The North Fork Miners will face off against the Cedaredge Bruins at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Fork is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, North Fork was able to grind out a solid victory over Grand Valley, taking the game 14-10. The win continues a trend for the Miners in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won eight in a row.
Jordan Gonzalez
| 04/21/26 @ Grand Valley | 3 |
| 03/28/26 vs Rangely | 3 |
| 04/16/26 @ Rangely | 2 |
| 04/10/26 @ Meeker | 2 |
| 03/31/26 @ Cedaredge | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
The team relied heavily on Jordan Gonzalez, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He is becoming a predictor of North Fork's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-6 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Tiago Alves, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
North Fork was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Cedaredge came up short against Roaring Fork on Tuesday, falling 12-1. The contest marked the Bruins' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Carson Rupp was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one run.
North Fork's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Cedaredge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Fork has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Cedaredge struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North Fork came out on top in a nail-biter against Cedaredge when the teams last played back in March, sneaking past 5-4. Will the Miners repeat their success, or do the Bruins have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
