Chicago Dogs avoid series sweep with narrow victory

Steven Lacey’s mound dominance continues, as the Chicago Dogs avoided a series sweep in Winnipeg, taking the third game 4-3.

Entering the series finale winless on the road, the Dogs looked to compete in Thursday’s game. Dogs coaching gave the nod to righty Steven Lacey, who has been arguably the best starter in the rotation for Chicago.

Lacey, who had only allowed one run in his first two starts, continued his excellence, throwing for eight innings, striking out four, while only allowing two runs. The second year pitcher with the Dogs lowered his season ERA to an impressive 1.35.

Dogs manager Jeff Isom made a couple changes to the lineup. Although they didn’t work in the Game 2 loss, the changes worked just fine in the 4-3 victory. Dogs catcher Nick Dalesandro, who was moved up to the leadoff spot, hit his first home run of the season, driving in 3 RBI on the day.

Dogs first baseman Jacob Teter, was moved down to the cleanup spot. This fit him very well, as he hit his fourth long ball of the season, one of his two hits in the game. Teter’s two hits helped raise his batting average to .286.

Outside of Dalesandro and Teter’s hits, only one other Dogs player reached base via a hit. Center fielder Johnni Turbo batted 1 for 4, scoring one of the Dogs’ four runs.

Four hits was all the Dogs needed, as they found themselves back in the win column, despite being outhit by five hits.