Rogues Win 12-2 in Kitsap
June 9, 2013 - West Coast League (WCL)
Medford Rogues News Release
SILVERDALE, WA - The Medford Rogues got back in the win column with a 12-2 victory at Kitsap this afternoon. A 13-hit attack, combined with a solid outing by Rogues starter Jake Lessel moved Medford to 2-3 on the season. The BlueJackets dropped to 2-3.
The Rogues scored two in the first with the help of two walks by Kitsap starter Spenser Watkins. Singles by LF Danny McNabb and a sacrifice fly by 3B Caleb Palensky brought the runs across.
The first home run in Rogues history was hit by Palensky in the third, a two-run shot over the right field fence. Later in the third OF Vince Ampi scored on a balk to bring the score to 6-0.
Medford added five more in the fourth led by two-run singles by 1B Matt Page and SS Brody Weiss. Three Rogues were hit by pitches in the inning.
The Rogues had 13 hits with McNabb (3-5) and Weiss (2-5) getting multiple hits. McNabb, Weiss and Page each had two RBI with Palensky knocking in three.
Lessel (1-0) got the win with 7 1/3 innings, giving up two runs and striking out six. RHP Jamie Flynn closed the eighth inning and RHP Jeff Hardy pitched a scoreless ninth. Watkins (0-1) took the loss for Kitsap. The teams meet again Monday for the rubber match of the series. Game time is 11 a.m.
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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