While Bloomfield didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Orleans Bulldogs by a score of 7-4 on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Cardinals in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won four in a row.

Tyler Patterson
| 04/24/26 vs Orleans | 3 |
| 04/20/26 vs Brown County | 0 |
| 04/17/26 vs Linton-Stockton | 2 |
| 04/15/26 vs Vincennes Rivet | 2 |
| 04/13/26 @ North Knox | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Bloomfield let Casey Porter and Tyler Patterson run wild. Porter got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run and two RBI, while Patterson got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs Patterson has posted over his last nine games.
Bloomfield's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Orleans, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bloomfield will face off against White River Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wolverines have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.8 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Orleans, they will welcome Northeast Dubois at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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