ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Skinny: In the 2020 Impact Field opener, Tyler Ladendorf slugged two home runs, including a game-tying longball in the ninth inning. But despite the late charge, the Dogs fell to the Milwaukee Milkmen in 10 innings, 4-3.

Winning Pitcher: RHP Myles Smith (1-0)

Losing Pitcher: RHP Jamie Callahan (0-1)

Save: RHP Peyton Gray (1)

Star of the Game: Tyler Ladendorf, INF. Ladendorf mashed two home runs in his Impact Field debut. With the Dogs trailing 3-2 in the ninth inning, he launched a moonshot to force the game into extras.

Next: 

• Who? Dogs vs. Milkmen, Game 2 of 3
• Where? Impact Field, Rosemont, Illinois
• When? Tomorrow, 7:05 p.m. CDT
• Pitching matchup? RHP Ryan Kussmaul vs. LHP Jake Dahlberg

Extra Bite: After a rain delay of just over an hour, a sellout crowd of 1,400 enjoyed tonight’s game at Impact Field, marking the third-consecutive sold-out opener.

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by Sam Brief, Chicago Dogs