Narciso Crook’s seventh inning blast puts the Chicago Dogs ahead of Kane County, 7-2.

 

A rough start turned quickly for the Dogs in game two in Kane County.

 

Kenny Serwa started on the mound for the Dogs, allowing two first inning runs. After a shaky first inning, the knuckleballer collected himself, throwing shutout innings for the remainder of his outing.

 

The Dogs offense supported Serwa in the third inning. Hits from Nick Novak and Brantley Bell put runners on the corners for Narciso Crook, who found himself on first after an infield error, scoring two runs.

 

Crook’s offensive contribution continued in the top of the seventh inning, hammering a three run home run on the ninth pitch of his at-bat. Crook’s home run, his twelfth of the season, adds to his league leading total.

 

Serwa’s night was complete heading into the bottom of the seventh. Cal Djuraskovic relieved Serwa, throwing two scoreless innings, striking out three.

 

Chicago added two insurance runs in the top of the ninth, when Johnni Turbo got to first base safely off of an error from Kane County shortstop Harrison Smith. Smith’s error allowed two runs to score, giving the Dogs a 7-2 lead heading into the final three outs of the game.

 

Joey Marciano was called in for the final half inning, striking out two, sealing the Dogs victory.

 

Chicago’s win ended the team’s six game losing streak. Chicago and Kane County both look to win the series in game three.