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Walker's Two Home Runs Lift Milkmen over Dogs

August 30, 2020 - American Association (AA)
Chicago Dogs News Release


Rosemont, Ill. - Adam Walker blasted two solo home runs - his fifth and sixth of the week - to key a 2-1 Milwaukee win over the Chicago Dogs in a Sunday series finale at Impact Field.

After Walker and Chicago's Michael Crouse both banged first-inning longballs, the two teams were deadlocked at one until the eighth inning, when Walker took Wes Helsabeck deep to right field to power Milwaukee ahead, 2-1. A.J. Schugel and Peyton Gray then recorded the final six outs from the Milwaukee bullpen, securing a 2-1 series win.

Winning Pitcher: RHP Zach Hartman

Losing Pitcher: LHP Wes Helsabeck

Save: RHP Peyton Gray

Star of the Game: OF Michael Crouse. Crouse launched his 10th home run of the season in the first inning and added a single in the seventh.

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Who? Winnipeg Goldeyes vs. Chicago Dogs, Game 1

Where? Impact Field, Rosemont, Illinois

When? Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CDT

Pitching matchup? TBA (Winnipeg) vs. LHP Luke Westphal (Chicago)

Broadcast: AABaseball.TV

Extra Bite: Crouse's leadoff home run was his second of the week - he crushed a leadoff home run in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Both blasts were to straightaway center field.

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