Dogs take series from Sioux City

The Dogs won their opening series of the 2026 season after defeating the Sioux City Explorers 6-1 on Sunday to win two out of the three games.

A solo home run from Daniel Harris got the Dogs on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth inning. Gio DiGiacomo added to the scoring in the same frame with a two-run home run to put the Dogs up 3-0.

A pair of base hits from Jaxx Groshans and Brian Fuentes set up a sacrifice fly from Jacob Maiben, allowing Groshans to score in the bottom of the fifth to give Chicago a 4-0 lead.

The bottom of the eighth inning saw multiple Dogs reach base safely before an error allowed Ethan Wilder and CJ Cepicky to score, extending the lead to 6-1.

Andres Diaz was masterful through eight innings pitched, allowing six hits and just one earned run while striking out two.