Ethan Smith and four relievers combined on a three-hitter as the Crushers prevailed, 6-2, over the Wild Things in Washington (Pa.) on June 24.
Smith got the win, going five innings and conceding two runs on two hits. He walked three and struck out five.
Brandon Scheurer went 1 1/3 shutout and hitless innings, striking out three.
Michael Brewer tossed a scoreless ninth, striking out a pair, to lower his earned-run average to 0.66.
Lake Erie scored all its runs in the sixth, the big blow a three-run home run by Vincent Byrd Jr. Jordan Harrison Dudley had led off the frame with a round-tripper.
The teams continue their series in Washington at 1:05 p.m. June 25.