Grants Pass Cavemen Baseball 7-8 South Medford

A back-and-forth baseball battle at South Medford ended in heartbreak for Grants Pass, as the Cavemen fell 8-7 in a contest that lived up to its billing as a league showdown. The loss drops Grants Pass to 1-9 overall and 1-4 in conference play, but showed encouraging signs of competitiveness against a solid Panthers squad. Playing on the road, the Cavemen matched South Medford nearly punch for punch throughout the afternoon, with both offenses finding success at the plate. The narrow margin of defeat represents the type of close game that could build momentum for the remainder of the season. While the result wasn't what Grants Pass hoped for, the competitive nature of the contest demonstrates the team's ability to hang with conference opponents in tight situations. The Cavemen will look to carry the positive elements of this performance into their next outing as they continue working to find consistency in league play.