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Dragons Edge Captains in Series Opener, 4-3

August 3, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dayton, Ohio - Jay Schuyler hit a home run and Dayton relievers Andy Fisher and Matt Pidich combined to preserve a lead as the Dragons defeated the Lake County Captains 4-3 on Saturday night. A crowd of 8,042 saw the Dragons win the first game of the four-game set at Fifth Third Field.

The Dragons battled back after Lake County scored two runs in the top of the first inning. Dayton scored three in the bottom of the first and one more in the third to lead 4-2. Lake County scored in the eighth inning to trim the Dayton lead to 4-3. The Captains had the tying run in scoring position in both the eighth and ninth innings but could not deliver the big hit as the Dragons held on to win their fourth game in five contests on the current home stand.

The Dayton win coupled with losses by playoff race leaders Bowling Green and South Bend left the Dragons four games out of the wildcard slot and five games out of first place with 29 games to play.

Trailing 2-0, the Dragons scored in the bottom of the first on a two-out single by Juan Martinez to bring in Michael Siani from second. Cameron Warren followed with a two-run double to drive in Schuyler and Martinez to give the Dragons a 3-2 lead. Schuyler's solo home run in the third, his third homer of the year, made it 4-2.

Dragons starting pitcher Lyon Richardson settled down after allowing the two first inning runs and worked three straight scoreless innings before leaving at the end of the fourth. Andy Fisher (2-1) replaced Richardson and was credited with the win. Fisher hit the first batter he faced but retired the next nine in a row including seven on strikeouts. He struck out the last six batters he faced.

Leading 4-2, Matt Pidich replaced Fisher to start the eighth and allowed a pair of singles and a walk to load the bases with no one out. Lake County scored a run on a sacrifice fly to make it 4-3 before Pidich retired the next two hitters to end the threat. In the ninth inning, Pidich struck out the first two hitters before allowing a two-out single and a stolen base. With the tying run at second, Lake County's Jose Fermin grounded out on a slow roller to third baseman Juan Martinez to end the game. Pidich earned his fifth save.

Dragons pitchers struck out 17 batters in the game, a team season high. After the first inning, Lake County was held to one run on four hits.

The Dragons finished the night with eight hits by eight different players. Warren's double and the home run by Schuyler were their two extra base hits.

Up Next: The Dragons (19-22, 47-64) battle Lake County (22-19, 62-48) again on Sunday at 2:05 p.m. at Fifth Third Field. James Marinan (2-9, 5.35) will start for the Dragons against Lake County's Thomas Ponticelli (3-4, 5.02). The game will be televised on Dayton's CW (channel 26; Spectrum cable channels 13 and 1013).

On the Air: All Dragons home and road 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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