Category Archives: Dayton Dragons

Cedar Rapids claims playoff berth with big win over Clinton

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

The Cedar Rapids Kernels claimed the final first-half playoff spot in a big way Sunday, beating the Clinton LumberKings 16-3 at Veterans Memorial Stadium. According to the LumberKings, it was Clinton’s most-lopsided loss to Cedar Rapids in the nearly 900 … Continue reading →

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One playoff berth left to be claimed by CR or QC

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

Heading into the last day before the Midwest League All-Star break, the Cedar Rapids Kernels have a one-game lead over the Quad Cities River Bandits in the race for the final first-half playoff berth. That’s thanks to Cedar Rapids’ 2-1 … Continue reading →

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Whitecaps clinch first-half Eastern Division title

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

The West Michigan Whitecaps were rained out Thursday, but they still clinched the first-half Eastern Division title thanks to a Dayton Dragons loss with only three games left in the first half. The Whitecaps clinched a first-half playoff berth Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Reds’ Bailey near-perfect in rehab start for Dragons

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey looked ready to return to the big leagues as he plowed through the Great Lakes Loons lineup in his six-inning rehab start for the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday. Bailey allowed one hit (a 6th-inning double … Continue reading →

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O’Reilly, Sanchez named Midwest League players of the week

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

Peoria Chiefs RHP Mike O’Reilly and Bowling Green Hot Rods outfielder Jesus Sanchez respectively were named the Midwest League pitcher and offensive player of the week for the period of June 5 to 11. O’Reilly made one start during that … Continue reading →

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