The Dragons got the scoring started in the second inning when Cade Hunter doubled, went to third on a ground out, and stole home to give Dayton a 1-0 lead.
But West Michigan responded with four runs on four hits in the top of the third and took a lead they would not surrender. They added two more runs in the third to take a commanding 6-1 lead.
The Dragons finished the night with eight hits. Hunter was 2 for 4 with a double. Ethan O’Donnell had two hits and a walk. Hector Rodriguez also had two hits.
Dayton starting pitcher Jose Franco (1-3) took the loss. He allowed four runs on four hits in two and two-thirds innings, walking two and striking out four.
SUNDAY’S GAME
West Michigan at Dayton, 1:05 p.m., 980
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