Dayton Dragons close to clinching Midwest League playoff berth

DAYTON — The Dayton Dragons got closer to clinching a playoff berth on Sunday.

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The Dragons beat the West Michigan White Caps, 7-2, on Sunday at Day Air Ballpark.

Their magic number to clinch a playoff berth is one after the Great Lake Loons lost Sunday night.

Dayton must win one of their six remaining games to clinch a playoff berth.

All six games will be at Great Lakes with the first Monday at 4:05 p.m.

The Dragons play the Loons Wednesday-Sunday.

If Dayton qualifies for the playoffs, they host Lake County in Game 1 of the First Round on Sept. 10 at 7:05 p.m. at Day Air Ballpark in a best-of-three series.

The winner advances to the Midwest League Championship Series and potential home games for the Dragons are Sept. 17 and 18.

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