
The day after rallying to win, the fell to a rally by the Joliet Slammers, losing, 7-4, in the final game of the series in Joliet, Ill.
According to a report from the team, the Crushers got all four of their runs in the fourth inning on five hits, including a two-run double by Andrew Davis, to build a 4-2 lead.
The Slammers surged ahead in the eighth inning with three runs, led by a two-run homer by Kyle Maunus.
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Kelyn Schellenberg (1-1, 1.89 earned run average) was charged with the loss, giving up three runs on three hits in one inning of relief.
Paul Fagan (4-7, 3.69) takes the mound for the Crushers (26-30) on Sunday as they open a three-game series at the Washington Wild Things. Game time is 6:35 p.m.
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