Dayton Dragons GameDay Notes for Tuesday at Lansing (7:05 PM Game)
September 6, 2022 – Midwest League (MWL) – Dayton Dragons News Release
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 l Game # 124 (58)
Jackson Field l Lansing Mich. l 7:05 p.m.
Radio: Fox Sports 980 WONE
Dayton Dragons (25-32, 64-59) at Lansing Lugnuts (27-33, 52-74)
RH Javi Rivera (1-0, 3.86) vs. RH Jacob Watters (0-0, 0.00)
Today’s Game: The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the Lansing Lugnuts (affiliate of the Oakland Athletics) in the first game of a season-ending six-game series. Season Series: Lansing 8, Dayton 4.
Last Game: Sunday: Game 1: Dayton 8, Cedar Rapids 7. Game 2: Dayton 7, Cedar Rapids 0. The Dragons swept the doubleheader, battling back in the first game after Lansing scored three runs in the top of the first inning, then shutting out Cedar Rapids on four hits in the second game. Michel Triana had a home run in each game of the doubleheader. Noelvi Marte reached base seven times (4 for 5, 3 BB), and Tyler Callihan went 3 for 6 with a triple and home run.
Last Series: Dayton 5, Cedar Rapids 1. The Dragons averaged 6.8 runs/game in the series while batting .306 with five home runs, a 4.14 ERA, and four errors. The Dragons established season highs in a series for runs (41), batting average (.306), and batting average with men in scoring position (.303).
Streaks: The Dragons have won nine of their last 10 games and 13 of their last 16.
Team and Player Notes:
The Dragons need one victory in the six-game series at Lansing to clinch their second straight winning season.
Over the last 10 games, the Dragons lead the MWL in team batting (.306), runs (75), extra base hits (36), and stolen bases (33). Their stolen base total during that period (since August 25) is tied for first in all Minor League Baseball.
Dayton has hit 143 home runs, second highest total in franchise history. The club record is 144 in 2001 in a 139-game season.
The Dragons are on pace to break the club record for fewest errors in a season. They have 104 errors in 123 games (0.85 errors per game). The Dragons record for fewest errors in a season is 113 in 2021 in a 120-game season (0.94 errors per game).
Tyler Callihan has been selected as the MWL Player of the Week (8/29-9/4). In six games, he batted .458 (11 for 24) with two home runs, one triple, two doubles, and eight RBI.
Steven Leyton over his last 14 games is batting .380 (19 for 50) with three home runs and six doubles.
Jay Allen II over his last eight games is batting .424 (14 for 33) with two triples, a double, and nine stolen bases.
Mat Nelson over his last 12 games is batting .362 (17 for 47) with a home run, one triple, and three doubles.
Noelvi Marte has a seven-game hitting streak. Over his last 15 games, he is batting .346 (18 for 52).
Ashton Creal over his last nine games is batting .333 (8 for 27) with one triple, one double and three RBI.
Donovan Benoit over his last nine appearances has thrown 12.1 scoreless innings (opponents are 4 for 40 with 18 SO and 1 BB).
Jake Gozzo over his last five appearances has not allowed a run in 7.1 IP (1 H, 4 BB, 8 SO).
Braxton Roxby over his last four appearances has not allowed a run in 6.2 IP (3 H, 3 BB, 13 SO).
Upcoming Probable Pitchers (Game times are Dayton time) (All games on WONE 980 AM and www.daytondragons.com)
Wednesday, Sept, 7 (7:05 p.m.): Dayton RH Thomas Farr (3-6, 4.87) at Lansing RH Christian Fernandez (0-3, 7.30)
Thursday, Sept, 8 (7:05 p.m.): Dayton RH Julian Aguiar (0-1, 18.00) at Lansing RH Joey Estes (3-7, 4.76)
Friday, Sept, 9 (7:05 p.m.): Dayton RH Sam Benschoter (1-1, 2.57) at Lansing RH Kyle Virbitsky (2-2, 3.74)
Saturday, Sept, 10 (7:05 p.m.): Dayton RH Chase Petty (1-2, 4.40) at Lansing RH Mason Miller (0-1, 6.75)
Sunday, Sept, 11 (1:05 p.m.): Dayton RH Javi Rivera at Lansing RH Jorge Juan (0-2, 6.45)
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