MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons GameDay

Published on May 6, 2017 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dragons GameDay

Saturday, May 6, 2017 l Game # 29

Fox Cities Stadium l Appleton, Wisc. l 2:05 p.m.

Radio: Fox Sports 980 WONE

Dayton Dragons (18-10) at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (12-13)

RH Alex Webb (0-0, 2.08) vs. RH Jordan Desguin (2-1, 3.24)

Today's Game: The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) in the second game of a three-game series. The Dragons are 3-1 so far on their six-game Beloit-Wisconsin road trip.

Streaks: Dayton has won seven of their last eight games. They are eight games above the .500 mark for the first time since they were 25-17 on May 19, 2014.

Standings: The Dragons are in first place in the East Division of the Midwest League, one game ahead of both South Bend and West Michigan.

Individual Notes

Brantley Bell is batting .362 (21 for 58) over his last 17 games to raise his average from .133 to .284. He is tied for first in the MWL with teammate Jose Siri in stolen bases with 11.

Tyler Stephenson is batting .339 (19 for 56) over his last 15 games to raise his average from .219 to .292. He is tied for the MWL lead in RBI with 23.

Michael Beltre has hit safely in five straight games, going 7 for 14 (.500).

John Sansone has 15 RBI in his last 12 games, batting .308. He is tied for third in the MWL in RBI (23) and tied for second in doubles (9).

Team Notes

The Dragons have won seven of their last eight games. In the seven wins, they have outscored their opponents 48-5.

Last night's win was the Dragons sixth shutout win of 2017, the most of any Midwest League team. They are one of only two teams who have not been shutout this season.

The Dragons have held at least a share of first place in the East Division for 20 of the last 23 days. They have not been more than one game out of first since the fourth day of the season and never more than two games out.

The Dragons lead the Midwest League in the month of May in both team batting average (.308) and team ERA (2.06).

Upcoming Probable Pitchers (Game times are Dayton time) (All games on WONE 980 AM and www.daytondragons.com)

Sunday, May 7 (2:05 p.m.): Dayton RH Andrew Jordan (2-3, 5.04) at Wisconsin RH Thomas Jankins (1-1, 4.00)

Dragons GameDay Saturday - Game # 29 Fox Cities Stadium - Appleton, Wisc. - 2:05 p.m. Radio: Fox Sports 980 WONE

Dayton Dragons (18-10) at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (12-13) RH Alex Webb (0-0, 2.08) vs. RH Jordan Desguin (2-1, 3.24)

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Today's Game: The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) in the second game of a three-game series. The Dragons are 3-1 so far on their six-game Beloit-Wisconsin road trip.

Streaks: Dayton has won seven of their last eight games. They are eight games above the .500 mark for the first time since they were 25-17 on May 19, 2014.

Standings: The Dragons are in first place in the East Division of the Midwest League, one game ahead of both South Bend and West Michigan.

Individual Notes

* Brantley Bell is batting .362 (21 for 58) over his last 17 games to raise his average from .133 to .284. He is tied for first in the MWL with teammate Jose Siri in stolen bases with 11. * Tyler Stephenson is batting .339 (19 for 56) over his last 15 games to raise his average from .219 to .292. He is tied for the MWL lead in RBI with 23. * Michael Beltre has hit safely in five straight games, going 7 for 14 (.500). * John Sansone has 15 RBI in his last 12 games, batting .308. He is tied for third in the MWL in RBI (23) and tied for second in doubles (9).

Team Notes

* The Dragons have won seven of their last eight games. In the seven wins, they have outscored their opponents 48-5. * Last night's win was the Dragons sixth shutout win of 2017, the most of any Midwest League team. They are one of only two teams who have not been shutout this season. * The Dragons have held at least a share of first place in the East Division for 20 of the last 23 days. They have not been more than one game out of first since the fourth day of the season and never more than two games out. * The Dragons lead the Midwest League in the month of May in both team batting average (.308) and team ERA (2.06).

Upcoming Probable Pitchers (Game times are Dayton time) (All games on WONE 980 AM and www.daytondragons.com) Sunday, May 7 (2:05 p.m.): Dayton RH Andrew Jordan (2-3, 5.04) at Wisconsin RH Thomas Jankins (1-1, 4.00)

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