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Tyson Lewis hits two-run homer as Dragons beat Kernels 9-7

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:05 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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Summary

Tyson Lewis delivered a two-run homer in the eighth inning to secure a 9-7 victory for the Dayton Dragons against the Cedar Rapids Kernels on July 24. The Dragons initially led 4-1 but fell behind 7-5 by the fifth inning. Jacob Friend and Mason Neville also contributed with key runs. This win marks the Dragons' fifth consecutive victory and clinches a Midwest League playoff spot. Lewis, who joined the team on June 30, is now hitting.304 and is seen as a vital player despite starting his career as a shortstop.

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By the Numbers

•Dragons scored three runs in the ninth inning prior to Lewis' homer.
•Cedar Rapids led 7-5 after the fifth inning.
•Bryce Hubbart pitched three scoreless innings in relief.
•The Dragons improved to 52-40 overall, 13-13 in the second half.

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6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Dayton Dragons: Lewis homers in his turn for late-game heroics

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The Dayton Dragons didn’t really need a theme this week, but they have one. Late-game heroes. On Tuesday, July 21, the Dragons scored three runs in the ninth and won in the 10th on Jacob Friend’s sacrifice fly. On Wednesday, July 22, Ryan McCrystal singled in the winning run in the ninth. On Thursday, July 23, Victor Acosta played hero all night by scoring three runs with no assistance. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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