MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons Fall to Whitecaps 6-2 in Series Opener

Published on August 29, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dayton, Ohio - West Michigan's Jordan Pearce collected three hits and drove in two runs to lead the Whitecaps to a 6-2 victory over the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday night. The game was the start of a three-game series that will conclude the Dragons home season. They host the Whitecaps Thursday and Friday nights in their final games of 2018 at Fifth Third Field.

The loss officially eliminated the Dragons from post-season contention. They have five games to play including three road games starting Saturday at Bowling Green.

West Michigan scored two runs in the top of the second to take a 2-0 lead. The Dragons responded with one run in their half of the second on a two-out RBI single by Leandro Santana.

The Whitecaps built their lead to 4-1 with two runs in the top of the third. The Dragons scored a single run in the bottom of the third on a two-out double by Hendrik Clementina that brought in J.D. Williams from first base to make it 4-2.

But West Michigan kept their offense going, scoring runs in the fourth and fifth innings to build a 6-2 lead, and they shutout the Dragons over the final six innings. The Dragons best chance to score came in the seventh when they loaded the bases with two outs on two walks and an infield single, but Clementina struck out to end the threat.

Dayton starting pitcher Austin Orewiler (5-5) went six innings, allowing six runs on 10 hits with no walks and five strikeouts to suffer the loss. Andy Cox replaced Orewiler to start the seventh and fired two scoreless innings, allowing just a hit and a walk, and Connor Bennett pitched a perfect ninth inning.

The Dragons finished with nine hits. J.D. Williams had two hits and a walk. Jeter Downs also had two hits. Clementina's double was the only extra base hit.

In the Standings: The Dragons fell to 25-40 in the second half as they were officially eliminated from contention in the Midwest League's East Division Second Half wildcard race.

Up Next: The Dragons host West Michigan in the second game of the three-game series on Thursday night at 7:00. Mac Sceroler (2-5, 6.00) will start for Dayton against Wilkel Hernandez (2-5, 4.74). The Dragons close out their home schedule for 2018 on Friday night at 7:00.

For Dragons 2018 ticket information, call (937) 228-2287.

Game Broadcast: All Dragons games are broadcast on radio on Fox Sports 980 WONE and on the internet at wone.com. Games are also available on the Dayton Dragons mobile app.

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