The Schaumburg Boomers (5-3) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 5-4 to the Lake Erie Crushers (3-4) on Friday.

A two-run error gave the Lake Erie Crushers the lead in the eighth inning.

Justin Cureton was hot from the plate for the Lake Erie Crushers. Cureton went 3-4 and scored two runs. He singled in the fifth, seventh, and eighth innings.

Edwin Carl was effective even in defeat, mowing down seven the Lake Erie Crushers batters and allowing zero runs.

Peter Gehle recorded his first win of the year for the Lake Erie Crushers. He allowed four runs over seven innings. He struck out two, walked none and surrendered eight hits.

Jake Joyce (0-1) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out two, and allowed two runs.