The Crushers scored three runs in the seventh inning to erase a two-run deficit and beat Washington, 4-3, on Aug. 27 in their final home game of the season.
Lake Erie trailed, 3-1, entering the bottom of the seventh. Josh Rego hit an RBI single to pull the Crushers within one run. During the next at-bat, Todd Isaacs scored on a wild pitch to tie at 3-3. After another wild pitch, Jarrod Watkins brought Rego home with the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly.
Crushers relievers Conner Richardson and Brayden Bonner held Washington off the scoreboard the rest of the way to seal the victory.
Jack Harris hit an RBI single in the first inning to account for Lake Erie’s other run.
The Crushers improved to 36-54. They need two more victories to avoid having the fewest wins in franchise history. The current mark is 38 in 2015. Lake Erie plays its final six games on the road, beginning Aug. 29 at Windy City.
