Medford Rogues open final homestand with dominant win over Kings

Published 4:48 pm Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Fanelli fans four, scatters six hits in eight innings for Rogues, who build 5-0 cushion through two innings

Hoping to supply their fans with something to celebrate over this week’s final homestand, the Medford Rogues made for a good start Tuesday night with an early outburst that led to a 7-2 win over the West Coast Kings at Harry & David Field.

The win was a second in three games after Medford was able to halt a 10-game Pacific Empire League losing streak, and the Rogues will look for even more at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday nights as they close out their home schedule.

Wednesday’s off-field events during Medford’s Fan Appreciation Week include a pregame concert and an auction of the Rogues’ Stars and Stripes jerseys.

Medford Rogues third baseman Jordan Marian connects for a hit against the West Coat Kings Tuesday evening at Harry & David Field. (Andy Atkinson / for the Rogue Valley Times)

Thursday’s home finale will be a Host Family Appreciation Night as well as the final opportunity to spend Rogue Valley Times Rowdy Bucks for concessions, beverages and merchandise.

For tickets, go to medfordrogues.com.

The Rogues (28-20, 6-13 PEL) will wrap up the collegiate wood-bat summer baseball season with a three-game road series beginning Friday against the Humboldt Crabs.

Dylan Fanelli supplied the foundation toward Tuesday’s win over the Kings (14-19, 6-15 PEL), scattering six hits with four strikeouts and one walk in a stellar eight-inning start.

Lorenzo Lew came on in the ninth to nail down the victory with a scoreless frame despite two hits allowed.

The Rogues jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning behind four hits, including leadoff singles by Trevor Smith and Christopher Ortiz, a two-run double by Jordan Marian and an RBI single by Johnny Alley.

Medford Rogues center fielder Trevor Smith is congratulated after stealing third base against the West Coat Kings Tuesday evening at Harry & David Field. (Andy Atkinson / for the Rogue Valley Times)

Medford’s lead ballooned to 5-0 in the second inning after Troy Osborne singled and advanced to second base when Travis Finney was hit by a pitch. Frankie Rutigliano followed with an RBI single, and Ortiz later brought a run home on a sacrifice fly.

The Rogues put the final touches on the victory when Smith and Finny scored following an error on a grounder by Marian.

Reach sports editor Kris Henry at kris.henry@rv-times.com or 458-488-2035