MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons Notes for Wednesday

Published on August 29, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Wednesday, August 29, 2018 l Game # 65 (133)

Fifth Third Field l Dayton, Ohiol 7:00 p.m.

Radio: Fox Sports 980 WONE

West Michigan Whitecaps (29-34, 65-68) at Dayton Dragons (25-39, 56-76)

RH Brad Bass (6-7, 4.11) vs. RH Austin Orewiler (5-4, 3.45)

Today's Game: The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the West Michigan Whitecaps (affiliate of the Detroit Tigers) in the first game of a three-game series.

Last Game: Monday: Lansing 3, Dayton 1. The Lugnuts scored two runs in the top of the ninth to break a 1-1 tie as they won three-of-four games in the series. Dayton starting pitcher Packy Naughton pitched well, allowing one run in five innings, and Ryan Nutof followed Naughton with three scoreless innings, surrendering just one hit. The Dragons finished with seven hits including two by Mark Kolozsvary.

2018 Team Notes

Six of the last seven Dragons games have been tied in the 9th inning. The Dragons are 2-4 in those six games.

Twenty of the Dragons 39 Second Half losses have come by one run.

2018 Individual Notes

Alejo Lopez over his last 39 games since July 15: 52 for 141, .369, to raise his average from .247 to .326. Lopez's .369 average since July 15 ranks first among players on the 30 teams at the Single-A classification (Midwest League and South Atlantic League) and ninth among all full-season Minor League players (120 teams).

Andy Sugilio over his last 20 games: 28 for 81, .346, 2 HR, to raise his average from .255 to .276.

J.D. Williams over his last 17 games: 18 for 58, .310, to raise his average from .203 to .250.

Jose Garcia has hit safely in 13 straight games, going 21 for 61, .344, to raise his average from .231 to .246. Garcia was selected as Midwest League Batter of the Week for the week of August 13-19.

Ryan Nutof over his last nine relief appearances: 15.2 IP, 12 H, 2 R, 4 BB, 14 SO, 1.15 ERA.

Dauri Moreta over his last four appearances: 9 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 SO, 0.00 ERA.

Most Recent Transactions: Pitcher Wendolyn Bautista has been promoted from Dayton to Daytona. Pitcher Connor Bennett has been promoted to Dayton from Greeneville.

Upcoming Probable Pitchers (Game times are Dayton time) (All games on WONE 980 AM and www.daytondragons.com)

Thursday, August 30 (7:00 p.m.): West Michigan RH Wilkel Hernandez (2-5, 4.74) at Dayton RH Mac Sceroler (2-5, 6.00)

Friday, August 31 (7:00 p.m.): West Michigan RH Carson Lance (0-3, 5.52) at Dayton RH Patrick McGuff (2-5, 3.74)

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