Doggy Paddlers bark back to earn first win of the season over Alton

Doggy Paddlers bark back to earn first win of the season over Alton

QUINCY -- After bullpen issues barked up and derailed the Doggy Paddlers during the first three games of the young Prospect League season, Quincy was looking to turn the tide as it hosted the Alton River Dragons on Friday night.

Doggy Paddlers work their way out of late-inning jams to preserve franchise's first vicrory - Muddy River Sports

QUINCY — The man who hit the first home run in Quincy Doggy Paddlers history also caught the final out of the franchise’s first victory.Doggy Paddlers reliever Noah Wilder inherited runners on first and second with Quincy leading the Alton River Dragons 10-7 and two outs in the top of the eighth on Friday and struck out pinch-hitter Bret Yarger. In the top of the ninth, Wilder retired the first two batters he faced before giving up back-to-back …