Crushers Leak Runs Early, Fall to End Homestand

Avon, OH - June 1, 2025 - The Lake Erie Crushers (11-8) fell 4-2 to the Windy City Thunderbolts (5-17) in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon at Crushers Stadium.

The Thunderbolts tallied a run in each of the first three frames against LHP Jack Eisenbarger to go up 3-0 against Lake Erie early on.

LF Jordan Harrison-Dudley hopped on a fastball in the bottom of the 3rd, sending it onto the berm over the left-center field fence for his first professional homer, getting the Crushers on the board and making it 3-1.

Windy City kept things rolling in the 4th, however. C Zach Beadle pulled off a delayed steal to get into scoring position, then SS Jalen Greer drove him in with a double down the third base line to make it 4-1 Windy City.

Eisenbarger finished five innings, giving up four runs on five hits. He handed the ball to LHP Darrien Ragins, who got into some trouble early on, but in true El Gato fashion, Ragins locked in to keep the Bolts off the board in the 6th. He finished two scoreless innings of work in his second appearance coming off the injured list.

DH Scout Knotts lofted a sacrifice fly to get Lake Erie back on the board in the 8th, but the comeback effort would come up short.

Windy City’s Aaron Evers (2-1) got the win, and Jack Eisenbarger (2-1) was pinned with his first loss of the season. Trevin Reynolds (1) got the final two outs in the 9th to log the save.

Lake Erie will ship out to Schaumburg on Tuesday to begin a series with the Boomers starting June 3 at 7:30pm ET.

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.