Rye scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Florence Huskies as the Rye Thunderbolts made off with a 17-2 win. With that victory, Rye brought their scoring average up to 7.3 runs per game.
Brandon Benz and Axton Ehrlich were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Benz pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Ehrlich tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. At the plate, Benz scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Ehrlich scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Will Hamler was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Walton, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The win got Rye back to even at 3-3. As for Florence, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rye will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Salida, where first pitch is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. As for Florence, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cripple Creek-Victor at 11:00 a.m.
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