Saturday June 27, 2009
Lisle, IL
Tim Wealton
The Dragons sent Bryan Roberts, (Lisle, IL/University of Illinois), to the mound against the Quincy Gems Saturday night, looking to break a 2-game losing streak. Roberts looked very good through the first two innings, striking out two, and not allowing a run. Greg Stolzenburg, (St. Charles, IL/Elgin Community College), would single, and advance to 2nd on the throwing error from Gems 1st baseman John Myers to start the Dragons half of the inning. Even with the Dragons hottest hitter getting into scoring position, no progress could be made, as the next three batters would be retired.
Roberts continued his dominance getting through the 4th inning on only 44 pitches, as unfriendly skies rolled over the Benedictine Sports Complex in Lisle, IL.
Play would stop in the top of the 5th inning, after lighting was seen by home plate umpire Yanik Morin. So after completing 4.1 innings of work, play would be halted until Sunday, where beginning at 5:05pm, the Dragons will resume play and finish out Saturday’s game. There will then be a short intermission, and then a 7 inning game will be played against the very same Gems.
Fans who attended Saturday’s game are welcome to return to the ballpark free of charge on Sunday. If unable to attend, fans can get in touch with the Dragons front office, and set up free admission to a future home game.
With a “double-header” on the books for tomorrow, the Dragons look to hold onto their one-run lead, at the Benedictine Sports Complex, in Lisle, IL. Ticket information is available at www.dupagedragons.com
