Okotoks, AB – The Okotoks Dawgs won their second straight game by a score of 12-8 over the Energy City Cactus Rats on a brisk night at Seaman Stadium. After a big night last night in Brooks, 3155 devoted Dawgs fans came out hoping to see the Dawgs keep their winning ways going. The Dawgs now go to 7-3 on the season.

The Dawgs’ offense was led by Ricky Sanche (Gonzaga University), who went 2 for 4 at the plate with a walk, a 2-run home run, and 3 RBI. Turner Zdunich (Colby Community College) and Hank Griffin (University of Mary) also had back-to-back solo home runs in the bottom of the 8th. Ayden Crouse (Indiana University) was big for the Dawgs as well, going 2 for 4 with an RBI double in the 5th. Catcher Jayden Lusk also had a nice night, going 2 for 3 and calling a nice night from behind the plate.

The pitching was led by a tremendous debut effort from Brody Papay (Wright State University), who went 4 nice innings, allowing just 3 runs. His collegiate teammate Aaron Taka (Wright State University), also had a great debut throwing a scoreless 5th inning in relief. Max McRaray (University of Houston) also had another impressive appearance with a strikeout in a scoreless 7th inning. Closer Grady Keljo (University of Portland) came in to finish it off in the 9th.

The Dawgs now look to keep momentum rolling tomorrow night when they welcome the Brooks Bombers to Seaman Stadium at 7:05 p.m. For tickets and team info, visit www.dawgsbaseball.ca/tickets or call 403-262-3294. Can’t make it to the ballpark? Follow all the action live at https://www.flocollege.com/.