Rogues Lose Game, Series to Bellingham in 11 Innings
Published on June 8, 2013 under West Coast League (WCL)
Medford Rogues News Release
MEDFORD, OR - Plagued by woes at the plate, especially with runners in scoring position, the Medford Rogues lost 2-1 to the Bellingham Bells Friday night in 11 innings and fell to 1-2 overall in WCL play.
The Rogues took an early lead in the first inning on a Matt Page RBI single that scored Quentin Urban, who led off the game with a single and promptly stole second base. Mac Acker helped preserve the lead with a tremendous night on the mound. Acker allowed no runs or hits in his five innings of work and struck out four.
Bellingham got their first hit in the sixth on a leadoff triple by Walker Olis, who scored on a sacrifice fly. The Rogues pitching staff stymied them the next four innings though; Christian Morrison and Dillon Keane both had outstanding relief performances.
However, the Rogues let many scoring opportunities go by the wayside. They ended the evening 1-15 with runners in scoring position. After Bellingham took the lead in the 11th, the Rogues had runners on second and third with one out but a strikeout and pop out ended the game.
The West Coast League is an 11-team collegiate wood-bat baseball league composed of the best college players, coaches, facilities and operators in the industry. Ranging from Medford, Oregon north to Kelowna, B.C., the league has operated as the WCL since 2005. In 2012, a league record 57 WCL players were selected in the Major League draft. More than 150 former WCL players now play professional baseball including more than 20 on Major League rosters. For more information on the WCL, go to www.wccbl.com.
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