
Dayton Dragons Daily Playoff Race Update
Published on August 30, 2024 under Midwest League (MWL)
Dayton Dragons News Release
The Dragons are in first place in the Second Half playoff race in the Midwest League East Division, four games ahead of second place Great Lakes, and four and one-half games ahead of third place West Michigan. There are nine games to play (three at Day Air Ballpark).
The Dragons will reach the playoffs if they finish first in the Second Half race. With nine games to play, the Dragons "magic number" to clinch a playoff berth is six. That means:
any combination of Dayton wins and Great Lakes losses totaling six would eliminate Great Lakes. any combination of Dayton wins and West Michigan losses totaling five would eliminate West Michigan.
If the Dragons qualify for the playoffs, they will host the Lake County Captains in game one of the first round on Tuesday, September 10 at 7:05 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The first round is a best-of-three series. The winner of the first round will advance to the Midwest League Championship Series, which is also a best-of-three series. Potential home playoff dates for the Dragons in the second round are September 17 and 18.
The Dragons continue a big home series against West Michigan on Friday night at 7:05 (the series runs August 27-September 1).
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