Rogues Head into All-Star Break with Series Win
July 19, 2015 - West Coast League (WCL)
Medford Rogues News Release
MEDFORD, OR - After splitting the first two games, the Rogues and BlueJackets faced off in a close, game three at Harry and David Field. Strong pitching helped keep Kitsap scoring at bay while Medford was able to take game three, and the series, 4-1.
The Rogues were the first to strike, in the second inning off a single by Nathan Etheridge, making it a 1-0 ballgame after two. Two more runs crossed in the fourth, one off a single by catcher Tim Lichty then after Tony Roque reached base on a walk. They were both brought in off a bases clearing double by Derron Davis, extending Medford's lead to 3-0. Kitsap was finally able to score one run in the seventh but the Rogues put another insurance run on the board and were able to beat the BlueJackets, 4-1.
Derron Davis was very strong at the plate, going two for four, with one RBI, improving his batting average to .317. Tim Lichty also had a good showing at the dish, reaching base in two of his four at-bats, scoring one run. His batting average now sits at .250.
Jackson Bertsch on the mound had a great start for the Rogues. He gave up just five hits in his 6.2 innings of work, striking out five, walking three and giving up one run. His season ERA now is at 5.95. Gabe Gentner and DJ Wilson also made appearances on the mound for the Rogues. Bertsch earned the win for Medford and Wilson got the save.
The Rogues take the win into the All-Star break and will be back in action in Klamath Falls against the Gems on Tuesday at 6:35pm.
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