Monday's Game Cancelled Due to Poor Air Quality
July 30, 2018 - Great West League (GWL)
Medford Rogues News Release
MEDFORD, Ore. - Monday's game against the Klamath Falls Gems has been cancelled due to smoke and poor air quality. Rogues COO Dave May made the determination at 2:30pm to cancel the game in the interest of player, fan, and staff health.
"This is incredibly frustrating. We really wanted to bring baseball to the Rogue Valley tonight, but due to the poor air quality, we are unable to do so safely," said May. "We appreciate our fans' flexibility and understanding regarding this matter. On behalf of the organization, our thoughts are with the families and businesses affected by the fires in our area."
The game will not be rescheduled for a later date. Tickets that have been purchased for Monday's game can be exchanged for equal or lesser value to any future 2018 Rogues home game. Please call the Front Office at 541-973-2883 between the hours of 10am-3pm starting Tuesday, July 31st to exchange tickets Monday's game for equal or lesser value for any future 2018 home game.
Christmas in July has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 4th, and has been renamed "Christmas at Harry & David Field." The players will be wearing special Christmas themed jerseys, which will be up for auction during the game. 100% of the proceeds benefits Access in Medford. We invite our fans to bring canned goods to Harry & David Field to be donated to Access. For each canned good item donated, fans will receive $1 off the price of admission (limit 12).
The Rogues have clinched a playoff berth for the third consecutive year. Your Rogues will defend their Great West League Championship against the Lincoln Potters at Harry & David Field on Sunday, August 5th.
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