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Dragons on TV Saturday and Sunday on Dayton's CW

July 1, 2016 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


DAYTON, OHIO-Dayton Dragons games on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 will be televised from Fifth Third Field on Dayton's CW. The broadcasts on Saturday will begin at 7:00 p.m. while the Sunday telecast will start at 2:00 p.m. The Dragons will host the West Michigan Whitecaps (Detroit Tigers affiliate) both dates.

Dayton's CW is on the air in Dayton on Channel 26, or Channels 13 and 1013 for Time Warner Cable subscribers. Dayton's CW reaches approximately 500,000 households and over 1.2 million potential viewers in a 10-county area.

Sponsors for Dragons television broadcasts include DP&L, Life Connection of Ohio, Water Street District, Voss Auto Network, Courtyard by Marriott Dayton South, Greater Ohio Virtual School, IWorks Laser and Vision Center, Varment Guard, Dayton Sinus Institute, Pizza Hut, In-N-Out Java and SVG Motors.

Dragons Director of Broadcasting Tom Nichols handles the play-by-play for each telecast this season. WDTN TV-2 Sports Director Jack Pohl will provide color commentary on Saturday. Former Reds pitcher/former Dragons pitching coach Doug Bair will serve as guest commentator on Sunday.

Jack Pohl: Jack has served as WDTN-TV Sports Director and Anchor since 2002 and has been with WDTN-TV since August 1995. Jack is a Dayton native who attended Wright State University. He began his broadcasting career at Centerville High School station WCWT. He later moved on to work at various Dayton area radio stations, but is best known for his time as the Z-93 morning show personality with Kim Faris. Jack is proud to have learned the TV business from WDTN's legendary Omar Williams. Jack was honored with the Ohio High School Athletic Association's Sportsmanship and Ethics Integrity Media service award.

Doug Bair: Doug earned two World Series rings during a 15-year Major League career from 1976-1990. He played for the Reds for four seasons from 1978-'81 and finished third in the National League in saves in '78. Bair pitched in the World Series for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1982 and the Detroit Tigers in 1984 as both teams earned championships. With the Reds, his teammates included Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Joe Morgan, Ken Griffey Sr., George Foster, Tom Seaver, and Dave Concepcion, among others.

Tom Nichols returns for his ninth season with the Dragons and 29th year in Minor League Baseball. He has broadcast over 3,500 minor league games since beginning his career in 1988 and has worked at every level of Minor League Baseball. Nichols has called over 1,000 consecutive Dragons home and road games and has missed only two broadcasts over the last 26 seasons.

The Dragons 25 telecasts are produced by the organization's in-house 12-person technical crew. They feature six camera angles, replays, and the Dragons award-winning graphics package.

Remaining Dragons 2016 Television Broadcast Schedule

Saturday, July 2 West Michigan 7:00pm

Sunday, July 3 West Michigan 2:00pm

Friday, July 15 Beloit 7:00pm

Saturday, July 16 Wisconsin 7:00pm

Sunday, July 17 Wisconsin 2:00pm

Saturday, July 30 Bowling Green 7:00pm

Sunday, July 31 Bowling Green 2:00pm

Friday, August 12 South Bend 7:00pm

Saturday, August 13 South Bend 7:00pm

Sunday, August 14 South Bend 2:00pm

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