Dayton Dragons Upcoming Homestand Preview presented by AES Ohio

Tuesday, April 16 – Sunday, April 21, 2024

Day Air Ballpark, in the heart of the Water Street District | Dayton, Ohio

Dayton Dragons (Cincinnati Reds) vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps (San Diego Padres)

GAME, RADIO, AND TV BROADCAST SCHEDULE

• Tuesday, April 16 at 7:05 PM
• Wednesday, April 17 at 7:05 PM
• Thursday, April 18 at 7:05 PM
• Friday, April 19 at 7:05 PM
• Saturday, April 20 at 1:05 PM*
• Sunday, April 21 at 1:05 PM*

All 132 Dragons games in 2024 can be heard on the radio home of the Dragons, FOX Sports 980 WONE. The broadcasts are also available via the Dragons Mobile App and the iHeart App, or at wone.com.

*Saturday and Sunday’s games will be televised on Dayton's CW (WBDT-TV). Fans can tune in on Spectrum cable channels 13 and 1013, Direct TV and DISH Network Channel 26, or over-the-air on channel 26.1. Tom Nichols will handle the play-by-play and WDTN-TV Sports Director Jack Pohl serves as color commentator.

TICKETS

Tickets are still available for this week’s homestand. Single game tickets can be purchased now at daytondragons.com.

DRAGONS ON THE FIELD

Here are the scheduled Dragons starting pitchers:

• Tuesday: LHP Bryce Hubbart
• Wednesday: RHP Johnathan Harmon
• Thursday: RHP Kevin Abel
• Friday: RHP Rhett Lowder
• Saturday: RHP Jared Lyons
• Sunday: RHP Javi Rivera

Team update:

The Reds’ two most recent first round draft picks highlight the Dragons’ talented 30-man roster. They are RHP Rhett Lowder, the Reds’ first round selection (7^th overall) in 2023, and 3B Cam Collier, Cincinnati’s first round choice (18^th overall) in 2022.

In addition, a whopping five of the top ten Reds prospects (according to Baseball America’s preseason rankings) are with Dayton. They include:

• RHP Rhett Lowder (#2 prospect)
• OF/2B Carlos Jorge (#6 prospect)
• 3B Sal Stewart (#7 prospect)
• INF Leo Balcazar (#8 prospect)
• 3B Cam Collier (#10 prospect)

DRAGONS ENTERTAINMENT

• Tuesday, April 16

  • National Anthem: American Heritage Girls Troop 0413

  • Honor Guard: Butler Tech

  • Dragons Present in partnership with Winsupply: Greenon High School Band

• Wednesday, April 17

  • National Anthem: National Trail High School and Middle School Choir

  • Honor Guard: Fairborn High School Air Force Jr ROTC

  • Dragons Present in partnership with Winsupply: National Trail Steel Drum Band

• Thursday, April 18

  • National Anthem: Greenview Middle School Chorus

  • Honor Guard: Bellbrook High School Air Force Jr ROTC Cadets

  • Dragons Present in partnership with Winsupply: University of Dayton Irish Dance

  • God Bless America: Bellbrook High School Air Force Jr ROTC Cadets

• Friday, April 19

  • National Anthem: Indian Riffle Firebird Chorus

  • Honor Guard: The World War II 101^st Airborne Living History Team

  • DJ Banana

• Saturday, April 20

  • National Anthem: Fairlawn Local Schools Children’s Choir

  • Honor Guard: Marauder Battalion Senior ROTC

  • Dragons Present in partnership with Winsupply: Panama Dance Group

• Sunday, April 21

  • National Anthem: John Hole Elementary

  • Wright Stuff Rocketeers on plaza

DRAGONS IN THE COMMUNITY

Tuesday, April 16: The Dayton Dragons 50/50 Raffle has a starting jackpot of $2,500! One lucky fan will win big in the Dragons 50/50 raffle. Fifty percent of the total pot will go to the winner and the other fifty percent of net proceeds will go to The Dayton Dragons Foundation. Raffle tickets are now available online at daytondragons5050.com and can be purchased at upcoming Dragons games between April 16 and April 21.

1. $5.00 receives Three (3) Raffle Tickets; or
2. $10.00 receives Ten (10) Raffle Tickets; or
3. $20.00 receives Forty (40) Raffle Tickets; or
4. $40.00 receives One Hundred (100) Raffle Tickets

Dayton Dragons MVP students will be recognized at the ballpark for the first set of Dragons MVP games starting on April 16. Dragons MVPs receive four tickets to a Dragons game and exclusive access to the Dragons MVP Zone where they will receive their Dragons MVP hat. Additionally, selected MVPs will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, deliver the game ball to the pitcher’s mound, and join the Dragons coach at home plate for the umpire meeting. Dragons MVPs will also be recognized on Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18. The Dayton Dragons MVP Program is made possible by the generous support of Ohio’s 529 CollegeAdvantage, Roosters, WDTN-TV and Dayton’s CW. To learn more about the Dragons MVP program, visit daytondragons.com/mvp.

Every Tuesday when the Dragons play at home, Penn Station helps keep the summer rolling with a Buy One Get One Coupon on sandwiches, redeemable Tuesday – Sunday at participating locations. Find your Penn Station location and download the coupon at daytondragons.com/pennstation.

Wednesday, April 17: Dayton Dragons MVP students will be recognized at the ballpark again on April 17. Dragons MVPs receive four tickets to a Dragons game and exclusive access to the Dragons MVP Zone where they will be given a Dragons MVP hat. Additionally, selected MVPs will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, deliver the game ball to the pitcher’s mound, and join the Dragons coach at home plate for the umpire meeting. Dragons MVPs will also be recognized on Thursday, April 18. The Dayton Dragons MVP Program is made possible by the generous support of Ohio’s 529 CollegeAdvantage, Roosters, WDTN-TV and Dayton’s CW. To learn more about the Dragons MVP program, visit daytondragons.com/mvp.

Thursday, April 18: Dayton Dragons MVP students will also be recognized April 18 at the ballpark. Dragons MVPs receive four tickets to a Dragons game and exclusive access to the Dragons MVP Zone where they will be given a Dragons MVP hat. Additionally, selected MVPs will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, deliver the game ball to the pitcher’s mound, and join the Dragons coach at home plate for the umpire meeting. The Dayton Dragons MVP Program is made possible by the generous support of Ohio’s 529 CollegeAdvantage, Roosters, WDTN-TV and Dayton’s CW. To learn more about the Dragons MVP program, visit daytondragons.com/mvp.

Friday, April 19: Burn off some energy playing games and running through inflatables at the Great Clips Fun Zone. Located behind the batter’s eye near center field, the Great Clips Fun Zone is open during every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday game all season long. Fun Zone passes are only $10 for 15 plays. For more information, visit daytondragons.com/funzone.

Saturday, April 20: This year’s first special spotlight of the Dragons Hometown Heroes program takes place on Saturday. The Dragons have partnered with the Dayton Development Coalition, HII Mission Technologies, Synergy Building Systems, and Reynolds & Reynolds for a season-long tribute to all service men and women, past and present. Each spotlight highlights a different group, individual, or organization involved in the military. During the game, the Dragons will recognize the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard as our Hometown Heroes.

Located behind the batter’s eye in center field, the Great Clips Fun Zone is back on Saturday. Fun Zone passes are only $10 for 15 plays. For more information visit daytondragons.com/funzone.

Post-game Kids Run the Bases presented by Graeter’s Ice Cream is on Saturday. Line up behind section 104 at the conclusion of the game and join Heater, Gem, and the Green Team on the field for a lap around the bases. Kids who participate will receive a Graeter’s Ice Cream coupon redeemable at participating locations.

Sunday, April 21: Dragons Friends and Family Games, presented by Wendy’s, return to Day Air Ballpark, in the heart of the Water Street District. The best deal in town provides a ticket for the Dragons game, a Wendy’s “Biggie Bag” meal voucher, and an exclusive Dragons hat. Cost of the package is just $17 for stadium seats or $13 for lawn tickets. Tickets are available at the Dragons Box Office or online at daytondragons.com/friends.

The Great Clips Fun Zone returns Sunday. Burn off some energy playing games and running through inflatables behind the batter’s eye near center field. Fun Zone passes are only $10 for 15 plays. For more information and to check future dates, visit daytondragons.com/funzone.

Post-game Kids Run the Bases presented by Graeter’s Ice Cream is back on Sunday. Line up behind section 104 at the conclusion of the game and join Heater, Gem, and the Green Team on the field for a lap around the bases. Kids who participate will receive a Graeter’s Ice Cream coupon redeemable at participating locations.