10 hits produce 0 runs in 5-0 loss to Otters
Published on July 3, 2018 under Frontier League (FL)
Lake Erie Crushers News Release
AVON, Ohio - The Lake Erie Crushers, presented by Mercy Health, could not score any runs, despite recording 10 hits on Tuesday evening at Sprenger Stadium, as they dropped the series opener to the Evansville Otters, 5-0.
The loss for the Crushers (25-21) was their fourth in a row, tying their longest losing streak of the season, while the Otters (24-21) snapped a three-game slide with the victory.
The Crushers stranded 10 base runners on the night, including seven in scoring position. They left the bases loaded in the seventh inning. The loss marked the second time that they were shutout this season.
The Otters used a pair of two out singles to score the game's first run in the top of the second. After retiring the first two batters of the inning, Mason Klotz (2-2) allowed a single to Zach Welz, who stole second base before scoring on Joe Deluca's RBI single to right.
Evansville went to work again in the top of the sixth inning, adding four more runs on four hits and they capitalized on a pair of errors. Jeff Gardner drove in the first run of the inning with a single to right which scored Ryan Long, who walked to start the inning. Deluca struck again a few batters later with his second RBI single of the game. Taylor Hillson reached on Aaron Hill's two out error which allowed the final two runs of the inning to score.
Klotz took the loss after allowing four runs, three earned on eight hits over five innings of action. The Lake Erie bullpen allowed just a run on three hits over four innings of action. Randy Wynne (4-4) went the distance for the Otters, tossing a complete game shutout. He struck out 12, walked just one and allowed 10 hits.
Kewby Meyer and Nick Roark paced the Crushers with two hits each. Meyer has now hit safely in seven straight games. Hill walked in his first plate appearance, extending his on base streak to 13 games, while Doug Trimble singled in his last at bat to extend his on base streak to nine games.
The Crushers will continue their three game series against the Evansville Otters at Sprenger Healthcare Stadium on Wednesday night. Right-hander Donny Murray (3-4, 5.22) gets the start for the Crushers and the Otters will counter with lefty Spencer Medick (1-0, 0.90). The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.
The Lake Erie Crushers, the 2009 Frontier League Champions, and 2011 Frontier League Organization of the year, play ball at Sprenger Health Care Stadium, a 5,000 capacity stadium located in Avon, Ohio. The Frontier League is an independent baseball league with 12 teams operating throughout the Midwest. For more information on tickets, promotions and team news, visit the team website at www.LakeErieCrushers.com or call 440-934-3636.
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