The Rye Thunderbolts will take on the Las Animas Trojans at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rye will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
On Friday, Rye earned a 5-2 win over Front Range Christian.
Max Rocha
| 05/08/26 @ Front Range Christian | 2 |
| 05/04/26 vs Peyton | 2 |
| 04/29/26 @ Hoehne | 2 |
| 04/29/26 @ Hoehne | 2 |
| 04/25/26 @ Rangely | 2 |
| + 7 more games |
The team relied heavily on Max Rocha, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Rye: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-10 otherwise. Nathan Gray was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meanwhile, Las Animas unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Fowler. The contest marked the Trojans' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Rye's victory bumped their record up to 12-10. As for Las Animas, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-5.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rye hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Las Animas struggles in that department as they've averaged .364. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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