Crushers strike early and fend off Otters 8-5 – Morning Journal
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Jack Harris of the Crushers runs down the line to first base after a hit against Evansville on July 14. (Randy Meyers – for The Morning Journal)
Vincent Byrd Jr., Ron Washington and Michel Triana each hit a home run to lead the Crushers to an 8-5 victory over the visitors from Evansville on July 14.
Triana hit a two-run shot in the second inning, Washington had a solo home run in the first inning and Byrd Jr. hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning.
Washington and John Tuccillo also walked twice for Lake Erie.
Darrien Ragins picked up the win and improved his season record to 7-0. He pitched five innings and struck out four times.
Trevor Kuncl made a perfect ninth round and thus his 15th save.
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