Medford walks it off for the first time this season
By Bryan Welch/ MedfordRogues.com
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Medford, ORE — The Medford Rogues take game 1 of the series and walked it off against the West Coast Kings 8-7 on Tuesday at Harry and David Field. The West Coast Kings struck first leading two nothing in the second inning. The Rogues plated their first run of the night from an RBI fielder’s choice from Evan Saito, driving in Larsen Koester. Medford took the lead with a three-run frame in the fifth inning. Larsen Koester record a two run ground rule double. The Kings scored twice in the sixth inning. Medford answered back in the home half of the sixth with an RBI fielder’s choice from Logan Macy. The Rogues scored two more times in the seventh inning with a double steal. The West Coast Kings only trailed by one after putting up a two-spot in the eighth inning. It was 7-6 Medford heading into the ninth. EJ Cord went deep for the West Coast Kings and tied the ball game at seven. Head coach Kyle Gross (who was voted GM of the 2025 PEL season) and EJ Cord were ejected from the game after the home run. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Rogues had runners at second and third.
Daniel Behrmann drove it deep to the outfield and scored Evan Saito on the sac fly to walk it off for the first time this season. Rogues are 3-2 in Pacific Empire League play and 14-5 overall on the season. Rewatch this game on our Youtube channel: Click Here
Broadcast Director Bryan Welch streams every home game LIVE and gives Rogues fans the play-by-play on the Medford Rogues Baseball’s Youtube Channel. Please SUBSCRIBE so we can get to 1,000 subscriptions as Team Owner Dave May has challenged our broadcast team to reach that milestone. Bryan also hosts a Youtube podcast called PLANK TALK every Monday at 4:30pm at various locations in Medford for the summer. Bryan interviews the Rogues players, coaches and ballpark staff. On Monday, June 29 , Plank Talk will be at the Phoodery in Phoenix, Oregon. All ages venue, so bring the kids down to meet the Rogues players. Phoodery is located at 208 N. Main St. Phoenix, OR 97535