Griffin, Kauffman help Dawgs down Cactus Rats 11-3

The Okotoks Dawgs delivered another strong performance to beat the Energy City Cactus Rats 11-3 on Saturday. Photo: Okotoks Dawgs

June 13, 2026

By Abby Fralic

Okotoks Dawgs

The Okotoks Dawgs delivered another strong performance to beat the Energy City Cactus Rats 11-3 on Saturday.

With the Cactus Rats' home venue still undergoing final preparations for the season, a strong crowd of loyal Okotoks fans made it to beautiful Seaman Stadium to watch the Dawgs earn another victory.

The Dawgs’ offence was paced by a strong performance from leadoff hitter Ayden Crouse, who went 1-for-2 with three runs, one RBI, two stolen bases and two walks.

Hank Griffin (Montreal, Que.) also made a significant impact, finishing 1-for-3 with two runs, one RBI, four stolen bases and a walk. Landon Kauffman (Vancouver, B.C.) continued the offensive production, going 2-for-5 with a run scored, a double, two RBIs and a stolen base.

In his first appearance with the Dawgs, starting pitcher Aaron Taka delivered a solid outing, going four innings, allowing three runs.

The bullpen, including Dalton Hoffart, Bracken Rice, Nolan Jackson (Grimsby, Ont.), Wyatt Sadlier (Calgary, Alta.) and Grady Keljo, shut things down from there, keeping the Cactus Rats off the scoreboard over the final five innings.

The Dawgs return home on Sunday to host the Medicine Hat Mavericks at 2:05 p.m.