Hawks Lose Home Opener
May 25, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Rockford RiverHawks News Release
LOVES PARK, Ill. - Russ Moldenhauer had three hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in the fifth inning, as the Lake Erie Crushers beat the Rockford RiverHawks, 8-2, on Friday at RiverHawks Stadium.
The Crushers, who never trailed, handed the RiverHawks their fifth straight loss, in front of a near-sellout crowd of 2,617 in Rockford's home opener.
Rockford starter Cody Hallahan (0-1) gave up three straight two-out hits in the fifth inning, including Moldenhauer's RBI blooper to right field, and took the loss. Lake Erie reliever Randy Sturgill (1-0) was awarded the win because starter Mickey Jannis did not go five innings. Chance Gilmore gave up an unearned run in the Rockford eighth inning, but recorded the final seven outs and earned his first save.
Lake Erie broke the game open with a four-run eighth inning. Robby Kuzdale, who entered the game as a defensive replacement in the sixth inning, hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh and a three-run double in the eighth for a four-RBI night.
Michael Hur and Matt Greener each had two hits for Rockford.
The homestand continues at 6:05 p.m. Saturday. The first 1,000 through the gate receive magnet schedules, courtesy of Rockford Health Systems.
The RiverHawks are members of the Frontier League, an independent professional baseball league in its 20th season. Games are broadcast on WNTA-FM (100.5) Advertising and ticket information is available by calling (815) 885-2255. Fans can also visit www.rockfordriverhawks.com.
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