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Dayton Dragons prepare for Midwest League playoff series against Great Lakes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:31 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

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Summary

The Dayton Dragons enter the Midwest League playoffs this week with a roster significantly different from the group that secured a division title in the first half of the season. After finishing the second half with a 28-36 record, the team now faces the second-half champion Great Lakes Loons in a best-of-three semifinal series. Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, in Midland, Michigan, with subsequent games slated for Thursday and Friday in Dayton. While several key contributors from the first half have moved on to higher levels, the current roster includes returning players such as catcher Ryan McCrystal and infielder Johnny Ascanio, alongside 2026 draft picks Justin Lebron and Eric Becker. The coaching staff and veteran leaders have focused on adjusting to the new team dynamic to capitalize on the postseason opportunity.

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By the Numbers

•The best-of-three series begins Tuesday, September 8 at Great Lakes.
•Dayton earned a playoff berth by winning the East Division first-half title.
•Great Lakes holds the best overall division record at 75-54.
•Edgar Colon, Kyle McCoy, and Mason Morris are the projected starters for the series.

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6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Dayton Dragons: New cast trying to make good on first-half success Midwest League playoffs start Tuesday

What they're saying

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The Dayton Dragons are a perfect example of why the minor leagues split the 132-game season into halves. The players trying to win the first Midwest League championship in club history are largely different from the players who won the East Division first-half championship to secure a berth into the semifinal round of the playoffs. The first-half Dragons were led by players like Alfredo Duno, ...
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