Great Lakes scored one run in the top of the third, but the Dragons responded in the bottom of the inning to again lead by two runs. With two outs, Santana lined a single to left and scored from first on Malik Collymoreâs double to the left field fence as the Dragons extended their lead to 3-1.
The Dragons closed out the scoring in the eighth when Collymore was hit by a pitch with two outs, stole second, and scored on Williamsâ single to make it 4-1.
Dragons starting pitcher Adrian Rodriguez (4-4) worked six innings to earn the win. He allowed one run on four hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. Rodriguez retired nine straight batters beginning with the final batter in the third inning and continuing through the first two hitters in the sixth. His eight strikeouts matched the Dragons season high.
The Dragons bullpen combined for three scoreless innings. Wendolyn Bautista replaced Rodriguez and pitched a scoreless seventh inning, allowing a hit with two strikeouts. Cory Thompson worked the eighth and John Ghyzel tossed a perfect ninth inning, striking out two to earn his 13th save, which moved him back into a tie for the Midwest League lead. Dragons pitchers combined for 14 strikeouts in the game, matching a team season high.
The Dragons totaled eight hits. Williams was 2 for 4 with a run batted in, a run scored, and a stolen base. Sugilio had two hits and is now 7 for 21 (.333) in the second half. Collymore was 1 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored.
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