Dragons Press Box Notes for July 8
Dragons GameDayMonday, July 8, 2019 l Game # 18 (88)Fifth Third Field l Dayton, Ohio l 7:00 p.m.Radio: Fox Sports 980 WONESouth Bend Cubs (10-7, 47-38) at Dayton Dragons (6-11, 35-52)LH Brendon Little (0-1, 5.40) vs. RH Ricky Salinas (4-3, 3.50)Click Here for the complete Press Box Notes packetToday's Game:
Dragons GameDay
Monday, July 8, 2019 l Game # 18 (88)
Fifth Third Field l Dayton, Ohio l 7:00 p.m.
Radio: Fox Sports 980 WONE
South Bend Cubs (10-7, 47-38) at Dayton Dragons (6-11, 35-52)
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Today's Game: The Dayton Dragons (affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds) meet the South Bend Cubs (affiliate of the Chicago Cubs) in the last game of a three-game series. Current Series: Cubs 2, Dragons 0.
Last Game: Sunday: South Bend 10, Dayton 0. The Cubs scored eight runs over the middle three innings and shutout the Dragons for the second straight game.
Individual Notes
- - The Dragons top hitters in the Second Half (17 G) have included
Bren Spillane (.333, 5 doubles);Mariel Bautista (.304, 2 doubles);Pabel Manzanero (.297, 7 doubles, 2 HR, .500 slg. pct.);Brian Rey (.286, 3 doubles, 9 RBI). - - Bren Spillane over his last eight games is batting .407 (11 for 27).
- - Brian Rey is batting .310 over his last 21 games to raise his batting average to .287.
- - Mariel Bautista is hitting .304 in 13 games since returning from the injured list. He was out for 31 days with a shoulder injury.
- - The Dragons have two pitchers who could be strong contenders for Reds Minor League Pitcher of the Month in June. They are:
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- - Salinas over his last six starts is 3-0 with a 1.15 ERA (31.1 IP, 4 ER).
- - Bennett has not been scored upon over his last 12 appearances covering 13.2 IP. For the year, he leads the MWL in saves with 12 and appearances with 32.
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Matt Pidich over his last 15 games: 1.29 ERA, 28 IP, 16 H, 9 R, 4 ER, 10 BB, 27 SO.
Upcoming Probable Pitchers (Game times are Dayton time) (All games on WONE 980 AM and www.daytondragons.com)
Tuesday, July 9: Do Not Play
Wednesday, July 10 (7:00 p.m.): Wisconsin RH
Thursday, July 11 (7:00 p.m.): Wisconsin RH
Friday, July 12 (7:08 p.m.): Wisconsin RH