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Dayton Flyers to Battle VCU at Day Air Ballpark on Friday

Published on April 27, 2022 under Midwest League (MWL)
Dayton Dragons News Release


DAYTON, OHIO - The University of Dayton baseball team will play their second of three games in 2022 at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District on Friday, April 29 when they meet Virginia Commonwealth.

Date Time/Result Away Team Home Team

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 UD 6, OSU 0 Ohio State University of Dayton

Friday, April 29, 2022 7:00 pm Virginia Commonwealth University of Dayton

Friday, May 13, 2022 7:00 pm Richmond University of Dayton

Tickets are $5.00 for children (17 and under) and $8.00 for adults. University of Dayton students will be admitted free of charge. Luxury suites are available for $200.00 (seating for 20 fans).

The 2022 Flyers won five of their first six games to kick off the season at the start of the year and have now won three of their last four contests. They return first baseman Marcos Pujols, who was named First Team All-Conference in 2021 and is leading the Flyers in home runs (8), while outfielder Henry Strmecki leads the team in batting average at .294. On the mound, reliever Nick Meyer sports the lowest ERA (2.08), while Mark Manfredi has been the most consistent starter (3.95 ERA). Ryan Steinhauser leads the club in strikeouts (55).

About the Opponents:

VCU went 38-16 in 2021, reaching the Starkville Regional for postseason play. This season they sit at 22-17, sitting at third place in the Atlantic 10. The team is headlined offensively by Tyler Locklear, who leads VCU in nearly every offensive category. He is hitting .336 with ten home runs. On the mound, starter Campbell Ellis leads the charge with a 3.36 ERA across 14 starts.

For tickets, go to this link: https://am.ticketmaster.com/dragons/promotional-page?filterType=MzA5 or call (937) 228-2287.

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