A five-run second inning by the Rockford RiverHawks put the visiting in a hole too deep to get out of Wednesday night, as the Crushers lost, 13-7.
The Crushers (2-3) gave up 13 hits and committed four errors.
Travis Risser (0-2) took the loss for the Crushers, giving up six runs on five hits in two innings. Andrew Davis led the Crushers with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI.
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The Crushers and RiverHawks play again at 8:05 tonight before the Crushers head back to Avon for Friday's home opener against the Jolie Slammers at 7:05 p.m. at . A fireworks show follows the game.
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