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Dayton Dragons Game Notes for Sunday

September 12, 2021 - Midwest League (MWL)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 l Game # 114

Classic Ballpark l Eastlake, Ohio l 6:35 p.m.

Radio: 980 WONE Fox Sports

Dayton Dragons (59-54) at Lake County Captains (60-53)

RH James Proctor (0-1, 6.48) vs. RH Mason Hickman (8-7, 4.66)

Today's Game: The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the Lake County Captains (affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) in the last game of a six-game series. This is the final road game of the regular season for the Dragons.

2021 Season Series: Lake County 14, Dayton 9. (At Lake County: Captains 6, Dragons 5). Current Series: Dayton 3, Lake County 2.

Last Game: Saturday: Dayton 4, Lake County 1. For the second straight night, the Dragons limited Lake County to one run in a Dayton victory. Carson Spiers, Francis Peguero, Spencer Stockton, and Stevie Branche combined on a five-hitter, while Allan Cerda and Ivan Johnson each hit home runs.

High-A Central League Playoffs: Major League Baseball has announced that leagues at three classifications, including the High-A Central League, will conduct playoffs in September. The top two teams in each league, regardless of division, will meet in a best-of-five series.

Playoff Race: The Dragons are four games behind Cedar Rapids in the race for the #2 seed in the 2021 post-season with seven games to play.

Player Notes

Jacob Hurtubise is hitting .367 (11 for 30) over his last 10 games.

Ivan Johnson has an 11-game hitting streak, batting .308 (12 for 39) with two home runs, three doubles, and nine RBI.

Matt McLain is hitting .345 (10 for 29) over his last 10 games. He has also drawn seven walks.

Andy Fisher over his last 10 relief appearances: 16.2 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 7 BB, 21 SO, 1.08 ERA, 1-0, 1 Sv.

Stevie Branche since joining the Dragons: 11 G, 17 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 11 BB, 27 SO, 1.06 ERA, 2-0, 1 Sv.

Vin Timpanelli over his last eight relief appearances: 10.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 22 SO, 3 Sv. Opponents are 2 for 34 with 22 Ks.

Team Notes

The Dragons lead the High-A Central League in team ERA in the month of September, at 3.16. They also lead the league in lowest opponent batting average (.167) and strikeouts (125 in 91 innings).

Dayton has held at least a share of first place after 62 of the 113 games they have played this season.

Upcoming Probable Pitchers (Game times are Dayton time) (All games on WONE 980 AM and www.daytondragons.com)

Tues., Sept. 14 (7:05 p.m.): Fort Wayne TBA at Dayton RH Christian Roa (1-2, 4.55)

Wed., Sept. 15 (7:05 p.m.): Fort Wayne TBA at Dayton RH Bryce Bonnin (0-2, 7.36)

Thur., Sept. 16 (7:05 p.m.): Fort Wayne TBA at Dayton RH James Marinan (1-0, 0.00)

Fri., Sept. 17 (7:05 p.m.): Fort Wayne TBA at Dayton RH Carson Spiers (5-4, 3.86)

Sat., Sept. 18 (7:05 p.m.): Fort Wayne TBA at Dayton RH James Proctor

Sun., Sept. 19 (2:05 p.m.): Fort Wayne TBA at Dayton RH Christian Roa

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