But South Bend regained the lead in the bottom half of the inning. With two outs and a runner at second, Luis Ayala hit a fly ball to right field that was dropped by Beltre for an error, allowing the go-ahead run to score. The Dragons were retired in order in the ninth inning to end the game.
The Dragons scored in the top of the first inning on a solo home run by Vargas, his fifth homer of the year.
Dragons starter Andrew Jordan worked five innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits with one walk and four strikeouts. Carlos Machorro followed Jordan and tossed two perfect innings, striking out two. Jesse Adams (4-2) replaced Machorro and worked the eighth, allowing one hit and an earned run to take the loss.
The Dragons finished with just four hits. Vargas led the way with a home run, double, and both RBI.
Dayton’s Jose Siri was 0 for 4 as his 50-game on-base streak came to an end. It was the first time Siri did not reach base in a game since June 14.
Dayton opens a home series vs. West Michigan on Monday night.
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