“It was a back and forth game,” said Panthers coach Pat Churchill. “We struggled to get outs in the sixth inning. We walked a couple batters and they put the ball in play to take advantage.”
Aaron Chappius led Medford, pitching a complete game, hitting a home run and driving in four runs.
It was close for most of the way Tuesday, with Randolph holding a 2-1 edge after six innings before scoring four times in the seventh.
“This was a well pitched, well defended, tight game for six innings,” said Churchill. “I thought we played well defensively and did a better job getting runnings on base today, but were unable to get the hit with runners in scoring position.”
Tracy started and pitched well, throwing three scoreless innings to start the game. He finished with nine strikeouts and one walk, allowing one earned run on nine hits.
Offensively: Dakota Thiele 2-for-4; Jensen 2-for-3; Tracy 1-for-4; Parpart 1-for-3; Jet Wayne 1-for-3; Kubiatowicz 1-for-3; Carson Field 1-for-2.
The Panthers got bad news Friday when sophomore starting pitcher Dempsey Tucker sustained a broken left arm diving for a ball in practice.
