Avon's own have been the crush-ees as the 2011 season has opened.
The Crushers dropped to 0-2 after Friday night's 13-5 loss to the Windy City Thunderbolts in Crestwood, Ill.
Windy City (2-0) scored four runs in the second inning and six runs in the seventh to pull away.
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The Crushers did not help themselves, committing seven errors in the game. Travis Risser (0-1) took the loss, giving up six runs and 10 hits in three innings.
Andrew Davis led the Crushers by going 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI.
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The Crushers and Thunderbolts finish their series with an 8:05 p.m. game Saturday night. Â After that, the Crushers have two days off before a three-game series at the Rockford RiverHawks May 24-25.
The Crushers have their home opener on Friday, May 27, with a 7:05 p.m. game against the Joliet Slammers at . Opening Night will be celebrated with a fireworks show after the game.
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