Explorers fail to sweep series, lose 9-6 to Chicago Dogs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:03 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Explorers fail to sweep series, lose 9-6 to Chicago Dogs

Summary

The Sioux City Explorers attempted to complete a series sweep against the Chicago Dogs on August 9, 2026, but fell short, losing 9-6. The Dogs scored four runs in the third inning and five in the fifth, taking a commanding 9-1 lead. While Sioux City fought back, they could not close the gap. The Explorers will next face the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on Tuesday.

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Key Details

•Explorers lost 9-6 to Chicago Dogs on August 9, 2026.
•Dogs scored nine runs between the third and fifth innings.
•Sioux City battled back but could not overcome the deficit.
•Next game is against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks on Tuesday.

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2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Explorers miss out on series sweep losing 9-6 to the Chicago Dogs

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SIOUX CITY, IA (KCAU) – The Explorers were on the hunt for a series sweep on Sunday against the Chicago Dogs, but fell 9-6. The Dogs plated four runners in the third inning and another five in the fifth to go up 9-1. Sioux City fought back, but the task was too tall. The Explorers […]
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