With a new team, the Dragons found their rhythm and chemistry early getting on the board with a 2 run 1st. Justin Clark led off with a walk, followed by a Danny Ungaro single, and Caleb Autry single. Dalton Davenport got an RBI groundout and Matt Bishop's 2 out RBI single put the Dragons ahead 2-1.

The Black Sox would tie the game at 2 apiece in the 4th before Danny Ungaro's 3rd hit of the game, a 2 run HR , put the Dragons up 4-2.

 

In the Dragons half of the 6th, a 1 out Bishop walk got things going, then Robby Switts (3 for 4 in his debut) singled, Jonathon Bergdorf (3 for 4) was next with the RBI single and Jose Mendoza cleared the bases with a huge 3 run homer to put the Dragons up 8-2.

 

The Sox would get one back in the 7th on a 2 out error to cut the lead down to 8-3.

In their 8th, a 2 out error opened the floodgates as 5 unearned runs tied the game, capped off by a 2 out, 2 run HR from Sam Worthen.

 

Not to be denied, the resilient Dragons quickly answered as the bottom of the order came through again. 3 singles in a row from Bishop, Switts, and another RBI from Bergdorf made it 9-8. A 2 strike SAC fly from Mendoza increased the lead to 10-8 and his 4th RBI on the day.

 

The Sox would get 1 more in their 9th but the Dragons held on to win 10-9 stranding the tying run on 2nd base to end the game.

 

John Malcomb got the start on the mound making his MSBL debut after a college career at Army.

Danny Ungaro went 2 2/3 allowing just a solo HR. Brett Washburn and Caleb Autry bridged the gap mid game, both tossing a scoreless inning before giving way to Dalton Davenport who pitched through some tough luck and shaky defense. Davenport picked up the win in relief with 1 earned run.

 

The Dragons improved to an astounding 28-3 record on opening day. With a week off for Easter, play will resume on 4/12 with a showdown against the Cobb Angels. The game will be played at Lakeside HS starting at 11am.

 

It's good to back!! Baseball is fun.

 

 

Link to Dragons Merch:

SquadLocker

 

 

#16 Hector Ramirez, #5 Justin Clark, #8 Matt Bishop, Warner Adcock (bat in hand) eager to hit with Tarik Frelow locked in!

Washburn ready to make a play at first

Cody Tournear batting with Edikson Zaro on 2nd vs ABC 7/6/25

Caleb Autry looks to do damage w/ Tarik Frelow on 2nd. Autry would HR in this at bat vs ABC

Stef Lollar batting vs ABC 7/6/25

Tournear warming up with Jose Mendoza vs ABC. Bishop at 3B, Zaro at 2B. C.Jones CF

Cody Tournear at the plate, Matt Bishop on 2nd - vs Cigars

Justin Clark at the plate, Cody Tournear on 2nd - vs Cigars

Stef Lollar toes the rubber looking into Jose Mendoza for the sign - vs Cigars

 

SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR A W!

 

2024 Awards:

The Dragons congratulate Matt Bishop, voted by the team, as 2024 offensive player of the year and winner of the Todd Edwards POY trophy.

Another congratulations to Cody Tournear, voted as the 2024 pitcher of the year and winner of the Billy Whitfield POY trophy.

Congratulations to the Cigars on winning the 2024 Championship.

Matt Bishop with the Edwards Trophy and Cody Tournear representing the Whitfield Trophy. 2025 Winners ^^^

 

 

First Practice 2/16/25  ^^^  First game will be 4/6/25

Last Dragons outing of 2024 after the Championship series.

2024 Atlanta Dragons (16-8)

Cody Tournear with a triple in the 2nd round of the playoffs vs the Black Sox

 

Stef Lollar at the plate vs ABC on 6/30/24

Pilger #15 and Bishop #8 wait their turn vs ABC

Tournear goes 6 innings on the mound, 2 runs, 1 ER, 5 K's for the win vs the Black Sox.

 

One of the coolest pics in Dragons history. 8 year veteran Chris Haggard toes the mound in 2023 with the Goodyear Blimp overhead.

 

 

2023 MSBL CHAMPIONS!

 

2022 MSBL CHAMPIONS!

 

2021 Dragons

 

 

 

Dragons at Myrtle Beach, SC, October 2019

 

2017 Dragons representing at the Dragons Chophouse Party at Suntrust Field. 3/9/18

Dragons HOF's getting their commemorative plaques - 3/9/18

35 Dragons Past and Present in attendance at the Chophouse - Thanks for the memories! 3/9/18

 

Celebrating another team win after a game in 2018