Dragons Fall in Road Trip Finale, 9-3
Geneva, Ill.-The Kane County Cougars scored five runs in the seventh inning to overcome a 3-2 deficit and defeat the Dayton Dragons 9-3 on Monday afternoon. The Dragons finished their six-game road trip with a 3-3 record, losing the last two at Kane County.
Geneva, Ill.-The Kane County Cougars scored five runs in the seventh inning to overcome a 3-2 deficit and defeat the Dayton Dragons 9-3 on Monday afternoon. The Dragons finished their six-game road trip with a 3-3 record, losing the last two at Kane County.
The Dragons trailed for most of the game, falling behind 2-0 in the second inning before briefly taking the lead in the top of the seventh with two runs in the frame.
But in the bottom of the seventh, the first seven Kane County batters reached base safely as they scored five runs before an out was recorded. Three straight hits to start the inning, followed by two walks including one with the bases loaded, an error that allowed a run to score, and a two-run double gave the Cougars a 7-3 lead. They added two more runs in the eighth to close out the scoring.
The Dragons finished the day with eight hits including two each by Bautista and
The Dragons got quality relief work from
The Dragons began the day one game behind wildcard leader Lansing, who will host Clinton tonight. The Dragons have 40 games remaining to play.
Notes: The Dragons announced on Monday that Nick Lodolo, the Cincinnati Reds 2019 first round draft pick, will be added to the roster and start the game on Thursday at Fifth Third Field against the Great Lakes Loons at 7:00 p.m.
Up Next: The Dragons (14-16, 42-58) do not play on Tuesday. They open a three-game series at Fifth Third Field in Dayton on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. against Great Lakes (16-14, 59-38).
On the Air: All Dragons home and road 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. All Saturday and Sunday home games are televised on Dayton's CW (channel 26; Spectrum cable channels 13 and 1013).
For Dragons 2019 ticket information, call (937) 228-2287.
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