MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons Suspended by Rain in Bowling Green

June 4, 2014 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Bowling Green, Ky.--The Midwest League game between the Dayton Dragons and Bowling Green Hot Rods in Bowling Green, Kentucky on Wednesday, June 4 has been suspended due to rain. The game was suspended entering the bottom of the second inning with the score tied at 0-0.

Heavy rain, strong wind, and severe lightning did not allow the game to resume after a delay of about 30 minutes.

Wednesday's suspended game will be resumed on Thursday, June 5 starting at 6:00 p.m. EDT in Bowling Green. The suspended game will be resumed in the second inning and continue to nine scheduled innings. The second game of the doubleheader will be a seven-inning game.

Dan Langfield (2-0, 5.91) is expected to be on the mound for the Dragons when the first game resumes while Bowling Green is expected to send out Jorge Rodriguez (1-2, 3.74).

In the second game, Amir Garrett (0-4, 5.03) will start for Dayton against Bowling Green's Ben Griset (0-0, 3.60).

The Dragons lost one-half game in the wildcard race on Wednesday as West Michigan beat Great Lakes in the first game of a three-game series. The Whitecaps lead the Dragons by two and one-half games in the first half playoff chase with 12 games to play. The Dragons are 29-27 on the year. The Dragons can regain the half-game they lost on Wednesday by winning the first game on Thursday.

The next home game at Fifth Third Field in Dayton is Tuesday, June 10 against Bowling Green. Call (937) 228-2287 for ticket information.

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