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Dragons Homestand Preview for May 7-12

May 4, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


May 7 - May 12, 2018

Fifth Third Field

Dayton, Ohio

Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule

Monday, May 7 - Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 8 - Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9 - Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 10 - Peoria Chiefs (Cardinals) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 11 - Peoria Chiefs (Cardinals) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 12 - Peoria Chiefs (Cardinals) at Dayton Dragons (Reds), 7:00 p.m.

Scheduled Dragons starting pitchers for these games:

Monday: Wendolyn Bautista

Tuesday: Hunter Greene

Wednesday: Adrian Rodriguez

Thursday: Packy Naughton

Friday: Tyler Mondile

Saturday: Wendolyn Bautista

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 game on Saturday against Peoria 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 Saturday's game, WDTN Sports Director Jack Pohl will join Tom Nichols in the broadcast booth.

For Your Entertainment

Monday, May 7

The Dragons MVP Program will continue recognizing 4th and 5th grade MVP winners from Greene County by holding its ninth MVP Night of the 2018 season.

The Retirement Village People return for more entertainment between innings.

The National Anthem will be performed by Incarnation School.

Tuesday, May 8

The Dragons will welcome service members from the Army, Air Force and National Guard returning from deployment as part of the Hometown Heroes Program

The CollegeAdvantage booth, part of the MVP program, will have an information booth on the main plaza with free giveaways.

The Dragons and Vectren will be honoring the first Community All-Star winner of the year.

The Dragons MVP Program will continue recognizing 4th and 5th grade MVP winners from Montgomery County by holding its tenth MVP Night of the 2018 season.

A Dragons MVP Program Top Teacher Award will be honored, made possible by Wright State University's College of Education and Human Services.

Indian Riffle will perform the National Anthem

Wednesday, May 9

Spotlight on Dayton-The Dayton Dance Conservatory Hip Hop group will perform during the game.

The Dragons will host a field trip outing at the ballpark. Field trips to Fifth Third Field include a tour, running the bases, lunch and a ticket to a Dragons game. It's a great program for summer camps or day cares, call 228-BATS or visit daytondragons.com for more information.

The Dragons MVP Program will continue recognizing 4th and 5th grade MVP winners from Clark County by holding its 11th MVP Night of the 2018 season.

The National Anthem will be performed by Dayton Celebration Chorus.

Thursday, May 10

Before the game, the Middletown Madison High School Steel Band will perform on the main plaza.

The Dragons will host another field trip at the ballpark on Thursday afternoon.

Broadway Elementary will perform the National Anthem.

Friday, May 11

Klosterman Baking Company will present a $125,000 check as a scholarship donation during a pregame ceremony. After the game, Klosterman will be giving away free samples of its new Honey Dinner Rolls.

Prior to the game, local scout organizations will participate in a parade around the field. The Dragons are also hosting the first scout overnighter of the season after the game for kids to camp out in the outfield and enjoy the LEGO Movie on the video board.

The Dragons Drumline will perform during the game on the field as well as before and after on the main plaza.

National Trail Elementary will perform the National Anthem

Saturday, May 12

Saturday is a Wendy's Friends and Family Night at the ballpark with special offers and entertainment. It's the best deal for fans!

The Jesse White Tumblers brings trampolines and acrobatics to Fifth Third Field, presented by Wendy's Friends and Family.

Wright State University will host pregame entertainment on the main plaza including inflatables, games, and a photobooth. The WSU men's basketball team is scheduled to sign autographs and the cheer team will energize fans.

After the game, all children will have an opportunity to run the bases.

John Hole Elementary will perform the National Anthem and the West Chester Police Department will serve as the Honor Guard. Dragons On The Field

The Dragons continue the home portion of their 19th season at Fifth Third Field having sold out 1,258 consecutive games. The Dragons lead all franchises below Triple-A in total attendance for the season at 91,360 through the first week of May.

The Dragons have six 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). Outfielders Stuart Fairchild (#16) and Miles Gordon (#26) have shown versatility around the outfield this season. Packy Naughton (#28) is the lone left-handed pitcher on the Dragons roster.

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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