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

Adams’ sixth home run of season jumpstarts Dogs’ 12-9 comeback win

By Jack Ankony After three years at the Single-A level, Johnny Adams wasn’t on anyone’s roster in 2020.  He took a year off to regroup and focus on the mental side of the game. But positioned as a mainstay on the left side of the infield for the Chicago Dogs in 2021, Adams is experiencing [...]

Adams’ sixth home run of season jumpstarts Dogs’ 12-9 comeback win2021-05-31T19:30:36-05:00

All Dogs record hit in dominant, series-clinching win over Winnnipeg

By Jack Ankony They didn’t wait until the final inning to warm up their bats, but it was another comeback win for the Dogs. After allowing three runs in the first two innings, Dogs starter Connor Grey settled in nicely and the Dogs lineup had his back. Grey pitched six innings, allowing six hits, three [...]

All Dogs record hit in dominant, series-clinching win over Winnnipeg2021-05-23T17:36:48-05:00

Dangerous Dogs continue late-game heroics in extra-inning win over Winnipeg

By Jack Ankony It’s almost becoming predictable at this point.  While the Dogs are just five games in to the 2021 season, and have yet to play a regular season game at Impact Field, they have put the league on notice. No lead is too large in any inning. After scoring three runs in the [...]

Dangerous Dogs continue late-game heroics in extra-inning win over Winnipeg2021-05-22T23:25:54-05:00

Dogs come back to take lead in ninth, lose 5-4 in extra innings

By Jack Ankony It looked like Ryan Haug's RBI single and first hit of the season would be the game-winner.  Haug’s frozen-rope base hit up the middle scored Harrison Smith to give the Dogs a 4-3 lead in the top of the 9th inning. But after the Winnipeg Goldeyes loaded the bases in the ninth, [...]

Dogs come back to take lead in ninth, lose 5-4 in extra innings2021-05-22T00:56:48-05:00