DAYTON — Shortstop Carlos Sanchez and the Dragons delivered when it mattered most on Tuesday, as the 21-year-old Dayton infielder drove in go-ahead hits in multiple innings during the team’s 8-5 victory over the West Michigan Whitecaps.

Sanchez collected four hits and as many RBIs in five at-bats against West Michigan during the series opener Tuesday. He hit a three-run triple and a go-ahead single to help Dayton snap the Whitecaps five-game winning streak.

On Wednesday, Sanchez and the Dragons are scheduled to rematch the Whitecaps this time against left-handed pitcher Ben Jacobs, who was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Jacobs played at Arizona State, and he brings a 1-0 record with a 3.60 ERA into Wednesday’s game at Dayton.

Jacobs ranks as Detroit’s No. 15 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline.

The Dragons host West Michigan tonight at 7:05 pm. Carlos Sanchez (pictured) had an incredible offensive game last night. The 21-year-old went 4-for-5 with 4 RBI. He produced 2 doubles, a triple, and a single.

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— Dayton Dragons (@DragonsBaseball) June 24, 2026

Wednesday final

FINAL: Dayton 12, West Michigan 6. DAYTON DRAGONS RECAP.

Sanchez connected on a home run, clobbering a grand slam during the Dragons’ 12-6 victory over the Whitecaps.

Infielder Carter Graham had four hits to help Dayton win back-to-back games.