Eighth-inning magic brings the Chicago Dogs a victory over Milwaukee 8-7

A competitive rivalry showcased two of the top teams in the American Association East Division fighting for a series victory.

Steven Lacey, the Wednesday starter for the Dogs, entered the game on a pitch restriction. Lacey’s coming off a recent injury, which landed him on the inactive list for around a month.

In his second start since being activated, Lacey threw three scoreless innings, only giving up one hit, striking out three batters. The Dogs defeated Milwaukee 8-7.

Behind Lacey’s outing, the Dogs got on the scoreboard early in the first inning. After Brantley Bell and Narciso Crook both singled, Jacob Teter sent them both home, blasting a 3-run home run to right field.

Teter’s long ball was his 17th of the season, the second most in the American Association. Following Lacey’s three innings of work, Jake Carroll was the first out of the Dogs’ bullpen.

The Dogs added another run following Carroll’s first inning of work. Gus Sosa led off the inning by doubling to left field, then scoring off a Nick Novak infield single.