Dawgs sweep Bulls in doubleheader, clinch division title

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August 2, 2025

By Ashley Low

Okotoks Dawgs

The Okotoks Dawgs swept the Lethbridge Bulls in a doubleheader at Bulls Stadium on Saturday, winning the first game 4-1 and the second 9-6.

With their victory in the first game, the Dawgs clinched the WCBL West Division title. This means they will host the first round of the West semi-finals at Seaman Stadium on Wednesday.

In Game 1, Ricky Sanchez (Gonzaga University) went 3-for-3 to lead the Dawgs’ offence. Leo Cote (Sherbrooke, Que.) also had two hits, including a solo home run.

On the mound, Preston Tocheniuk (Okotoks, Alta.) started and allowed just one earned run, while striking out three, in 4 1/3 innings. Chase Tucker (Mount Pearl, Nfld.) took over in the fifth and retired both batters he faced to pick up the win. Closer Alex Oliver (Colorado State University - Pueblo) tossed a scoreless seventh to record the save.

The Dawgs’ win in game two was sparked by an eight-run third inning that featured three home runs. Connor Crowson (Okotoks, Alta.) was the standout performer for the Dawgs, going 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs.

Logan Grant (Calgary, Alta.), Nash Crowell (Yarmouth, N.S.), Steven Elsner (Bellevue University), and Eric Machej (Okotoks, Alta.) also had two-hit games for the Dawgs.

Right-hander Anderson Tordiffe (Surrey, B.C.) started for the Dawgs and pitched 2 2/3 innings before Trey Mackwood (Calgary, Alta.) took over and recorded the win.

Frank Flores (Colorado State University - Pueblo) pitched a three-up, three-down seventh to notch the save.

The Dawgs will return to Seaman Stadium on Sunday for a matinee matchup against the Sylvan Lake Gulls at 2:05 p.m.