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PLAYBALL! FIFTH THIRD FIELD

SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015 | 4PM DAYTON DRAGONS VS. SOUTH BEND CUBS DRAGONSBASEBALL

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MEET THE TEAM

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POSITION: CATCHER HEIGHT: 6’1” | WEIGHT: 190 AGE: 22 | BATS/THROWS: R/R

BASEBALL HERO: Nolan Ryan

BASEBALL HERO: Pete Rose

WHAT ANIMAL WOULD YOU BE: A panda

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS: 2 Dogs

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My phone

FAVORITE ARTIST: Kip Moore

CELEBRITY CRUSH: Taylor Swift

FAVORITE BOOK: The Bible

WHAT IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME: Anthony

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Food

FAVORITE FOOD: Bread

FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT: Anderson, SC

FAVORITE ARTIST: Pitbull

CELEBRITY CRUSH: Penelope Cruz

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POSITION: INFIELDER HEIGHT: 5’10” | WEIGHT: 160 AGE: 22 | BATS/THROWS: S/R

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POSITION: PITCHER HEIGHT: 6’0” | WEIGHT: 204 AGE: 21 | BATS/THROWS: R/R

FAVORITE FOOD: Rice, chicken, and beans

FAVORITE TEAM: Cincinnati Reds

WHAT ANIMAL WOULD YOU BE: A tiger

FAVORITE ACTOR: Vin Diesel

FAVORITE SNACK: Cake

FAVORITE SONG: My Baby Boo

BASEBALL HERO: Rafael Furcal

PRE-GAME RITUAL: Listen to music

FAVORITE ACTRESS: Jennifer Lopez

MIDDLE NAME: David

CELEBRITY CRUSH: Mom and Daughter

FAVORITE SNACK: Cereal

FAVORITE MOVIE: El Amar No Cuesta Nada

BASEBALL HERO: Miguel Cabrera

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DRAGONS MEET PROMOTIONS THE TEAM

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POSITION: PITCHER HEIGHT: 6’3” | WEIGHT: 205 AGE: 22 | BATS/THROWS: R/R

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POSITION: INFIELDER HEIGHT: 6’0” | WEIGHT: 181 AGE: 20 | BATS/THROWS: R/R

PRE-GAME RITUAL: Stretching

FAVORITE SUPER HERO: Superman

FAVORITE SONG: 8 Mile

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY: Running

FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT: Hawaii

FAVORITE ACTOR: The Rock

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: My wallet

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Playing baseball

FAVORITE SUPER HERO: Big Hero 6

BASEBALL HERO: Dustin Pedroia

BASEBALL HERO: Mickey Mantle

FAVORITE SNACK: Pineapple

FAVORITE SNACK: Tacos

FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT: Dubai

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POSITION: PITCHER HEIGHT: 6’1” | WEIGHT: 200 AGE: 21 | BATS/THROWS: R/R

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POSITION: PITCHER HEIGHT: 6’5” | WEIGHT: 205 AGE: 21 | BATS/THROWS: R/R

BASEBALL HERO: Nolan Ryan

FAVORITE ARTIST: Chris Brown

FAVORITE BOOK: American Sniper

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Cars

HIDDEN TALENT: Mixed Martial Arts

MOST ANNOYING HABIT: Nail biting

BIGGEST PET PEEVE: Excuses

FAVORITE SUPER HERO: The Flash

FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT: Texas

FAVORITE SNACK: Chewy Chips Ahoy

CELEBRITY CRUSH: Ronda Rousey

FAVORITE MOVIE: Master of Disguise

FAVORITE ACTOR: Mark Wahlburg

BASEBALL HERO: Mariano Rivera DAYTON

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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is the area’s largest no-kill animal welfare agency and the only shelter to handle all types of animals. Since 1902, they’ve worked tirelessly to ensure all animals are valued and loved through programs such as adoptions, cruelty/neglect investigations and spay/ neuter services. www.hsdayton.org

Proud to support the community and the Dayton Dragons.

DRAGONS MEET PROMOTIONS THE TEAM

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POSITION: OUTFIELDER HEIGHT: 6’2” | WEIGHT: 210 AGE: 22 | BATS/THROWS: L/R

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POSITION: PITCHER HEIGHT: 6’7” | WEIGHT: 210 AGE: 23 | BATS/THROWS: R/R

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Green Tea

BASEBALL HERO: Randy Johnson

FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT: Ireland

FAVORITE ACTOR: Will Ferrell

HIDDEN TALENT: Playing the guitar

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Chipotle

CELEBRITY CRUSH: Katy Perry

FAVORITE FOOD: Tacos

PRE-GAME RITUAL: Listening to music

MIDDLE NAME: Michael

FAVORITE FOOD: PB and Nutella

FAVORITE SNACK: Pizza Rolls

BASEBALL HERO: Ken Griffey Jr.

FAVORITE BOOK: American Sniper

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POSITION: INFIELDER HEIGHT: 5’8” | WEIGHT: 150 AGE: 23 | BATS/THROWS: S/R

FAVORITE ACTOR: Tom Hanks

BASEBALL IDOL: Derek Jeter

WHAT ANIMAL WOULD YOU BE: A lion

FAVORITE FREE TIME ACTIVITY: Netflix

BASEBALL HERO: Ted Williams

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Music

FAVORITE ACTRESS: Amy Poehler

FAVORITE SNACK: Chex Mix

CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT: Family

WHAT ANIMAL WOULD YOU BE: A lion

FAVORITE FOOD: Steak

FAVORITE ACTOR: Will Smith

MOST ANNOYING HABIT: Snoring

BIGGEST FEAR: Bees DAYTON

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Invite to exclusive Kids Club Movie Night Entrance into monthly prize drawings

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DRAGONS COMMUNITY

ALL-STARS KNOW AN ALL-STAR IN YOUR LIFE? TM

Our community is a great place to live, work, and play. But what makes Dayton truly great are the people who do incredible things each and every day to make our community a special place to call home.

The Dragons Community All-Stars Program honors those citizens and organizations that have gone above and beyond to help others in need or improve the quality of life in the Miami Valley.

The Dragons, Vectren, and AT&T recognize these Community AllStars for their good deeds and efforts at games all season long.

WHO ARE COMMUNITY ALL-STARS?

Community All-Stars come from all walks of life and age ranges. They are firefighters and police officers, doctors and good Samaritans, first responders and volunteers. Whether they’re saving a life or lending a hand, Community AllStars help make life better for others.

NOMINATE YOUR COMMUNITY ALL-STAR TODAY Do you know a person

or organization that’s making a positive impact on our community? If you do, we want to hear their story. Simply visit daytondragons.com/ communityallstar, tell us about your nominee, and hit submit. Entries with more details are more likely to receive consideration.

The Dragons Community All-Stars Program is made possible by the generous support of Vectren and AT&T.

2015 DRAGONS ROSTER

ANTONE TEJAY RHP #25

ARMSTRONG MARK RHP #16

AQUINO ARISTIDES OF #27

BERNARDINO BRENNAN LHP #28

BRATTVET SCOTT RHP #19

BOULWARE GARRETT C #30

BUENO RONALD INF #4

CHACIN ALEJANDRO RHP #10

CROOK NARCISO OF #36

EHRET JAKE RHP #33

GONZALEZ LUIS INF #2

HUNTER BRIAN RHP #20

KIVEL JEREMY RHP #34

KRAUSS CONOR RHP #23

LAVALLEY GAVIN INF #29

MAHLE TYLER RHP #35

O’GRADY BRIAN OF #21

ORTIZ JOSE C #13

PAULSON JAKE RHP #17

PICKENS JIMMY OF #9

RACHAL AVAIN INF #22

SOTO WENDELL INF #5

STRAHAN WYATT RHP #24

VARNER SETH LHP #26

WASHINGTON TY INF #12

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PITCHERS

B/T

HT/WT

25

Antone, Tejay

R/R

6’4”/220

RESIDES

BORN

Mansfield, TX

12/05/93

15

Armstrong, Mark

R/R

6’3”/209

Clarence Center, NY

11/26/94

28

Bernardino, Brennan

L/L

6’4”/180

Valencia, CA

01/15/92

19

Brattvet, Scott

R/R

6’1”/204

Tracubo Canyon, CA

07/21/91

10

Chacin, Alejandro

R/R

6’0”/204

Maracay, Aragua, VZ

06/24/93

33

Ehret, Jake

R/R

6’3”/205

San Dimas, CA

03/18/93

20 Hunter, Brian

R/R

6’3”/205

Port Jefferson Station, NY

07/16/93

34 Kivel, Jeremy

R/R

6’1”/200

Spring, TX

10/16/93

23

Krauss, Conor

R/R

6’5”/205

Randolph, NJ

06/14/93

35

Mahle, Tyler

R/R

6’3”/193

Westminster, CA

09/29/94

17

Paulson, Jake

R/R

6’7”/210

Wixom, MI

02/17/92

24

Strahan, Wyatt

R/R

6’3”/215

Villa Park, CA

04/18/93

26

Varner, Seth

L/L

6’3”/225

Batavia, OH

01/27/92

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30 Boulware, Garrett

R/R

6’1”/190

Anderson, SC

09/09/92

BORN

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Ortiz, Jose

R/R

5’11”/209

Comerio, PR

06/11/94

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B/T

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Bueno, Ronald

S/R

2

Gonzalez, Luis

R/R

6’0”/181

Esperanza, Valverde, DR

07/28/94

29

LaValley, Gavin

R/R

6’3”/215

Choctaw, OK

12/28/94

22

Rachal, Avain

R/R

5’11”/200

Cypress, TX

02/11/94

5

Soto, Wendell

S/R

5’8”/150

Sarasota, FL

05/11/92

12

Washington, Ty

R/R

5’9”/174

Richardson, TX

09/01/93

RESIDES

BORN

5’10”/160 Santiago Rodriguez, DR

10/04/92

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B/T

HT/WT

27

Aquino, Aristides

R/R

6’4”/208

Santo Domingo, DR

RESIDES

04/22/94

BORN

36

Crook, Narciso

R/R

6’3”/220

Trenton, NJ

07/12/95

21

O’Grady, Brian

L/R

6’2”/210

Warminster, PA

05/17/92

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Pickens, Jimmy

L/R

6’2”/210

West Bloomfield, MI

03/18/92

DRAGON DRAGONS FIELD STAFF ®

MANAGER: JOSE NIEVES (15) HITTING COACH: LUIS BOLIVAR (14) PITCHING COACH: TOM BROWNING (32) CATCHING COACH: CORKY MILLER (37)

NIEVES

BOLIVAR BROWNING

ATHLETIC TRAINER: ANDREW CLEVES STRENGTH COACH: NATE TAMARGO TRAINER: TYLER STEELE

MILLER

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2015 DRAGONS STATISTICS

速 FIFTH THIRD FIELD 220 N. Patterson Blvd.

Dayton, OH 45402

2015 TEAM HITTING STATISTICS

2015 TEAM PITCHING STATISTICS

PITCHING STATISTICS

HITTING STATISTICS

W: Wins L: Losses ERA: Earned Run Avg. G: Games Played GS: Starts CG: Complete Games SHO: Shutouts SV: Saves IP: Innings Pitched H: Hits Allowed R: Runs Allowed ER: Earned Runs Allowed HR: Home Runs Allowed HB: Hit Batsmen BB: Walks SO: Strikeouts WHIP: Walks + Hits Per Inning

POS: Position G: Games Played AB: At Bats R: Runs H: Hits 2B: Doubles 3B: Triples HR: Home Runs RBI: Runs Batted In TB: Total Bases BB: Walks SO: Strikeouts SB: Stolen Bases CS: Caught Stealing OBP: On Base % SLG: Slugging % AVG: Batting Avg. OBS: Times on Base + SLG E: Errors

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27 Jimenez 28 Kivett 29 Belisario 30 Heddinger

Turnbull Perez Seaton Hemmer

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10 Chacin 12 Washington 13 Ortiz 16 Armstrong

17 Paulson 19 Brattvet 20 Hunter 21 O’Grady

22 Rachal 23 Krauss 24 Strahan 25 Antone

26 Varner 27 Aquino 28 Bernardino 29 LaValley

30 Boulware 33 Ehret 34 Kivel 35 Mahle

36 Crook

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2015 VISITING STATISTICS

FIFTH THIRD BALLPARK 4500 West River Dr. Comstock Park, MI 49326 Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers

2015 TEAM HITTING STATISTICS

2015 TEAM PITCHING STATISTICS

PITCHING STATISTICS

HITTING STATISTICS

W: Wins L: Losses ERA: Earned Run Avg. G: Games Played GS: Starts CG: Complete Games SHO: Shutouts SV: Saves IP: Innings Pitched H: Hits Allowed R: Runs Allowed ER: Earned Runs Allowed HR: Home Runs Allowed HB: Hit Batsmen BB: Walks SO: Strikeouts WHIP: Walks + Hits Per Inning

POS: Position G: Games Played AB: At Bats R: Runs H: Hits 2B: Doubles 3B: Triples HR: Home Runs RBI: Runs Batted In TB: Total Bases BB: Walks SO: Strikeouts SB: Stolen Bases CS: Caught Stealing OBP: On Base % SLG: Slugging % AVG: Batting Avg. OBS: Times on Base + SLG E: Errors

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2015 VISITING ROSTER

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PITCHERS

B/T

HT/WT

RESIDES

29

Belisario, Johan

R/R

5’11”/165

Bolivar, Venezuela

BORN

22

08/13/93

Ford, Tyler

R/L

5’8”/185

Richmond, TX

09/11/91

30 Heddinger, Josh

R/R

6’4”/220

Atlanta, GA

01/16/93

36

Hemmer, Gabe

R/R

6’3”/220

Yuma, AZ

27

Jimenez, Joe

R/R

6’3”/220

San Juan, Puerto Rico

01/17/95 12/24/92

06/22/90

23

Ladwig, A.J.

R/R

6’1”/215

Omaha, NE

33

Perez, Ferando

R/R

6’3”/181

Santo Domingo, DR

12/17/93

35

Seaton, Ross

L/R

6’4”/200

Tulsa, OK

09/18/89

8

Speier, Gabe

L/L

6’0”/185

Santa Barbara, CA

04/12/95

15

Szkutnik, Trent

R/L

6’1”/195

Temperance, MI

08/21/93

44 Thompson, Jeff

R/R

6’6”/245

Greenville, IN

09/23/91

32

Turnbull, Spencer

R/R

6’3”/235

Madison, MS

09/18/92

16

Voelker, Paul

R/R

5’11”/185

Plymouth, MN

08/19/92

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HT/WT

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12

Navarro, Franklin

S/R

5’11”/170

Miranda, Venezuela

9

Perez, Arvicent

R/R

5’10”/180 Bolivar, VZ

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B/T

HT/WT

BORN 10/17/94 01/14/94

RESIDES

BORN

14

Brugnoni, Giancarlo

R/R

6’3”/225

St. Claire Shores, MI

02/25/91

10

Gonzalez, David

R/R

5’9”/140

Valencia, Venezuela

12/01/93

11

Maddox, Will

L/R

5’10”/180 Gainesville, GA

06/11/92

7

Mattlage, Garrett

S/R

5’10”/175

West, TX

02/25/93

20 Pankake, Joey

R/R

6’2”/220

Easley, SC

11/23/92

18

Shepherd, Zach

R/R

6’3”/200

Sydney, Australia

09/14/95

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OUTFIELDERS

B/T

HT/WT

25

Brown, Rashad

L/L

5’11”/180

RESIDES Atlanta, GA

13

Gerber, Michael

L/R

6’2”/195

Naperville, IL

07/08/92

21

Hill, Derek

R/R

6’2”/195

Sacramento, CA

12/30/95

8

Kivett, Ross

R/R

6’2”/205

Broadview Heights, OH

10/19/91

5

Schotts, Austin

R/R

5’11”/180

Frisco, OK

09/16/93

VISITING TEAM FIELD STAFF

BORN 12/17/93

WEST MICHIGAN

WHITECAPS MANAGER: ANDREW GRAHAM (17) HITTING COACH: PHIL CLARK (40) PITCHING COACH: MARK JOHNSON (37) TRAINER: T.J. OBERGEFELL STRENGTH COACH: MIKE APODACA

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PROGRESSIVE

FEATURE STORY

It was just something to do in the spring.

That’s what Dragons catcher, Garrett Boulware thought. Although football was his longtime love, the game of baseball came easy during high school in Anderson, South Carolina.

“I had some non-serious football injuries during high school, and just started to question if the life was for me,” Boulware said. “It was tough because the goal was always football for me growing up, since it was passion. Baseball was just the thing I did in the spring. I worked hard at it, but it wasn’t my number one sport.”

While Boulware may have loved football, he certainly answered his calling in with baseball. He assumed a leadership role as the catch for T.L. Hanna High School and soon made headlines being dubbed as the secondbest catcher in the state by South Carolina’s scouting service, Diamond Prospect. Thanks to a .533 batting average, nine home runs, and 27 RBI during his senior year, Boulware was selected in the 42nd round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres. After consideration, he decided to turn down the selection due to personal reasons. (continued on page 27)

BOULWARE The Cincinnati Reds made an investment in Garrett with a 16th Round pick in the 2014 MLB Draft.

What they received in addition to their pick was a rock-solid support system. Today, Garrett anchors the Dragons as one of their top leaders of 2015.

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FEATURE STORY

Ben Boulware is also enrolled at Clemson where he plays football. Highly touted out of high school, Ben was a Top 100 High School Prospect by ESPN and the best overall football player in the state of South Carolina.

Instead of joining the Padres, Boulware stayed close to home and joined the Clemson Tigers, just 20 minutes away from his hometown. His mother was a huge fan of Clemson University, and the decision to commit to the Tigers was an easy one. Garrett put together successful seasons with the Tigers, but found himself making the selfless decision to put his team needs above his own.

His personal interest was in improving his draft stock as a catcher, but when the team needed him to play outfield, Garrett grabbed his glove and manned the position.

Together, the two compete against one another to be the best in the family. But, it’s been a foundation of communication and leadership that has helped Garrett succeed with his starting pitchers, and enabled Ben to help run the Tigers’ defense.

“I caught the balls that were hit to me, but I didn’t have much range,” Garrett laughed. “They asked me to do it, so I did.”

The switch from catcher to a few games in the outfield was nothing new for him and he felt prepared for situations like this. His father instilled a simple message in him and his younger brother, Ben – communicate or crumble. “It was just one of those things he taught us,” Garrett recalled.

Boulware’s father, Jamie, doesn’t have an athletic background, but he’s been able to instill his knowledge and life skills in his sons. “He’s not even a sports guy, he just knows how things work,” Garrett said. “He runs his own business and knows that communication is everything.

He always calls on us and tells us that we need to step up and be the man of the situation. Whether we want to be that guy, or not—we have to be.”

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IT’S BEEN A FOUNDATION OF COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP THAT HAS HELPED GARRETT SUCCEED. TM

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DRAGONS events

FRIENDS & FAMILY NIGHTS (4/25)

Receive a Limited Edition Dragons hat, a ticket to the game, and a Chick-fil-A Meal voucher for as low as $12 for April 25!

Upgrade to a stadium seat for only $4 more! To order, call (937) 228-2287 or order online at daytondragons.com/friends.

DRAGONS EVENTS

STRIKE OUT HUNGER (5/4 - 5/6)

The Dayton Dragons and Fifth Third Bank have teamed up to Strike Out Hunger!

Bring your non-perishable and canned items to the Fifth Third Field plaza before the Dragons games on May 4-May 6, and be entered in a raffle to win some awesome Dragons prizes! Visit the Fifth Third Booth between 5:30pm and 7:00pm to make your donations. Visit www.daytondragons.com/strikeouthunger for a list of items FoodBank, Inc. is in need of this summer.

GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP (5/30)

THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER TASTING AUGUST 8 (Tickets on sale now)

Join Heater, Dragons Players and other volunteers from the community on May 30 at 9:00am in Dayton for the Great American Cleanup! Visit us online at daytondragons.com/cleanup to learn more and sign up to participate. Each volunteer receives a free Dragons hat!

Mark your calendars for the Eighth Annual Great American Beer Tasting event at 2pm on August 8. Purchase tickets prior to June 1 and receive a FREE Great American Beer Tasting t-shirt. Tickets are on sale now in the Dragons Den, at the Dragons Box Office, and online at daytondragons.com/ beertasting.

STRIKE OUT STROKE (5/31)

Visit the Fifth Third Field plaza on May 31 from 12pm - 2:30pm. Learn how to spot signs of stroke and other heart related issues. Spin the prize wheel (while supplies last) and watch as a stroke survivor throws out the first pitch prior to the game!

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DRAGONS PROMOTIONS

Stay up-to-date on all of the Dragons promotions throughout the season for your chance at autographs, great Dragons prizes, events, and more! Visit daytondragons.com for a complete listing of promotions.

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RECYCLING BIN INITIATIVE

From May 18-June 26, Make recycling fun head to any Dayton this summer by Great Clips or Roosters participating in Heater’s location and grab a Recycling Bin Initiative! scratch-off. Fill out the For details stop by the back of the card and customer service booth enter for a chance to or visit us online at win $10,000! daytondragons.com/rbi

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A&S PLAY ZONE

You can’t buy this hat in stores! Call (937)-399-8164 for a FREE, no obligation consultation from the pest experts, Varment Guard. Visit daytondragons.com/ freehat for details.

Visit the best place to play in the stadium, the A&S Play Zone located behind center field!

You can bounce, crawl, test your arm, and win fun prizes! Tickets are $1 or six for $5.

KROGER BASEBALL BUDDIES TAKE THE FIELD WITH THE DRAGONS

Visit your local Kroger store and sign up for your chance to be a Kroger Baseball Buddy.

Kids (ages 7-13) will get to be in the dugout with the Dragons pre-game, be introduced over the PA, run out on the field with the team, receive a replica jersey and more! One lucky baseball buddy will get to host 20 friends at Fifth Third Field for a whiffle ball game against the Dragons! To enter, look for the display at your local Kroger store.

SUPERIOR SMILE Show off your pearly whites & Dragons gear, on twitter or Facebook using #SuperiorSmile. Each month the best smile will receive Dragons prizes from Superior Dental Care!

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Abigail Frock: 5th Grade - Simon Kenton Elementary

Presented by The Dragons MVP Program uses the marketing power of Dayton Dragons Baseball as an educational tool for fourth and fifth grade teachers, helping them incent and reward students for success both in and out of the classroom. The use and distribution of the awards is entirely up to each teacher.

Teachers use the program to reward behavior improvements, community involvement, good grades, spelling bee winners, and more. Below, you’ll “IT FEELS REALLY GOOD TO HELP PEOPLE.” learn why Abigail Frock was selected and other fun facts about her too!

Q. What do you want to be when you Q. Abigail, can you tell us why your grow up? teacher, Mrs. Churchward, selected A. I want to be an ornithologist which you as an MVP? is someone that studies birds. My favorite kind of bird is a peregrine A. I do a lot of community work. I am in the girl scouts and we do a lot falcon. of projects for the community. My Q. What’s your favorite part about favorite was packing food boxes for the food bank. It feels really good to being a Dragons MVP? help people.

A. I am really excited to go to a Dragons game. I like trying to catch Q. What is your favorite subject in fly balls and home runs. school?

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A. I like reading and science because Q. What is your favorite place to go?

I enjoy learning about different plant A. My family went to Alaska. We saw and animal breeds. glaciers and got to go whale watching.

We even saw a seal!

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