Dawgs fall short in extra innings

The Okotoks Dawgs lost their home opener 7-5 in 10 innings to the Energy City Cactus Rats on Saturday. Photo: Okotoks Dawgs

May 31, 2025

By Sam Matheos

Okotoks Dawgs

The night began with a salute to the legendary Don Seaman, the principal donor of the Seaman Stadium complex and the Okotoks Dawgs.

The ceremony was capped off by a tribute video and all Dawgs teams joined together in a tip of the cap to Don and watch the 2024 championship banner unveiling.

In a thrilling extra-inning clash on Saturday night, the Okotoks Dawgs came up just short against the Energy City Cactus Rats, falling 7–5 in the 10th inning.

The game started slow, with neither team scoring through five innings. Energy City finally got on the scoreboard in the top of the sixth with a run, only for Okotoks to storm back in the bottom half with three of their own.

The Dawgs took the lead in the seventh before the Cactus Rats tied it up, eventually pushing across three decisive runs in the 10th. Okotoks managed to plate one in the 10th but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Despite the loss, two Dawgs stood out with stellar performances. Jake Skaggs (Pittsburg State University) had a monster night at the plate, going 3-for-5 with an RBI and serving as the team’s offensive spark.

Connor Crowson (Okotoks, Alta.) was just as reliable, posting a 3-for-4 performance with a walk. He reached base four times.

The Dawgs return to Seaman Stadium to continue WCBL play on Sunday at 2:05 pm against the Lethbridge Bulls.

SandlotsCBN Staff