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Dragons Avoid No-Hitter in 9th But Lose to Burlington, 7-0

Published on May 9, 2019 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dayton, Ohio - Burlington pitchers Jose Soriano and Austin Krzeminski combined on a one-hit shutout, losing a chance at a no-hitter in the bottom of the ninth inning, as the Bees defeated the Dayton Dragons 7-0 on Thursday night. The game was the opener to a three-game series at Fifth Third Field before a crowd of 8,196. The start of the game was delayed by 41 minutes due to rain.

The Dragons entered the bottom of the ninth inning without a base hit, but Miguel Hernandez led off the frame a line drive single to center field to end the no-hit bid. Soriano (3-2) worked the first six innings, featuring a fastball that reached 98 mph and a sharp curve. He notched nine strikeouts and issued three walks to earn the win. Krzeminski entered the game to start the seventh and retired the first six batters he faced before allowing the hit to Hernandez. He was credited with the save.

Dragons starting pitcher Jhon De Jesus recorded just one out in the first inning before leaving the game after a visit to the mound by the trainer. He allowed three runs on three hits (all doubles) with two walks. Reliever Andy Cox replaced De Jesus and worked out of further trouble in the first inning before tossing scoreless frames in the second and third. Matt Pidich replaced Cox and worked the middle three innings, striking out seven of the 13 batters he faced but allowing three runs, all on solo home runs. Eddy Demurias tossed the final three innings for Dayton, allowing one unearned run on two hits with five strikeouts.

Notes: Dragons pitchers struck out 16 batters to match their season high set on Wednesday night...The Dragons are 2-2 on their current six-game home stand.

Up Next: The Dragons (12-20) host Burlington (19-14) in the second game of the series on Friday night at 7:00 at Fifth Third Field. James Marinan (1-3, 5.40) will start for Dayton against Cole Duensing (2-2, 2.96). The series will conclude on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m.

On the Air: All Dragons games are broadcast on radio on Fox Sports 980 WONE AM. Games can be heard on smart phones, iPads, and other mobile devices via the free Dragons Mobile App, or on a computer at wone.com. Games are also available on HD Radio on 104.7 WTUI HD 2. All Saturday and Sunday home games are televised on Dayton's CW (channel 26; Spectrum cable channels 13 and 1013).

For Dragons 2019 ticket information, call (937) 228-2287.

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