Rye lost to Rangely back in April of 2025, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Thunderbolts put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 19-3 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Thunderbolts as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Pierce Burris
| 04/25/26 @ Rangely | 3 |
| 03/19/26 vs Rocky Ford | 2 |
| 04/11/26 @ Fowler | 1 |
| 03/31/26 vs St. Mary's | 1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Hoehne | 1 |
Pierce Burris made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Max Rocha was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathan Gray, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Rye always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Rye's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Rangely, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-12.
Coming up, Rye is taking a road trip to take on Hoehne at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rangely, they will take on Monte Vista in a tournament on Saturday.
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