MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons Gameday for June 15

Published on June 15, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Friday, June 15, 2012 l Game # 68

Classic Park l Eastlake, Ohio l 7:00 p.m.

Radio: WONE-AM 980

Dayton Dragons (28-39) at Lake County Captains (30-36)

RH Radhames Quezada (4-6, 3.82) vs. RH Joe Colon (5-6, 2.83)

Today's Game : The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the Lake County Captains (affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) in the first game of a three-game series. Streaks : The Dragons have won seven of their last 11 games.

Individual Notes

- Sean Buckley hit two home runs in the series at Great Lakes to take over the team lead with five. He is batting .342 over his last 22 games with 3 HR and 12 doubles. Fifteen of his 27 hits (in 79 at-bats) over this stretch have gone for extra bases. He had three extra base hits in 98 at-bats prior to these 21 games. He has raised his batting average from .153 to .237.

- Juan Silva is batting .400 over his last 12 games, raising his average from .210 to .249.

- Juan Perez has hit safely in four straight games, going 7 for 16, .438.

Team Notes

The Dragons had won two-out-of-three games in four straight sets before losing two-of-three at Great Lakes. The Dragons have won seven of their last 11 games. The Dragons are 14-12 over their last 26 games after going 2-16 over the previous 18 games. They were 12-11 prior to that 18-game stretch. The Dragons are batting .270 as a team over their last 24 games (218 for 806). They are hitting .241 on the year. The Dragons are batting .330 (73 for 221) with runners in scoring position over their last 22 games (8 for 29, .276 in Great Lakes series).




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