Rye never let their opponents score on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Rocky Ford Meloneers as the Rye Thunderbolts made off with a 12-0 win. The Thunderbolts' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Branson Burbidge
| 03/20/25 @ Rocky Ford | 7 |
| 05/10/24 @ Rocky Ford | 6 |
| 04/13/24 @ Crowley County | 6 |
| 03/12/24 vs St. Mary's | 5 |
| 05/04/24 @ Swink | 4 |
Branson Burbidge was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Derek Taylor looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Rye let Pierce Burris and Wyatt Scheid run wild. Burris scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Scheid scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. What's more, Burris posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Cody Dodge was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Rye hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rocky Ford struck out 11 times.
The victory made it two in a row for Rye and bumps their season record up to 2-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Rocky Ford, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rye will welcome Denver Christian at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Rye will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Rocky Ford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Florence at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Ford has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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