The Dayton Dragons (11-20) are currently in last place of the Midwest League Eastern as they faced off against the Clinton LumberKings (16-14) whom are currently in fourth place of the Midwest League Western.
This is the second game of their three game series, the previous game resulted in a 5-4 victory in thanks to a home-run hit in the 8th inning by Bren Spillane. Julio Pinto would receive the win for the Dragons.
Hot Streaks
The Dragons looked to continue their hot streak winning 3 of the last 4 games. Jay Schuyler had went 13 for 40 (.325) in his last 12 games entering tonight, this includes eight runs batted in and holds a team-leading .302 for the year.
Photo Courtesy of Dayton DragonsGame Recap
First Inning:
Dragons: Jared Solomon throws a scoreless first inning.
LumberKings: Manuel Rodriguez strands a man on third to keep the game scoreless.
Fourth Inning:
LumberKings: Connor Scott leads the inning off with a double, he gets pushed to third with a sacrifice bunt.
LumberKings: Jerar Encarnacion scores the run from third on a double hit to right field, LumberKings lead 1-0.
Fifth Inning:
Dragons: Jared Solomon exits the game with 87 pitches, Eduardo Salazar enters the game.
Sixth Inning:
LumberKings: Demetrius Sims is walked to lead off the inning, Jerar Encarnacion hits a home-run to left center, LumberKings increase the lead to 3-0.
Seventh Inning:
Dragons: Eduardo Salazar exits with 31 pitches, Eddy Demurias enters the game to start the inning.
LumberKings: Tyler Jones enters the game to pitch.
Eighth Inning:
LumberKings: Connor Scott hits a single into center field, Demetrius Sims follows up with a single of his own to right field, men are on first and third with 0 outs.
LumberKings: Jerar Encarnacion grounds into a double play, Scott scores 4-0 LumberKings.
Ninth Inning:
Dragons: Matt Pidich enters the game to pitch, he throws a hit-less inning.
LumberKings: Nathan Alexander enters the game to pitch.
Clifton LumberKings defeat Dayton Dragons 4-0
The Dayton Dragons continue their home stand against Clinton LumberKings tomorrow night to wrap up the series for game 3, first pitch is set for 7:00 PM ET.
