Mavs fall in back in forth affair against Okotoks Wednesday
By James Tubb on June 21, 2023.
The Medicine Hat Mavericks fell just short Wednesday night. The Mavericks held on to their final out before ultimately losing 7-6 at Okotoks against the Dawgs. Medicine Hat entered the contest off two days off following a 12-3 loss Sunday at Athletic Park against the Swift Current 57’s. The Mavericks opened the scoring Wednesday with a three-run first inning. First baseman Tyler Vanneste drove in a pair with a two RBI double. The next batter, shortstop Brett Carrell, knocked in Vanneste from second with a double of his own. Okotoks didn’t answer back until the second inning, as they plated two runs in both that frame and the third inning for a 4-3 lead. Medicine Hat plated two runs in the top of the fifth to regain a lead, going up 5-4. Designated hitter Brady Bean drove in a run with RBI single and later scored on an error by the Dawgs shortstop. Okotoks scored in the bottom of the frame to tie the game up at 5-5. Zac Robinson started the game for the Mavericks, working four innings with five strikeouts. Dylan Esquival took over and registered three outs while allowing two runs, putting Okotoks ahead 7-5. Kyle Calzadiaz pitched the remaining innings for the Mavericks with a strikeout. The Mavericks drew within one run in the seventh inning as Vanneste scored on a fielders choice play off the bat of second baseman Johnny Vulcano. Medicine Hat threatened to tie the game up in the ninth inning with a runner on first base but Okotoks pitcher Seth Thompson struck out the side to hold on for the 7-6 win, the Dawgs 13th on the season. The Mavericks (9-11) are back in action at Athletic Park Thursday night as they host the Swift Current 57’s. 9-8
