

La Junta Tiger Zach Oquist 6 Innings win, AJ Quick 1 Inning, Mike Paolucci Catcher 7 Innings. Rye Klipfel, 2 Innings, Highberger 4 Innings, Reeves 1/3 inning, Chacon 2/3 Inning, Keys Catcher 7 Innings.