In the first game, Lake County scored single runs in the second and seventh inning, while starting pitcher Gavin Williams struck out 10 batters over five innings, surrendering only two hits. The Dragons were never able to mount much of an offensive attack, advancing only two runners past first base.
In the second game, Lake County took a 4-0 lead in the fourth inning and held off a Dayton comeback effort.
The Dragons got a two-run home run from Alex McGarry with two outs in the final inning (seventh) to pull to within a run, but Captains reliever Cade Smith struck out Allan Cerda to end the game.
The Dragons had many chances to score over the final four innings of the game but lost three runners on the basepaths and hit into a double play when they had their opportunities. Dayton had seven hits and three walks over the last four innings but cashed in for only one run before McGarry’s home run.
McGarry was 3 for 7 in the doubleheader with a home run. Nick Quintana had two hits in the second game.