Lewis solid in series setback – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News

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Lewis solid in series setback May 25, 2009 12:00 AM A A GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Former Phoenix pitcher Jordan Lewis started and allowed one earned run in 41/3 innings but his Western Nevada College baseball team lost in the first round of the Junior College World Series, 4-3 in 11 innings, to top-ranked Howard College of Texas on Saturday. Lewis gave up three runs, three hits, walked three and struck out five against Howard, which improved to 59-1. Western Nevada (46-13) rebounded Sunday with an 11-0 win over Iowa Western and plays again today. Against Howard, Western Nevada left the bases loaded in the first, fifth and ninth. That left room for Runey Davis' walk-off home run in the 11th inning. Western Nevada outhit Howard 14-5.