DAYTON, OHIO—Dayton Dragons starting pitcher Nestor Lorant has been selected as the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 4-10, 2026.

Lorant (luh-RANT) made one start during the week, tossing seven shutout innings at West Michigan on Friday, May 8 to earn the win. He allowed just

Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons and Kettering Health are partnering to Strike Out Stroke on Sunday, May 17 at 1:05pm when the Dayton Dragons take on the Lake County Captains at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District.

Fans are encouraged to arrive at 12pm for

Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons will honor Operation Homefront as “Hometown Heroes” during the game on Thursday, May 14 as they take on the Lake County Captains at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. The game will start at 7:05pm.

The Dayton Dragons shine the

On Tuesday, May 12, the Dayton Dragons begin a six-game series with the Lake County Captains at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. View the events surrounding the series HERE.

Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons, in partnership with Flying Ace Express Car Wash, will recognize Agape for Youth as a “Community All-Stars” recipient during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Wednesday, May 13, against the Lake County Captains at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the

DRAGONS 8, WEST MICHIGAN 4

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Dayton (R-H-E): 8-14-0; West Michigan (R-H-E): 4-8-1

Win: J.P. Ortiz (4-1); Loss: Seth Chavez (1-1); Save: Brody Jessee (2)

HR: Dayton: Alfredo Duno (3^rd, 1 on base in eighth inning); Victor Acosta (2^nd, 0 on base in ninth inning). HR: West Michigan: Bryce

DRAGONS 5, WEST MICHIGAN 3

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Dayton (R-H-E): 5-9-0; West Michigan (R-H-E): 3-6-0

Win: Cody Adcock (1-0); Loss: Thomas Bruss (0-2); Save: None

HR: Dayton: Yerlin Confidan (2^nd, 0 on base in sixth inning). HR: West Michigan: None

Grand Rapids, Mich.—The Dayton Dragons scored two runs in the ninth inning

DRAGONS 8, WEST MICHIGAN 0

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Dayton (R-H-E): 8-10-1; West Michigan (R-H-E): 0-2-2

Win: Nestor Lorant (2-2); Loss: Rayner Montero (0-4); Save: None

HR: Dayton: Carlos Sanchez, 2 (1^st, 0 on base in fourth inning; 2^nd, 0 on base in seventh inning); Ariel Almonte (3^rd, 0 on base in

DRAGONS 8, WEST MICHIGAN 5

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Dayton (R-H-E): 8-10-0; West Michigan (R-H-E): 5-4-0

Win: Beau Blanchard (3-2); Loss: Zach Lee (0-2); Save: Dylan Simmons (1)

HR: Dayton: Alfredo Alcantara (3rd, 0 on base in second inning); Ariel Almonte (2nd, 2 on base in fourth inning); Kien Vu (4th, 2

Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons will announce the Penn Station Athlete of the Year during a special inning break of the Dragons game on Tuesday, May 12, against the Lake County Captains at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. The game will start at 7:05 pm.

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DRAGONS 4, WEST MICHIGAN 3

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Dayton (R-H-E): 4-8-1; West Michigan (R-H-E): 3-6-3

Win: Stephen Quigley (2-0); Loss: Logan Berrier (0-1); Save: Cody Adcock (2)

HR: Dayton: Kien Vu (3^rd, 0 on base in first inning). HR: West Michigan: Bryce Rainer (1^st, 0 on base in eighth inning).

**Grand Rapids,

DRAGONS 5, WEST MICHIGAN 4

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Dayton (R-H-E): 5-9-0; West Michigan (R-H-E): 4-10-2

Win: J.P. Ortiz (3-1); Loss: Hayden Minton (0-2); Save: Brody Jessee (1)

HR: Dayton: Carter Graham (3^rd, 0 on base in second inning). HR: West Michigan: Clayton Campbell (4^th, 1 on base in sixth inning).

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The Dayton Dragons, in conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, announced the following roster changes today:

Catcher Ryan McCrystal has been promoted from Dayton to Chattanooga (Double-A).

Right-handed pitcher Ovis Portes has been promoted to Dayton from the Daytona Tortugas (Single-A).

Infielder Victor Acosta has been promoted to Dayton from the ACL Reds (Rookie-level).

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DAYTON, OHIO – For the 21st year, the Dayton Dragons and Day Air Ballpark are proud to host high school baseball games. Forty-two (42) teams from across the Miami Valley are competing in the heart of the Water Street District this spring.

This year’s Dragons High School Baseball Showcase is presented by

Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons and Kroger are partnering to bring the Baseball Buddies program to Day Air Ballpark again for nine games in 2026.

Children ages 7–13 can enter to win to be a Dragons Baseball Buddy, presented by Kroger. Winners get to enter the ballpark early on game day,

LANSING 15, DRAGONS 7

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Lansing (R-H-E): 15-14-0; Dayton (R-H-E): 7-13-4

Win: Jack Mahoney (1-0); Loss: Jonah Hurney (0-2); Save: None

HR: Dayton: Yerlin Confidan (1^st, 1 on base in third inning); Carter Graham (2^nd, 1 on base in fourth inning); Ariel Almonte (1st, 0 on base in fourth inning).

DRAGONS 5, LANSING 3

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Dayton (R-H-E): 5-8-2; Lansing (R-H-E): 3-5-3

Win: Nestor Lorant (1-2); Loss: Kyle Robinson (1-1); Save: None

HR: Dayton: None HR: Lansing: None

Lansing, Mich.—Dayton starting pitcher Nestor Lorant continued a personal streak of strong performances with five and two-thirds scoreless innings as the Dragons

LANSING 10, DRAGONS 0

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Lansing (R-H-E): 10-12-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 0-6-1

Win: Zane Taylor (2-1); Beau Blanchard (2-2); Loss: Save: None

HR: Dayton: None HR: Lansing: Ali Camarillo (1^st, 3 on base in second inning).

Lansing, Mich.—Lansing’s Ali Camarillo hit a grand slam home run to highlight a six-run second inning

LANSING 9, DRAGONS 8 (10 inning)

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Lansing (R-H-E): 9-12-0; Dayton (R-H-E): 8-14-2

Win: Jake Garland (1-2); Loss: Jonah Hurney (0-1); Save: None

HR: Dayton: Alfredo Duno (2^nd, 1 on base in ninth inning). HR: Lansing: Justin Riemer (2^nd, 0 on base in eighth inning).

Lansing, Mich.—Lansing’s Dylan Fien was

DRAGONS 5, LANSING 2 (Game 1)

DRAGONS 7, LANSING 0 (Game 2)

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Game 1:

Dayton (R-H-E): 5-9-0; Lansing (R-H-E): 2-5-1

Win: J.P. Ortiz (2-1); Loss: Steven Echavarria (1-1); Save: Victor Diaz (3)

HR: Dayton: None HR: Lansing: None

Game 2:

Dayton (R-H-E):

LANSING 11, DRAGONS 6

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Lansing (R-H-E): 11-10-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 6-13-2

Win: Ryan Magdic (1-0); Loss: Jimmy Romano (0-2); Save: None

HR: Dayton: None HR: Lansing: Nate Nankil (1^st, 1 on base in first inning).

Lansing, Mich.—Nate Nankil hit a home run and drove in three runs to lead

DRAGONS 3, SOUTH BEND 0

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Dayton (R-H-E): 3-5-1; South Bend (R-H-E): 0-4-1

Win: Nick Lodolo (1-0); Loss: Ethan Flanagan (0-1); Save: Nestor Lorant (1)

HR: Dayton: Kien Vu (2^nd, 0 on base in 1^st inning); Alfredo Alcantara (2^nd, 0 on base in 2^nd inning). HR: South Bend: None

**Dayton,

Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons announced today that Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo has joined the Dragons on a Major League injury rehabilitation assignment. He is expected to start the game on the mound for the Dragons today and become the 47th Reds player to play for the Dragons on an

SOUTH BEND 6, DRAGONS 1

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South Bend (R-H-E): 6-13-0; Dayton (R-H-E): 1-5-0

Win: Brooks Caple (3-1); Loss: Beau Blanchard (2-1); Save: Alfredo Romero (3)

HR: Dayton: None HR: South Bend: Christian Olivo (2^nd, 0 on base in fifth inning); Miguel Useche (1^st, 1 on base in sixth

DRAGONS 6, SOUTH BEND 4 (7 INNINGS)

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Dayton (R-H-E): 6-7-0; South Bend (R-H-E): 4-6-2

Win: Cole Schoenwetter (2-0); Loss: Koen Moreno (0-2); Save: Victor Diaz (2)

HR: Dayton: Kien Vu (1^st, 1 on base in first inning); Jack Moss (1^st, 0 on base in sixth inning). HR: **South