Zdunich, Griffin go deep in Dawgs' win

The Okotoks Dawgs defeated the Energy City Cactus Rats 12-8 on Tuesday night at Seaman Stadium. Photo: Okotoks Dawgs

June 9, 2026

By Rhett Vasseur

Okotoks Dawgs

Okotoks, Alta. – The Okotoks Dawgs defeated the Energy City Cactus Rats 12-8 on a brisk Tuesday night in front of 3,155 fans at Seaman Stadium.

It was the Dawgs’ second straight win and they improved to 7-3 on the season.

The Dawgs’ offence was led by Ricky Sanchez, who went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run, and three RBIs. Turner Zdunich (High River, Alta.) and Hank Griffin (Okotoks, Alta.) also had back-to-back solo home runs in the bottom of the eighth.

Ayden Crouse had a strong night at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with an RBI double in the fifth.

Catcher Jayden Lusk added two hits and called a good game.

The pitching was led by Brody Papay, who allowed three runs in four innings in his Dawgs’ debut. His collegiate teammate Aaron Taka also debuted, throwing a scoreless fifth inning.

Reliever Max McRaray had another impressive appearance with a strikeout in a scoreless seventh, while closer Grady Keljo came in to close out the contest in the ninth.

The Dawgs will now welcome the Brooks Bombers to Seaman Stadium on Wednesday night.