Alton River Dragons
2024 River Dragons Winter Meeting Tickets On Sale Now
Date:11/03/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Join us for our first River Dragons Winter Meeting. Buffett Dinner: Get caught up on all River Dragons news, and we will preview the upcoming 2024 Season. Our Keynote speaker will be Missouri Sports Hall of Famer and St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne. Mike Claiborne has been covering St. Louis sports since he began his time at KMOX Radio in February of 1981 co-hosting "Sports O...
River Dragons Name Steve Maddock Head Coach
Date:09/07/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
9/7/2023 <Alton, IL> The Alton River Dragons have hired Steve Maddock as Head Coach, announced today by General Manager Dallas Martz. "Steve brings over 20 years of professional, college, and high school coaching experience to our club which I think is a great recipe for success in summer collegiate baseball." said Martz. Steve Maddock is a highly accompl...
2023 Season Recap
Date:08/06/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
The end of the 2023 season brings a close on three years of Alton River Dragons baseball. The team’s final record of 20-35 places the team 16th out of 17 teams. Alton went 9-17 in the first half and 11-18 in the second half. Erik Broekemeier: He was no Vanilla Ice, Rebecca Black or Baha Men in that he truly wasn’t a “one-hit wonder”. Erik returned this se...
Updated River Dragons Record Book
Date:08/06/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
The Alton River Dragons team record book has been updated through the end of the 2023 season Click Here Direct questions to Scott Montesano ...
Final 2023 Game Notes
Date:08/06/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
The final game notes at the end of the 2023 season (along with 2022 and 2021 for comparison) as compiled by Scott Montesano Click Here ...
River Dragons Win Third Straight Game; Defeat O'Fallon 8-4
Date:07/26/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) Its called a winning streak! For the first time since they opened the season with three straight wins, the Alton River Dragons are on a winning streak. Their 8-4 win over O’Fallon on Wednesday gives the River Dragons a three-game winning streak. Not only that, Alton has not trailed at any point during the last three games. On Wednesday, the River Dragons burst in front, t...
Fireworks Night Friday August 4th
Date:07/26/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
We are sending the 2023 season out with a bang. Join us Friday August 4th for a FANtastic Fireworks Show following our regular season home finale. ...
Big Offensive Nights Lead River Dragons to 13-9 Win
Date:07/23/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) A huge first inning powered the Alton River Dragons to 13-9 victory over the Terre Haute Rex at Lloyd Hopkins Field on Sunday. Drake Wescott had three hits, reached base all six plate appearances and clubbed his first home run with Alton. He drove in three runs. Erik Broekemeier had three RBI on two-hits and Eli Young crushed a three-run home run in the first inning, part of a two hit...
GM Martz Named Interim Head Coach/ Chapman Returns, Wilson Remains
Date:07/20/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alton,IL. – [July 20, 2023] – The Alton River Dragons have named teams General Manager Dallas Martz as Interim Head Coach to finish out the remainder of the 2023 season. This announcement comes after a mutual decision to go in different directions with previous field manager, Scotty Scott. “We want to thank Scotty for his time here in Alton this summer. W...
River Dragons Fall to Catfish
Date:07/17/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) The Alton River Dragons fell to the Cape Catfish 14-5 at Lloyd Hopkins Field before 611 spectators at Lloyd Hopkins Field on Monday. The game was scoreless until Cape plated seven runs in the top of the sixth. The Catfish would lead 13-0 before the River Dragons had their own big inning in the home half of the eighth, Cape tacked on a run in the ninth to finish the scoring....
Bark in the Park - Bring Your Dogs Sunday
Date:07/14/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
The River Dragons, in partnership with Hope Animal Rescues, are encouraging fans to bring their dogs to the game this Sunday July 16th. Gates Open 4:45pm. Dogs are not only welcome, but encouraged to come to the ballpark. And we'll have a special guest as former MLB pitcher Mark Buehrle will be in attendance in support of Hope Animal Rescues ...
Cape Defeats River Dragons 7-3
Date:07/13/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) The Prospect League leading Cape Catfish denied the Alton River Dragons a winning streak, defeating them 7-3 on Thursday. Alton had won consecutive games and was looking for their first winning streak since June and things started well when Bryce Zupan drove in a first inning with a ground rule double to left. However, Cape tied the score in the second and eventually built a 7-1...
River Dragons Win Second Straight Game!
Date:07/12/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) A night after their largest comeback win of the season, the Alton River Dragons topped it in a 7-6 win over the Jackson Rockabillys on Wednesday Jackson built a 6-1 lead after the top of the fourth inning. The River Dragons nibbled back to pull within 6-4 heading to the bottom of the seventh. With two outs and the bases empty, Victor Heredia walked. R.J. La Rocco fol...
River Dragons Rally to Beat O'Fallon 7-5
Date:07/11/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) The Alton River Dragons overcame an early deficit and defeated the O’Fallon Hoots 7-5 before 631 spectators at Lloyd Hopkins Field on Tuesday. R. J. La Rocco blasted a two-run homer to left in the third inning and Dominic Decker had three hits including two doubles. On the mound, Jackson Parrill rallied after a tough start. After falling behind 4-0, four batters into the g...
River Dragons Split Doubleheader at Quincy
Date:07/09/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Quincy (IL) The Alton River Dragons split a doubleheader at the Quincy Gems on Sunday. Winning game won 11-3 before falling 8-11 in the nightcap. It was the team’s first doubleheader since the 2021 season. Quincy took a back and forth second game, breaking an 8-8 tie with a three run bottom of the sixth. Jake O’Steen drove in two runs in the loss. In the first game, the...
Danville Defeats River Dragons
Date:07/08/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) The Danville Dans defeated the Alton River Dragons 12-4 at Lloyd Hopkins Field on Saturday. Despite the loss, four different River Dragons had two hits in the game. Dominic Decker, Diego Murillo and Bryer Arview were joined by newcomer Evan Evola who had two knocks. Danville raced out to a 2-0 lead and built a 3-1 lead heading to the fifth inning. The Dans then score...
Athmer, Pitching Dominate in 5-0 win at Danville
Date:07/07/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Danville (IL) Behind a spectacular performance from Kyle Athmer, the Alton River Dragons defeated the Danville Dans 5-0 Friday night. Athmer went eight scoreless innings, striking out nine to match a franchise record. He carried a no-hitter for the first 6.2 innings and was dominate all night. His eight innings matches an eight inning start Adam Stilts had in last season&...
$2 Ticket Tuesday July 11th
Date:07/07/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Tuesday July 11th is our next $2 TICKET TUESDAY Get your tickets now here Alton River Dragons Online Registration System (ticketsocket.com) ...
LaRocco Matches Team Record; River Dragons Fall to Springfield
Date:07/05/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) The Alton River Dragons opened their two-game series with the Springfield Lucky Horsehoes, falling 11-5 Wednesday at Lloyd Hopkins Field. Despite the loss, R.J. LaRocco matched a franchise single-game record with four hits. He had a double and three singles. It’s the eighth time in team history a player has had four-hits in a game with it last being done by Brye...
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Date:07/01/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) The Alton River Dragons concluded the first half of the season, dropping a 5-3 decision to the Cape Catfish at Lloyd Hopkins Field on Saturday night. Trailing 5-1 heading to the bottom of the ninth, the River Dragons loaded the bases with no outs. They were able to score two runs but a Dominick Decker line drive was caught at first base to end the game. Decker was making a...
Eddie King Jr Bobblehead Giveaway Wednesday July 5th
Date:06/28/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
The next bobblehead giveaway of the season is Wednesday July 5th and features Eddie King Jr, A member of the 2022 Western Conference Championship team, Eddie hit 15 homers on his way to being named the Prospect League Most Valuable Player. Supplies are limited! How to get a bobblehead? Its first-come, first-serve. Gates open at 5:45pm and entrants will receive one bobbleh...
Dragons Dominate League-Leading Cape, Win 5-1
Date:06/24/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Cape Girardeau (MO) Three pitchers shut down the Prospect League’s top team and the Alton River Dragons earned the 5-1 win at the Cape Catfish Saturday night. Luigi Albano-Ditto, Dimitri Ivetic and Scott Detweiler combined to allow only one unearned run on six hits while compiling 12 strikeouts. In the first three innings, Albano-Ditto elicited a number of soft contact outs before tu...
Illinois Valley Beats River Dragons 8-4
Date:06/23/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) Erik Broekemeier had two hits, including a two-run home run and Colin Hawkins pitched three scoreless inning on Friday. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough as the Alton River Dragons dropped an 8-4 game to the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Lloyd Hopkins Field. With the score tied 4-4 in the ninth, Illinois Valley hit a grand slam that was the difference. Alton fell behind af...
Late Bees Rally Ruins Record-Tying Night for Pair of River Dragons
Date:06/22/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) Charlie Hodges and Dylan Mass each matched club records, but the Alton River Dragons failed to hold a late lead and fell 8-6 to the Burlington Bees on Thursday. The River Dragons led 6-2 entering the eighth, but Burlington tied the game with a grand slam in the eighth. In the ninth, a two-out, two-run triple put the Bees up for the good 8-6. This spoiled a spectacular pitc...
Quincy Beats Alton: Arview & Joaquin with Big Games
Date:06/20/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) A furious rally fell short and the Alton River Dragons dropped an 11-7 decision to the Quincy Gems at Lloyd Hopkins Field on Tuesday night. A pair of recent high school graduates sparked the comeback. Aiden Joaquin threw five innings of effective relief, allowing one run and striking out five. At the plate, Bryer Arview became the first River Dragon with four hits this seas...
River Dragons Rally for 7-4 Win
Date:06/16/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) The Alton River Dragons bullpen was nearly perfect and the bats came alive late, sparking a 7-4 come from behind win over the Terre Haute Rex on Friday. Alex Rodriguez pitched 4 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball out of the bullpen to provide the foundation to the comeback. Terre Haute had taken a 3-0 lead through the first two innings. Starter Charlie Hodges battled, but notably...
Broekemeier Homer Not Enough, Alton Falls 7-1
Date:06/15/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) Erik Brokemeier hit his third home run and picked up his 19th RBI of the season but it wasn;t enough to lift the Alton River Dragons who fell 7-1 to the Thrillville Thrillbillies on Thursday. Scott Detweiler and Carson Richardson also pitched two scoreless innings to stop the Thrillbillies offense but on this night, the River Dragons weren’t able to muster much in terms of ...
River Dragons Win; Reach Franchise Attendance Milestone
Date:06/14/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) The Alton River Dragons defeated the Jackson Rockabillys 11-8, and also reached a significant club milestone on Wednesday at Lloyd Hopkins Field. With a crowd of 937, the River Dragons surpassed 30k paid guests in the team’s history. Thus far, 2023 is outpacing each of the first two seasons by a significant margin. The off field success, was matched on the field this...
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Date:06/14/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
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Quincy Stuns River Dragons in Extra Innings
Date:06/12/2023 Source:Alton River Dragons
Alton (IL) The Quincy Gems rallied from an eight-run deficit and defeated the Alton River Dragons 12-8 in 10-innings at Lloyd Hopkins Field on Monday night. Alton led 8-0 after six innings before Quincy scored three times in the seventh to cut the lead to 8-3. The River Dragons still led by five runs entering the ninth, but Quincy stormed back to tie the game, equalizing the score on a two-...
