Dragons Fall to Whitecaps, 5-0
Published on August 29, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release
Dayton, Ohio-With four of their top hitters getting a much-needed day of rest, the Dayton Dragons struggled to generate any offense on Friday night, falling to the West Michigan Whitecaps 5-0. The playoff-bound Dragons fell to 37-30 in the second half one day after clinching a post-season berth.
With Brandon Waring, Zack Cozart, Denis Phipps, and Devin Mesoraco out of the lineup, the Dragons collected just four hits as West Michigan starting pitcher Thad Weber (1-4) earned his first win of the season. Weber tossed seven and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits with two walks and six strikeouts.
West Michigan took the lead in the third inning against Dragons starting pitcher Curtis Partch (5-11). Angel Flores started the rally with a single to right and Jordan Newton followed with a double to left. Joe Tucker singled to center to bring in both Flores and Newton to make it 2-0.
In the sixth, the Whitecaps scored three times to extend their lead to 5-0. Partch was charged with all three runs in the inning, although reliever Daniel Guerrero surrendered a two-run double to Kody Kaiser after coming into the game with the bases load.
Partch worked five and one-third innings, allowing six hits and five earned runs with two walks and four strikeouts.
Justin Reed went two for three with a walk as the only Dragons' hitter with more than one hit.
The Dragons will host West Michigan again Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Juan Rafael (3-2, 4.62) will start for Dayton.
The Dragons begin the Midwest League playoffs on Wednesday at Fifth Third Field against the Lansing Lugnuts at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, call (937) 228-2287.
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