By Jack Ankony The Dogs loaded the bases in the top of the third inning, with an eye on taking a commanding lead in the final game of a four-game series at Sioux City. Michael Crouse was 6-for-11 in the first three games of the series, but struck out in this prime run-scoring opportunity. Brennan [...]
By Jack Ankony Michael Bowden knows how to pitch. That is the simple, yet meaningful explanation Dogs manager Butch Hobson has given after each of Bowden’s two most recent starts. After six efficient innings of shutout baseball, Bowden proved yet again on Tuesday against the Sioux City Explorers that he frankly knows what he is [...]
By Jack Ankony The Dogs showed no mercy at the plate on June 7, cranking six home runs en route to a 12-6 win at Mercy Field against the Sioux City Explorers. K.C. Hobson was the winner of Monday’s home run derby, as he extended his hit streak to 10 games. Hobson hit two towering [...]
By Jack Ankony It was three pitches and three strikes for Dogs starter Michael Bowden in game one of an Opening Day doubleheader. A veteran of the game, Bowden was locked in from the second he took the mound, which made him an easy choice for Dogs manager Butch Hobson. “He’s a strike-thrower,” Hobson said. [...]