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Jorge's Home Run Keys Dragons' Last-Strike Comeback Win for DH Split

May 22, 2024 - Midwest League (MWL)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Davenport, Iowa - Dayton's Carlos Jorge hit a two-out, two-strike game-tying home run in the final scheduled inning, and Jay Allen II delivered a two-run single in extra innings as the Dragons defeated the Quad Cities River Bandits 8-6 in eight innings in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday night. Quad Cities won the first game, 5-2.

Doubleheader Recap:

After losing the first game of the doubleheader, the Dragons trailed Quad Cities 6-3 going to the seventh inning of a scheduled seven-inning game in game two. The Dragons comeback began when Jay Allen II walked, stole second, and scored on Sal Stewart's double to make it 6-4. With two outs and two strikes, Carlos Jorge blasted a home run to right field to tie the game, 6-6. Luis Mey pitched a perfect bottom of the seventh to send the game to extra innings.

In the eighth, with free runner Cade Hunter at second, Victor Acosta walked and with one out, Drew Mount was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Allen followed with a hard single to left field to drive in both Hunter and Acosta to give Dayton an 8-6 lead.

Mey struck out all three batters he faced in the bottom of the eighth to close out the Dayton win.

The Dragons had nine hits in the second game. Jorge and Hector Rodriguez each had two. Jorge's homer was his fifth of the season. Allen had one hit and drove in three runs. In the first game, Dayton finished with seven hits including two by Rodriguez, who went 4 for 8 in the doubleheader.

Up Next: The Dragons (19-22) meet the River Bandits (20-21) on Thursday at 7:30 pm (EDT). Javi Rivera (1-2, 7.83) will start for Dayton against Steven Zobac (2-2, 2.91) of Quad Cities.

The next Dragons home game is Tuesday, June 4 at 7:05 pm against the Lansing Lugnuts at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. For ticket information, go to daytondragons.com/tickets or call (937) 228-2287.

On the Air: All Dragons home and road games are broadcast on radio on FOX Sports 980 AM WONE. Games can be heard on smart phones, iPads, and other mobile devices via the free Dragons Mobile App, or on a computer at wone.com. Games are also available on HD Radio on 104.7 WTUI HD 2.

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More Information: The Dayton Dragons are the affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play 66 home games at beautiful Day Air Ballpark, in the heart of the Water Street District. Contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, emailing at dragons@daytondragons.com , or go to daytondragons.com. For more information, please visit the following links: 2024 Schedule: https://www.milb.com/dayton/team/schedules Season Tickets: https://www.milb.com/dayton/tickets/seasontickets Group and Hospitality Options: https://www.milb.com/dayton/tickets/groupoutings Single Game Tickets: https://www.milb.com/dayton/tickets/single-game-tickets

The Dragons sellout streak is active and stands at 1,528 consecutive games. The streak is a testament to the Dayton area community. Support the Dayton Dragons and become a Dragons season ticket holder for first access to stadium improvements and new seating in 2025.

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