Joel Bender Has A Good Outing Against Kannapolis

Oak Hills High School grad, Joel Bender, pitched 1 1/3 innings for the Dayton Dragons against the Kannapolis Intimidators Friday on the back fields at Goodyear.

Bender, a left-handed reliever, allowed a hit and a walk and struck out two.

"I came in with runners on second and third and two outs," Bender said.  "Then I showed my weakness which is getting off the mound to cover bases.  I have to get off the mound quicker.  I had full command of my fastball, change and slider.  It went pretty well."

Bender will pitch again on Sunday.