Goldeyes lose despite strong start from Bradwell

University of British Columbia grad James Bradwell (North Vancouver, B.C.) started and allowed just one run in seven innings for the Winnipeg Goldeyes against the Chicago Dogs on Saturday in a game they would eventually lose 2-1 in 10 innings. Photo: Dave Mahussier, Winnipeg Goldeyes

July 16, 2025

By Trevor Curl

Winnipeg Goldeyes

WINNIPEG, MAN. – The Winnipeg Goldeyes dropped their league-leading 19th one-run game of the season Saturday evening at Blue Cross Park, falling 2-1 in 10 innings to the Chicago Dogs.

The Goldeyes scored their lone run in the bottom of the fourth inning when Matthew Warkentin (Windsor, Ont.) singled to left field to score Max Murphy, giving Winnipeg a 1-0 advantage.

Chicago tied the game in the top of the sixth as Jacob Teter singled to centre, plating Henry Kusiak.

With neither side able to break the deadlock through nine innings, the Dogs capitalized in extras. In the top of the 10th, courtesy runner Andy Nelson advanced to third base and scored on a sacrifice fly to right field from Reggie Pruitt Jr., putting Chicago ahead 2-1. The Goldeyes were unable to respond in the bottom half.

James Bradwell (North Vancouver, B.C.) earned a no-decision in an ultra-quality start, tossing seven innings while allowing just one run on seven hits with one walk and three strikeouts. Tasker Strobel kept the game tied with two scoreless innings, walking one. Ryder Yakel was tagged with the loss, surrendering the unearned winning run in the 10th and striking out one.

Chicago starter John Baker also took a no-decision, working six innings and giving up one run on six hits with one walk and four strikeouts. From the bullpen, Brock Bell threw one inning, allowing two hits and striking out one. Jacob DeLabio earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief, giving up two hits and fanning two. JC Keys notched the save with a perfect 10th, striking out one.

The Goldeyes will look to salvage a split in the four-game set when the series wraps up Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. C.T. Luke Boyd gets the start for Winnipeg after picking up a win his last time out, while Chicago counters with right-hander Dwayne Marshall.