Crushers drop 7-5 decision at Gateway

Crushers drop 7-5 decision at Gateway

The Crushers fell behind by five runs after the third inning and didn’t recover in a 7-5 loss July 5 at Gateway. Jordan Harrison Dudley had two hits of Lake Erie’s five hits — a solo home run and an RBI single. Derek Vegas and Sam Franco also drove in runs for the Crushers. The Crushers struck out 13 times and drew five walks. Lake Erie starter Ethan Smith pitched four innings and gave up all seven runs (four earned). He struck out one and walke…