Dragons Daniel Renken Ties League, Club Records
Published on June 29, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release
In tonight's Dayton Dragons game at Fifth Third Field vs. the Lansing Lugnuts, Dayton pitcher Daniel Renken has enjoyed a record-tying night.
Renken struck out 10 consecutive Lansing batters to tie a Midwest League record set in 1966. The league mark was set by Art Groza of Burlington on May 22, 1966 against Dubuque. Tonight, Renken struck out the final batter in the first inning and then struck out the side in order in the second, third, and fourth innings before allowing an infield single to start the fifth.
Renken finished the night with 14 strikeouts to tie the Dragons club record set by Josh Hall on August 7, 2001 vs. Cedar Rapids.
Tonight's game is currently in the seventh inning with Dayton leading 6-0.
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