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Dayton Dragons Homestand Preview: August 10-12

August 9, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


August 10 - August 12, 2019

Fifth Third Field

Dayton, Ohio

Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule

Saturday, August 10 - Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:09 p.m.

Sunday, August 11 - Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 2:09 p.m.

Monday, August 12 - Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

All games are broadcast on Fox Sports 980 AM and HD Radio on 104.7 WTUI HD 2. All games are also streamed via the Dragons website at www.daytondragons.com. Broadcasts are also available on the Dragons app for Apple and Android devices.

Scheduled Dragons starting pitchers for these games:

Saturday: Connor Curlis (LHP)

Sunday: Eduardo Salazar (RHP)

Monday: Jhon De Jesus (RHP)

Dragons On TV

The game on Saturday and Sunday against Lansing will be televised on Dayton's CW (WBDT-TV). It is available on the following outlets: Cable Channels 13 and 1013, Direct TV and DISH Network Channel 26, and over the air channel 26.1.

For the games on Saturday and Sunday, WDTN Sports Director Jack Pohl will join Tom Nichols in the booth for the TV broadcast.

For all television broadcasts in 2019, the national anthem will be aired live on Dayton's CW just ahead of first pitch.

For Your Entertainment

Saturday, August 10

The Dragons are proud to host American Celebration Night to honor our heritage and the Armed Forces. Dragons players and coaches will wear special red, white and blue jerseys that will then be auctioned off after the game. In addition, Team Fastrax skydivers will arrive on the field prior to first pitch. During inning breaks, various patriotic events will take place like a new recruit swear-in, a Hometown Heroes display and a NJROTC display, among other celebrations.

In the final date of the 2019 CareSource's Veteran Salute Program, CareSource and the Dayton Dragons will honor Ed Damron, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War who was awarded the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Bronze Star, with an on-field presentation.

The Montgomery County Veteran Services Commission will have a table on the plaza with information on the free services they provide for veterans and giveaways for fans.

The Mini Dugout Dancers are back at Fifth Third Field to entertain fans during inning breaks.

The Spirit of Freedom Band will perform the national anthem and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will serve as the Honor Guard, aired live on Dayton's CW.

Sunday, August 11

Sunday marks another Wendy's Friends and Family Night at the ballpark! The Wendy's Friends and Family tickets come with a Wendy's 4 for $4 meal voucher and a Dragons hat. After the game, all children have the chance to run the bases.

XPogo returns to the ballpark for extreme pogo performances in between innings, presented by Wendy's Friends and Family. You'll never look at a pogo stick the same after seeing this act in person!

The Dragons in partnership with Kettering Health Network will host Breast Cancer Awareness Day at the ballpark. All players, coaches and staff will wear pink wristbands in support of the cause. KHN will have a booth passing out pink rally towels and the American Cancer Society will have information on the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held at Fifth Third Field on October 19.

Pre-registered bike riders and carpoolers will receive exclusive VIP parking and tickets to the game along with Dragons goodies.

Wendy's will have a table on the main plaza before the game handing out samples of lemonade.

CARSTAR: Sidney/Troy/Piqua will be on the main plaza with branded giveaways and a cornhole setup for fans to enjoy before the game.

Local scout troops will march around the warning track in a pre-game parade.

Jimmy Keys returns to Fifth Third Field to entertain fans with organ music throughout the game.

The Kettering Civic Band will perform the national anthem. Boy Scout Troop 236 will serve as the Honor Guard, aired live on Dayton's CW.

Monday, August 12

Celebrate Dayton-All participants in the 2019 Bob Ross Classic will be honored on-field during an inning break.

Monday marks the second Recycling Bin Initiative Night at Fifth Third Field where all participants in the Recycling Bin Initiative get a reward for their recycling efforts. Those in the program can pick up their water bottles and recycling bins during the game.

David Kauffman will sing the national anthem.

Dragons On The Field

For the second straight month, the Dragons had a pitcher selected as the Reds Minor League Pitcher of the Month. In June the honor went to right-hander Ricky Salinas. In July, left-hander Andy Fisher got the nod after he went as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois this past draft. Fisher has been nearly untouchable in a Dragons uniform, allowing just one unearned run over his first 15 innings with the club. He has also racked up 19 strikeouts without walking a batter and has given up three hits. Between Dayton and Greeneville in July, Fisher posted a 0.36 ERA in six appearances. He pitched 25 innings, allowing 12 hits and three runs (one earned run) with three walks and 27 strikeouts.

The Dragons have six players on Baseball America's Top 30 Reds Prospects list according to the mid-season update. This group is led by the Reds fourth-round draft pick in the 2018 draft, Michael Siani. The outfielder is the seventh-rated prospect in the organization after being selected out of high school in Philadelphia. Outfielder Mariel Bautista (#16 prospect) remains in the 16-slot from the preseason rankings. Other top prospects on the Dragons roster include infielders Juan Martinez (#22) and Bren Spillane (#30), the latter was the 2018 Big 10 Player of the Year at Illinois before being chosen in the third round. Right-handers Lyon Richardson (#17) and James Marinan (#19) are both expected to make significant impacts on the mound this season for the Dragons.

Former Dragons player and hitting coach Luis Bolivar returns for his third year as manager. Former major leaguer Kevin Mahar returns for his third season as bench coach while former major league pitcher Seth Etherton is back for his second year as pitching coach. Mike Devereaux, a 12-year MLB veteran, joins Bolivar's staff as hitting coach after spending last season in that role with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Double-A affiliate of the Reds at that time.

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