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April 15, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release

**Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule**

Saturday, April 17 - Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Silver Hawks, 7:00 PM - WING 1410 AM

Sunday, April 18 - Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Silver Hawks, 2:00 PM - WING 1410 AM

Monday, April 19 - Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Silver Hawks, 7:00 PM - WING 1410 AM

Tuesday, April 20 - Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:00 PM - WING 1410 AM

Wednesday, April 21 - Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:00 PM - WING 1410 AM

Thursday, April 22 - Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:00 PM - WING 1410 AM

**For Your Entertainment**

- Sunday, April 18 - "Bike to the Dragons Game" - free "valet bike parking" arranged by the Drive Less, Live More campaign, free gift pack including Dragons cycling socks, water bottle, and a reflective bag for the first 40 cyclists to pre-register at www.daytondragons.com

- MVP Nights - Students from Clark (4/17), Greene (4/19), and Montgomery (4/20, 4/21) Counties will throw out the first pitch, take part in entertainment skits, and be interviewed on the radio

- Saturday, April 17 - Dayton Daily News Kiosk on the concourse and Lawn D

- Wednesday, April21 - Product Sampling from Heidelberg and CompuNet Plaza use

- Mini Dugout Dancers (Saturday, April 17)

- Retirement Village People (Thursday, April 22)

- National Anthem for each game will be performed by Dayton Daily News National Anthem Contest finalists

**Dragons On The Field**

Second baseman Henry Rodriguez has gotten off to a hot start for the Dragons in 2010. Rodriguez is tied for the team lead in homeruns (2) and has a league leading nine RBI to go along with his .303 batting average. He also has six extra-base hits, which ties him for the most in the Midwest League.

Dragons closer Donnie Joseph has pitched 5.1 innings over four appearances, and has yet to allow an earned run. Joseph picked up the win on opening night, and has since posted a pair of saves.

The Dragons are in their 11th season of professional baseball in Dayton. Former Reds first baseman Todd Benzinger has returned for his second season with the Dragons. Joining him on the coaching staff are hitting coach Ken Griffey, Sr., a member of the Reds Hall of Fame, and pitching coach Tony Fossas, a veteran of 12 Major League seasons as a player.

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Midwest League Stories from April 15, 2010

Chiefs' Late Rally Falls Short in 8-6 Loss - Peoria Chiefs
Kernels Hold On for 8-6 Win Over Peoria - Cedar Rapids Kernels
Shepherd, Bandits Put Beatdown on Kings - Clinton LumberKings
Bandits Outslug LumberKings 16-6 for Sixth Straight Win - Quad Cities River Bandits
Bees Charm Rattlers for Second Straight Win - Burlington Bees
Undefeated Captains Stop Lugnuts Again, 6-4 - Lansing Lugnuts
Hot Rods Even Series - West Michigan Whitecaps
TinCaps Walk Off With Another vs. Dayton - Fort Wayne TinCaps
TinCaps Edge Dragons, 5-4 - Dayton Dragons
Kane County Rallies Again in 9th Inning to Steal One from Beloit - Kane County Cougars
Bees Sting Rattlers With First Big Inning - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Sonoqui Crashes Whitecaps, 2-1 - Bowling Green Hot Rods
Loons Hold On to Win, 2-1 - Great Lakes Loons
Another One Run Loss For Winless Hawks - South Bend Silver Hawks
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Snappers Come Back with Three in the Ninth - Beloit Sky Carp

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