Rye extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 5-17 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 5-4 to the Swink Lions, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 5-4 on Friday.
Branson Burbidge
| 04/16/25 @ Colorado Springs Christian | 4 |
| 05/09/25 @ Swink | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Hoehne | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Hoehne | 1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Lamar | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Branson Burbidge was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Rye: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-16 otherwise.
As for Swink, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-9. That's two games straight that they have won by just one run.
On Swink's side, Noah Pearson made a splash 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 eight over five innings pitched. Pearson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Nick Paolucci was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played. Nate Cabrera was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rye will head out to face off against Las Animas at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbolts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Swink, they are taking a road trip to take on Fowler at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Grizzlies will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.
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