Rosemont, Ill. — Blake Allemand jacked the Dogs’ first walk-off home run of 2020, a two-run blast, powering Chicago to an 8-6 win over the Milwaukee Milkmen in 10 innings.
Four early home runs, including two from K.C. Hobson, gave the Dogs a 6-1 lead through five innings. But the Milkmen pounced for five unanswered runs, capped off by a David Washington two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, to push the game to extras. Then, with two outs in the bottom of the 10th, Victor Roache sent a routine ground ball to third base — but Aaron Hill, Milwaukee’s third baseman, committed a throwing error that put Roache at second base. A few moments later, Allemand walked it off with his fourth longball of the season.
Winning Pitcher: RHP J.D. Busfield
Losing Pitcher: RHP Myles Smith
Save: N/A
Star of the Game: INF Blake Allemand. Allemand delivered the game-winning blast against Myles Smith, who was an All-Star in 2019 as Milwaukee’s closer.
Next:
- Who? Chicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee Milkmen, Game Three
- Where? Impact Field, Rosemont, Illinois
- When? Thursday, 7:05 p.m. CDT
- Pitching matchup? LHP David Holmberg (Milwaukee) vs. RHP Eddie Butler (Chicago)
- Broadcast: AABaseball.TV
Extra Bite: All eight of the Dogs’ runs came via the longball tonight. Chicago has mashed 58 longballs this season, 18 more than any other American Association club.