Dayton Dragons Organizational 2026 Season Review (Community, Promotions, Entertainment, On-Field)
Dayton, Ohio—The 2026 season was an incredible year for the Dayton Dragons, both on and off the field.
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The season included the Dragons first-ever run to the Midwest League Championship Series, featuring the most exciting and dramatic playoff wins in franchise
Dragons Broadcaster Tom Nichols Inducted into Ohio Sports Hall of Fame
Dayton, Ohio—Dayton Dragons broadcaster Tom Nichols was part of the 2026 induction class into the Ohio Sports Hall of Fame. The dinner and ceremonies were held on Saturday, October 17 at the Dayton Convention Center.
Nichols, the voice of the Dragons on radio and television for the past 19 years, was
Levitt Pavilion Dayton and the Dragons Partner for Special Mystery Concert Experience
Dayton, Ohio – October 27, 2026 – Levitt Pavilion Dayton is teaming up with the Dayton Dragons to bring a unique evening of live music, mystery, and community connection to downtown Dayton. On Thursday, November 12, Levitt UpClose presented by CareSource will take place at the **South Dayton Toyota Diamond
Dayton Dragons Announce Major Seating Renovation Project at Day Air Ballpark
Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons announced today that the organization has started a massive seating transformation at Day Air Ballpark that will provide numerous upgrades for every fan in attendance for the 2027 season.
These improvements are the latest elements of a renovation and upgrade of the entire ballpark as
Banana Ball Coming to Day Air Ballpark in 2027
Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons announced today that Banana Ball will visit Day Air Ballpark in Dayton in 2027. On Friday, August 6 and Saturday, August 7, two of the six teams in the Banana Ball Championship League will battle at Day Air Ballpark. Teams playing in Dayton will
Cosmic Baseball Takeover Tour Coming to Day Air Ballpark in Dayton in 2027
DAYTON, OHIO, October 13, 2026 - Cosmic Baseball, an immersive, blacklight entertainment baseball experience, today announced the 2027 touring schedule across 44 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) stadiums. The Cosmic Takeover Tour: Baseball brings high energy entertainment that blends professional baseball with a full-scale neon phenomenon at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton,
Dayton Dragons Specialty License Plate Now Available
Dayton, Ohio – Fans can now rep the Dragons on the road with a special license plate featuring the Dragons logo. In addition to being a great way to display your Dragons pride, purchases of this plate will also help support the Dragons involvement in our community. For every license
Dayton Dragons Finish #1 in Minor League Baseball Attendance in 2026
Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons finished the 2026 season ranked as the #1 team in the country in attendance average per home date among the 120 teams across all levels of Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™).
The Dragons finished the year with a per-game attendance average of 7,863 per home date (65 home
Dayton's Alfredo Duno Named Midwest League's Best Prospect and All-Star Catcher
Dayton, Ohio— Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced its official 2026 Midwest League Full-Season All-Star Team and player awards. Catcher Alfredo Duno, who spent the first three months of the season with the Dragons, was named the league’s “Top MLB Prospect” and was also named as the MWL’s all-star catcher
Bandits Edge Dragons 2-1 on Tuesday to Capture Midwest League Title
QUAD CITIES 2, DRAGONS 1
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Quad Cities (R-H-E): 2-5-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 1-7-0
Win: Dash Albus (2-0); Loss: Victor Diaz (0-1); Save: J.P. Langevin (2)
HR: Dayton: None HR: Quad Cities: Blake Mitchell (1st, 1 on base in eighth inning).
Dayton, Ohio—Blake Mitchell hit a two-run home run with two
River Bandits Shutout Dragons on Sunday Night; Championship Series Moves to Dayton Tuesday
QUAD CITIES 4, DRAGONS 0
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Quad Cities (R-H-E): 4-5-0; Dayton (R-H-E): 0-6-1
Win: Jordan Woods (1-0); Loss: JP Ortiz (0-1); Save: None
HR: Dayton: None HR: Quad Cities: None
Davenport, Iowa—Four Quad Cities pitchers combined to scatter six hits as the River Bandits defeated the Dayton Dragons 4-0 on
Dragons Shutout Loons, Advance to MWL Championship Series for First Time in Team History
DRAGONS 5, GREAT LAKES 0
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Dayton (R-H-E): 5-6-0; Great Lakes (R-H-E): 0-5-3
Win: Jimmy Romano (1-0); Loss: Cam Leiter (0-1); Save: None
HR: Dayton: Ryan McCrystal (1st, 0 on base in sixth inning). HR: Great Lakes: None
Dayton, Ohio—Dayton starting pitcher Mason Morris combined with four relievers on
Dragons Win, Force Decisive Third Game of Playoff Semi-Final Series
DRAGONS 3, GREAT LAKES 1
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Dayton (R-H-E): 3-6-0; Great Lakes (R-H-E): 1-5-0
Win: Jose Montero (1-0); Loss: Brooks Auger (0-1); Save: Trent Hodgdon (1)
HR: Dayton: None HR: Great Lakes: None
Dayton, Ohio—Dayton starting pitcher Kyle McCoy and three relievers combined to allow only one run and Kyle Henley
Loons Strike Early, Top Dragons 6-0 in Playoff Opener
GREAT LAKES 6, DRAGONS 0
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Great Lakes (R-H-E): 6-9-0; Dayton (R-H-E): 0-9-0
Win: Tyler Gough (1-0); Loss: Edgar Colon (0-1); Save: None
HR: Dayton: None HR: Great Lakes: Eduardo Quintero (1st, 1 on base in first inning); Emil Morales (1st, 0 on base in first inning); Mairo
Dragons Fall to Whitecaps in Regular Season Finale; Playoffs Begin on the Road Tuesday
WEST MICHIGAN 5, DRAGONS 2
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West Michigan (R-H-E): 5-8-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 2-8-0
Win: Conner Fenlong (4-1); Loss: Julian Aguiar (0-1); Save: Logan Berrier (5)
HR: Dayton: Damian Ruiz (2nd, 0 on base in fifth inning). HR: West Michigan: Jackson Strong (17th, 2 on base in third inning).
**Dayton,
Faile Breaks Dragons Career Home Run Record in Dayton Win on Saturday
DRAGONS 9, WEST MICHIGAN 5
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Dayton (R-H-E): 9-12-1; West Michigan (R-H-E): 5-7-3
Win: Jimmy Romano (6-3); Loss: Luke Stofel (1-3); Save: None
HR: Dayton: John Michael Faile (14th, 0 on base in first inning); Kien Vu (15th, 1 on base in eighth inning). HR: West Michigan: Cristian
Dragons Win 8-1, Break Club Record for Most Runs in a Season
DRAGONS 8, WEST MICHIGAN 1
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Dayton (R-H-E): 8-7-1; West Michigan (R-H-E): 1-1-3
Win: Mason Morris (2-0); Loss: Maddox Long (1-1); Save: None
HR: Dayton: Kien Vu (14th, 1 on base in first inning). HR: West Michigan: None
Dayton, Ohio—Dayton pitchers Mason Morris, Victor Diaz, and Jose Montero combined
Day Air Credit Union to Host College Prep Night at Day Air Ballpark on September 9
Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons and Day Air Credit Union will hold College Prep Night, a FREE educational event for prospective college students, at Day Air Ballpark on Wednesday, September 9 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
College Prep Night is a one-stop college resource event to guide prospective college
Henley's 4-Hit Night Keys Dragons Comeback Win over West Michigan
DRAGONS 9, WEST MICHIGAN 4
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Dayton (R-H-E): 9-11-2; West Michigan (R-H-E): 4-8-0
Win: David Lorduy (2-2); Loss: Jalen Evans (4-5); Save: None
HR: Dayton: Tyson Lewis (7th, 0 on base in fourth inning). HR: West Michigan: Beau Ankeney (9th, 1 on base in third inning).
Dayton, Ohio—Kyle Henley
Whitecaps Top Dragons 14-6 Despite Home Runs by Lebron and Doucette
WEST MICHIGAN 14, DRAGONS 6
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West Michigan (R-H-E): 14-11-0; Dayton (R-H-E): 6-11-2
Win: Ben Jacobs (5-2); Loss: Kyle McCoy (4-6); Save: None
HR: Dayton: Justin Lebron (8th, 1 on base in third inning); Ty Doucette (7th, 2 on base in ninth inning). HR: West Michigan: Stephen Hrustich (6th,
Dragons Game to be Televised on Friday Night on Dayton's CW
DAYTON, OHIO—The Dayton Dragons game on Friday, September 4 will be televised live on Dayton’s CW from Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. The Dragons will host the West Michigan Whitecaps (affiliates of the Detroit Tigers). The telecast will begin at 7:00 pm.
This is the
Kettering Health and the Dayton Dragons Celebrate Kettering Health Dayton’s 100-Year Anniversary on Sunday
Dayton, Ohio – Kettering Health and the Dayton Dragons are teaming up to honor Healthcare Heroes and celebrate 100 years of Kettering Health Dayton on Sunday, September 6 at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. First pitch for the game against the West Michigan Whitecaps
Dragons Hit 6 Home Runs but Lose to West Michigan, 14-11
WEST MICHIGAN 14, DRAGONS 11
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West Michigan (R-H-E): 14-11-1; Dayton (R-H-E): 11-15-1
Win: Ryan Harvey (5-6); Loss: Jordan Little (1-2); Save: Logan Berrier (4)
HR: Dayton: Alfredo Alcantara, 2 (13th, 1 on base in second inning; 14th, 0 on base in fifth inning); Justin Lebron (7th, 0 on base
Dayton Dragons Upcoming Homestand Preview Presented by AES Ohio (September 1-6)
On Tuesday, September 1, the Dayton Dragons begin a six-game series with the West Michigan Whitecaps at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. Click HERE for a full rundown of events happening around the series.
John Michael Faile Ties Dragons Home Run Record as Dayton Falls to Fort Wayne on Sunday
FORT WAYNE 9, DRAGONS 3
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Fort Wayne (R-H-E): 9-10-0; Dayton (R-H-E): 3-7-0
Win: Winyer Chourio (3-4); Loss: Deivi Villafana (0-4); Save: None
HR: Dayton: Eric Becker (3rd, 0 on base in second inning); John Michael Faile (13th, 0 on base in seventh inning). HR: Fort Wayne: None
**Fort Wayne,