July 26, 2024

By Oakley Matthewson

Okotoks Dawgs

Regina, Sask. - The Okotoks Dawgs were edged 8-7 by the Regina Red Sox in front of 1,140 fans at Currie Field on Friday night.

With the loss, the Dawgs’ record falls to 34-13. They sit in second place in the Western Canadian Baseball League West Division standings, a game-and-a-half behind the Sylvan Lake Gulls.

Tucker Zdunich (High River, Alta.) led the Dawgs’ offence with four hits - including a home run and a double - and two RBIs.

Ricardo Sanchez (Lamar University) added two hits and two RBIs for the Dawgs.

On the mound, right-hander Brock Townsend (Bellevue University) started and surrendered five runs in five innings.

Zane Morrison (Campbellsville University) was the Dawgs’ most effective reliever, tossing a scoreless 1 1/3 innings.

Ashton Luera (Oklahoma Wesleyan University) was saddled with the loss when he surrendered the game-winning run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.

The Dawgs continue their road trip on Saturday when they take on the Saskatoon Berries for the first time.