Okotoks, AB - The Okotoks Dawgs held the Giants scoreless tonight, shutting them out with a dominant 6-0 victory.
With this win against the Giants, the Dawgs now sit 38-14 as the WCBL postseason is less than a week away.
The designated hitter Jarrett Burney (Reinhardt University) was an offensive leader tonight, going 2-for-2 with one RBI. Logan Grant (Chestermere, AB) performed well, going 2-for-3 with one RBI. Grant has been on a roll and has doubled in each of his last three games. Finally, Connor Crowson (Okotoks, AB) had multiple hits tonight, going 2-for-4 with one RBI.
The Dawgs bullpen was dominant tonight, not allowing a single run from the Giants to cross the plate. Brock Townsend (Bellevue University) got the nod tonight and had an excellent performance, only allowing four hits in his five innings of work. Cade Herrman (Bellevue University), Gavin Wuschke (Bellevue University), and Easton Corey (Linn-Benton CC) would all step in after Townsend and toss scoreless innings. Ashton Luera (Oklahoma Wesleyan University) was a highlight as always, closing out the night and not allowing a single hit from the Giants.
The Dawgs head to Elks Field tomorrow August 2nd to take on the Brooks Bombers. Following this game, the Dawgs return to beautiful Seaman Stadium on Saturday, August 3rd to take on the Brooks Bombers for our ‘Fan Appreciation Night’. Fans, Billets, and Sponsors alike will all be celebrated as they are truly the greatest fans in Canadian baseball.
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