The Okotoks Dawgs (22-11) took the last of six lead changes in a back-and-forth affair against the Edmonton Prospects (6-27), securing a 6-5 victory on Monday at Seaman Stadium.

The Okotoks Dawgs took the lead in the eighth inning and held on for the victory. A sacrifice fly by Thomas Rodrigues scored Zac Asman and gave the Okotoks Dawgs the lead for good.

Stetson Olson was hot from the plate for the Okotoks Dawgs. Olson went 2-3, drove in one and scored one run. He homered in the first inning and singled in the fifth inning.

Bret Derooy allowed one earned run, five hits and one walk while striking out three over six innings of work.

Miles Shelton Jr. boosted his batting average thanks to a perfect 4-4 day at the plate to pace the Edmonton Prospects. He singled in the second, fourth, seventh, and eighth innings.

Matt Thornton recorded his first win of the year for the Okotoks Dawgs. He struck out three, walked one and surrendered two hits.

Ryan Kosolofski ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with his first loss of the year. He lasted just 1 1/3 innings, walked none, struck out none, and allowed one run.