MWL1 Dayton Dragons

Dragons vs. Kernels - Game Notes - July 11, 2013

Published on July 11, 2013 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Today's Game: The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the Cedar Rapids Kernels (affiliate of the Minnesota Twins) in the second game of a three-game series.

Last Game: Dayton topped Cedar Rapids 12-6 in the first game of a six-game road trip for the Dragons. Seth Mejias-Brean tied a club record with five hits (5 for 5 with two doubles, 3 RBI) and Jesse Winker belted a first inning grand slam. The Dragons collected 18 hits as they built a 12-2 lead in the seventh. Sammy Diaz, Jeff Gelalich, and Joe Hudson each had three hits. The Dragons matched their season highs in runs, hits, doubles (5), and extra base hits (6).

Individual Notes

- Seth Mejias-Brean went 5 for 5 last night to become the eighth player in Dragons history to collect five hits in a game. He was the first player to enjoy a five-hit game since Ronald Torreyes in 2011. No Dragons player has ever had six hits in a game.

- Tanner Rahier has hit safely in nine straight games, batting .389. He is batting .338 in the second half to raise his average from .206 to .245.

- Sammy Diaz is 12 for 26 over his last six games to raise his average from .286 to .341. He has played in 23 games with the Dragons.

Team Notes

With a win tonight, the Dragons would jump above .500 for the second time in either half this season. They were 5-4 in the second half after winning on June 28. The Dragons were 2-2 after four games in the first half but lost the next two and could never get back to .500.

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

Friday, July 12 (7:35 p.m.): Dayton RH Nick Travieso (3-2, 4.91) at Cedar Rapids LH Brett Lee (5-4, 3.84)

Saturday, July 13 (8:00 p.m.): Dayton RH Robert Stephenson (5-3, 2.82) at Quad Cities TBA

Sunday, July 14 (6:00 p.m.): Dayton RH Jackson Stephens (0-3, 4.00) at Quad Cities RH Mark Appel (no record)

Monday, July 15 (2:00 p.m.): Dayton RH Drew Cisco (3-5, 3.74) at Quad Cities TBA

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