MWL1 Dayton Dragons

First Ever Sinclair CC Baseball Game to be Played at Fifth Third

Published on April 10, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dayton, Ohio- For the first time ever, Fifth Third Field will host a Sinclair Community College baseball game. The game will feature the Sinclair Tartans and the Northwestern Ohio Racers team on Sunday, April 15th at 12:30 p.m. Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. and admission is free

Before the game, Sinclair will also retire the jersey of Sinclair alum Chris Spurling. A former Major League pitcher, Spurling played four seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers. He was a member of the 2006 American League Champion Tigers. Spurling graduated from Northridge High School in Dayton before playing at Sinclair. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1997 MLB Draft. Spurling will also throw out the ceremonial first pitch, and sign autographs for fans at the end of the second inning.

Admission for the game is free, but those planning to attend must have a ticket to enter the ballpark. Tickets can be reserved online at www.sinclair.edu/baseball.

"We're very excited about our relationship with the Dayton Dragons and the opportunity to play at Fifth Third Field," Sinclair Head Coach Steve Dintaman said. "The Dragons are one of the best organizations in all of sports and we're excited to play in a great environment only a few blocks from campus."

In addition to seeing Sinclair play, fans will get a taste of the family entertainment that Fifth Third Field provides during Dayton Dragons games. Dragons mascots Heater and Gem, as well as the Green Team, will be at the game. There will also be some inflatables open for free for fans in attendance.

More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, emailing at dragons@daytondragons.com, or on the web at daytondragons.com.

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