The got off to a strong start Saturday night and defeated the Windy City Thunderbolts, 6-4, in Crestwood, Ill., to get their first win of the season.
The Crushers (1-2) got five of their six runs in the first three innings and got 11 hits in the game.
Andrew Weeks (1-0) allowed three runs on five hits through five innings of work to get the win for the Crushers.
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The Crushers have Sunday and Monday off before playing a three-game series at the Rockford RiverHawks May 24-26. They then return to Avon for their home opener at 7:05 p.m. against the Joliet Slammers at . A fireworks show will follow the game.
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