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Dragons Homestand Preview for July 6-15

July 5, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


A Dayton Dragons game at Fifth Third Field
A Dayton Dragons game at Fifth Third Field
(Dayton Dragons)

July 6 - July 15, 2019

Fifth Third Field

Dayton, Ohio

Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule

Saturday, July 6 - South Bend Cubs (Cubs) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:09 p.m.

Sunday, July 7 - South Bend Cubs (Cubs) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 2:09 p.m.

Monday, July 8 - South Bend Cubs (Cubs) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 9 - Scheduled Midwest League Off Day

Wednesday, July 10 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 11 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Friday, July 12 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:09 p.m.

Saturday, July 13 - Beloit Snappers (Athletics) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:09 p.m.

Sunday, July 14 - Beloit Snappers (Athletics) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 2:09 p.m.

Monday, July 15 - Beloit Snappers (Athletics) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

All games are broadcast on Fox Sports 980 AM and HD Radio on 104.7 WTUI HD 2. All games are also streamed via the Dragons website at www.daytondragons.com. Broadcasts are also available on the Dragons app for Apple and Android devices.

Scheduled Dragons starting pitchers for these games:

Saturday: Lyon Richardson (RHP)

Sunday: TBA

Monday: Ricky Salinas (RHP)

Tuesday: Scheduled Off Day

Wednesday: Connor Curlis (LHP)

Thursday: Jhon De Jesus (RHP)

Friday: Lyon Richardson (RHP)

Saturday: TBA

Sunday: Ricky Salinas (RHP)

Monday: Connor Curlis (LHP)

Dragons On TV

The games on Saturday and Sunday against South Bend will be televised on Dayton's CW (WBDT-TV). The games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday against Wisconsin and Beloit, respectively, will also 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 the Saturday and Sunday games, WDTN Sports Director Jack Pohl will join Tom Nichols in the booth for the TV broadcast. For the Friday game against Wisconsin, WDTN Sports Anchor Hutch Konerman will be on the call alongside Nichols.

For all television broadcasts in 2019, the national anthem will be aired live on Dayton's CW just ahead of first pitch.

For Your Entertainment

Saturday, July 6

Saturday marks another Wendy's Friends and Family Night at the ballpark in 2019! The Wendy's Friends and Family tickets come with a Wendy's 4 for $4 meal voucher and a Dragons hat. After the game, all children have the chance to run the bases.

Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act will perform during the Dragons game, presented by Wendy's Friends & Family. The Amazing Tyler will balance just about anything in sight on his face, you won't be able to take your eyes away once he gets going!

Kroger Baseball Buddies will take the field with Dragons players in uniform during introductions and the national anthem. Click here for how you can become a Baseball Buddy!

The Lebanon Band Association will be on the main plaza performing before the game as fans enter the ballpark.

Tom Beery will sing the national anthem.

Sunday, July 7

Kroger Baseball Buddies will take the field with Dragons players in uniform during introductions and the national anthem. Click here for how you can become a Baseball Buddy!

The Gem City Jumpers, a competitive jump rope team, will be on the plaza to entertain fan on their way into the park.

The Gaming Fanatics truck will be on the main plaza as fans enter the ballpark. Stop by this mobile gaming vehicle for more information!

The Mini Dugout Dancers return to Fifth Third Field to perform during select inning breaks.

Jimmy Keys will be at the ballpark to entertain fans with organ music throughout the ballgame.

Local youth baseball organizations have the chance to march around the warning track in a pregame parade.

Elaine Hale will sing the national anthem.

Monday, July 8

Olivia Loeffler will perform the national anthem and American Legion Post 322 will serve as the Honor Guard.

Tuesday, July 9 - Scheduled Off Day

Wednesday, July 10

Winning Wednesday is back at Fifth Third Field! One lucky fan will participate in a Wheel of Fortune in-game event with a chance to win prizes from Miami Valley Gaming.

The Dragon Wagon will be on the main plaza prior to the game. Enter for a chance to win the Dragon Wagon by bringing the Miami Valley Gaming ad in the Play Ball! magazine to an MVG location.

The Roosters Road Show returns to the ballpark for free wing sampling as fans head into the stadium.

Before the game, members of the Frisch's Dragons Kids Club can march in a parade around the field.

The Gathering will perform the national anthem and the Sidney Police Department will serve as the Honor Guard.

Thursday, July 11

Fifth Third Field welcomes the Team Fastrax Warrior Weekend to Remember, hosted by Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals, as part of the Hometown Heroes program. Prior to the start of the game, Team Fastrax will skydive onto the field.

The Retirement Village People are back at Fifth Third Field to lead fans in song and dance during select inning breaks.

Before the game, members of the Frisch's Dragons Kids Club can march in a parade around the field.

Great Clips will have a tent on the main plaza with games and giveaways to fans on their way into the ballpark.

Sweet Adeline's Diamond Jubilee Chorus will sing the national anthem.

Friday, July 12

The American Cancer Society will be on hand for Defeating Cancer Night at Fifth Third Field. There will be an informational table on the plaza before the game and sunscreen samples for all fans to protect themselves against the sun while watching the Dragons game.

Duck Donuts will be selling fresh, made to order donuts inside Fifth Third Field all weekend long! Find the Duck Donuts cart and enjoy a donut just for you.

IGS Energy will have a table on the plaza before the game with giveaways for fans.

The Shakertown Stompers will be on the plaza entertaining fans with music as they enter the ballpark.

The Mini Dugout Dancers return to the ballpark to entertain fans during inning breaks.

Before the game, members of local scout troops will walk in a parade along the warning track.

Centerville Community Chorus will perform the national anthem and Boy Scout Troop 103 will serve as the Honor Guard, aired live on Dayton's CW.

Saturday, July 13

The Humane Society will have an informational table on the main plaza for fans to check out on their way into the ballpark. The Humane Society is also bringing some furry friends for fans to play with and meet.

Duck Donuts will be selling fresh, made to order donuts inside Fifth Third Field all weekend long! Find the Duck Donuts cart and enjoy a donut just for you.

Kroger Baseball Buddies will take the field with Dragons players in uniform during introductions and the national anthem. Click here for how you can become a Baseball Buddy!

Spotlight on Dayton-Troy Pop Rocks will be at the ballpark performing on the main plaza before the game and then during two inning breaks during the game. This jump rope act will surely make your jaw drop!

Prior to the game, local youth baseball organizations will walk in a parade around the field.

Sound Check Show Choir will perform the national anthem and Cub Scout Pack 301 will serve as the Honor Guard, aired live on Dayton's CW.

Sunday, July 14

Sunday is Public Safety Day presented by Kettering Health Network at Fifth Third Field! Stop by this Touch-a-Truck event to check out emergency vehicles along with family activities and giveaways (while supplies last) on the plaza before the game. A cardiac arrest survivor will throw out the first pitch and the EMS crew who saved his life will be honored during pre-game on the field.

The Reds Community Fund will have a booth on the plaza before the game with information on raising money for the continued tornado relief effort in the Greater Dayton Area.

Kroger Baseball Buddies will take the field with Dragons players in uniform during introductions and the national anthem. Click here for how you can become a Baseball Buddy!

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

Duck Donuts will be selling fresh, made to order donuts inside Fifth Third Field all weekend long! Find the Duck Donuts cart and enjoy a donut just for you.

Spotlight on Dayton-The Creative Movement Dancers, Dayton's smallest ballerinas, will perform on the field during a select inning break.

Jimmy Keys takes his usual Sunday spot behind the organ to entertain fans throughout the ballgame.

Grand Slam will sing the national anthem, aired live on Dayton's CW.

Monday, July 15

Spotlight on Dayton-The Dwyer School of Irish Dance will perform in-game on top of the dugouts. You won't want to miss this display of classic Irish dancing!

The Retirement Village People return to Fifth Third Field to entertain fans during select inning breaks.

The national anthem will be performed by Serena Ford.

Dragons On The Field

The Dragons finished the month of June with a 14-11 overall record that includes a season-high 10-game winning streak over the first two weeks of the month. The team enjoyed a number of standout performances throughout the month. On the mound, right-hander Ricky Salinas led the starters with a 1.03 ERA in 5 starts spanning 26.1 innings. He struck out 22 batters and opponents hit just .181 against him. In the bullpen, Connor Bennett picked up two wins and six saves in June, not allowing a run to score against him. Reliever Matt Pidich held a 2.63 ERA in seven appearances, striking out 16 and walking four while keeping opponents hitting .137 off him. At the plate, Brian Rey hit .297 in 19 games, connecting on two home runs and driving in 14 runs. Michael Siani was right behind Rey with a .289 average, hitting two home runs and collecting 10 RBIs while stealing 12 bases.

The Dragons have six players on Baseball America's Top 30 Reds Prospects list. This group is led by the Reds' fourth-round draft pick in the 2018 draft, Michael Siani. Siani is the eighth-rated prospect in the organization after being selected out of high school in Philadelphia. Outfielder Mariel Bautista (#16 prospect) has shown an advanced approach at the plate in his time in the Reds system. Other top prospects on the Dragons roster include infielders Juan Martinez (#22) and Bren Spillane (#30), the latter was the 2018 Big 10 Player of the Year at Illinois before being chosen in the third round. Right-handers Lyon Richardson (#17) and James Marinan (#19) are both expected to make significant impacts on the mound this season for the Dragons.

Former Dragons player and hitting coach Luis Bolivar returns for his third year as manager. Former major leaguer Kevin Mahar returns for his third season as bench coach while former major league pitcher Seth Etherton is back for his second year as pitching coach. Mike Devereaux, a 12-year MLB veteran, joins Bolivar's staff as hitting coach after spending last season in that role with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Double-A affiliate of the Reds at that time.

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