Chicago Dogs offense rounds up just three hits in 13-2 loss against Kane County.

 

The Chicago Dogs offense continued to struggle, scoring less than five runs in five out of eight games since returning from the All-Star break.

 

This struggle was displayed in the series finale at Kane County, as Kane County starting pitcher Greg Mahle tossed a perfect game through 6.1 innings.

 

Dogs third baseman Dusty Stroup broke the perfect game, pounding a solo home run to left field.

 

Stroup’s long ball was his second of the series, hitting one the previous game in the Dogs’ 7-1 victory.

 

While Kane County’s pitching dominated, the team’s offense pounded Chicago Dogs pitching.

 

Kenny Serwa started on the mound for the Dogs, throwing his shortest start of the year. Serwa lasted just three innings, letting up six runs on seven hits.

 

Disastrous pitching from the Dogs didn’t end there.

 

Jackson Dannelley, a Purdue baseball alum, made his professional debut in relief for Serwa. Dannelley pitched 1.2 innings, giving up five earned runs.

 

The Cougars got a hold of the game early and never looked back, scoring an additional two runs in the late innings off of Chad Pike.

 

The Dogs will return home, hosting the Gary SouthShore RailCats for a three game weekend series.