Friedrich imparts veteran experience as playoff race heats up

By Jack Ankony Whether he’s ending a one-two-three inning with a strikeout, escaping a jam by inducing a double play or giving up a home run, Christian Friedrich has the same feeling going into the next pitch: confidence. His four seasons at the MLB level and 13 years as a professional allow for that. Friedrich [...]

Friedrich imparts veteran experience as playoff race heats up2021-08-12T16:32:13-05:00

Dogs sweep Canaries in weekend highlighted by Gold Glove Charities event

By Jack Ankony The Dogs gained significant ground on the division-leading Milwaukee Milkmen over the weekend thanks to a three-game sweep of the Sioux Falls Canaries. Milwaukee was swept by the Winnipeg Goldeyes, which means the Dogs trail Milwaukee by two games for first place with 25 games remaining.  Let’s break down the most notable [...]

Dogs sweep Canaries in weekend highlighted by Gold Glove Charities event2021-08-09T08:45:27-05:00

Dogs strike out 17 times, swept by Milkmen

By Jack Ankony Milwaukee starter Myles Smith fanned 12 Dogs hitters through four and two-thirds innings on Thursday. But the Dogs’ patient leadoff man Brennan Metzger waited back on breaking ball and scorched it over the left field wall. Metzger’s fourth home run of the season tied the game at two runs apiece and was [...]

Dogs strike out 17 times, swept by Milkmen2021-07-22T23:10:28-05:00

Dogs held to four hits, 13 strikeouts in second straight loss to Milkmen

By Jack Ankony Ryan Lidge golfed an ankle-high pitch over the head of Adam Brett Walker II in left field. Lidge drove in K.C. Hobson to score the Dogs’ first run of the game in the fourth inning. The Dogs’ hot-hitting catcher kept his rhythm at the plate, but the same wasn’t true for the [...]

Dogs held to four hits, 13 strikeouts in second straight loss to Milkmen2021-07-21T21:33:57-05:00

Four unanswered runs not enough as Dogs threaten comeback in Milwaukee

By Jack Ankony The Dogs have proven to be a resilient bunch all season, and Tuesday’s series opener at Milwaukee was no different.  Christian Day allowed five earned runs in his professional debut for the Dogs, but it would be foolish to count out this Dogs team when trailing 5-0 after two innings. The Dogs [...]

Four unanswered runs not enough as Dogs threaten comeback in Milwaukee2021-07-20T21:15:54-05:00

Dogs fall 6-3 to Milkmen, Dalton not backing down as he begins pro career

By Jack Ankony After trailing 6-0 to the Milwaukee Milkmen through four innings on Wednesday, Dogs manager Butch Hobson called on new signee Jase Dalton out of the bullpen. Dalton made his professional debut for the Dogs on Tuesday and pitched one third of an inning, but Wednesday was his first opportunity to showcase his [...]

Dogs fall 6-3 to Milkmen, Dalton not backing down as he begins pro career2021-07-15T00:51:57-05:00

Dogs drop two games to Milkmen, look to bounce back behind Mars’ hot bat

By Jack Ankony The 2020 American Association stolen base leader Michael Crouse swiped both second and third base in the fourth inning to up his 2021 stolen base total to 15. Two pitches later, Dogs’ three-hitter Danny Mars belted a fly ball deep enough to Brett Vertigan in centerfield to score Crouse on a sacrifice [...]

Dogs drop two games to Milkmen, look to bounce back behind Mars’ hot bat2021-07-14T07:43:41-05:00

K.C. Hobson reinvigorates Dogs lineup with hitting advice from father, manager Butch

By Jack Ankony K.C. Hobson felt like he was in a rut over the last week, so he turned to the man who has seen him swing the lumber more than anyone: his father, and Dogs manager, Butch Hobson. K.C. sensed his swing was becoming too long, which led to timing issues and not seeing [...]

K.C. Hobson reinvigorates Dogs lineup with hitting advice from father, manager Butch2021-07-02T00:46:23-05:00

Dahlberg’s complete game fueled by mental discipline, challenging hitters

By Jack Ankony After relentlessly challenging Milwaukee Milkmen hitters during each frame, Dogs starting pitcher Jake Dahlberg flushed his mind of the dominance that just took place.  For Dahlberg, staying in the moment and thinking of each inning as three batters to attack is what led to him becoming the third pitcher in Dogs history [...]

Dahlberg’s complete game fueled by mental discipline, challenging hitters2021-07-01T07:35:58-05:00

Dogs fall 9-1 to Milkmen in Christman’s longest start of season

By Jack Ankony Garrett Christman exited Tuesday’s game in the seventh inning with the Dogs trailing Milwaukee, but his head was held high. Christman had just completed his longest outing of the season and kept the Dogs in a position to win the game, trailing 2-0 when Juan Echevarria entered in relief. Christman tossed 6.1 [...]

Dogs fall 9-1 to Milkmen in Christman’s longest start of season2021-06-29T23:42:12-05:00