Dayton Dragons Homestand Preview
Published on April 4, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release
**Game and Broadcast Schedule**
Monday, April 7 - Dayton Dragons vs. Fort Wayne Wizards, 7:00 PM - WKSW 101.7 FM
Tuesday, April 8 - Dayton Dragons vs. Fort Wayne Wizards, 7:00 PM - WING 1410 AM
Wednesday, April 9 - Dayton Dragons vs. Fort Wayne Wizards, 7:00 PM - WING 1410 AM
Thursday, April 10 - Dayton Dragons vs. Fort Wayne Wizards, 7:00 PM - WING 1410 AM
**For Your Entertainment**
Entertainment for Opening Night on April 7th includes:
Live band performing in the stadium both in the pre-game, and in-between innings
Jugglers, sculptors, and magicians to entertain the crowd
Eight-year old Breanna Romer of St. Henry, Ohio to sing national anthem
Doves scheduled to be released at conclusion of the national anthem
Four F-16s are scheduled for a fly over during national anthem
Post game fireworks sponsored by Mar-Chele Soft Pretzels
Dragons on Television
Monday's game will also be broadcast on Time Warner Cable to over 600,000 households
Reds Hall-of-Famer Jim O'Toole will join Tom Nichols on the TV broadcast
**Dragons On The Field**
The Dragons roster includes 10 players who have previously played with the club. They include Philippe Valiquette (2005-â07), Terrell Young (2006-â07), Luis Montano (2006), Anthony Esquer (2007), Todd Frazier (2007), Keltavious Jones (2007), Jake Long (2007), Dennis Phipps (2007), Brandon Waring (2007), and Jamie Arneson (2007).
The Dragons are beginning their ninth season of professional baseball in Dayton, Ohio. Manager Donnie Scott returns for his fifth season (2001-03, 2007) as skipper. Joining him on the coaching staff are former major leaguers Doug Bair (pitching coach) and Darren Bragg (hitting coach).
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