Crushers score five in sixth, beat RiverHawks, 8-3
Published on July 18, 2011 under Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
AVON, Ohio - Rather than set the table, Lake Erie leadoff hitter Jodam Rivera cleared it.
Rivera was 3-for-5 with three RBI and twice drove in the go-ahead run as the Crushers beat the Rockford RiverHawks, 8-3, at All Pro Freight Stadium.
Lake Erie had the lead three times. The Crushers held onto it after a nine-batter, five-run sixth inning. Rivera broke a 3-3 tie with a two-run single in the sixth off Rockford starter Guido Fonseca, Jr.
The RiverHawks took their only lead with a two-out rally in the top of the second inning. Luis Parache hit his fourth home run of the year and Jeremy Richter and Reno Malay hit back-to-back doubles to put Rockford in front, 2-1. The Crushers scored twice in the bottom of the inning. Rivera singled in the go-ahead run with two outs.
Rockford's Freddy Parejo hit a sacrifice fly in the fifth to tie the game.
Lake Erie starter Andrew Weeks (4-3) gave up three runs on six hits over five innings and got the win. He struck out three without a walk. Fonseca (2-6) took the loss. Fonseca gave up six runs and matched a season high with 10 hits over 5 2/3 innings. He is winless in his last six starts.
The RiverHawks and Crushers continue the three-game series at 6:05 p.m. CDT Tuesday. The game will be aired live on ESPN 1380.
The RiverHawks' next home game is at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, when they host Washington on a Miller Lite/RBI's Thirsty Thursday.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, a 12-team independent professional baseball league in its 19th season. Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
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