Two Big Innings Key Rogues Blowout Victory
June 5, 2013 - West Coast League (WCL)
Medford Rogues News Release
MEDFORD, OR - The Medford Rogues batted around twice and had nine different pitchers appear in a 15-5 victory over the Medford Mustangs in their final exhibition game before the beginning of WCL regular season play.
The Mustangs led 5-2 before the Rogues scored seven runs and brought 12 hitters to the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning. Four runs scored via walk or hit batter. Another 12 hitters came to the plate in the seventh as the Rogues added six more runs to give themselves a cushion. In a game with many substitutions, Matt Page led the way at the plate with three base hits.
The Rogues held the Mustangs scoreless in six of the nine innings and the most impressive pitching performance came from Bo Cornish, normally a catcher. Cornish showed off an impressive fastball in striking out the side in the ninth inning.
The Rogues begin WCL play tomorrow against the Bellingham Bells at 6:35 PM at Harry and David Field.
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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