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Dragons Homestand Preview for July 25-31

July 23, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


July 25 - July 31, 2018

Fifth Third Field

Dayton, Ohio

Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, July 25 - Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 26 - Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Friday, July 27 - Fort Wayne TinCaps (Padres) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:07 p.m.

Saturday, July 28 - Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:07 p.m.

Sunday, July 29 - Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 2:07 p.m.

Monday, July 30 - Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 31 - Lansing Lugnuts (Blue Jays) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Scheduled Dragons starting pitchers for these games:

Wednesday: Patrick McGuff

Thursday: Hunter Greene

Friday: Packy Naughton

Saturday: TBA

Sunday: TBA

Monday: TBA

Tuesday: TBA

All games broadcast on Fox Sports 980 AM and streamed via the Dragons website at www.daytondragons.com. Broadcasts are also available on the Dragons app for Apple and Android devices.

Dragons On TV

The games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday against Fort Wayne and Lansing will be televised on Dayton's CW (WBDT-TV). It is available on the following outlets: Cable Channels 13 and 1013, Direct TV and DISH Network Channel 26, and over the air channel 26.1.

For Friday's game, WDTN Sports Anchor Hutch Konerman will be on the call with Tom Nichols for the TV broadcast. For both Saturday's and Sunday's game, WDTN Sports Director Jack Pohl will join Nichols on the call for the TV broadcast.

For Your Entertainment

Wednesday, July 25

The Dragons will host the fifth Home Run for Life of the season, presented by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Fifteen-year-old Hanna Lebamoff will circle the bases in front of a sold-out crowd and both the Dragons and TinCaps while being honored on the field.

Princess Jade returns to the ballpark to entertain fans on the main plaza before the game.

Ashley Ortell will perform the National Anthem. Thursday, July 26

Team Zoom returns to the ballpark for some high-flying dog entertainment, presented by Franklin Equipment.

The Dragons Stakes sweepstakes $5,000 grand prize winner will be revealed during an in-game inning break on the field, presented by Great Clips, Roosters, Wing Eyecare and Popcorn Pizzazz/Pretzel Fest.

IGS Energy will have an informational booth on the main plaza and a chance to win prizes during pregame festivities.

The Great Clips booth is back on the plaza prior to the game with free giveaways and interactive games to play.

Roosters Road Show returns to Fifth Third Field for free wing sampling in the main plaza starting at 5:30 p.m. prior to the game.

All kids have the chance to run the bases after the game.

Sound Check Show Choir will perform the National Anthem. Friday, July 27

Spotlight on Dayton - The Ft. Loramie Baseball team, coming off a State Championship run, will be honored during an in-game presentation.

The LEGO Let's Play Tour comes to Fifth Third Field for three days! On the main plaza, there will be LEGO displays for fans to get a close-up look before entering the park. In the A&S Play Zone, LEGO will have building tables and ramps for kids to build and race their own LEGO creations.

The Retirement Village People are back for entertainment during inning breaks.

Local scout troops will march in a pre-game parade. Following the game, the Dragons will host the second scout overnighter of the season for kids to camp out in the outfield.

Ava, Kyla, Molly & Grace will perform the National Anthem and Pack 176 will serve as the Honor Guard. Saturday, July 28

Spotlight on Dayton - Troy Pop Rocks jump rope team will perform during the ballgame.

The LEGO Let's Play Tour comes to Fifth Third Field for three days! On the main plaza, there will be LEGO displays for fans to get a close-up look before entering the park. In the A&S Play Zone, LEGO will have building tables and ramps for kids to build and race their own LEGO creations.

Kroger Baseball Buddies is back for the ninth time this season. Participants in the program will take the field with Dragons players during the National Anthem.

The second Fifth Third Bank Photo Days is at the ballpark for customers of the bank. From 5-5:45 p.m., customers that RSVP'd can get professional photos taken with players and get autographs as well. For more information, go to https://www.milb.com/dayton/fans/53perks.

Youth baseball players from around the area can march in a pre-game parade around Fifth Third Field.

Grand Slam will perform the National Anthem and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will serve as the Honor Guard. Sunday, July 29

The LEGO Let's Play Tour comes to Fifth Third Field for three days! On the main plaza, there will be LEGO displays for fans to get a close-up look before entering the park. In the A&S Play Zone, LEGO will have building tables and ramps for kids to build and race their own LEGO creations.

The Mini Dugout Dancers are back to perform before the game and during select inning breaks.

For the tenth time this season, kids in the Kroger Baseball Buddies program will take the field with Dragons players during the National Anthem.

Pre-registered bike riders and carpoolers will receive exclusive VIP parking and tickets to the game along with Dragons goodies.

Jimmy Keys returns to Fifth Third Field to regale fans with organ music throughout the game.

All kids have a chance to run the bases after the game.

Velocity Quartet will perform the National Anthem and the Monroe Fire Department will serve as the Honor Guard. Monday, July 30

Spotlight on Dayton - Dwyer School of Irish Dance will perform during an inning break to entertain fans.

The Dragons are proud to honor the Safe Harbor House during an inning break as part of the Community All-Stars Program.

Members of the Frisch's Kids Club can walk in a pre-game parade around the ballpark.

Kettering Community Chorus will perform the National Anthem. Tuesday, July 31

The Gold Spittunes will perform the National Anthem.

Dragons On The Field

The Dragons are proud to have had five All-Star selections for this year's Midwest League All-Star Game on June 19 in Lansing. Representing the Dragons were catcher Hendrik Clementina (chosen as the starting designated hitter), outfielder Stuart Fairchild, first baseman Montrell Marshall, and relief pitchers John Ghyzel and Cory Thompson. Marshall was named the All-Star Game MVP after driving in Fairchild for the winning run in the bottom of the tenth inning.

The Dragons currently have four players on Baseball America's Top 30 Reds Prospects list. This group is led by Reds number-two overall pick in the 2017 draft Hunter Greene. Greene is the second-rated prospect in the organization behind former Dragon Nick Senzel. Other top prospects on the Dragons roster include middle infielders Jeter Downs (#11 prospect) and Jose Garcia (#12) and left-handed pitcher Packy Naughton (#28).

Former Dragons player and hitting coach Luis Bolivar returns for his second year as manager. Former major leaguers Daryle Ward and Kevin Mahar return for their second seasons as hitting coach and bench coach, respectively. Former major league pitcher Seth Etherton joins the staff as pitching coach after spending last season in that role with the Billings Mustangs, short-season affiliate of the Reds.

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