Rye waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They put the hurt on the Hoehne Farmers with a sharp 15-1 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-3 on Wednesday.
Branson Burbidge made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Pierce Burris
| 04/29/26 @ Hoehne | 4 |
| 04/29/25 vs Hoehne | 3 |
| 03/19/26 vs Rocky Ford | 2 |
| 03/16/26 vs La Veta | 2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Rocky Ford | 2 |
In other batting news, Rye let Pierce Burris and Nathan Gray run wild. Burris got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Gray got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Burris a new career-high. Jackson Bjorum also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Rye always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory got Rye back to even at 10-10. As for Hoehne, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12-1 record this season.
Rye will look to defend their home field on Monday against Peyton at 1:00 p.m. As for Hoehne, they will head out on the road to challenge Sanford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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