The Dragons had plenty of opportunities to score in the game but went 0 for 8 with seven strikeouts with runners in scoring position. They advanced runners to second or third base in the third, fourth, seventh, and eighth innings.
Dragons starting pitcher Even Kravetz (4-2) allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings while striking out a season-high seven. He allowed four hits and walked four but was charged with the loss. Reliever Carson Rudd followed Kravetz and tossed 2 1/3 innings without allowing a hit or run. Rudd walked one and struck out three, retiring seven of the eight batters he faced.
Each team collected just four hits. For Dayton, Justice Thompson was 2 for 3. The Dragons did not have an extra base hit but stole four bases after swiping a season-high six on Friday night.
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