Dawgs dominate Canada Day game, defeating Bombers 15-4
The Okotoks Dawgs celebrated Canada Day in style Tuesday, with an overwhelming 15-4 win over the Brooks Bombers.
The Dawgs scored runs in six different innings as they racked up 16 hits against the overmatched Bombers' pitching staff in front of a jammed Seaman Stadium crowd of 6,498.
Dawgs third baseman Connor Crowson led the way for the Dawgs, going four for five, scoring four and driving in a pair as he raised his average to .420.
Leo Cote also chipped in for the Dawgs, going two for four, including a home run. Cote also scored a run as he drove in four runs for the home team.
Brady Baltus got the win for the Dawgs, allowing two earned runs in 6.1 innings.
Next up for both teams is a Wednesday night Seaman Stadium rematch with one significant twist: Brooks is the home team tonight, so if you're a Dawgs season ticketholder, they won't work.
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