Crushers Blitzed Early

Crushers Blitzed Early Again, Fall 11-3 to Boomers

Schaumburg, IL - June 4, 2025 - The Lake Erie Crushers (11-10) fell victim to another early onslaught by the Schaumburg Boomers (17-7) in a 11-3 loss on Wednesday Night. 

Another early Boomers home run came off the bat of DH Anthony Calarco in the 1st, then a three-run 2nd inning got Schaumburg up and running with a 5-0 lead against Crushers RHP Enrique Saldana, who went just two innings.

RHP Dylan Spain did a great job in a long relief role, making it through four well-pitched innings giving up just a single run with five strikeouts to add to his impressive 2025 resume out of the pen.

Spain kept Lake Erie in the game long enough for the Crushers to finally get some offense mustered in the 6th. 3B Seth Strong logged an RBI fielder's choice, then DH Jordan Harrison-Dudley ripped a 2-RBI single to get Lake Erie back within striking distance (down 6-3).

However, Schaumburg punched back in the 7th with a four-spot, putting the game out of reach on their way to another convincing win. Lake Erie only managed runs in the 6th, and Schaumburg tallied five runs in the final two frames to win 11-3.

Quinlon Wiley (1-0) got the win in his Boomers debut. Enrique Saldana (0-2) was tagged with the loss after surrendering five runs in the first two innings.

Lake Erie will take one last crack at the Schaumburg Boomers on Thursday. First pitch is at 1:00pm ET. Anthony Escobar will get the ball in an attempt to end Lake Erie’s four game skid.

The Crushers return home to Avon on June 6th at 7:05pm to begin a series with the Tri-City ValleyCats. Then, on Saturday, June 7th at 7:05pm, it’s 80’s Night with the debut of the Crushers’ brand-new black jerseys, and after the game the Avon sky will light up with the first-ever Drone Show in the region. Don’t stay home while we make history at Crushers Stadium! Tickets are selling fast, so get yours today at lakeeriecrushers.com/tickets.

Can’t join us at the ballpark? You can stream Crushers games home and away in 2025 on the brand new Frontier League streaming partner, HomeTeam Network or watch live on local television on Rock Entertainment Sports Network (RESN) in the Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati markets!

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Tickets are selling fast for 80’s Night on June 7th! Come out to Crushers Stadium at 7:05pm as the Crushers debut their brand-new black jerseys. Then, stick around after the game for the first-ever Drone Show in the region - a 25-minute choreography paired with a fireworks display. It’s the biggest promotional night of the summer, so get your tickets today at lakeeriecrushers.com/tickets.

Flexible 2025 Crushers ticket memberships are now on sale, giving fans the best experience on their terms and schedule. Plans start at $40 and include a priority selection of games, no ticket service fees, and the option of subscription-based payment plans. Fans can view more information at www.LakeErieCrushers.com.

Whether it’s a birthday celebration, youth sports night, corporate event, or family reunion, group outings with the Crushers offer great fan experiences and benefits, including reserved seating and special perks. Visit www.LakeErieCrushers.com/groups or call (440) 934-3636 for more information.

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About the Lake Erie Crushers

The Lake Erie Crushers are a professional baseball team that plays just 18 miles outside Cleveland at the 5,000 seat Crushers Stadium in Avon, Ohio. They compete in the Frontier League - a prestigious MLB Partner League. Since its founding in 2009, the Crushers have been dedicated to delivering exciting baseball and family-friendly entertainment to fans in Northeast Ohio.