MWL1 Great Lakes Loons

Loons Win All Four Games in Dayton; Even Their Record at 21-21

Published on May 18, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Great Lakes Loons News Release


DAYTON, OH - The Great Lakes Loons completed a four-game, three-day sweep of the Dayton Dragons with a 4-3 victory before a sellout crowd of 9,329 at Fifth Third Field. It is the Loons' first series sweep of the season and gives them a season-high four-game winning streak.

With the game tied 2-2 in the top of the seventh inning and runners at first and third, Erik Kanaby lined a pitch into left-center field for a sacrifice fly to score Justin Fuller to give the Loons a 3-2 lead.

The Loons and Dragons exchanged solo homers in the eighth. Andrew Lambo hit his sixth of the season in the top of the inning. Justin Reed responded with a solo homer in the bottom half to pull the Dragons to within one run.

But Miguel Ramirez entered the game with two outs in the eighth and did not allow a run to record his Midwest League-leading ninth save. Ramirez still has not allowed an earned run in 18 1/3 innings.

The Loons improve their record to 21-21 and move into a tie with Lansing for third place in the Midwest League East, 1.5 games behind West Michigan and a half game behind Dayton.

The Dragons (21-20) have now lost six in a row.

Matt Sartor (3-2) survived two solo home runs to record the win. Bryan Morris failed to win his first game of the season, lasting just four innings but striking out seven and allowing one run (earned).

Preston Mattingly drove in the Loons' first run in the fourth and later scored on a balk by Dayton starter Enerio Del Rosario.

The Loons return to Dow Diamond Monday to begin a four-game series against the Fort Wayne Wizards. Monday is Game Show Night. Also after the ballgame, the first preliminary round of the Hometown Hitter competition, powered by Dow Corning, will be held. Tuesday is the second Holiday Inn School Kids Day Game. Wednesday's game will feature a post-game fireworks show, powered by Dow Corning. And on Thursday, the Loons will host Singles Night featuring speed dating and a bachelor auction.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday's games begin at 7:05pm. Tuesday's game features a special 10:35am starting time. Tickets are available for all four games of the series by calling 989-837-BALL or by visiting Loons.com.

The Great Lakes Loons are a second-year Single-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers and members of the Midwest League. For more information, call 989-837-BALL or visit Loons.com.

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