The Gateway Grizzlies (46-37) didn't stand a chance on Wednesday, as the Lake Erie Crushers (49-33) captured a blowout 12-3 win in seven innings at All Pro Freight Stadium.
The Lake Erie Crushers scored five runs in the sixth on the Lake Erie Crushers scored in the sixth on a single by Trevor Stevens, an RBI single by Andrew Davis, a fielder's choice, a single by Vincent Mejia, , an RBI single by Kevin Franchetti, and an RBI single by Franchetti.
Joey Burney led the Lake Erie Crushers' offensive threat, as he got on base three times in the game. He scored three runs and had two RBIs.
Trevor Longfellow brought the heat against the Gateway Grizzlies during his outing. Longfellow held the Gateway Grizzlies hitless over 1 2/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked two and struck out four.
Zac Treece got the win, running his season record to 7-3. Treece struck out none, walked none and gave up one hit.
Kerry Kelley (3-6) took the loss for the Gateway Grizzlies. He lasted just 3 1/3 innings, walked two, struck out five, and allowed five runs.