Dragons on TV Thursday

Published on May 15, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release

DAYTON, OHIO-The Dayton Dragons game on Thursday, May 16th will be televised from Fifth Third Field on WHIO Digital Channel 7.2 (Time Warner Basic Cable Channel 23 and Digital Channel 372). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. against the West Michigan Whitecaps.

Sponsors for Dragons 2013 television broadcasts include John Morrell Food Group, Drake Heating and Air, Greater Ohio Virtual School, DP&L, IUE-CWA, Smoothie King, Cohen Recycling, Skyline Chili, h.h. gregg, and Iworks Laser and Vision Center.

Cincinnati Reds Assistant Director of Media Relations Jamie Ramsey will be the guest commentator on Thursday. Ramsey is also the author of the popular blog, Better Off Red. Ramsey is currently in his 16th season with the Reds and 13th year in their media relations department. He is a graduate of Miami University and a native of Hamilton, Ohio.

The Dragons will televise 25 games from Fifth Third Field this season. The telecasts are produced by the Dragons' in-house production crew. Among others scheduled for appearances as guest commentators are:

* Former Reds first baseman and Dragons manager Todd Benzinger

* Former Reds player, coach, and manager Tommy Helms (member of the Reds Hall-of-Fame)

* Hall-of-fame baseball writer Hal McCoy

* Ohio State University Play-by-Play Announcer Paul Keels

* Former Reds and Houston Astros star second baseman Bill Doran

* Former Reds infielder Chris Sexton

* Former Reds pitcher/former Dragons pitching coach Doug Bair

* WHIO TV Sports Director Mike Hartsock

* WHIO Radio's Larry Hansgen

* Reds Public Address Announcer Joe Zerhusen

* Former Reds Assistant Director of Player Development Grant Griesser

The Dragons have added games on June 20, July 28, and August 17. Here is the remaining schedule.

Thursday, May 16 - West Michigan Whitecaps

Thursday, May 23 - West Michigan Whitecaps

Friday, May 24 - West Michigan Whitecaps

Thursday, May 30 - South Bend Silver Hawks

Friday, May 31 - Lake County Captains

Saturday, June 1 - Lake County Captains

Thursday, June 13 - Bowling Green Hot Rods

Thursday, June 20 - Lake County Captains

Friday, June 21 - Lake County Captains

Saturday, June 22 - Lake County Captains

Thursday, July 4 - Bowling Green Hot Rods

Friday, July 5 - Bowling Green Hot Rods

Thursday, July 18 - Beloit Snappers

Friday, July 19 - Beloit Snappers

Saturday, July 20 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Sunday, July 28 - Fort Wayne TinCaps

Friday, August 9 - Lake County Captains

Friday, August 16 - Great Lakes Loons

Saturday, August 17 - West Michigan Whitecaps

Saturday, August 31 - South Bend Silver Hawks

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