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Lugnuts Top Dragons 9-4 to Win Series in Dayton

May 30, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Dayton Dragons News Release


Dayton, Ohio - Lansing's Griffin Conine collected four extra base hits including two home runs to lead the Lugnuts to a 9-4 victory over the Dayton Dragons on Thursday night. The win gave the Lugnuts a series victory as they won two-of-three in the set.

The Lugnuts built a 3-0 lead over the first two innings and then added another run in the top of the fifth to make it 4-0. The Dragons responded with two runs in the bottom of the fifth when Jay Schuyler reached on an error, went to third on a double by Juan Martinez, and scored on Shard Munroe's ground out as Martinez went to third. Miguel Hernandez's sacrifice fly brought in Martinez to make it 4-2.

But Lansing took a commanding lead with three runs in the top of the seventh, getting a solo home run from Conine and a two-run homer from Ryan Gold to make it 7-2. Conine added a two-run home run in the eighth to make it 9-2.

The Dragons closed out the scoring with two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning when Pabel Manzanero singled and Schuyler followed with a two-run home run, his second homer of the year, to make it 9-4.

Dragons starting pitcher Jhon De Jesus (1-5) was charged with the loss. De Jesus was hurt by his own fielding mistake in the first inning when Lansing scored two runs on De Jesus' error. De Jesus was charged with four runs (two earned) in four and two-thirds innings of work. He allowed seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts. Eduardo Salazar replaced De Jesus and allowed three runs in two and one-third innings, surrendering five hits including two home runs with no walks and two strikeouts. Eddy Demurias replaced Salazar to start the eighth and worked two innings, allowing two runs on three hits with no walks and three strikeouts.

The Dragons finished the night with four hits. The home run by Schuyler and the double by Martinez were the club's two extra base hits.

Notes: Before the game on Thursday, the Dragons received right-handed relief pitcher Adrian Rodriguez from Advanced-A Daytona. Left-handed reliever Jerry D'Andrea was assigned to the Billings roster and headed back to extended spring training in Goodyear, Arizona. For Rodriguez, it is his third stint with the Dragons in 2019. He has appeared in eight games with the Dragons, posting a record of 1-2 with a 7.90 earned run average. With Daytona, Rodriguez pitched in three games with no decisions and an ERA of 8.10. D'Andrea had pitched in 14 games with Dayton, going 0-2 with a 4.43 ERA.

Up Next: The Dragons (16-38) open a new three-game series against the South Bend Cubs (29-23) at Fifth Third Field on Friday at 7:00 p.m. James Marinan (2-6, 5.36) will start for the Dragons against Brailyn Marquez (3-0, 3.34). The game will be televised on Dayton's CW (channel 26; Spectrum cable channels 13 and 1013).

On the Air: All Dragons games are broadcast on radio on Fox Sports 980 WONE AM. 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.

For Dragons 2019 ticket information, call (937) 228-2287.

Special announcement: In response to the widespread damage caused by the weather emergency on the night of May 27th, the Dragons will be accepting non-perishable food items at Fifth Third Field for all six games on the current home stand. Cash donations will also be accepted.

All non-perishable food items collected at Fifth Third Field through June 2 will be donated to the Foodbank, Inc. Additionally, the Dragons will conduct a "pass the bucket" at each game during this home stand for fans wishing to donate money. All proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross, Dayton Chapter.

All fans with tickets to any of the six games on the current home stand (May 28-June 2) who are unable to attend the game due to issues related to the weather damage may exchange their ticket to any future Dragons game in 2019 (based on availability).

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