Boomers End up on Short End of Pitcher's Duel
June 18, 2019 - Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
SCHAUMBURG, IL - The Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, dropped a 2-1 decision to the Joliet Slammers in the opener of a homestand on Tuesday night.
Orlando Rodriguez, signed before the game, dazzled in his professional debut for the Boomers. Rodriguez sat down 16 straight from the second through the seventh, although a runner did reach on a wild pitch following a strikeout. The rookie from St. Thomas University worked into the eighth and surrendered just one run on three hits with three walks and seven strikeouts. Schaumburg struggled against Joliet starter Daren Osby, who tossed six shutout frames.
The Boomers nabbed a 1-0 lead in the seventh on a two-out RBI infield single from Jimmy Galusky, plating Connor Oliver, who walked to open the frame. The Slammers tallied the winning run in the top of the ninth against Jake Cousins with an RBI single from Ridge Hoopii-Haslam. Quincy Nieporte and Jack Parenty both notched a pair of hits as the Boomers finished with seven. Nieporte was activated from the injured list before the game.
The Boomers (17-17) continue the action-packed homestand on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. with LHP Gunnar Kines (1-2, 4.63) on the hill opposite RHP Scot Hoffman (3-1, 2.66). Visit boomersbaseball.com for tickets and information or call 847-461-3695.
• Discuss this story on the Frontier League message board...
Frontier League Stories from June 18, 2019
- Ryan Goes "Long" as the Otters Win 5-4 - Evansville Otters
- Miners Win Sixth Straight Game, Beat Windy City - Southern Illinois Miners
- Freedom Shutout in Opener with Rascals - Florence Y'alls
- Grizzlies Drop Opener in Extra Innings - Gateway Grizzlies
- Boomers End up on Short End of Pitcher's Duel - Schaumburg Boomers
- Rascals Blank Freedom in Opener - River City Rascals
- Crusher pitching shines in 3-2 victory in 11 innings - Lake Erie Crushers
- 7th Inning Home Run Dooms Wild Things in Series Opener - Washington Wild Things
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
