MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons GameDay and Press Box Notes for Saturday

Published on June 14, 2014 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Saturday, June 14, 2014 ; Game # 67

Fifth Third Field; Dayton, Ohio; 7:07 p.m.

Radio: WONE-AM 980; TV: WHIO 7.2 (23, 372)

Lake County Captains (26-42) at Dayton Dragons (35-31)

LH Luis Lugo (4-4, 4.56) vs. RH Sal Romano (4-5, 3.42)

Today's Game : The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the Lake County Captains (affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) in the second game of a three-game series.

Playoff Race : The Dragons were eliminated from contention in the first half East Division playoff race last night with their loss. The Dragons can still qualify for the playoffs by finishing first or second in the division in the second half, excluding South Bend and West Michigan in the standings.

Individual Notes

- Jon Matthews is batting .462 (18 for 39) with six walks in 12 games since coming off the disabled list May 31 to raise his average from .136 to .344.

- Carlton Daal is batting .333 over his last 18 games (20 for 60) to raise his average from .306 to .313.

- Avain Rachal is batting .305 in 19 games since starting the season by going 1 for his first 34.

- Phillip Ervin is batting .304 over his last 21 games (24 for 79) to raise his average from .193 to .229.

- Tanner Rahier is batting .333 over his last eight games (9 for 27).

Team Notes

The Dragons have clinched a winning record in the first half. They had not posted a winning record in the first half since 2007 when they went 44-26. The Dragons are 8-5 since their winless six-game road trip to Fort Wayne and West Michigan. The Dragons led the division or the wildcard race for all but one day from April 10-May 27.

Upcoming Probable Pitchers (All game times are EDT) (All games on WONE 980 AM and WONE.com )

Sunday, June 15 (2:00 p.m.): Lake County RH Mitch Brown (0-6, 5.00) at Dayton TBA

End of First Half

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