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Dayton Dragons Homestand Preview

Published on July 16, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


July 18 - July 23, 2012

Fifth Third Field

Dayton, Ohio

Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, July 18 - Dayton Dragons vs. Clinton LumberKings (Seattle Mariners), 7:00 PM

Thursday, July 19 - Dayton Dragons vs. Clinton LumberKings, 7:00 PM

Friday, July 20 - Dayton Dragons vs. South Clinton LumberKings, 7:00 PM

Saturday, July 21 - Dayton Dragons vs. Kane County Cougars (Kansas City Royals), 7:00 PM

Sunday, July 22 - Dayton Dragons vs. Kane County Cougars, 4:00 PM

Monday, July 23 - Dayton Dragons vs. Kane County Cougars, 7:00 PM

All games broadcast on WONE 980 AM and streamed via the Dragons website at www.daytondragons.com.

Dragons On TV

The games on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will be televised on WHIO Digital Channel 7.2. It is available on Time Warner Basic Cable Channel 23 and Digital Channel 372.

Ohio State University baseball coach Greg Beals will join Tom Nichols on the telecast on Thursday

WHIO Radio's Larry Hansgen will provide color commentary on Friday's broadcast

Former Reds pitcher Doug Bair will be on the broadcast on Saturday evening

For Your Entertainment

Wednesday, July 18

National Anthem performed by the Miami Valley Music Men (Fairborn, Ohio)

Mini Dugout Dancers

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Home Run for Life - Morgan Hamer

Thursday, July 19

National Anthem performed by Abby Cates (Centerville, Ohio)

Friday, July 20

National Anthem performed by Rachel Hoover (Middletown, Ohio)

The Dave and Buster's Fun Patrol will be giving away prizes on the Plaza before the game

Voss Hoss Jingle Contest - Fans can submit a video of their version of the famed Voss Hoss Jingle on the Plaza to be eligible for prizes and to be featured in a Voss Auto Network Advertisement. The contest will take place over four weeks, with prizes being awarded each week and a Grand Prize to be given out at the end of the competition

Saturday, July 21

National Anthem performed by Amy Nicholls (Beavercreek, Ohio)

The ZOOperstars! presented by Avis Rent-a-Car and Budget Car Rental

Retirement Village People

Kroger Baseball Buddies

Iams Pet Parade - The Humane Society of Greater Dayton, Montgomery County Animal Resource Center and SICSA will be featuring adoptable dogs on the plaza near the main gates, showcasing them in a parade during pre-game and the dogs will visit the Lawn D area through the first inning. Fliers with photos, bios and shelter info will be available.

Sunday, July 22

National Anthem performed by Madison Kilgore (Mason, Ohio)

Kroger Baseball Buddies

Great Clips stylists will be giving free haircuts on the Plaza starting at 2 p.m. and accepting donations for the Children's Miracle Network

MVRPC Bike to the Game: Free "Valet Bike Parking" will be available on the Plaza for those who bike to the game. The first 50 pre-registered cyclists will get a FREE gift pack. Register at daytondragons.com

Monday, July 23

National Anthem performed by Convergence (Troy, Ohio)

Dragons On The Field

The Dragons' bats have come to life since the beginning of June, with the team hitting .272 in their last 50 games. Second baseman Ryan Wright snapped his team-high 17-game hitting streak during the last road trip, but cemented his place in Dragons history. Wright's streak was the third longest hitting streak in team history, trailing Cody Straight's 19 in 2005 and Carlos Mendez's franchise-record 20 in 2009. In the second half of the season, Wright is batting .353 to push his overall batting average over .300. He's eighth in the Midwest League in batting, tied for third in hits, and tied for fourth in doubles.

Over the last nine games, the bullpen has been strong for the Dragons, surrendering 10 earned runs in 40.1 innings pitched (2.23 earned run average). Dan Jensen hasn't allowed a hit over his last six innings of work. The Centerville native has walked two and struck out five during that span. Jensen has become the first Montgomery County native to play for the Dragons. Mike Dennhardt has also had success over his last several appearances. In his last four appearances totaling nine innings pitched, Dennhardt hasn't allowed a run. He's 1-0 during that time, and has lowered his ERA to 2.34 in his first professional season.

Former major leaguer Delino DeShields is in his second season as manager for Dayton in 2012. He enters his fourth season in the Reds organization, having served as the manager of the Billings Mustangs in 2010 and as the hitting coach in Billings in 2009. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Tom Browning joins the staff as the pitching coach, and Alex Pelaez is in his second year as the team's hitting coach.

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