Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] hadn't done well against Cloquet recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Wolverines never let the Lumberjacks get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. Considering the Wolverines' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Blake Bailey made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Bailey was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Aiden Bird was excellent, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. Another player making a difference was Caz Carlson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
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| 04/21/25 - Away | 10-0 W |
| 04/15/24 - Home | 5-15 L |
| 04/15/24 - Home | 4-15 L |
| 05/03/23 - Away | 5-9 L |
| 05/11/18 - Away | 0-12 L |
| + 4 more games |
Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Cloquet, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] will welcome Two Harbors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cloquet, they will take on Hermantown at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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