Boomers Drop Marathon with Southern Illinois
Published on July 30, 2016 under Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, limited the Southern Illinois Miners to just four hits but suffered a 4-3 loss in 13 innings on Saturday night.
The Boomers fell behind 1-0 when an unearned run scored in the fourth against starter Brett Mabry. Mark Nelson tied the game with a sacrifice fly in the sixth and a James Keller single handed the Boomers a 2-1 lead. Southern Illinois tied the game in the ninth before scoring twice in the 13th, aided by the international tiebreaker. The Boomers got one back in the bottom of the inning on a double from Zack Weigel but a double play ended the game with the tying run at second.
Mabry threw seven innings and allowed just an unearned run in his second start since returning from injury. Paul Kronenfeld doubled twice in the game and drew three walks. Weigel tallied two hits with a run and an RBI. Ken Knudsen took the loss despite working three strong innings in the second longest game in team history.
The Boomers (28-37) conclude the busy weekend with a 1:00 p.m. affair on Sunday. The contest marks the second Bark in the Park presented by Lagunitas Brewing Company. RHP Seth Webster (6-6, 4.58) takes the ball in an eighth consecutive rubber series against RHP Dyllon Nuernberg (6-1, 2.63). Make the Boomers part of your plans before it is too late this summer and still have time for more fun by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). Hear all of the game action this season on AM 1410 WRMN with the voice of the Boomers, Tim Calderwood.
More Info: The 2013 & 2014 Frontier League Champions and 2013 Organization of the Year, the Schaumburg Boomers are an independent professional baseball franchise based in Schaumburg, IL. Named after the Greater Prairie Chicken, which once roamed throughout Schaumburg and the surrounding areas in the 19th century, the Boomers excel in providing fun, affordable family entertainment and the best customer service in the business. With 48 home games including 20 fireworks shows, Boomers Stadium is the place to be for summer family fun! For more information, visit www.boomersbaseball.com.
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