Gary SouthShore rallies to beat Dogs

The Chicago Dogs led by a run in the eighth inning, but ended up losing 8-6 Sunday to Gary SouthShore.

The Dogs sought a series sweep over the Gary SouthShore RailCats in game three at the Steel Yard. American Association All-Star John Baker took the hill for the Dogs, throwing five innings while allowing four runs.

The Dogs scored just one run throughout Baker’s five innings, a Narciso Crook RBI single in the first inning. Dusty Stroup started off a rally in the seventh inning, drilling his fifth home run of the season, a solo shot. The Dogs added four runs on four hits.

Gary SouthShore’s offense attacked the Dogs bullpen, scoring four runs in the late innings off Thomas King and Brian Schlitter, who took the loss.

The Dogs weren’t able to recover from Gary’s late rally, dropping the series finale.