Okotoks Dawgs' offence erupts for 26 runs

The Okotoks Dawgs beat the Lethbridge Bulls 26-1 at Seaman Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Okotoks Dawgs

May 30, 2026

By Abby Fralic

Okotoks Dawgs

Okotoks, Alta. – The Okotoks Dawgs delivered a dominant performance against the Lethbridge Bulls in a 26-1 win in front of 4,487 fans at Seaman Stadium on Saturday.

It was the first 5 O’Clock Saturday of the year where the Dawgs sported their blue “Margaritaville” uniforms.

The Dawgs pounded out 19 hits and had another errorless game.

The Dawgs’ dominant offence was led by Cal Gates, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one home run, four RBIs and two walks. Ricardo Sanchez also went 3-for-4 and had five runs, two RBIs and two walks.

Newcomers Jordan Kievman and Turner Zdunich (High River, Alta.) were also major offensive contributors, pumping out five hits and six RBIs between them.

On the mound, Ty Johnson led the charge, permitting only three hits in three innings.

The Dawgs’ bullpen then only allowed five hits in five innings to close out the game.

Clean pitching performances by Caden Fischer (St. Albert, Alta.), Bracken Rice and Tyson Willis kept the momentum on the Dawgs’ side as they rolled to their first ever mercy rule victory in WCBL history.

The Dawgs will play the Bulls again on Sunday at 2:05 p.m.