MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons Homestand Preview: July 20-25

Published on July 18, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule**

* Wednesday, July 20 - Dayton Dragons vs. Peoria Chiefs, 7:00 P.M.

* Thursday, July 21 - Dayton Dragons vs. Peoria Chiefs, 7:00 P.M.

* Friday, July 22 - Dayton Dragons vs. Peoria Chiefs, 7:00 P.M.

* Saturday, July 23 - Dayton Dragons vs. Burlington Bees, 7:00 P.M.

* Sunday, July 24 - Dayton Dragons vs. Burlington Bees, 4:00 P.M.

* Monday, July 25 - Dayton Dragons vs. Burlington Bees, 7:00 P.M.

All games broadcast on WONE 980 AM and streamed via the Dragons' website at www.daytondragons.com

**Dragons On TV**

* The games on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be televised on WHIO Digital Channel 7.2. Dragons baseball will also be available on Time Warner Basic Cable Channel 23 and Digital Channel 372.

* Former Reds infielder and Dragons manager Todd Benzinger will join Tom Nichols on the telecast on Thursday, July 21. On Friday, July 22, Nichols will be joined by Former Reds Assistant Director of Player Development Grant Griesser. Saturday's telecast will feature a rotation of special guests and celebrities as the Dragons celebrate their fans helping them break the all-time sellout record.

**For Your Entertainment**

* Wednesday, July 20

* National Anthem performed by the New Carlisle Area Community Chorus

* Home run for Life with Charlton Slader of Dayton

* McDonald's Friends and Family Night

* Thursday, July 21

* National Anthem performed by the Bella A Cappella Barbershop Chorus

* Mini Dugout Dancers

* CFL Bulb Giveaway after the game sponsored by Dayton Power & Light

* Friday, July 22

* National Anthem performed by Connect III

* Post-game chip sampling sponsored by Mike-Sell's

* Saturday, July 23

* National Anthem performed by The Eleventh Hour

* Birds in Flight

* Skydivers bringing in the first pitch ball

* Mini Dugout Dancers

* Sunday, July 24

* National Anthem performed by Rachel Plumer

* Kroger Baseball Buddies

* BirdZerk! Presented by John Morrell

* Charity Cuts on the Plaza by Great Clips. Donations will be accepted for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

* Ford vehicle will be on the plaza for display

* John Morrell hot dog sampling

* Monday, July 25

* National Anthem performed by St. Francis Daughters of Praise

**Dragons On The Field**

* In the second half of the season, several Dragons have swung particularly hot bats. After Sunday's action had concluded, David Vidal, Ronald Torreyes and Yorman Rodriguez all had averages above .300. The trio had combined to hit five home runs and knock in a combined 27 runs in that stretch.

* As Dayton hosts Peoria in this three game series, they also take on the team with the one of the worst road records in the Midwest League at 17-26. The Chiefs finished the first half 12 games out of first place in the Western Division and in the second half, were tied for last place after Sunday's games.

* Dragons reliever Daniel Wolford has quietly made a name for himself in late game situations. The right handed pitcher from California has put up remarkable numbers over his last 22 games. In that time, he has pitched 36 2/3 innings, allowed just three earned runs, and lowered his season ERA from 4.50 to 1.66

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