The Dragons took an early lead when Austin Hendrick belted a solo home run in the second inning, his third homer of the year. But Lake County scored two in the third to jump in front, 2-1, and they added another run in the fourth before exploding for six runs in the sixth to extend their lead to 9-1.
The Dragons scored in the seventh on a double by Hendrick and an RBI single by Jose Torres before Lake County closed out the scoring with a run in the ninth.
Dayton starting pitcher Evan Kravetz (3-1) was charged with the loss. He worked five innings, allowing three runs on six hits with one walk and seven strikeouts. Jake Gilbert worked just two-thirds of an inning but was charged with six earned runs, allowing four hits and two walks. Jake Gozzo tossed two and one-third innings, surrendering one run on four hits. Jake Stevenson allowed a solo home run in his only inning of work.
The Dragons finished the game with five hits. Hendrick was 2 for 4 with a home run and double. New Dayton catcher Daniel Vellojin was 2 for 3 with a double and has gone 4 for 6 over his first two games with the club.
The Dragons host Lake County in a doubleheader on Wednesday at 5:35 p.m.
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