Tourism boost from Baseball Tournament despite Phase 2 restrictions

Matt Jordan June 26, 2020

Last Updated: June 26, 2020

Medford, Ore — Hundreds of young athletes are descending on Medford this weekend for the annual “Midsummer Monster” baseball tournament. This year, the tournament will look a little different.

The tournament, along with the American Legion tournament, also this weekend, is a huge driver of tourism to the area.

Hotels we spoke with say this is the first time they’ve been near capacity since the quarantine began in March.

“This is actually the first weekend that we will most likely sell out. Which again we haven’t had any sell outs since Covid has happened so it’s a positive,” said Stephanie Cordova, general manager

With Phase Two restrictions Medford Parks and Recreation is taking extra precautions.

Keeping the crowds to only family and essential staff and observing social distancing in the dugouts.

Of the 45 teams playing, only 4 are from outside Oregon. With the furthest traveling from Redding.

Matt Jordan June 26, 2020

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.