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Dragons Fall in Series Opener at Lake County, 1-0

July 12, 2022 - Midwest League (MWL)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Eastlake, Ohio - Lake County starting pitcher Jack Leftwich combined with two relievers on a three-hit shutout as the Captains defeated the Dayton Dragons 1-0 on Tuesday afternoon. The game was the opener to a six-game series.

The Dragons fell to 5-11 in the second half with the loss, their ninth loss in the last 10 games. Their full season record dropped to 44-38. Lake County improved to 8-8 (43-39).

Game Recap: Lake County scored the only run of the game in the third inning when Connor Kokx walked, stole second, went to third base on a ground out, and scored on a two-out single to right field by Alexfri Planez. Lake County was limited to four hits in the game, all singles.

The Dragons collected just three hits, also going without an extra base hit. Leftwich went the first six innings, allowing hits in the second and third, but he did not walk anyone and struck out 11. The Dragons had three at-bats in the game with a runner in scoring position but could not come through with the big hit. They did not advance a runner past second base.

Justice Thompson, Tyler Callihan, and Mat Nelson each had one hit for the Dragons.

Dayton starting pitcher Miguel Medrano (1-2) worked the first four innings, allowing just one hit and the game's only run to suffer the loss. He walked four and struck out four.

The Dragons bullpen combined for four scoreless innings. Jake Gilbert worked three frames and Donovan Benoit pitched a single inning. Aside from their one run, Lake County did not have another runner reach third base in the game.

Notes: The game was played in one hour, 59 minutes, the shortest nine inning game for the Dragons in 2022...Sizzling hot Dragons infielder Elly De La Cruz did not play in the game, getting the day off. He was in uniform and in the Dayton dugout.

Up Next: The Dragons play at Lake County again on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Christian Roa (3-3, 4.86) will start for Dayton against Lake County's Aaron Davenport (2-4, 4.53).

The Dragons return home to Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District to open a three-game series with the Fort Wayne TinCaps on Friday, July 22 at 7:05 p.m. For ticket information, go daytondragons.com/tickets or call (937) 228-2287.

On the Air: All Dragons home and road games are broadcast on radio on FOX Sports 980 AM WONE. 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.

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