Franklin, Wis. — The Chicago Dogs walked nine times and picked up eight hits, but the offense produced just one run as Chicago fell to the Milwaukee Milkmen, 2-1, on Saturday night. A pair of third-inning runs was all Milwaukee needed, as the Milkmen picked up their fourth-straight win in spite of an effective start by Chicago starter Eddie Butler, who pitched a season-high seven innings.

Winning Pitcher: LHP David Holmberg

Losing Pitcher: RHP Eddie Butler

Save: RHP Peyton Gray

Star of the Game: RHP Eddie Butler. Even in a losing effort, Butler posted his best outing of the season, lasting seven innings with just two runs and six hits while striking out six.

Next: 

• Who? Chicago Dogs vs. Milwaukee Milkmen, Games Three and Four (Doubleheader)
• Where? Franklin Field, Franklin, Wisconsin
• When? Sunday, 1:00 p.m. CDT
• Pitching matchup? LHP Luke Westphal (Chicago) vs. RHP Zach Hartman (Milwaukee)
• Broadcast: bit.ly/chidogsradio

Extra Bite: At least one Dog reached base in every inning, but the offense stranded 16 baserunners in their second-straight loss.

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By Sam Brief, Chicago Dogs