Boomers Fall in Regular Season Home Finale
Published on September 1, 2017 under Frontier League (FL)
Schaumburg Boomers News Release
SCHAUMBURG, IL -The East Division champion Schaumburg Boomers, presented by Wintrust Community Banks, were unable to hold an early lead, dropping an 8-7 decision to the Traverse City Beach Bums in the final home game of the regular season.
Schaumburg jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Rock Shoulders singled home Josh Gardiner while another run came around on an error. Zack Weigel knocked home the final run. Traverse City battled back, taking the lead with four runs in the fourth. The Boomers played cat and mouse, trading runs before tying the game with two in the eighth.
Weigel, Opie Brodbeck and Jack Parenty each finished with two hits in the game. James Keller, who was forced to enter the contest at third base, knocked in a pair of runs. Brandon Quintero worked four innings on the mound in a no-decision, striking out four. The Boomers struck out 12 batters in the defeat. Michael Wood suffered the loss, allowing a run in the 10th.
The Boomers (64-29), who have set a team record for wins and own the best record in the league, conclude the regular season with three games this weekend at Windy City. RHP Kagen Hopkins (9-5, 4.36) takes the ball in the series opener. Playoff bundles are on sale now. Make the Boomers part of your plans this season by calling (847) 461-FOWL (3695). Hear all of the game action this season on AM 1410 WRMN.
More Info: The 2013 & 2014 Frontier League Champions and 2013 & 2016 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 22 fireworks shows, Boomers Stadium is the place to be for summer family fun! For more information, visit www.boomersbaseball.com.
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