MWL Dayton Dragons

Callihan, Rogers Blast Home Runs as Dragons Come from Behind to Top Lansing, 6-3

Published on May 5, 2023 under Midwest League (MWL)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Lansing, Mich.-Tyler Callihan and Jack Rogers each hit two-run home runs as part of a five-run eighth inning as the Dayton Dragons came from behind to defeat the Lansing Lugnuts 6-3 on Friday night. The Dragons have won three of the first four games in the six-game series and four of their last five games overall.

Dayton trailed 2-0 going to the seventh inning when Callihan doubled with one out and scored from second on Rogers' two-out single by make it 2-1. Then in the eighth, with two outs and the bases empty, Austin Hendrick hit a high fly ball toward the line in left field. The ball was lost in the twilight sky by Lansing left fielder Sahid Valenzuela and Hendrick went to second with a double. Mat Nelson followed with a single to right field to drive in Hendrick and tie the game at 2-2. Callihan then hit a deep drive to right-center field that initially appeared to be a run-scoring double, but after the umpires conferred, they ruled that the ball had cleared the fence and awarded Callihan a two-run home run to put Dayton in front, 4-2. After Ruben Ibarra walked, Rogers followed with a two-run home run to left field to give the Dragons a 6-2 lead. Lansing added one run in the bottom of the eighth to close out the scoring.

The Dragons collected nine hits in the game. Callihan, Rogers, Hendrick, and Justice Thompson each had two. Callihan over his last three games is 5 for 12 with a home run and three doubles. Hendrick extended his hitting streak to six straight games.

Dragons reliever Myles Gayman (1-1) entered the game to start the sixth inning and retired all eight batters he faced with four strikeouts to earn the win. Starter Thomas Farr worked five innings, allowing six hits and two runs with one walk and four strikeouts. Jayvien Sandridge recorded the final four outs, giving up one hit and one run with two strikeouts.

The Dragons are four games out of first place in the Midwest League's East Division.

Notes: Dragons pitchers issued only two walks in the game after walking no one in Thursday night's nine-inning second game of the doubleheader. They have issued only three walks in the last three games combined.

Up Next: The Dragons (11-14) will play at Lansing against the Lugnuts (12-12) on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. Julian Aguiar (0-0, 3.12) will start for Dayton. The Dragons next home game is Tuesday, May 16 against the Fort Wayne TinCaps at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. For ticket information, go to daytondragons.com or call (937) 228-2287.

On the Air: All Dragons home and road games are broadcast on radio on FOX Sports 980 AM WONE. Games can be heard on smart phones, iPads, and other mobile devices via the free Dragons Mobile App, or on a computer at wone.com. Games are also available on HD Radio on 104.7 WTUI HD 2.

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