South Medford had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the South Eugene Axe on Monday by a score of 4-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That result was just more of the same for these two, as South Medford also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Not much got past Jake Lewis, who gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks to keep South Eugene off the board. Lewis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, South Medford saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tristan Mallari, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Chance Ryan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
South Medford's victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-15. As for South Eugene, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Medford will take on North Medford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Eugene, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Grants Pass at 4:30 p.m.
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