The Okotoks Dawgs got back into the win column, and into top spot in the WMBL's West Division with an 8-5 win over the Fort McMurray Giants Thursday, July 6, at Seaman Stadium.

The Dawgs Justin Verni, the WMBL's Pitcher of the Week, went seven innings for the Dawgs giving up six hits, four runs, and striking out nine to pick up his second win of the season.

The Dawgs head to Brooks Friday, July 7, for a date with the Bombers before coming back home for a weekend pair against the Edmonton Prospects.

That'll be a big series for both clubs as the Prospects are just a game and a half back of the Dawgs in third spot in the West.