
Dragons Notes for Thursday
Published on June 21, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release
Thursday, June 21, 2018 l Game # 1 (69)
Fifth Third Field l Dayton, Ohio l 7:00 p.m.
Radio: Fox Sports 980 WONE
South Bend Cubs (0-0, 34-35) at Dayton Dragons (0-0, 31-37)
LH Ricky Tyler Thomas (2-5, 2.74) vs. RH Andrew Jordan (1-2, 4.25)
Today's Game: The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the South Bend Cubs (affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) in the first game of a four-game series. This is the opening game of the 2018 Second Half season. Season Series to Date: Dayton 5, South Bend 1 (at Dayton: Dragons 3, Cubs 0).
2018 Team Notes
The Dragons finished the First Half with a record of 31-37, in sixth place in the East Division.
The Dragons lost 11 of their last 13 games to conclude the First Half, dropping their record from 29-26 to 31-37.
The Dragons have committed just three errors in their last 11 games.
The Dragons are 22-14 at home; 9-23 on the road. Their team ERA at home is 4.44 compared to 6.33 on the road. They are scoring more runs per game on the road (4.5) than at home (4.3). They have allowed 29 unearned runs on the road compared to 12 at home.
The Dragons team ERA in their 31 wins is 3.21 (278 IP, 99 ER). The ERA in the 37 losses is 7.19 (310.1 IP, 248 ER).
2018 Individual Notes
Montrell Marshall was selected as the MVP of Tuesday's MWL All-Star Game at Lansing. Marshall drove in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the East Division team a 3-2 victory. Dragons reliever John Ghyzel pitched a scoreless top of the 10th for the East despite starting the inning with the mandatory runner at second base.
Hunter Greene over his last five starts: 23.2 IP, 20 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 7 BB, 27 SO, 2.28 ERA.
John Ghyzel ranks first in the MWL lead in saves with 12.
Cory Thompson has posted a 1.83 ERA in 25 relief appearances.
Today's roster moves: Outfielders Stuart Fairchild and Randy Ventura promoted to Daytona. Pitchers Tyler Buffett and Dauri Moreta transferred to Billings. Outfielder Andy Sugilio activated from disabled list. Pitcher Andrew Jordan activated from temporary inactive list. Outfielder Malik Collymore promoted to Dayton from Greeneville.
Upcoming Probable Pitchers (Game times are Dayton time) (All games on WONE 980 AM and www.daytondragons.com)
Friday, June 22 (7:07 p.m.): South Bend RH Jesus Camargo (2-2, 2.50) at Dayton RH Hunter Greene (1-5, 5.53) TV: Dayton's CW (26)
Saturday, June 23 (7:07 p.m.): South Bend RH Rollie Lacy (2-1, 2.40) at Dayton RH Tyler Mondile (2-5, 6.46) TV: Dayton's CW (26)
Sunday, June 24 (2:07 p.m.): South Bend RH Erling Moreno (no record) at Dayton LH Packy Naughton (3-7, 5.13) TV: Dayton's CW (26)
Midwest League Stories from June 21, 2018
- South Bend Opens Second Half with 3-2 Win - South Bend Cubs
- Loons Battle, Fall in Extras - Great Lakes Loons
- Lewis, Rodriguez Drive Kernels to 5-4 Win - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Kernels Top Timber Rattlers to Start Second Half - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Cubs Edge Dragons 3-2 in Second Half Opener - Dayton Dragons
- 'Caps and Fort Wayne Postponed - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Rainout Thursday, Doubleheader Set for Friday - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Second half opener postponed due to rain - Clinton LumberKings
- Peoria Chiefs Rained out Thursday - Peoria Chiefs
- TinCaps Game Notes: June 21 vs. West Michigan (Game 70) - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- LumberKings to receive pair of M's draft picks - Clinton LumberKings
- Dragons on TV Friday, Saturday, & Sunday on Dayton's CW - Dayton Dragons
- Dragons Notes for Thursday - Dayton Dragons
- Ben Rodriguez activated from 7-day DL - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Tenth Annual Peanut-Free Nights for Rattlers Games on June 28 and 29 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
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