Offensive Outburst Downs Boomers
September 3, 2016 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, looked poised for another tight one Saturday night before the Windy City ThunderBolts scored nine runs in three innings en route to a 12-4 victory.
The Bolts scored one in the top of the first inning but the Boomers responded with an RBI double from Jordan Dean and an RBI groundout from Mark Nelson to make it 2-1 after one. Dean accounted for all four Schaumburg runs, scoring three times and driving in one. Mikal Hill drove Dean home with an RBI single in the fourth to stretch the lead to 3-1. The Windy City bats took over from there three runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh to give the ThunderBolts a 10-3 lead.
Schaumburg forced a run across in the eighth on a Mike McClellan RBI single. Windy City first baseman Larry Balkwill completed his career day with a two-run home run in the ninth to make it a 12-4 win for the Bolts. Balkwill was 3-3 on the day with two walks and five RBI. Kagen Hopkins suffered the loss for Schaumburg, allowing four runs and striking out five in five innings of work.
The Boomers conclude their season Sunday afternoon with Gunnar Kines taking the mound for Schaumburg against Kyle Von Ruden. With just one game left on the schedule, call 847-461-3695 or visit www.boomersbaseball.com to ensure your place in the fun at Boomers Stadium. Hear all of the action on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.
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